The Molten Truth

Season 1, Episode 7: Pat Black-Gould brings more than literary passion to her stories. Her decades working as a clinical and neuropsychologist, especially with Vietnam veterans, has given her a firsthand view of war's deep psychologist scars which she has channeled into historical fiction that honors the sacrifices of veterans, explores societal shifts, and amplifies resilient voices. Her latest book, All the Broken Angels is more than a historical saga - it's a heartfelt tribute drawn from lived experience and deep empathy. Through Pat's lens - clinical, theatrical, compassionate - we meet a generation in turmoil: grappling with war, shifting identities, and both division and hope. In addition to being an award-winning author and clinical psychologist, Pat Black-Gould is also a playwright and theater producer who also frequently speaks at events and book clubs nationwide.

Season 1, Episode 5: We’re thrilled to welcome Doug Lawrence—internationally certified mentor, author, and mental health advocate—to The Molten Truth with Zoey Michaels! Doug is the only globally recognized Journey Mentor and founder of TalentC®, where he’s redefining what it means to mentor with purpose, empathy, and real-world impact.

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In this powerful conversation, Doug opens up about: How mentoring transforms lives and workplaces Why mental health must be part of leadership His own journey through grief, loss, and finding purpose again How mentorship can help us move from burnout to balanceIf you’ve ever struggled to find clarity, connection, or meaning in your work or personal life—this episode is for you.

Season 1, Episode 2: Join me in speaking with a visionary. On the surface, Janet Schultz is a woman just running a business but if you dig deeper she's actually creating an opportunity for an overlooked and underrated group of people who are capable of so much more! Her experience in teaching those who are considered autistic/spectrum earlier in life played into decisions that helped her in running her business, but that was just the beginning. Janet's goal is to help this highly employable segment of the population embrace their abilities and purpose to benefit them AND their employers. This journey began about 12 years ago and there are many success stories from the business she sold. Now her mission is to help others understand how to help these highly employable people in their own areas. Janet is creating a movement with her "Business in a Box" which does not pay her any royalties and that was created with a great deal of collaboration for those looking to create a social enterprise. The most surprising things? Janet's business is a for-profit business, the spectrum employees are excellent employees because they love routine and don't get bored AND they are paid well once they learn how to do their job. There are multiple success stories where these ones have moved on to even better jobs after their training such as Adam who is happily working his dream job at Fed-Ex after working and learning from Janet, being promoted to a leadership position and even building his confidence to get a drivers license. Adam is just one of several success stories Janet shared. Join the movement! BlueJCleaningFranchise.comThe Molten Truth podcast is about people who have faced daunting, traumatic, and/or life changing episodes in their lives. They have figuratively gone through trial by fire and been broken down to their truest core to rebuild and come back stronger - often taking their life in a direction they never before imagined.Zoey Michaels is a writer and the host of The Molten Truth. For more information visit zoeymichaels.com

Season 1, Episode 6: Join Laura and me, Zoey Michaels, as we discuss music and it's effect on us as well as her journey to writing the series Blue Bells of Scotland. Laura grew up in the military, visiting castles in England, pig fests in Germany, and the historic sites of America's east coast. She earned a bachelor's degree in music, and worked for many years as a freelance musician, playing trombone for pit orchestras, ballets, and symphonies, and flute and harp for other venues. She spent three years as a member of the Buz Whiteley Big Band and Farragut Brass Band in Bremerton, WA. After earning a master's degree in education, she took a job as a music teacher and band director. She has also taught private lessons on wind instruments, piano, and harp, for more than thirty years. In her spare time, Laura likes to play piano, harp, and flute, do sudokus, and learn Gaelic.For more information visit https://www.bluebellschronicles.com/The mission of the Molten Truth, hosted by by Zoey Michaels, is to highlight stories of people who have faced daunting, traumatic, and/or life changing episodes in their lives. They have figuratively gone through trial by fire and been broken down to their truest core to rebuild and come back stronger - often taking their life in a direction they never before imagined.Zoey Michaels is the author of several books including Breaking Free: How Scammers Manipulate and How to Fight Back.For more information about Zoey Michaels and her latest books and music visit zoeymichaels.comZoey Michaels is the author of several books including Breaking Free: How Scammers Manipulate and How to Fight Back.For more information about Zoey Michaels and her latest books and music visit zoeymichaels.com

Season 1, Episode 4: Join Zoey Michaels for a Fascinating fascinating conversation with Yvonne Caputo as she relates how her father, a World War II veteran, one day opened up and in so doing forged an even stronger parent-child bond than ever before by sharing his multiple near-death experiences which led to Yvonne writing her first book late in life but just in time for her father to express his pride in her and gratitude for sharing his story.https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B081PSN4S8?ccs_id=680921ba-06d2-45fa-bbc2-cc8d668259f2The Molten Truth podcast is about people who have faced daunting, traumatic, and/or life changing episodes in their lives. They have figuratively gone through trial by fire and been broken down to their truest core to rebuild and come back stronger - often taking their life in a direction they never before imagined.Zoey Michaels is the author of several books including Breaking Free: How Scammers Manipulate and How to Fight Back.For more information about Zoey Michaels and her latest books and music visit zoeymichaels.com

In this compelling episode of The Molten Truth, host Zoey Michaels speaks with Michael Hingson—blind since birth and a survivor of the 9/11 attacks—about his remarkable journey of partnership, resilience, and purpose. Michael recounts how he and his guide dog Roselle, working as a team, navigated 78 floors to escape the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Rather than viewing Roselle as his leader, Michael emphasizes the mutual trust and communication that defined their bond. Together, they exemplified calm under pressure, transforming crisis into a testament of courage. Michael also shares how this experience shaped his mission as an advocate, speaker, and author, inspiring others to confront fear and live with intention. This episode is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we embrace true partnership and purpose.

Season 1, Episode 1: Join me, Zoey Michaels, for a conversation with Brian Heilig, the author of Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow: Our Micro-Preemie Journey which is available on Amazon.com with all proceeds being donated to upgrade NICUs in Mexico starting with the one that features prominently in his family's story.

I'm sure you will be as impressed with this family man, author, philanthropist and future speaker as I am.For more information visit BrianHeilig.com

parenting, NICU journeys, premature birth, and inspirational survival stories

• Brian Heilig interview
• Brian Heilig author
• micropreemie story
• premature baby survival
• preemie birth in Mexico
• NICU journey
• parenting a micropreemie
• Cancun birth story
• inspirational preemie story
• preemie parent experience
• life in the NICU
• premature baby book
• hope and resilience story
• overcoming impossible odds
• family strength under pressure
• faith and survival story
• parents who never gave up
• miracles of modern medicine
• birth in Cancun Mexico
• medical emergency abroad
• giving birth outside the U.S.
• NICU in Mexico
• travel medical emergency story