Fierce Love
Claim This Podcastby Michael O'Rourke + Mandy Straight
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Fierce Love</b> is a podcast about intimacy and being human in relationship. Through honest, unscripted conversation, it explores how we connect, where we get stuck, and how old patterns quietly shape the way we love. Hosted by Mandy Straight and Michael O’Rourke, the show looks at intimacy as a lived practice - learning how to relate with more presence especially when things feel uncomfortable or unclear.</p><p>If you’re interested in being more human in your relationships and learning how to do intimacy with more clarity, care, and courage - this podcast is an invitation to practice.</p><p>Come curious.<br> Leave more connected.</p>
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Publishing Since
2/18/2026
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Recent Episodes
February 25, 2026
Ep.5 Boundaries Create Freedom
In this unscripted conversation, we explore the difference between intuition and old stories, the discomfort of self-awareness, and why boundaries aren’t about control — they’re about clarity. From business dynamics to romantic expectations to a surprisingly powerful “cookie” metaphor, this episode asks: how do you know what’s truly aligned — and what’s just a familiar pattern? Freedom doesn’t come from having no limits. It comes from building the right container.
February 25, 2026
Ep.2 Freedom, Intimacy and the Discomfort Between Them
Most of us believe closeness costs us our freedom — or that independence means giving up deep connection. In this episode, we challenge that story. We explore how discomfort, not commitment, is what we’re really avoiding — and how learning to stay present with it opens the door to real intimacy. Fierce love isn’t control. It isn’t escape. It’s the courage to stay.
February 25, 2026
Ep.12 Holding Space Without Fixing - Tell Me More
In this episode, Mandy and Michael return to the question they left hanging: What’s the point? What happens when you’re not okay — and you don’t want to be rescued out of it? When depression feels less like drama and more like an honest reckoning with meaninglessness? And when the most healing response isn’t positivity… but presence? They explore the cultural pressure to fix, reframe, or dismiss hard emotions — and the radical power of simply bearing witness. The difference between feeling so...
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- What is Fierce Love?
<p><b>Fierce Love</b> is a podcast about intimacy and being human in relationship. Through honest, unscripted conversation, it explores how we connect, where we get stuck, and how old patterns quietly shape the way we love. Hosted by Mandy Straight and Michael O’Rourke, the show looks at intimacy as a lived practice - learning how to relate with more presence especially when things feel uncomfortable or unclear.</p><p>If you’re interested in being more human in your relationships and learning how to do intimacy with more clarity, care, and courage - this podcast is an invitation to practice.</p><p>Come curious.<br> Leave more connected.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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