Romance Unleashed

About Romance Unleashed

Love Unveiled A tapestry of vulnerability and intimacy with Mel

Publisher

Romance Unleashed; Love Unveiled Podcast

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 May 2024

Latest episode

1 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Aug 2025

   Does Romance Reflect Reality? with Shelly Cruz

   In this episode, Mel sits down with romance author and immigration attorney Shelly Cruz to explore the tension between fiction and truth. From blending real-life love into Amor in the 305 to translating her legal work into powerful stories of immigration, Shelly shares what it means to write for those who live between cultures. They discuss writing Spanish without apology, being told to assimilate from a young age, and the responsibility (or not) of authors when fantasy blurs with reality. It’s a conversation about identity, storytelling, and the radical act of making one reader feel seen.

2. 

   18 Jul 2025

   Can I love Jesus & still read smut? with Jodi-Kay

   In this episode of Romance Unleashed, Mel sits down with the radiant and honest Jodi-Kay to explore the many layers of reading romance as a form of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery. From unpacking the strength of morally grey heroines to navigating trauma through triggering reads, they dive into what it means to be a woman of faith who also embraces pleasure, desire, and stories not written through the male gaze. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered if they’re “too much” or “not enough.” Spoiler: You’re exactly who you’re meant to be.

3. 

   4 Jul 2025

   Holy, Hot and Healing with Sierra Simone

   Author Sierra Simone discusses her transformation from religious life to writing erotic romance novels, exploring themes of guilt, sexuality, and healing through taboo narratives in an interview with Mel.

Who has been a guest on Romance Unleashed

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sierra Simone
• Christina Lauren
• Mackenzie
• Tia Williams

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

33,852

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.