Fight for Love with Michael Jai White & Gillian White

Michael Jai White & Gillian White

Fight for Love with Michael Jai White & Gillian White is a candid, insightful podcast exploring what it really takes to build and sustain a lasting relationship in today’s world. Hollywood power couple Michael Jai White and Gillian White invite listeners into honest, sometimes humorous, and deeply real conversations about marriage, commitment, communication, blended families, intimacy, personal growth, and choosing love daily. Drawing from their real-life experiences as partners, creatives, and individuals, they break down the myths of “perfect relationships” and focus on the work that makes love thrive. Each episode features authentic discussions, listener questions, and occasional guest conversations that offer practical wisdom, perspective, and encouragement for couples at every stage. Whether you’re married, committed, dating, or simply striving to build healthier relationships, Fight for Love creates space for the conversations that matter most. Marriage isn’t effortless. Love is intentional. And some things are worth fighting for. New episodes every Wednesday.

Episodes

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    FFL 002: Why We Didn't Follow Marriage "Rules" - And Won!

    Michael Jai White and Gillian White break down the real meaning of balance in relationships — beyond 50/50. From masculinity and femininity to emotional strength, vulnerability, Hollywood pressures, parenting, boundaries, and protecting your peace, this episode dives deep into how true partnership works in the real world. They reveal why traditional gender roles don’t define strong relationships, how to maintain independence without losing connection, and why living in the moment while planning for the future is the ultimate formula for love that lasts. This isn’t fairy-tale romance — it’s discipline, honesty, friendship, and choosing each other every day. If you’ve ever wondered how power couples actually stay strong, this episode is your blueprint. CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS00:00 — What “Balance” Really Means in Love 02:05 — Why Relationships Aren’t 50/50 03:30 — Playing to Each Other’s Strengths 05:10 — Breaking Traditional Gender Roles 07:18 — Who Does What in Their Household 09:14 — Why They Never Had a Proposal 12:00 — Hollywood Without Selling Your Soul 15:05 — Turning Down Powerful Opportunities 18:00 — Integrity vs. Fame 21:00 — Working Together as a Couple 23:30 — Why Your Partner Should Be Your Best Friend 25:10 — Setting Boundaries With Family & Friends 27:45 — Teaching Kids Through Example 31:10 — Mental & Physical Balance in Life 33:40 — Planning for the Future vs. Living in the Moment 36:20 — The Beauty and Danger of “Ghetto Survival Mode” 39:10 — Being Strong AND Vulnerable 41:05 — How They Met & Why It Worked 44:30 — Listener Question: After Having a Baby, Now What? 46:00 — Supporting Your Partner Through Exhaustion 48:20 — The Reality of Being the Rock in a Relationship 50:20 — Final Thoughts on Love, Strength & Balance

    51 min

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Fight for Love with Michael Jai White & Gillian White is a candid, insightful podcast exploring what it really takes to build and sustain a lasting relationship in today’s world. Hollywood power couple Michael Jai White and Gillian White invite listeners into honest, sometimes humorous, and deeply real conversations about marriage, commitment, communication, blended families, intimacy, personal growth, and choosing love daily. Drawing from their real-life experiences as partners, creatives, and individuals, they break down the myths of “perfect relationships” and focus on the work that makes love thrive. Each episode features authentic discussions, listener questions, and occasional guest conversations that offer practical wisdom, perspective, and encouragement for couples at every stage. Whether you’re married, committed, dating, or simply striving to build healthier relationships, Fight for Love creates space for the conversations that matter most. Marriage isn’t effortless. Love is intentional. And some things are worth fighting for. New episodes every Wednesday.