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The Grounded Union Podcast

Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen
Marriage
Trust Issues
Intimacy
Infidelity
Emotional Healing
Communication
Healing Process
Healing
Porn Addiction
Addiction
Betrayal
Pornography Addiction
Counseling
Shame
Pornography
Therapy
Trust
Marriage Healing
Emotional Connection
Marriage Counseling

Welcome to the Grounded Union Podcast, hosted by Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen. In 2019, our marriage hit rock bottom—so close to divorce that we thought there was no way back. But through deep healing, transformation, and a relentless pursuit of something better, we didn’t just save our marriage—we created something more beautiful than we ever imagined. On our journey, we realized that the convent... more

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In this episode, we speak on one of the most controversial conversations in marriage: lust, attraction, and what it actually means to be "wired" a certain way. Brandon and Caitlyn dismantle the cultural and religious narratives telling men they are h... more

This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn reveal the kind of validation your wife is truly desperate for after betrayal — and why most common approaches actually make things worse. True validation isn't about relating your own stor... more

This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn unpack the real reason sexual addiction makes men insecure — and it's not what you'd expect. Brandon breaks down why blaming others for your addiction shrinks your sense of control over you... more

In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into why going to counseling without a vision for your marriage can actually do more harm than good. Brandon and Caitlyn walk through the real pitfalls: entering counseling just to check a b... more

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Brandon Doerksen
Co-host and host of the show; focuses on relationship recovery, masculinity, and actionable tools for healing in marriage.
Caitlyn Doerksen
Co-host and host of the show; focuses on relationship healing, transparency, and practical relationship strategies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 601 ratings
  • Enlightening what I was already thinking

    The podcast about some counselor can be dangerous

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juliegirl72
    United States18 days ago
  • Don’t waste your time

    This is not the way to go. We unfortunately wasted money and time on their podcast/website/app. There is no real direction for the wives after the husbands dump all their hiddenness on them to “come clean”. This podcast and app will just traumatize the wives deeply. Please seek help from licensed professionals as Brandon and Caitlyn do not have any credentials in helping people recover from these topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ray2026!
    United Statesa month ago
  • APSATS but weird

    I formerly said this is APSATS it’s not. The shame levers being setup will cause someone with deep complex addiction to see this as a pass fail. Recovery isn’t a pass fail it’s the process of sanctification.

    Go see Christian truama informed therapists that are CSATS or APSAT.

    Redemptive living, pure desire, affair recovery are better.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pflugerville-Tx-guy
    United States2 months ago
  • Putting thoughts into words

    For months after the exposure of my husbands addiction, I didnt know how to say what I was feeling and what I wanted our marriage to look like in order to stay and move on. Until I heard Caitlyn describe exactly what I was thinking and feeling. I didn’t want to struggle the rest of my life knowing my husband wanted other women or fantasized about them.

    Our lives have completely changed for the better thanks to the podcast, the app and all the guidance given.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaRuth1990
    United States3 months ago
  • Frustratingly shallow

    Brandon seems to be doing fairly well on short-form social media platforms - mostly because the Doerksens’ knowledge of counseling and therapy (both of which they disparage, despite doing couple’s counseling for all of season 3 lol) is about as deep as a kiddie pool.

    Expect to hear the same MAHA-lite advice repeated ad nauseam for three seasons: take down your TV, get off social media, go to sleep when the sun goes down, get outside and sit in the sunlight, etc. It’s a wonder people pay for th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shadimirza
    United States3 months ago

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Audience appreciates vulnerability and practical, actionable guidance.
Listeners describe the show as authentic and relatable, offering real-life paths to healing.
Some critiques note over-simplified advice, but many listeners credit the hosts' lived experience for providing hope and momentum.

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My Wife Forced Me to Come Clean About My Addiction
Q: What was the first thing that prompted that awareness around your addiction?
Jake acknowledges he internalized a lot of shame and struggled with honesty throughout their marriage.
My Wife Forced Me to Come Clean About My Addiction
Q: Could you dive into what the last 10 years have been like from your seat in the car?
Ashley reflects on her forgiving nature at the beginning of their marriage, which did not yield desired results as Jake struggled with addiction.
We Loved Each Other… but We Weren’t Telling the Truth
Q: How do you not feel haunted?
Focus on moving through pain instead of simply trying to move on, recognizing emotional healing takes time.
Shaking My Husband for Connection: A Man’s Journey of Waking Up Emotionally
Q: What does your future vision as a couple look like?
Brandon encourages Jeff and Korinne to define their future together, especially as they transition into being empty nesters, emphasizing the importance of living their best life together.
Shaking My Husband for Connection: A Man’s Journey of Waking Up Emotionally
Q: How do we move forward from a decade old hurt and really move on completely?
Jeff expresses the desire to heal and move forward from lingering resentment related to past grief, looking for guidance on how to process these emotions effectively.

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