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The Grounded Union Podcast

Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen
Marriage
Trust Issues
Intimacy
Infidelity
Emotional Healing
Communication
Healing Process
Healing
Addiction
Porn Addiction
Pornography Addiction
Betrayal
Pornography
Therapy
Shame
Emotional Connection
Social Media
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Emotional Health

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 of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into what trust after betrayal actually requires — and it has nothing to do with timelines, accountability apps, or getting the hard conversations to stop. Brandon and Caitlyn unpack why the... more

In the Season 4 premiere of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into one of the hardest questions couples in crisis face. Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen break down their Predictors of Change framework: four concrete, action-based signs that tell y... more

This week on The Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into the most vulnerable season finale yet with Jake and Ashley, a couple healing from ten years of hidden pornography addiction. Jake shares his journey from early confession and biblical counsel... more

In this episode of The Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into the messy, real, and sometimes painful truth behind connection, honesty, and intimacy in marriage. Brandon and Caitlyn sit down with Robert and Bri, a couple grappling with betrayal, di... more

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Hosts

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 571 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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

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    1
    shadimirza
    United States3 months ago
  • NOT CLINICAL GUIDANCE (but super honest people)

    I really appreciate this podcast because of the honesty Brandon and Caitlyn have in such a public form - and to be open about healing their marriage from betrayal trauma is a super vulnerable thing to share… AND the fact that they found a path that worked for them is so awesome to hear - AND you can get a lot from…. But NOT every couple is built this way. Not every wife should have to bare the entire responsibility of helping their husband process his story and addiction… although I will say rad... more

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    2
    ZachBKPA
    United States4 months ago
  • Unbiblical

    My title says it: Proceed with caution if you chose to listen. These guys are scamming on vulnerable people. Please pray if you chose to listen. This podcast starts off with episode one being promising and even sounding Christian. They have Christian backgrounds. The husband was in ministry. They say they’re here to tell their story, and share what worked for them as a couple overcoming their issues. They share grievances they’ve had with the church. Slowly it actually becomes them promising to ... more

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    sofreshnsoclean18
    United States5 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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