The Grounded Union Podcast
by Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen
Latest episode
Healing From Addiction Wasn’t Enough
Healing From Addiction Wasn’t Enough
About this podcast
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 conventional advice from counselors, pastors, and mentors wasn’t enough. So, we set out on an uncharted path, searching for real, lasting change. Now, standing on the other side, we’ve mapped out the exact process that restored our love, trust, and connection—a process we weren’t given but one we discovered through lived experience.
This podcast is our invitation to you: to walk this path with us, to challenge the norms, and to build a marriage that is passionate, open, honest, deeply connected, and full of life. No one told us it was possible—but we’re here to tell you: it absolutely is.
Join us on this journey. It’s not just about saving your marriage—it’s about creating one that’s stronger, richer, and more alive than ever.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 50 episodes
- Healing From Addiction Wasn’t Enough · 43 min · Season 6 Episode 5This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn reveal why stopping the addiction is only the first step. They break down the patterns that remain after the “leak in…
- Why I Stopped Loving My Wife · 44 min · Season 6 Episode 4This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into a hard but necessary question: How do you go from being deeply in love to not wanting to be around your spouse at all?…
- Is It Okay to M*sturbate During Recovery? · 43 min · Season 6 Episode 3This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into what masturbation and orgasm really represent in recovery, and why chasing the next release is never the same as…
- The Number 1 Thing Causing Conflict in Your Relationship · 39 min · Season 6 Episode 2This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn name the real root of conflict in marriage — and it's not what most relationship resources are pointing at…
- Controversial Marriage Advice That Could Save Your Relationship · 56 min · Season 6 Episode 1This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, we touched on the marriage advice most couples are told to avoid—and why it may be exactly what helps a relationship move from surviving…
- How to Protect Your Kids from Porn Addiction · 58 min · Season 5 Episode 9In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into how to protect your kids from porn addiction — and it starts with you. Brandon and Caitlyn share the three core…
- Becoming a Man Your Wife Feels Secure With · 42 min · Season 5 Episode 8This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, discover how to become the kind of man your wife can finally feel safe with. Brandon and Caitlyn break down the traits that destroy…
- Stepping Down From Ministry to Save My Marriage · 52 min · Season 5 Episode 7In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into Brandon and Caitlyn’s story of stepping down from ministry to save their marriage. Brandon shares how his…
- Did I Marry the Wrong Person? · 42 min · Season 5 Episode 6In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most common (and rarely talked about) mental escapes after marriage gets hard: “Did I marry the wrong…
- Is a Thriving Marriage Possible After Addiction? · 45 min · Season 5 Episode 5In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into one of the biggest questions couples ask after addiction or betrayal: Is a thriving marriage actually possible?…
- Why Your Wife Has So Many Questions · 39 min · Season 5 Episode 4This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn speak on one of the most common frustrations after betrayal: Why does my wife keep asking so many questions? They…
- When Trying to Overcome Addiction Doesn’t Work · 52 min · Season 5 Episode 3In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into why so many people stay stuck even after years of trying to overcome addiction. Brandon and Caitlyn break down…
- The Hidden Motivators Behind Addiction and Affairs · 43 min · Season 5 Episode 2In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into the hidden motivators behind addiction and affairs. Brandon and Caitlyn explain why these patterns are never…
- Processing Grief After Betrayal · 50 min · Season 5 Episode 1In today’s episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn open Season 5 with the raw reality of grief after betrayal. They break down the three major sources of pain…
- The Hardest Stages of Healing Your Relationship · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 9In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into the three stages every healing marriage must pass through: pre-discovery, post-discovery, and thriving. Brandon…
- Signs That Your Spouse Is Lying to You · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 8In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into the signs that your spouse is lying to you. Brandon and Caitlyn break down why dishonesty destroys intimacy, the…
- How to Protect Your Kids From Your Marriage Crisis · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 7This week on the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn speak on one of the most requested topics from their community: what do we tell the kids? They challenge every excuse…
- Rethinking Lust & Attraction · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 6In 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…
- The Validation Your Wife Is Desperate For · 51 min · Season 4 Episode 5This 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…
- How Sexual Addiction Creates Insecure Men · 49 min · Season 4 Episode 4This 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…
