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Relationships · Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen

The Grounded Union Podcast

by Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen

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.

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Latest episodes

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Stepping Down From Ministry to Save My Marriage

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In 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

Sep 11
51 min

Did I Marry the Wrong Person?

In 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 th

Sep 4
41 min

Is a Thriving Marriage Possible After Addiction?

In 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 pos

Aug 28
45 min

Why Your Wife Has So Many Questions

This 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?

Aug 21
38 min

When Trying to Overcome Addiction Doesn’t Work

In 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

Aug 14
51 min

The Hidden Motivators Behind Addiction and Affairs

In 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 ne

Aug 7
42 min

Processing Grief After Betrayal

In 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

Jul 31
49 min

The Hardest Stages of Healing Your Relationship

In 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. B

Jul 24
50 min

Signs That Your Spouse Is Lying to You

In 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 intima

Jul 17
52 min

How to Protect Your Kids From Your Marriage Crisis

This 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 ever

Jul 10
50 min

Rethinking Lust & Attraction

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 an

Jul 3
52 min

The Validation Your Wife Is Desperate For

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 approache

Jun 26
50 min

How Sexual Addiction Creates Insecure Men

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 d

Jun 19
49 min

Why Counseling Can Be Dangerous For Your Relationship

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 a

Jun 12
46 min

Can Trust Be Rebuilt After Betrayal

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 app

Jun 5
50 min

When Is Divorce Your Only Option?

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 the

May 30
1 h 06 min

My Wife Forced Me to Come Clean About My Addiction

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 pornograp

Feb 6
1 h 00 min

We Loved Each Other… but We Weren’t Telling the Truth

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. Brando

Jan 30
1 h 09 min

Confronting My Husband’s P*rn Use…

In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn meet with Nathan and Danielle, a couple married for seven and a half years who are just one month into

Jan 23
53 min

Shaking My Husband for Connection: A Man’s Journey of Waking Up Emotionally

In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn sit down with Jeff and Korinne, a couple married for nearly 27 years, to explore what happens when emot

Jan 16
1 h 00 min

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Where The Grounded Union Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#17 ▼ 2 Relationships US
#182 ▼ 27 Society & Culture US

What listeners say

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I started doing their 30 day course and started sharing everything with my wife and it was like a miracle and I stopped having urges to look at anything sensual in a week. I have never been closer to my wife and it’s only been three weeks. I am excited for the path I’m on. Honesty and intimacy is everything to me now! I haven’t loved my wife this much and felt this close to her ever!!

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! · Jun 2025

Delivered with simplicity and grace. This podcast is honest, practical and helpful. Useful therapy and biblical application in a simplified way without shame …thank you

Andrea Lenore · May 2025

I can’t say enough about how amazing your podcast is. The release came me for at such an important time in my healing. My husband and I are separated, and I desire the full intimacy and healing that you teach and talk about. I truly believe that it is possible and Gods desire for couples to heal together, and have a deeper richer marriage because nothing is hidden. Thank you so much for sharing your work and helping so many others heal. Caitlyn thank you for sharing your side of the story and giving me the words and language to communicate to my husband what I want and desire and what I’m not willing to settle for. I can’t thank you both enough.

MCBJoy · May 2025

Thank you Caitlyn for sharing your heart at the end of episode 5 re: the pain you felt thru going thru the process and the raw emotion. This took courage then and now and shows both men and women how to know they aren’t alone and how the hard is worth it💓 thank you both for putting purpose to your pain to help others.

Deanna 💓 · Apr 2025

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