# Can Trust Be Rebuilt After Betrayal

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Podcast: [The Grounded Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500)
Published: 2026-06-05T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://groundedunionpodcast.transistor.fm/s4/2
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/08c97adb/736bd102.mp3
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## Resource

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 "good boy" cycle — remove a few things, check some boxes, get your privileges back — kept their marriage stuck for five years. They introduce the iceberg: the idea that most betraying spouses can only see 10% of their story, and why that hidden 90% will keep running the relationship until it's fully faced. Caitlyn also shares the raw story of sitting across from a counselor who told her Brandon was a pathological liar she'd never be able to trust — and how she went from that moment to experiencing 100% trust in her husband today. Trust isn’t rebuilt with time or words. It’s rebuilt with concrete action. Our 2026 Grounded Union 2-Day Workshop: 📍San Diego, CA — In-person & virtual 📅 August 14th & 15th, 2026 Workshop for Couples: Tap here to grab your ticket Looking for immediate support in your marriage? The Marriage Crisis Roadmap: Download the free guide here! Grounded Union Couples App: Tap here to apply Save Your Marriage Webinar: Tap here to get lifetime access Follow us on social: @brandontalksmarriage , @caitlyn_doerksen & @groundedunion YouTube Show available here What we discussed: 00:00:00 – Welcome to Season 4 Episode 2: Brandon and Caitlyn introduce the core question — can trust actually be rebuilt after betrayal? 00:01:46 –The Privilege-Recovery Trap: Why the first five years of Brandon and Caitlyn's marriage were spent playing the "good boy gets his privileges back" game — and why it never worked. 00:04:46 – Handing Over the Driver's License: Brandon compares internet and social media addiction to…

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