Episode
Rethinking Lust & Attraction
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- The Grounded Union Podcast
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- Jul 3, 2026
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- 3144
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Summary
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 helplessly attracted to women who aren't their wives — and offer a completely different framework: attraction is connection. From the reticular activating system to social media's role in training the brain, to Caitlyn's unforgettable dinner-table role-play of the "count to three" rule, this episode is equal parts raw, funny, and deeply liberating. Brandon shares his own 30-day rewiring experience and what changed when he chose radical honesty over a lifetime of trained sexual brokenness. If you've been told that lust is your God-given burden to manage, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew. 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 S4E6: Brandon introduces lust and attraction as their most controversial topic and frames the two cultural camps — the "spiritual temptation" lens and the "men are just visual" lens. 00:05:10 – Attraction is Connection: Caitlyn introduces the core argument that what we call attraction is actually rooted in connection, not physical appearance, using real stories of couples who weren't initially…