{"podcast":{"title":"The Grounded Union Podcast","slug":"the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500","podcast_index_feed_id":7220500,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/grounded-union-podcast","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yvFcpGS-sP4M0gjv2lBTKxTOGoVfr0XCCzefDPSCYKo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZGRk/NWM4YjMzZDRhNjA0/ZjY1ZWVhMjNiNzA1/ZTdhZi5qcGc.jpg","author":"Brandon Doerksen","episode_count":37,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T00:20:32.101474+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500"},"episode":{"title":"My Wife Forced Me to Come Clean About My Addiction","slug":"my-wife-forced-me-to-come-clean-about-my-addiction","published_at":"2026-02-06T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500/my-wife-forced-me-to-come-clean-about-my-addiction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500","url":"https://groundedunionpodcast.transistor.fm/s3/9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/55dcac16/b0dbf2ec.mp3","summary":"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 counseling that didn't stick, to years of deception, to the traumatic revelation that nearly ended their marriage in 2023. Through two separations, Pure Desire recovery, recent relapses, and now daily vulnerability practices, they're discovering what true intimacy actually means. Brandon and Caitlyn unpack the neuroscience of addiction recovery, introduce the powerful Four R's framework (Recognize, Receive, Release, Replace), and explain why shame-based confession keeps couples stuck while ownership-based healing sets them free. Learn why your sexuality is deeply relational, how to calm your nervous system during the rewiring process, and the hope-filled truth that complete freedom from addiction is 100% possible. 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 Timestamps & Key Moments: 00:00:36 – Season Finale Intro: Brandon and Caitlyn frame the conversation and welcome Jake & Ashley for the Season 3 finale. 00:01:11 – The Crowbarred Confession: Jake reveals his addiction wasn't voluntarily confessed but was crowbarred out by Ashley in 2023 after nearly a decade of lies, manipulation, and…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3636,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500/episodes/my-wife-forced-me-to-come-clean-about-my-addiction/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500/my-wife-forced-me-to-come-clean-about-my-addiction.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}