{"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":"Shaking My Husband for Connection: A Man’s Journey of Waking Up Emotionally","slug":"shaking-my-husband-for-connection-a-man-s-journey-of-waking-up-emotionally","published_at":"2026-01-16T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500/shaking-my-husband-for-connection-a-man-s-journey-of-waking-up-emotionally","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500","url":"https://groundedunionpodcast.transistor.fm/s3/6","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/1c88099b/da220a92.mp3","summary":"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 emotional growth finally arrives years after it was needed, unpacking how unresolved grief, emotional shutdown, and missed connection quietly shape a marriage over decades, while sharing how childhood emotional neglect, long-term resentment, embodiment work, the validation flow (listen, reflect, ask), and the 4R’s framework can help couples move through regret and resentment without shame, offering hope that healing doesn’t require a do-over, only presence, responsibility, and the courage to feel. 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: 00:00:28 – Brandon and Caitlyn introduce Jeff and Korinne, highlighting their focus on emotional growth and connection. 00:02:29 – Korinne’s father’s long illness and death, reflecting on his inability to emotionally support her through grief. 00:05:09 – The emotional dynamic directly: his regret and Korinne’s resentment coexisting despite deep love. 00:07:14 – Caitlyn reframes Korinne’s experience as grief, comparing it to mourning what could have been in their marriage. 00:15:45 – A childhood experience of sexual abuse and the delayed processing of that trauma. 00:22:11 – How intimacy is “into-me-you-s…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3657,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500/episodes/shaking-my-husband-for-connection-a-man-s-journey-of-waking-up-emotionally/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/shaking-my-husband-for-connection-a-man-s-journey-of-waking-up-emotionally.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}