{"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":"Why You Should Stop Everything to Save Your Marriage","slug":"why-you-should-stop-everything-to-save-your-marriage","published_at":"2025-12-06T15:36:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500/why-you-should-stop-everything-to-save-your-marriage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500","url":"https://groundedunionpodcast.transistor.fm/s2/9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/f7610ed4/a9779ab5.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen dive deep into why pausing everything else might be the most important decision you ever make for your marriage. They get raw about the hidden costs of busyness, distractions, and avoidance, sharing personal stories from their own journey, including Brandon stepping down from ministry and Caitlyn reclaiming hours in her day, to illustrate how chronic exhaustion and misaligned priorities quietly erode intimacy. This podcast explains why facing pain head-on, regulating your nervous system, and creating space for transformative conversations are essential for rebuilding trust and connection. Packed with practical strategies, from reclaiming time and energy to cutting distractions, this episode is both an urgent wake-up call and a hopeful guide for couples ready to show up fully, prioritize their relationship, and restore lasting intimacy. 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 – Why Stop Everything to Save Your Marriage: Brandon opens the conversation, explaining what’s at stake if a marriage is neglected and why giving it full attention is worth every ounce of effort. 00:02:36 – Making Healing the #1 Priority: The couple shares how clearing their schedules and mental space to focus solely on repairing their marriage b…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Grounded Union Podcast, Brandon and Caitlyn Doerksen dive deep into why pausing everything else might be the most important decisio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2510,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-grounded-union-podcast-7220500/episodes/why-you-should-stop-everything-to-save-your-marriage/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/why-you-should-stop-everything-to-save-your-marriage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}