About this episode

The episode explores why many people struggle to overcome addiction despite various efforts and emphasizes the importance of radical honesty for lasting change.

In this episode of the Grounded Union Podcast , we dive deep into why so many people stay stuck even after years of trying to overcome addiction. Brandon and Caitlyn break down the common approaches that look productive on the surface — reading books, attending counseling, white-knuckling, accountability software, and polygraphs — and explain why they often leave couples on the same painful roller coaster. They share their own failed attempts and reveal the simple but powerful shift that finally created lasting freedom: radical honesty paired with real implementation. If you’ve been consuming information, checking boxes, and still not seeing change, this episode will show you what’s missing and how to finally get traction. 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 7 Steps to Save Your Marriage: Join the waitlist for the launch of my first book! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you! Leave a written review, take a screenshot, and email it to support@groundedunion.com — and we'll send you…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandon Doerksen, Caitlyn Doerksen

Topics covered

• addiction
• relationships
• radical honesty
• self-improvement
• marriage support

Keywords

• addiction recovery
• marriage
• radical honesty
• self-help
• counseling
• accountability
• lasting change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grounded Union Podcast, YouTube

Products: The Marriage Crisis Roadmap, Grounded Union Couples App, Save Your Marriage Webinar, 7 Steps to Save Your Marriage

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