In a candid exploration, the hosts reveal their eye-opening experiences with counselors who downplayed their marriage struggles. They challenge the notion of accepting 'good enough' healing and emphasize the importance of radical honesty for real intimacy. The discussion dives into the complexities of codependency and the impact of denial on relationships. Listeners are encouraged to confront underlying issues instead of settling for superficial advice, unlocking a deeper connection through openness and accountability.
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Counselor Kicked Us Out
Brandon shared how their counselor kicked them out for wanting full transparency and deeper healing in their marriage.
This moment was a pivotal wake-up call to reject "good enough" and demand true intimacy and honesty.
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Mislabeling Women as Codependent
A church leader wrongly labeled Caitlyn as "codependent" instead of addressing Brandon's lying and sexual struggles.
This deflection showed how women often get blamed in healing journeys.
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Counselor Normalizing Sexual Struggles
A Christian counselor told them men's lifelong sexual struggles are "normal" and suggested Caitlyn should be attracted to other men.
The counselor dismissed Brandon's responsibility and invalidated Caitlyn’s pain.
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In this episode of The Grounded Union Podcast, we dive deep into the moment we realized traditional marriage advice wasn’t cutting it—like, literally getting booted from a counselor's office kind of not cutting it. What do you do when the experts tell you to settle for “good enough” healing? Spoiler: You don’t settle.
We share the wild stories of counselors who downplayed our marriage struggles, labeled Caitlyn as “too demanding,” and insisted that lifelong sexual brokenness was just... normal.
We unpack how denial sneaks in, why radical honesty is the only way to real intimacy, and what happens when you clean house—emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and yes, even digitally. If you've ever felt stuck cycling through the same old advice and getting nowhere, this episode is the call-out and the call-up you didn’t know you needed.
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