Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Does your life have a purpose? What is the best way to harness your emotions? How do you recognize biases in your thinking? Is there a way to step outside the polarized “either-or” mindset that shapes so much of our society?

Host Brent Diggs explores these and other mysteries twice a month in search of the tools to learn, and level up your life.

Join Brent as they share stories and laughter in a lighthearted yet impactful exploration of narratives, psychology, and creativity.

Full Mental Bracket - Telling a better story with your life

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S1E25 The Life Everyone Envies Might Not Be the Rich One | The Family Man Psychology | #25

May 31, 2026 35m Transcript

Why do so many people chase versions of success that eventually leave them feeling disconnected, isolated, or empty?In this episode of the Full Mental Bracket Podcast, Brent Diggs and Camille Diggs…

S1E24 What Is Cognitive Bias? - Why Your Brain Feels Right Even When It’s Wrong | #24

Apr 19, 2026 28m

You’ve felt certain about a decision… and still been wrong.Your brain is designed to give you quick answers.It fills in gaps, makes assumptions, and moves on. Most of the time, that works.Sometimes,…

S1E23 Back to the Future Psychology: Family Patterns, Learned Helplessness, and Change | #23

Apr 05, 2026 49m

Why do people repeat the same family patterns—avoidance, conflict, and beliefs they never chose?In this episode of The Full Mental Bracket Podcast, Brent Diggs is joined by Andrew Chandler to explore…

S1E22 Beyond Happily Ever After: The Story That Begins After “I Do” | #22

Feb 15, 2026 20m

Most people think marriage ends at “happily ever after.”In reality, that’s just the end of Act One.In this episode of Full Mental Bracket, we talk about what comes next — the real work of building a…

S1E21 The Problem With One-Dimensional Success (Pixar’s Cars Explained) | #021

Feb 01, 2026 40m

Most of us are taught to chase success — to grind, win, and prove ourselves at all costs. But what if the version of success you’re chasing is the very thing emptying your life?In this episode of…

S1E20 Psychology of Bias: Why Your First Answer Feels So Right | #020

Jan 18, 2026 25m

Your brain isn’t broken — it’s biased.And that bias is shaping your decisions before you even realize you’re choosing. Most of us trust our instincts. We assume the answers that feel obvious are the…

S1E19 The Powerful Psychology of The Shawshank Redemption - with Justin Varughese | #019

Jan 04, 2026 51m

Have you ever felt trapped in a life you didn’t choose—where even hope feels dangerous?The Shawshank Redemption isn’t just a prison movie. It’s one of the most powerful psychological stories ever…

S1E18 What Is Human Potential (and How to Actually Unlock It) | #018

Dec 15, 2025 25m

Your potential isn’t just who you might become — it’s a stockpile of skills, strengths, and opportunities you can start unlocking today.Most of us underestimate what we’re capable of. We get stuck in…

S1E17 What Is Locus of Control? How to Stop Feeling Powerless & Take Back Your Life | #017

Dec 01, 2025 27m

What if the biggest limits in your life aren’t your circumstances—but your interpretations?In this episode, we break down your locus of control and show you how shifting your focus can transform…

S1E16 What is the Try-Fail Cycle? How Struggle Makes You Stronger | #016

Nov 17, 2025 24m

What if your failures aren’t setbacks—but proof that you’re becoming the hero of your own story? Before every breakthrough comes a dozen breakdowns, and each one is shaping who you’re meant to be.In…

S1E15 Inconceivable! - How The Princess Bride Teaches Us Growth Mindset | #015

Nov 03, 2025 43m

What if The Princess Bride wasn’t just a fairy tale—but a masterclass in mindset?In this episode of Full Mental Bracket, Brent and Camille Diggs dive deep into the timeless classic The Princess Bride…

Behind the Scenes with Full Mental Bracket

Oct 06, 2025 13m Bonus

This episode is a little different — we’re pulling back the curtain.We’re not gurus who’ve transcended struggle; we’re right there in the trenches, living our own stories and figuring things out one…

S2 Unlock the Power of Sunk Cost: Turn Regret Into Relentless Action

Sep 15, 2025 6m Bonus

Why do we keep holding on to things that aren’t working? That’s the sunk cost effect—a powerful cognitive bias that often traps us in failure. But in the right context, it can also fuel perseverance…

S1E14 PTSD Recovery Secrets: Healing Journey, Triggers & Coping Strategies | #014

Sep 01, 2025 35m

In this episode of Full Mental Bracket, we continue our powerful conversation with Seargent Major David Spencer as he opens up about his journey with PTSD recovery and the strategies that helped him…

S2 Turning Survival into Strength - Lessons From the Loma Prieta Earthquake - FMB mini

Aug 17, 2025 3m Bonus

When the earthquake hit, I was in the shower. Fifteen seconds of violent shaking, fifteen seconds of relief… and then panic. Was my wife safe? What followed was a desperate race home through steep…

S1E13 Veteran PTSD & Mental Health | Sgt Major David Spencer Interview | #013

Aug 03, 2025 33m

In this special episode of the Full Mental Bracket Podcast, Brent sits down with U.S. Army Sergeant Major (Ret.) David Spencer, a third-generation veteran who served in Desert Storm, Iraq, and more.…

S2 When One Trick Isn’t Enough: Breaking Free from Old Habits That No Longer Serve You - FMB mini

Jul 21, 2025 5m Bonus

In this nostalgic, funny, and deeply relatable episode, we travel back to the 1980s—a time of questionable parenting, dangerous toys, and a golden fiberglass skateboard known only as The Yellow…

S1E12 “Happily Ever After” is a Lie? - Marriage, Growth & Lasting Love | #012

Jul 07, 2025 33m

What if a fairly-tale ending was only the beginning of your story together?In this powerful episode of Full Mental Bracket, hosts Brent and Camille Diggs break down the fairytale myth of "happily…

S2 The Cost of Waiting for “Someday” - FMB mini

Jun 16, 2025 3m Bonus

It started with a discovery in the kitchen pantry—a seemingly ordinary bottle, a curious childhood question, and a gentle dismissal. Years passed. Life moved on. But some things have a way of waiting…

S1E11 Under the Spotlight: How to Stop Overthinking What Others Think | #011

Jun 02, 2025 36m

Feel like everyone’s watching your every move? You’re not alone—it’s called the spotlight effect.  In this thought-provoking episode of Full Mental Bracket, hosts Brent and Aaron unpack why we often…

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