Full Mental Bracket
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 - Discovering the tools for success hidden in everyday life
Episodes
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Real stories from a retired Arm...
What starts as a childhood story about learning one flashy but useless trick turns into something much more meaningful: a reflection on the habits we cling to, the ways we try to feel powerful, and what it takes to grow beyond what's f...
In this powerful episode of Full Mental Bracket, hosts Brent and Camille Diggs break down the fairytale myth of "happily ever after” and get real about what long-term relationships actually require: growth, communication, and resilience.
Featured Story: Brent opens up about his emotional return from Desert Storm and how it tested his marriage—shedding light o...
In this episode, I tell a personal story about something small that turned out to be anything but. It’s about what we delay, what we deem too...
In this thought-provoking episode of Full Mental Bracket, hosts Brent and Aaron unpack why we often feel like we’re constantly under scrutiny. From brain biases like egocentrism to scenes in The Truman Show or The Lonely Guy, we explore how this illusion shapes self-perception, anxiety, and missed opportunities.
What You’ll Learn:
•...
In this mini-episode, Brent shares a personal story from his senior year of high school: a move across town, a new school, and an unexpected lesson in identity. What began as an opportunity to reinvent himself quickly turned into a wake-up call—revealing that true change doesn’t come from new surroundings but ...
Join them as they discuss:
- The importance of recognizing multiple protagonists in your life story, especially within a marriage.
- How to sup...
Join me as we explore the importance of recognizing what truly matters in life, distinguishing between what’s worth fighting for and what needs to be released.
With a mix of personal anecdotes and insightful advice, this episode encourages listen...
In this episode Brent Diggs and Arron Shafer dive into the psychology behind gratitude, exploring why it’s often hard to practice, why it’s so important, and most importantly, how you can get better at it.
We’ll break it down using three key cognitive biases:
- Negativity Bias: Why we focus more on the bad than the good.
- WYSIATI (What You See Is All There Is): How limite...
If you’ve ever felt lost, uncertain, or just curious about what truly matters, this episode is for you!
Here’s a sneak peek of what we cover:
- Th...
There is a point in every hero’s journey where you return home, but you don’t come back empty-handed. You bring back all the wisdom and skill you have learned in your adventures, which then become a resource for others.
But sometimes you get glimpse of what you’re bringing back, and you don’t like what you see.
In this episode we wrap up our mini-series on s...
In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔹 Choosing the right struggles for growth – How to identify which battles will help you evolve
🔹 The paradox of hope – Why...
What if your challenges, the moments that seem to slow you down, are actually the secret ingredients needed to craft your epic story of transformation? Just like every unforgettable hero’s journey, no gr...
Do you find yourself echoing the lone-wolf mentality that fills so much of our media and culture?
Join us as we explore the importance of assembling allies on your personal quest for meaning and fulfillment. Learn how our perceptions of lone heroes in media can mislead us into thinking we must go it alone, when in fact, true strength lies in collaboration and support.
Chapters:
(...
Perhaps you’ve gotten so caught up in crafting the perfect life that you’ve lost track of why you are living in the first place.
Join us as we explore the second phase of the Hero’s Journey: Undertaking the Quest. In this episode we discuss how to face world-disrupting shifts, why you should answer the call of adventure, and how growth never happen in the comfort zone. Drawing...
Well, it’s time to take the reins!
Join us as we explore the concept of the Hero’s Journey, a timeless narrative structure that can help you find meaning and purpose in your life.
Discover how even the most unlikely heroes can rise to the occasion. Tune in to discover how you can embrace your jo...
From the importance of being the protagonist in your own story to the role of adversity in shaping identity, we delve into why stories resonate with us and how they can serve as tools for problem-solving and connection.
Tune in for insights, humor, and a fresh take on the art of s...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!