{"podcast":{"title":"Full Mental Bracket","slug":"full-mental-bracket-7076171","podcast_index_feed_id":7076171,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6379862/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.fullmentalbracket.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1490babdea683efd12de53c031f67fe2.jpg","author":"Brent Diggs","episode_count":32,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171"},"episode":{"title":"“Happily Ever After” is a Lie? - Marriage, Growth & Lasting Love | #012","slug":"happily-ever-after-is-a-lie-marriage-growth-lasting-love-012","published_at":"2025-07-07T13:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171/happily-ever-after-is-a-lie-marriage-growth-lasting-love-012","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171","url":"https://www.fullmentalbracket.com/marriage-of-growth-beyond-happily-ever-after/","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66814239/fmb_022525_2_full_show.mp3","summary":"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 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 on the messy, beautiful truth about partnership and healing. What You’ll Learn: Why real love isn't instant—it’s built over time How to support personal growth within a relationship The role of accountability and open communication in lasting love The difference between hedonic vs. eudaimonic happiness (pleasure vs. purpose) Whether you're married, dating, or reflecting on past relationships, this episode is for anyone curious about how to build something real —and keep it strong. Subscribe for more on: Emotional intelligence Relationship psychology Personal transformation through storytelling Chapters: (00:00:00) – Introduction – Reunion in the Airport (00:01:39) – The Myth of Happily Ever After (00:04:11) – Adjusting to Life Together (00:06:27) – The Satisfaction of Challenging Things - Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic (00:09:08) – Changing Identities – “You’re Not the Man I Married” (00:09:48) – Character Arcs in Relationships (00:15:09) – Car-Seat or Car Stereo – the Struggle of Growth (00:19:56) – Marriage: Small Investments Compounding Over Time (00:24:13) – Giving Grace – To Your Partner and to Yourself (00:28:20) – Practical Tips for a Marriage of Growth - Recommended Episodes #010 – The Hero’s Journey of Marriage: Building a Life Story Together - https://tinyurl.com/539f7sbn #008 – Values and Purpose: A guide to a Meaningful Life - https:/…","meta_description":"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 Digg…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1986,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/full-mental-bracket-7076171/episodes/happily-ever-after-is-a-lie-marriage-growth-lasting-love-012/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171/happily-ever-after-is-a-lie-marriage-growth-lasting-love-012.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}