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)
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- Emotional intelligence
- Relationship psychology
- Personal transformation through storytelling
(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
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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://tinyurl.com/tndx9mmb
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