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Choices: A Year of Lessons, Community, and Growth As we wrap up another transformative year at the Choices Podcast, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the powerful conversations we’ve shared. From navigating the complexities of addiction to the simple, profound act of being a good neighbor, 2025 has been defined by one core theme: the power of the choices we make every single day. If you’ve missed our recent posts and episodes, here is a summary of the key lessons we’ve explored together: The Power of Community In our recent series (Episodes 74-76), we took a deep dive into “How to Build Community in Your Life.” We explored why connection is not just a luxury, but a necessity. The biggest takeaway? Community isn’t something …

Here is the complete blog post, combining the insights from both parts of the transcript into a cohesive narrative. Are You a Giver or a Taker? The Art of Building Your Personal Community Good morning and welcome to the Choices Podcast. We are growing, evolving, and learning every single day. As we look toward January 2026—where we’ll be taking the show to the next level with high-profile guests, federal judges, and athletes—we want to pause and focus on the foundation of recovery and life. That foundation is Community. But before you can build a community, you have to answer a hard question. There is no fence-riding here. Are you a giver, or are you a taker? You are either a taker—worried only about yourself—or you …

This is a fantastic discussion! Here is the blog post based on your transcript snippets, focusing on the theme of intentional choices in community and due diligence. Choosing Your Community: Why Intentional Due Diligence Matters Welcome back to the Choices Podcast! (You can find us at choicespodcastofficial.com—go to YouTube or just Google us; we’re easy to find. Please subscribe as we’re growing!) Our recent conversation dove right into what it means to be “wound up”—not just with personal energy, but with the complexities of the world around us. From the simple confusion of Daylight Saving Time to the larger concerns about the political landscape, it’s clear that things are hectic. But rather than letting the chaos dictate our mood, we turned to a fundamental question …

The Magic Formula: Why Community is Your Greatest Act of Self-Care Welcome back to the Choices Podcast! We often come together to talk about the choices that shape our lives, and in doing so, we’ve realized a profound truth: this podcast is growing into a massive group therapy session on steroids. It’s a space where we are constantly learning by teaching, a dynamic process of growth and self-discovery. As one of us (Carcass) noted, “The best way to learn is to teach.” And that is exactly what this journey—and life itself—is all about. What U2 Taught Us About Connection We started this week’s discussion by reflecting on a powerful lyric from U2’s “One”: “We are one, but we’re not the same. We get to carry …

A New Chapter: The Power of Choices and Community Welcome to the Choices podcast! In a recent episode, hosts Brett and Karcas sit down with special guests Stephanie and Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the transformative power of personal development and finding a sense of belonging. The conversation, sparked by the idea of “Game On,” dives deep into how we can take control of our lives by making better choices, a core theme of the podcast. More Than a Seminar: The Discovery Program Stephanie and Scott, who are the force behind S&S Fitzgerald Enterprises (ssfitz.com), are also facilitators for the Discovery program in Austin. This experiential personal development course is designed to help people navigate life’s challenges, find healing, and reconnect with themselves and others. The …