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Rising Tribes Podcast

Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave

16 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text We brought the crew to Chicago and stepped onto Navy Pier for the HYROX Pro Division Team Race—both of us…and our wives. Here’s the full, honest debrief: the nerves, the pacing traps, the stations that helped us surge (top 1% on sled push/pull), and the places HYROX reminded us who’s in charge (spoiler: running—it’s ~70–75% of your day in teams). We share our exact approach, what we’d change immediately, and real numbers you can benchmark: Finish: 1:09:59 (111/568 overall; top ...

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Send us a text We brought the crew to Chicago and stepped onto Navy Pier for the HYROX Pro Division Team Race—both of us…and our wives. Here’s the full, honest debrief: the nerves, the pacing traps, the stations that helped us surge (top 1% on sled push/pull), and the places HYROX reminded us who’s in charge (spoiler: running—it’s ~70–75% of your day in teams). We share our exact approach, what we’d change immediately, and real numbers you can benchmark: Finish: 1:09:59 (111/568 overall; top ...

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Episodes (16/16)

Rising Tribes Podcast

EP 16: HYROX Chicago: We Ran Slow, Worked Fast (and What We’d Do Differently)

Send us a text We brought the crew to Chicago and stepped onto Navy Pier for the HYROX Pro Division Team Race—both of us…and our wives. Here’s the full, honest debrief: the nerves, the pacing traps, the stations that helped us surge (top 1% on sled push/pull), and the places HYROX reminded us who’s in charge (spoiler: running—it’s ~70–75% of your day in teams). We share our exact approach, what we’d change immediately, and real numbers you can benchmark: Finish: 1:09:59 (111/568 overall; top ...

3 days ago

44 minutes

Rising Tribes Podcast

EP 15: Why is it so Hard to stay Motivated...

Send us a text We discuss all things around motivation and what you can do to get the most out of the things you want to do the least! Support the show

1 week ago

36 minutes

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EP 14: The Simple Shift That Makes Problems Smaller

Send us a text What happens when everything hits at once—your car dies, your kid needs braces, and life won’t stop stacking problems? Most people panic. Winners prepare. In this episode of Rising Tribes, Nick Urankar and Braxton Cave break down why “Murphy’s Law” isn’t bad luck—it’s bad preparation. They talk real life: $50,000 in surprise expenses, mindset shifts, and how to stay grounded when everything feels like it’s falling apart. You’ll learn: Why “being prepared” isn’t just about money...

2 weeks ago

45 minutes

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EP 13: The fastest path up the corporate ladder OR out of it.

Send us a text This episode breaks down how to rise—no matter where you’re starting. Whether you’re trying to move up inside a company or build something of your own, the same rules apply: be likable, bring energy, create proof, and get loud about what you do. Nick and Braxton share the exact playbook for how to: Get noticed and promoted without waiting for permission.Build leverage and income that isn’t tied to your 9-to-5.Develop the mindset and habits that make you impossible to igno...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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EP 12: How to Beat the “I’m Going to Get Back to Where I Was” Loop — For Good

Send us a text We’ve all said it: “I just need to get back to where I was.” But what if that mindset is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, Nick and Braxton unpack why chasing your old self keeps you from becoming your best self. They dig into how to break the cycle of restart after restart, redefine purpose, and finally build momentum that lasts — in fitness, business, and life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re always “starting over,” this one’s going to hit home. Support th...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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EP 11: The Hidden Habit That’s Keeping You Average

Send us a text A guy walks into church and hears, “You made me feel extra fat today.” What he really meant? “You reminded me of everything I’m not doing.” In this episode, Nick and Braxton break down the hidden habit that keeps most people stuck—avoiding hard. Whether it’s your fitness, marriage, parenting, or business, this one mindset pattern shows up everywhere. They unpack: Why most people compare instead of improveHow to reframe discomfort into growthThe parenting lesson that turne...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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EP 10: Parenting, Marriage, and Finding Peace in the Chaos

Send us a text In this episode of Rising Tribes, Nick and Braxston sit down with their wives, Chelssie and Natalie, for an honest and hilarious conversation about parenting, marriage, and the constant juggle of real life. They talk about the season they’re in right now—raising kids, keeping faith, trying to stay patient through the chaos, and remembering that the long days are what make the short years worth it. From learning how to connect with each of their kids differently, to balancing be...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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EP 9: The Quote That Stopped Us in Our Tracks

Send us a text Ever come across a quote that hits you right where you are in life? This one did for us. Nick and Brax unpack what it really means to stop blaming your past, take ownership of your choices, and become the person you were never shown how to be. Real talk. Real stories. Real growth. Support the show

1 month ago

44 minutes

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EP 8: If You Only Had 20 Minutes a Day to Workout… Here’s EXACTLY What We’d Do

Send us a text What if you only had 20 minutes a day to train? Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave break down a zero-fluff plan: one main lift, interval conditioning, and a weekly structure that kills excuses and builds real strength under fatigue. Try the 6×(400m + 20 burpees) challenge and send us your score. If you had just 20 minutes, could you still get strong, lean, and conditioned? In this Rising Tribes episode, Nick Urankar and Braxston Cave lay out a simple, savage framework: eliminate ...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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EP 7: Are Your Friends Helping You Win—or Keeping You Stuck?

Send us a text Friendship looks different for men than it does for women — but most guys never stop to think about the quality of the relationships around them. In this episode, Nick and Brax dive into what real friendships look like, the 5 types of friends every man needs, and why accountability is so rare (but powerful) among men. They share personal stories from sports, entrepreneurship, and family life that reveal how to find the right people, how to let go of the wrong ones, and how to b...

2 months ago

47 minutes

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EP 6: Off Script: Social Media, Hate, and How We Lead Our Families Through It

Send us a text In this unscripted episode of Rising Tribes, Nick and Braxston step away from their planned topics to tackle something bigger: the tension, division, and anger dominating our world right now. Nick shares the story behind a simple social media post that spiraled into controversy — and the conversations that followed, from online critics to childhood friends. Together, they explore: Why people create their own narratives around what you say.How to respond to hate without becoming...

2 months ago

43 minutes

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EP 5: Why Big Change Fails: Shifting Your Baseline for Lasting Results

Send us a text Most people think transformation comes from a massive push — crash diets, extreme workouts, or all-or-nothing challenges. But that approach always snaps back to your old baseline. In this episode, we break down why we are where we are, why chasing big change fails, and how the only way forward is to slowly reset your baseline — your homeostasis. We talk about accepting that you can’t control when the breakthrough comes. What you can control is doing your next best thing today. ...

2 months ago

51 minutes

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EP 4: How we make marriage work: Our Wives Join Us to Tell the Truth

Send us a text We brought our wives on the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about marriage — the good, the bad, and the ugly. Together we talk through where we’ve struggled, where we’ve found strength, and what we’ve learned about building life, family, and business side by side. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to make marriage work while chasing big goals, this is the honest behind-the-scenes look most people never share. Support the show

2 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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EP 3: Why Accountability Hurts, and Why You Can’t Grow Without It

Send us a text Most people say they want accountability. But here’s the truth: when it actually shows up, it feels like a punch in the gut. In this episode, we unpack how accountability really strikes — the sting, the resistance, and the breakthrough on the other side. We share the raw stories of how we’ve been called out (and how we’ve called others out), and why those moments—though uncomfortable—were the ones that changed us most. If you’ve been avoiding accountability or only taking it wh...

3 months ago

54 minutes

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EP 2: Stop Pretending: High Achievers, Alcohol, and the Lie of “I’m Fine”

Send us a text In this episode, we get raw about alcohol. Not from a preacher’s pulpit, but from real-life experience. Why do we drink? What does it cost us in our fitness, our families, our faith, and even our finances? And most importantly—how do we stop pretending it’s “fine” when it’s actually pulling us down? This is the kind of conversation men rarely have, but desperately need. Apply to be a part of Rising Tribes II: Starting in September. Support the show

3 months ago

48 minutes

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EP 1: This Podcast Shouldn’t Exist… But Here’s Why It Does

Send us a text In February, we didn’t even know each other. By August 2025, here we are launching a podcast. Rising Tribes was born when two men with the same values met, started talking, and couldn’t ignore the pull to build something together. In this first episode, we share the conversations that sparked it all, why we’re doing this now, and what we want this podcast to be for you — a place to rise in faith, family, fitness, and finance. Support the show

3 months ago

17 minutes