Rising Tribes Podcast

Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave

Welcome to the Rising Tribes Podcast — where raw conversations meet real growth.Hosted by two former professional athletes turned husbands, fathers, and high-performance leaders, this is the podcast for people who look like they’ve got it all together… but still carry the silent weight of pressure, expectation, and self-doubt.We talk about what most people only think about — the stuff that lives in your chest and keeps you up at night. From marriage and parenting to sex, business, faith, fitness, money, mental health, and the quiet battle of “am I enough?” — nothing is off-limits here.Alongside our wives and powerful guests, we’re building a tribe of everyday warriors who are deeply rooted in character and relentlessly rising in every area of life.This isn’t therapy. It’s not self-help fluff.It’s honest, bold, unfiltered conversation — with people who get it.Because the strongest tribes don’t fake it. They rise together.

  1. 4d ago

    Who Do You Want To Be...

    Send us Fan Mail We talk about identity instead of outcomes and push the question that changes everything: who do you want to be when nobody is giving you credit. We unpack the excuses and labels that keep people stuck, then share how community and consistency create real momentum in fitness and life.  • choosing identity first instead of chasing results  • how kids lose belief and adults inherit limits  • the “endomorph” story and how labels become excuses  • refusing to join victim talk and “misery loves company”  • “the fantasy of being great feels good without the risk”  • “shoulda” regret and the stories people tell themselves  • why accountability and a running group changes behavior  • Dale at 76 and the power of never stopping  • fear of starting over and why small steps win  • social media personas versus who people really are  If you guys have any ideas or topics that we should do, please hit us up. Follow us, subscribe, all the fun stuff. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  2. Aug 10

    The Power Of Chosen Suffering

    Send us Fan Mail We dig into why life guarantees suffering and why choosing the right kind can build strength instead of regret. We share how training, hard talks, and accountability shape character and carry over into marriage, parenting, and daily mindset.  • defining chosen suffering versus unchosen suffering  • why the messy middle is where growth actually happens  • using workouts as therapy and a way to get present  • how fatigue exposes character and creates a turning point  • preparedness as reps over time, not talent or luck  • a brutal competition story that reshapes perspective on “hard”  • raising standards so effort still feels like effort  • building community so accountability feels supportive, not judgment  Subscribe, share this with anybody that you think it'd be helpful with, or maybe they want to get a laugh or see uh what they think.  Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  3. Aug 3

    5 Private Disciplines That Build A Strong Life

    Send us Fan Mail Nobody posts the hard part: the quiet seasons where you are tempted to quit, cut corners, numb out, or compare your “real life” to someone else’s highlight reel. That’s where we’re going today. Braxston turns 37 and shares a raw, practical breakdown of the five lessons that shaped his last year, with Jake chiming in from behind the scenes as we talk about what growth actually looks like when the cameras are off. We dig into why the most important battles are won in private, and how social media can distort your sense of progress by showing the before and after while hiding the in-between. We also touch on the wider culture shift around alcohol use and mental health, and why the comparison game can quietly push people toward anxiety, distraction, and dissatisfaction. The antidote is not hype. It is daily choices that build identity: the small decisions you repeat until they become your default. From there, we get brutally honest about success. If your version of success costs your marriage, your kids, your health, or your relationship with God, it is not success, it is trade-offs you will eventually regret. We talk about alignment across the Rising Tribes pillars of faith, family, fitness, and leadership, why strength is consistency more than volume, and how keeping promises to yourself builds the integrity to lead others. We close with five reflection questions you can journal through this week, plus an invitation to comment and disagree thoughtfully. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more men can find the conversation. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  4. Jul 27

    Discipline Series 4: Leadership

    Send us Fan Mail We challenge the idea that leadership requires a title and argue that the first and hardest person to lead is ourselves. We share a practical framework for leading your family, your team, and your community through trust, humility, and consistent standards.  • leadership as impact and influence, not rank or job title  • leading yourself before trying to lead others  • quiet observation and humility as leadership signals  • trust versus performance and why low-trust high performers poison teams  • daily personal audit and non-negotiable routines that build discipline  • using books, podcasts, and social media intentionally instead of passively  • weekly conversations that keep a family aligned and connected  • intentional parenting, safe communication, and speaking to each child’s gifts  • dating your spouse, praying together, and leading marriage with pursuit  • modeling the standard at home, including phone habits and attention  • culture standards at work, candid feedback, celebrating character  • developing your replacement and helping others grow beyond you  • showing up for your community and protecting your reputation as a leader  Subscribe, like, do all the cool things that they say to do. Hit the bell. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  5. Jul 20

    Discipline Series 3: Fitness

    Send us Fan Mail We break down why fitness discipline slips in real life and how to rebuild it without willpower or perfection. We share the simple systems we use for training, nutrition, and community so progress stays possible in busy seasons.  • excuses that show up after sports, marriage, kids, and career shifts  • treating fitness like work so it stops being a daily debate  • lowering the barrier with small “non-negotiable” workouts  • meal prep strategies that keep nutrition simple and repeatable  • planning ahead for restaurants, travel, and “no options” moments  • why you can’t out-train a bad diet and what really reveals abs  • building routines around races and using competition as fuel  • using community to stay open, consistent, and accountable  Well, subscribe, follow along. If you have any questions, let us know. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  6. Jul 13

    Discipline Series 2: Family Discipline

    Send us Fan Mail We get honest about the hardest pillar in our discipline series: family, and the ways ambition and exhaustion can quietly pull us away from the people we love most. We share mistakes we have made, the lies we hear the most, and the simple habits that help us lead at home with more presence and purpose.  • physical presence without mental presence and why leftovers damage connection  • bringing the same intentionality home that we bring to work  • treating your spouse like a problem to solve instead of someone to pursue  • spotting the danger of “no conflict” and naming issues before resentment builds  • date nights that work in real life and why a drive or walk counts  • screen time escape and practical ways to reduce phone distraction  • rethinking “moderation” and choosing what deserves your attention  • common family lies like “they won’t remember” and “providing is enough”  • parenting rhythms that matter: one-on-one time, routines, prayer, values  • a simple weekly marriage check-in with questions to stay aligned  Please subscribe, follow along. We’ve got week three next week of fitness, and then week four of leadership. So keep following along. If you missed week one, faith, take a listen  Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  7. Jul 6

    The Daily Habits That Change Everything

    Send us Fan Mail Discipline Series We kick off our discipline series by starting with the faith pillar and getting honest about why “perfect routines” usually backfire. We share simple ways to build a daily devotional and prayer habit that survives busy mornings, plus how faith should shape our decisions at home and at work.  • why faith discipline is hard to measure but easy to neglect  • building a morning routine with Proverbs and a daily devotional  • praying with your spouse when it feels awkward  • using habit stacking and the “Bible cold bar” to stay consistent  • avoiding reactive prayer and making space for silence  • letting faith anchor decisions in the workplace through conviction  • where to start reading if you’re new to Scripture  • a four-week framework to go from zero to rhythm  We launched the wait list for rising tribes, the link is in the show notes.  Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

  8. Jun 29

    Why The Process Matters More Than The Result

    Send us Fan Mail Why The Process Matters More Than The Result Wanting the result is easy. Wanting the process is where everything gets real. We start with a blunt James Clear quote that cuts through excuses: if you don’t want to live the lifestyle, release yourself from the desire. From there, we connect the same principle to the stuff we’re all living right now: kids’ sports schedules, the way parenting time moves without a pause button, and how quickly “we’ll have time later” turns into years gone by. We also get practical about boundaries, especially around screen time. One of us shares what it looks like to trust a teenager with freedom, watch it go sideways, and then reintroduce limits without shame, just clarity. That leads into the bigger point for adults: nobody is coming to shut the TV off, plan your meals, or force you to work out. If you want change, you have to build accountability on purpose, through your marriage, your friendships, or a coach who won’t sell you a fantasy. Then we tackle the question we hear all the time: “What’s your secret?” The honest answer is years, consistency, and compound progress. We talk about why most people grind for 35 to 60 days and drift for 300, how to replace autopilot with intentional choices, and why comparison and “genetics” talk often become a cover for avoiding the work. The goal isn’t a perfect plan, it’s becoming the kind of man who follows through. If you’re ready to get around better people and stay the course, we also share what we’re building with the Rising Tribes Network and how to join the waitlist. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more men can find the conversation. Support the show Let us know your feedback! We'd love to hear from you!

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About

Welcome to the Rising Tribes Podcast — where raw conversations meet real growth.Hosted by two former professional athletes turned husbands, fathers, and high-performance leaders, this is the podcast for people who look like they’ve got it all together… but still carry the silent weight of pressure, expectation, and self-doubt.We talk about what most people only think about — the stuff that lives in your chest and keeps you up at night. From marriage and parenting to sex, business, faith, fitness, money, mental health, and the quiet battle of “am I enough?” — nothing is off-limits here.Alongside our wives and powerful guests, we’re building a tribe of everyday warriors who are deeply rooted in character and relentlessly rising in every area of life.This isn’t therapy. It’s not self-help fluff.It’s honest, bold, unfiltered conversation — with people who get it.Because the strongest tribes don’t fake it. They rise together.

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  • Creator
    Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rising Tribes Podcast
  • Show Website
    Rising Tribes Podcast

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