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What if the answer for 2026 isn’t doing more… but doing what you already have with intention?

In this episode of the Rising Tribes Podcast, Braxston sits down with his wife, Natalie, for an honest conversation about faith, family, time, and the pressure to constantly add more goals in already full seasons of life.

They talk about:

• Why traditional goal-setting can feel overwhelming when you’re in survival mode
• Shifting from rushing through life to being present in it
• Faith as time stewardship — God is the King of time, we are the keepers
• What it really means to trust God (the “metal chair” analogy)
• Protecting marriage through intentional connection and shared experiences
• Creating meaningful family memories instead of just getting through the days
• Navigating fitness, routines, setbacks, and grace in busy seasons

This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, loves their life but wants to live it more fully, and is ready to stop going through the motions.

Not more goals.
Not more pressure.
Just a better way to live what you already have.

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In this episode, Nick and Chelssie talk about why they eliminated alcohol in 2025—and how that single decision set the foundation for growth heading into 2026.

You’ll hear how removing alcohol impacted:

• clarity and decision-making
• daily habits and routines
• environment and relationships
• long-term goals across health, family, and finances

If you’re thinking about how to close out 2025 strong and step into 2026 with momentum, this episode shows how one aligned decision can quietly change everything.

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It’s the 2026 planning episode. Nick Urankar and Braxston Cave lay out a simple, repeatable framework you can actually stick to: four pillars (Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances), 1–3 measurable goals per pillar, and a daily “Never Zero” rule so you don’t throw up goose eggs.

We break down our personal challenge—1,200 miles run (~5K/day) and 20,000 burpees (~50/day)—plus how to design habits, schedule weekly reviews, and protect time so life doesn’t steamroll your plan. You’ll hear how we date our kids monthly, why quarterly spouse trips matter, how to track wins with a visual habit calendar, and what a year-defining Misogi could be for you. If you want a 45-minute daily system that compounds—this is it.

Search terms: 2026 goals, annual planning, habit tracker, Never Zero, men’s fitness goals, 5K a day, burpee challenge, family goals, faith goals, finances, Misogi.

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Why do people feel the need to argue online? Why does harmless content turn into controversy? And why do we keep posting anyway?

In this episode, Nick and Braxton talk honestly about social media, criticism, fake success, consistency, and why the goal was never approval—it was impact. This conversation is for anyone who’s been holding back from sharing their voice, starting something new, or staying consistent because of fear of judgment.

Real growth is messy. Real people aren’t perfect. And real impact often starts with one post.

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This episode of Rising Tribes dives into Separation Season — the time of year where most people slow down, but the ones who win double down.
Nick and Braxton break down why waiting until January to set goals guarantees you’ll fall behind, how to create momentum before the new year even starts, and why small, daily actions matter more than big resolutions.

They also open up about faith, family, and how to plan the new year together with your spouse so you grow in sync instead of apart.

If you’ve ever said “this year will be different,” this episode shows you how to actually make it happen.

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This week on Rising Tribes, Nick and Brax get real about the holidays—what they used to mean, what they’ve turned into, and what actually matters.

From cold turkey trots and chaotic family gatherings to late-night talks about simplifying Christmas, they unpack the tension between giving gifts and creating moments.
Nick shares a heart-punch moment with his daughter that every dad needs to hear, and both guys reflect on how easy it is to drift from being in the moment to just checking the boxes.

If you’ve ever said, “I just want to slow down and be more present,” this episode will hit home.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about remembering what lasts.

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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 25 in age group)
• What “run slow, work fast” looked like in practice
• Why the rock zone is where people quietly lose minutes
• Partner signals that save legs and time
• How to fuel and warm up when your heat is hours after you arrive
• The station-by-station plan that worked (and where it backfired)

Whether you’re eyeing your first HYROX or trying to shave minutes, you’ll walk away with a clear plan to pace the runs, attack the sleds, manage transitions, and avoid the rookie mistakes we made so you don’t have to.

Got HYROX questions? Drop them in the comments or DM us on IG.
Want our simple “First HYROX Prep” checklist? Comment HYROX and we’ll send it.

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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!

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