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Rising Tribes Podcast

Rising Tribes Podcast

By: Nick Urankar & Braxston Cave
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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.

© 2026 Rising Tribes Podcast
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  • Ep. 32. Benefits Of Using AI
    Mar 16 2026

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    Ep. 32. Benefits Of Using AI.

    You ever plan a reset, only to have life cancel it for you? We start there: a solo hiking trip that never happened, a rough stretch of sickness, and a blunt reminder that “never zero” is not about crushing workouts. It is about keeping a standard, noticing when you slip, and refusing to let comfort talk you out of your own commitments.

    From that mindset shift, Braxston and Nick move into the most practical part of the conversation: how they actually use AI in real life. They break down their day-to-day workflows with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, and why the tool matters less than the way you use it. They talk about AI as a strategic operator for business planning, a systems builder for SOPs and workflows, a performance coach for training and nutrition ideas, and an engine for brand content strategy when you need a plan fast but still want it to sound like you.

    They also get honest about the risks. If you let AI become a yes man, you stop thinking. If you use it to write every message, you lose your voice. We share simple rules that keep you in control, like drafting your own words first, asking AI to critique instead of create, using voice prompts to brain dump, and telling the model to ask one question at a time. They close with a reminder to take data privacy seriously and understand where your information goes as AI agents get more powerful.

    If you know AI is moving fast and you want to stay ahead without getting dependent, hit play. Subscribe, share the show with a friend who is curious about AI, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next.

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    42 mins
  • EP. 31 Parenting Wins That Add Up
    Mar 9 2026

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    EP. 31 Parenting Wins That Add Up

    Braxston and special guest Natalie his wife share the wins and misses shaping their home right now. From rebuilding after injury to the cotton candy choice that wrecked a night’s sleep and how fixed family rhythms, cleaner food, and simple faith practices steady the chaos. Honest talk on marriage, phone habits, and choosing progress over perfection.

    • life update and injury recovery mindset
    • communication shifts that open two-way dialogue
    • date night and Friday family night as anchors
    • nutrition choices, food dyes, and kid behavior
    • parenting three different kids with tailored support
    • school switch decisions and permission to pivot
    • faith routines, journaling, and action after prayer
    • excitement for spring, sports, and travel
    • guidance for couples balancing work and family

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    53 mins
  • The 4 A.M Club: Discipline or Delusion?
    Mar 2 2026

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    EP. 30 The 4 A.M Club: Discipline or Delusion?

    What if the 4 a.m. club isn’t a badge but a tool? Braxston and Nick dig into the real reasons to wake early, the seasons that shape their routines, and how to make mornings serve what matters most. From NFL schedules and third-shift leadership to the trenches of entrepreneurship, they share the tradeoffs behind early alarms, the sleep debt that always comes due, and the quiet victories that happen when you own the first hours of the day.

    They talk about the hype machine that sells “rise and grind” as a magic pill and contrast it with practical discipline: doing the unglamorous work when no one’s asking for your time yet. You’ll hear how rigid routines softened into flexibility without losing consistency, why night prep is the secret to strong mornings, and how finishing essentials early unlocks “bonus time” later. They also go deep on alignment—letting your private habits match your public claims—so your purpose and image become the same story, not a split-screen.

    Entrepreneurs will recognize the phases: building before work, years in the trenches, then the comfort phase that quietly dulls your edge. Parents and professionals will see how early hours protect family time while keeping health, faith, and focus intact. There’s no universal magic hour here, only a clear path to finding yours and defending it with intention.

    If you’re ready to build a routine that fits your life and actually lasts. Hit that play button. Then tell us: what hour of the day belongs to you?

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    48 mins
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