We live in a culture obsessed with momentum. Push harder. Do more. Be "more discipline".

But what if the problem isn’t effort?

What if the real issue is something much deeper and yet simple?

In this first solo episode of 2026, I share why I stepped away for 6 months… what fatherhood taught me about pace and presence… and the uncomfortable truth the "personal development" industry doesn’t talk about...

This episode will challenge you to slow down, reflect honestly on 2025, and create a clear runway for 2026,,, not through bigger goals, but through more honest ones.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stretched thin… his might be the reset you actually need.

What We Cover

• Why rushing disconnects you from purpose
• The hidden cost of too many “irons in the fire”
• Why most self-development teaches pushing instead of pausing
• How fatherhood reshaped my life
• The difference between discipline and alignment
• Why peace is the most expensive currency

My gift to you for listening: As promised here's the downloadable PDF with these reflection & intention prompts (plus additional ones) to help you create your own 2026 clarity roadmap.

ACCESS the Questions here

What if hitting rock bottom was actually the beginning of your greatest comeback?

In this raw and powerful conversation, Skate boarder Nick Barba shares how he went from the depths of addiction to becoming a leader in recovery.... now 8 years sober, a soon-to-be father, and the founder of Revival Recovery Residence. His journey isn’t sugar-coated. It’s real, gritty, and packed with hard-won wisdom on what it actually takes to rebuild your life.

Nick's journey from skeptic to advocate showcases how even the strongest resistance can transform into powerful motivation for change. His story proves that with willingness and support, anyone can find their path to recovery.

Whether you’re in the storm, climbing your way out, or helping someone else find the light... this episode will move you.

In This Episode, Nick Opens Up About:

• Why he rejected traditional recovery methods at first

• The rock bottom moment that changed everything

• Founding a sober living house to give others a second chance

• How radical ownership became his turning point

• What the 12-step program really taught him about freedom

4 Trail Markers (Key Takeaways):

1. Resistance is part of the journey. Nick’s story proves transformation doesn’t require perfection — just willingness.

2. Helping others helps you. Founding Revival became both his mission and medicine.

3. Structure saves lives. Routine, community, and brotherhood are non-negotiables for sustainable recovery.

4. Ownership = freedom. The moment Nick stopped blaming and started owning, everything shifted.

More About Nick & Revival:

• Support Nick’s Mission on GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-revival-recovery-support-sober-living
• Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarba/?hl=en
• Follow Revival Recovery Residence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival.recovery.residence/

If this episode hit home:

• Feel free to drop a review & Share it with your brother from another mother, friend, family member, or a random stranger on the street.
• Comment on this episode Or DM your biggest takeaway on IG @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendence,
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Could a legal plant medicine really help calm your nervous system, reconnect you to your body, and support deep healing… without the chaos of a psychedelic trip?

What if you didn’t have to trip to heal?

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Latreille, founder of Kanna Extract Co., to explore one of the most promising legal plant medicines available today: Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)… a heart-opening plant medicine native to South Africa that’s been used for centuries to regulate mood, process trauma, and restore emotional balance.

Ultimately, it’s a natural empathogen that’s gaining popularity fast and changing the game for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection to self.

Unlike p$ilocybin or MDM@ , Kanna keeps you fully grounded all while opening the heart and calming the mind. It’s what many are calling “the plant for the in-between” ideal for integration, reconnection, and embodying the lessons post-breakthrough.

Key Trail Markers:

• How Kanna works in the brain and body (serotonin, oxytocin, and safety through science + somatic wisdom)
• Why it’s perfect for daily use, microdosing, or emotional processing
• How it’s different from MDMA, mushrooms, and traditional psychedelics
• Using it to heal anxiety, navigate transition, and rewire old patterns
• The nervous system, embodiment, and the “real work” of healing
• How to microdose or stack Kanna safely and effectively
• Why the real medicine is presence and the most powerful healing is subtle

Ryan’s story isn’t just about creating another product… it’s about becoming a more embodied man. And this conversation bridges plant intelligence, emotional maturity, and soul-level transformation in a way few conversations ever do.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, stuck in your head, or unsure how to feel again without getting overwhelmed.. THEN this one’s for you.

Learn More OR Try Kanna:

• Try Kanna: kannaextract.com & use code AUSTEN10 for a special discount
• Learn About Kanna: https://kannaextract.com/pages/extracts
• Follow Kanna Extract co: @kanna.extract.co

If this episode hit home:

• Feel free to drop a review & Share it with your brother from another mother, friend, family member, or a random stranger on the street.
• Comment on this episode Or DM your biggest takeaway on IG @grav_fitt & @thetrailtotranscendence,
• New episodes every Thursday... Subscribe so you never miss a moment.