The xMonks Drive

<p>Don’t let your assumptions define you. Be driven by choices that provide experience and teach you. When you set out to discover what you really care for by identifying your purpose and living from that space, you have access to Gaurav’s podcast, “The xMonks Drive”. It’s about beginning the journey to be your best self and live what you really care for! Hear Gaurav’s personal selection of his interviews with thought-leaders, social change makers, masterful coaches, spiritual gurus, entrepreneurs as well as business giants, who are doing something meaningful in their life. With this extensive selection of episodes featuring insightful lessons, you can learn a great deal while listening to the podcast when you are in between activities or a daily workout. Get started today by choosing an episode that helps illuminate your path to identify your purpose and live from that space!</p>

Fragrance Entrepreneurs: The 'Pure' Ritual That's Slowly Poisoning Us

Tara & Adheer — founders of Nytarra — reveal the hidden truth about agarbattis, perfumes, and room fresheners in Indian homes. What are we really breathing in every day? From agarbattis and room fresheners to perfumes and sprays, this episode exposes what most of us never question: how “clean smell” often hides VOCs, toxins, and mood-altering chemicals. They unpack the science of scent — how it connects to the limbic system, shapes how we feel, and how simple, natural swaps can protect y...

10-08
40:17

WIN YOUR INNER WAR — Bhagavad Gita’s Mind Mastery Lessons ft. Prithviraaj Shetty

The Bhagavad Gita is more than scripture — it’s a timeless playbook for mastering your mind and winning your inner battles. In this episode of The xMonks Drive Podcast, host Gaurav Arora sits down with Prithviraaj Shetty — a young entrepreneur, founder of Bhagavad Gita For All (BGFA), and faith-tech innovator who left behind a career path from Imperial College London and Columbia University to bring spiritual wisdom into the digital age. From his collaborations with Suniel Shetty and Vidyut...

10-03
01:00:36

Beyond Money: Dalai Lama’s Secret to True Wealth | Dinesh Chandra, Transformational Coach

Dalai Lama’s timeless wisdom meets real-world leadership in this conversation with Dinesh Chandra, transformational coach and co-founder of the Global Wellbeing Network. 🌟 What’s inside: – The secret to true wealth beyond money and ego – How to find purpose in life and expand your circle of compassion – Lessons on leadership, wellbeing and success for today’s fast-paced world Gaurav Arora and Dinesh Chandra explore how spirituality and modern leadership can come together to create happier p...

09-24
45:59

Heal Without Years of Therapy | Dr John Demartini Breaks It Down

You’ve been told healing takes years. What if that’s not true? In this rare, no-fluff conversation, Dr. John Demartini sits down with Gaurav Arora to unravel the myth of long, painful healing — and reveal how true transformation happens when you learn to see both sides of your story. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: - Why most people get stuck in their past (and how to get out) - How to break free from limiting beliefs you didn’t even know you had - The neuroscience of memory vs. emory — and what it me...

09-17
54:44

West Stole Ayurveda & Sold It Back | Dr. Partap Chauhan Explains

They stole our science and sold it back. For centuries, India’s 5,000-year Ayurvedic wisdom was suppressed, repackaged, and marketed back to us as “new wellness trends.” In this explosive episode, Dr. Partap Chauhan — Founder & Director of Jiva Ayurveda — sits down with Gaurav Arora to reveal how it happened and how Ayurveda is reclaiming its place as the world’s most powerful healing system. 🔥 What you’ll discover • How colonial rules tried to kill Ayurveda • Why 90% of physical illnes...

09-12
01:02:33

How PEE Safe’s Founder Broke Taboos & Won Gen Z | Vikas Bagaria

What does it take to build a brand in a space most people don’t even want to talk about? In this episode, we sit down with Vikas Bagaria, Founder of PEE Safe, to uncover how he turned conversations around intimate hygiene, menstruation, and sexual wellness into one of India’s boldest startup stories. From puberty to menopause, PEE Safe has challenged stigma, sparked awareness, and created a movement that resonates with Gen Z and young entrepreneurs alike. Here’s what you’ll learn: - The sto...

09-05
01:00:44

Shai Tubali on Dissolving the Self, the Flexible Mind, and the Bliss of Not Knowing

What if transformation begins with forgetting everything you know? In this soul-opening episode of The xMonks Drive, host Gaurav Arora is joined by Dr. Shai Tubali—consciousness researcher, philosopher, and creator of the Expansion Method—to explore why self-improvement is the biggest obstacle to awakening. At 23, Shai experienced a spontaneous shift into a year of pure bliss, laughter, silence, and universal love—triggered not by effort, but by the realization that his "self" was an illusion...

09-04
48:06

Most Yoga Gurus Are Faking It | Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu, PhD in Yogic Science

Yoga isn’t a pose. It’s a mirror. And what it shows you…can break you. In this hard-htting conversation, Himalayan yoga master Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu joins Gaurav Arora to expose how Instagram trends, fake gurus, and modern distractions have stripped yoga of its true purpose. 🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode: The 5 pillars of Akhanda YogaHow real yoga begins where the ego endsA Hollywood actor who broke down in silence at an Indian ashramWhy men struggle with grief — and how yoga confronts...

08-29
01:12:36

The Soul of Leadership: Trauma-Informed Wisdom with Amy Elizabeth Fox

What if leadership wasn’t about achieving more — but about becoming more whole? In this profound conversation, Amy Elizabeth Fox — CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership and a pioneer in trauma-informed leadership — joins Gaurav Arora to explore the deep inner work behind wisdom, maturity, and soulful service. Together, they unpack: What trauma-informed leadership truly meansWhy soul maturity is the real currency of transformationHow to listen for your true calling, beyond purpose and successThe ...

08-28
40:25

Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor: Why No One Can Break India | India, Pakistan, China

Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd.), former Commandant of the National Defence Academy and decorated Indian Air Force veteran, sits down with Gaurav Arora on The xMonks Drive for a no-filter Independence Day special. 🔥 In this powerful conversation, he shares: Why India is the land of gods and one of the greatest civilizations.The truth about Pakistan, China, and why our neighbors always try to keep India down.How the world has looted us, but why India will rise again.The real battle every I...

08-22
01:14:04

Feminism, Loneliness & Why Indian Men Are in Crisis | Dr. Shubham Vatsya

Gold-medal gastroenterologist and Fortis senior consultant, Dr. Shubham Vatsya, speaks openly about the silent crisis facing Indian men. From feminism being hijacked by capitalism to male loneliness, rising suicide rates, and the health costs no one talks about, this is a conversation India needs to hear. In this episode with Gaurav Arora, you’ll learn: – How feminism is being sold like cigarettes and alcohol – Why male loneliness is skyrocketing in India – The mental health cost of modern ...

08-15
32:02

Mystic Sonia: Past Life, Tarot & Akashic Expert on How Your Past Shapes Today

What if the struggles you face today started in another lifetime? In this eye-opening episode, Mystic Sonia: a trusted expert in Past Life Regression, Tarot, and Akashic Records, sits down with Gaurav Arora to uncover how your soul’s past journeys shape your present life, relationships, and even your health. You’ll learn: - How Past Life Regression reveals hidden traumas and patterns you didn’t know existed - The real difference between Akashic Records and PLR and when to use each - Why tar...

08-08
01:02:21

Why So Many Young Indians Face Burnout & Heart Attacks | Hormone Coach Poornima Peri

Why are so many young Indians facing early heart attacks, constant fatigue, and anxiety even in their 20s and 30s? In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with hormonal health coach Poornima Peri to uncover the hidden force driving India’s burnout crisis: cortisol, the stress hormone. From untimely heart attacks to sleep disorders, PCOS, weight gain, and emotional breakdowns, this conversation reveals how unresolved stress, work culture, and lifestyle habits are...

08-01
01:04:30

Why Do Relationships Fail? | Psychologist Mansi Kothari Breaks It Down

Why do modern relationships feel so fragile? Why do we fall for people who hurt us and keep going back? And what really causes emotional disconnect between partners? In this eye-opening conversation, psychologist, therapist, and TEDx speaker Mansi Kothari joins Gaurav Arora on the xMonks Drive Podcast to break down the real reasons why so many relationships fail and how we can change the patterns we repeat. 🔍 What you’ll hear in this episode: Why emotional pain can feel addictive in loveThe p...

07-25
01:11:28

Losing Vision, Losing Trust: Dr. Neeraj Sanduja on India’s Eye Crisis & Screen Addiction

Half of India could need glasses by 2050. Vision loss is rising fast, and no one’s paying attention. In this powerful episode of xMonks Drive, Dr. Neeraj Sanduja reveals how screen addiction, childhood myopia, and commercialised healthcare are quietly harming India’s eyes and our trust in medicine itself. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: - Why screen time is damaging your eyesight - How schools and smartphones are driving myopia - What it takes to rebuild trust between doctor and patient - When treatmen...

07-19
56:27

Who’s Really Running the World? | Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor EXPOSES Global Power Politics

Wars don’t just happen. They’re planned. Crises aren’t random. They’re designed. In this explosive conversation, Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor reveals how global power is played like a rigged game, and who’s winning. Who’s really in charge of the chaos we see across the world? From America’s foreign policy games to the IMF’s Pakistan bailouts, from Trump’s psychology to Israel’s influence, this conversation connects the dots no one wants to talk about. 🎙️ In this episode with Gaurav Arora, we ex...

07-11
01:03:53

The Real Hero of Kargil | Yogendra Singh Yadav's Untold Tiger Hill Story

26 Years Since Kargil. One soldier’s story still echoes on Tiger Hill. In this gripping xMonks Drive episode, Param Vir Chakra awardee Yogendra Singh Yadav, the youngest ever to receive India’s highest gallantry award, shares the unbelievable true story of surviving the assault on Tiger Hill during the 1999 Kargil War. 🪖 7 Indian soldiers. 150 enemies. Shot multiple times, left for dead, and yet, he returned. In this never-before-heard conversation with Gaurav Arora, Yogendra Ji speaks from t...

07-04
42:08

MMA vs Real Street Fights — Shaolin Master Shifu Kanishka Sharma Explains

Is MMA enough to survive a real street fight? In this gripping episode, Shaolin Master Shifu Kanishka Sharma — India’s first warrior monk and elite combat trainer — dismantles the myths around sport fighting and shows what it really takes to survive on the street. Having trained India’s Special Forces, Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan, and commandos across the globe, Shifu shares deep insights into: 🔥 What you'll learn: • Why MMA rules don’t apply on the street • Knife combat, ...

06-28
01:11:10

Gut Health Is Ruining Your Sleep, Mood & Energy | Dr. Preeti Seth

What if your bloating, burnout, migraines, and even your mood swings all had one root cause? In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Dr. Preeti Seth, India’s leading wellness expert and founder of Pachouli, to expose the truth about gut health, sleep disorders, and the silent signals your body is trying to send you. 💡 Topics Covered: • The gut-brain connection explained simply • Why sleep, stress & digestion are inseparable • Early warni...

06-20
01:01:18

Sandeep Gupta on How Storytelling Builds Crorepatis & Hacks the Brain

Can a story make you rich? Sandeep Gupta says yes, and he’s got 2 lakh+ GMAT scorers, entrepreneurs, and high-performers to prove it. In this mind-shifting episode of xMonks Drive, India’s top GMAT trainer reveals how storytelling goes way beyond interviews and presentations. This is how you hack memory, sell without selling, and build wealth using nothing but your words. 🔹 Why the brain listens to stories not facts 🔹 How to make people feel your message, not just hear it 🔹 The difference b...

06-13
01:26:49

Jeevan

Good one!

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