The xMonks Drive

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...