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The xMonks Drive

Gaurav Arora

243 episodes

1 day ago

In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Geetanjali Pandit — former CHRO of the India Today Group, Indian Express, and Zee Media, and bestselling author of Buddha at Work and Buddha in Love — for a deep, honest conversation on Buddhism, work stress, relationships, burnout, leadership, and modern life. This is not a feel-good spiritual talk. This is practical Buddhism for people dealing with pressure, toxic work cultures, emotional pain, broken relationships, ...

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In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Geetanjali Pandit — former CHRO of the India Today Group, Indian Express, and Zee Media, and bestselling author of Buddha at Work and Buddha in Love — for a deep, honest conversation on Buddhism, work stress, relationships, burnout, leadership, and modern life. This is not a feel-good spiritual talk. This is practical Buddhism for people dealing with pressure, toxic work cultures, emotional pain, broken relationships, ...

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Self-Improvement

Society & Culture,

Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/243)

The xMonks Drive

Practical Buddhism for Work & Relationships | Stress, Pressure & Modern Life | Geetanjali Pandit

In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Geetanjali Pandit — former CHRO of the India Today Group, Indian Express, and Zee Media, and bestselling author of Buddha at Work and Buddha in Love — for a deep, honest conversation on Buddhism, work stress, relationships, burnout, leadership, and modern life. This is not a feel-good spiritual talk. This is practical Buddhism for people dealing with pressure, toxic work cultures, emotional pain, broken relationships, ...

1 day ago

51 minutes

The xMonks Drive

Gurudev Sri Anish Shares a Rare Story of Presence with the Dalai Lama & Modern Leadership

In this episode of The xMonks Drive, Gurudev Sri Anish shares a rare, deeply reflective story about meeting the Dalai Lama, and what silence, presence, and inner stillness revealed in that moment. A former CEO who walked away from the corporate world to spend a decade in deep spiritual practice in the Himalayas, Gurudev Sri Anish speaks candidly about leadership, fulfilment, and why even the most successful people often feel empty inside. Drawing from his personal journey and spiritual insig...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The xMonks Drive

Inside India’s Child Protection System | What Really Happens After a Complaint

In this episode, we speak with Vaidehi Subramani, child rights activist, former Chairperson of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and POCSO trainer, about how child abuse cases are handled in India and how the child protection system actually works. Drawing from decades of frontline experience, she explains what happens when a child reports abuse — from the first complaint to the system’s response — and why many cases never reach court. The conversation looks closely at child abuse within fa...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The xMonks Drive

2026 Remedies For Success | Powerful Astrology Solutions You Must Know | ShivaAmit Khanna

2026 astrology predictions in Hindi, real Vedic astrology, money, career, rashifal, remedies and the truth about fake astrologers – sab kuch is one deep podcast. In this special episode of The xMonks Drive Podcast, host Gaurav Arora sits down with celebrity Vedic astrologer ShivaAmit Khanna to decode 2026 through real astrology, not fear-based drama. ✅ What you’ll learn in this episode: •2026 astrology predictions for all 12 zodiac signs (money, career, direction) •The difference between re...

4 weeks ago

44 minutes

The xMonks Drive

Sex Anxiety Is Ruining Your Intimacy – Overthinking, Fear, ED & Performance Issues ft. Aashita Khanna

In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, we sit down with Aashita Khanna — RCI-licensed Clinical Psychologist, AASECT-trained Sex Therapist, and Founder of Kama Health India — to break down the truth about sex, intimacy, desire, anxiety, emotional safety, performance pressure, and modern relationships. If you’ve ever struggled with low desire, sex anxiety, shame, porn pressure, relationship stress, communication issues, confidence in bed, or a disconnect with your partner, this e...

1 month ago

38 minutes

The xMonks Drive

Untold Ramayana | Hidden Wisdom from Ram, Lakshman & Hanuman (ft. Srini Katta)

Ramayana is trending again — Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir is complete, and India is watching. But beyond the politics, what ancient truths still matter today? Gaurav Arora sits down with Srini Katta to explore what the epic really means in 2025. In this special conversation, Gaurav Arora meets Srini Katta — AI innovator, yoga teacher, and author of Brothers in Arms: The Ramayana Retold — to unpack the Ramayana’s untold leadership lessons. From Hanuman’s loyalty to Rama’s dharma, and from Ayodhya’s ...

1 month ago

50 minutes

The xMonks Drive

How to Make Your Voice Deeper & More Manly | Simple Tips to Sound Powerful

Unlock a deeper, stronger, more powerful voice with Paran Thakur — India’s leading voice coach trusted by creators, leaders, performers and professionals. In this conversation, Paran explains real techniques, practical exercises, breathing methods and simple daily habits anyone can use to improve their voice fast. Whether you want a deeper voice, a manlier tone, better voice modulation, or you simply want to stop sounding weak, this episode gives you everything you need to start transforming...

1 month ago

55 minutes

The xMonks Drive

From Delhi Gym to 5 Mr. Olympia Medals: The Legendary Bhupender Dhawan Interview

India’s legendary coach Bhupender Dhawan on mindset, steroids, and building 63 champions & 5 Mr. Olympia medals. Bhupender Dhawan, India’s legendary Dronacharya Award and Hall of Fame coach, opens up about the mindset, discipline, and training philosophy that built 63 international champions and brought home 5 Mr. Olympia (Pro Powerlifting) medals for India. In this powerful conversation with Gaurav Kapoor, Guru Ji shares lessons on mindset, steroids, natural bodybuilding, supplements, ...

1 month ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The xMonks Drive

Elon Musk vs Ratan Tata | Who’s the Better Leader?

Two leaders. Two worlds. Elon Musk leads with fire, speed, and relentless ambition. Ratan Tata led with empathy, integrity, and purpose. In this soulful episode, Gaurav Arora sits down with leadership coaches Nirupama Subramanian and Rajesh Ramakrishnan — a couple who’ve spent decades helping CEOs, founders, and changemakers balance performance with purpose and power with compassion. Together, they explore: ⚡ How Elon’s hustle culture contrasts with Tata’s human-centred leadership. 💡 What I...

2 months ago

43 minutes

The xMonks Drive

Do People Laugh at Your English? Watch This Before You Speak Again

Speak English with confidence — anywhere. In this episode of xMonks Drive, communication expert Reshu Sharma (ex-Ogilvy, Red Bull, 140k+ followers) reveals 3 simple, proven tricks to help you speak English without fear, whether it’s a job interview, meeting, or everyday conversation. If people laugh at your English, or you’ve ever frozen mid-sentence, this conversation will change that. Learn how to think clearly, speak confidently, and express yourself — in any language. What You’ll Learn:...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The xMonks Drive

Shreya Sharma on Falling for Gaurav Kapoor, Money & Making it on Her Own

From viral vlogs to real-life battles — Shreya Sharma finally tells her side. In this episode of xMonks Drive, Shreya Sharma, founder of Label Shreya Sharma and wife of stand-up comedian Gaurav Kapoor, opens up about love, marriage, IVF, endometriosis, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and what it really means to live life beyond the spotlight. From meeting Gaurav Kapoor as her junior at work to navigating an emotional IVF journey and building her own sustainable fashion label, Shreya shares he...

2 months ago

1 minute

The xMonks Drive

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...

3 months ago

40 minutes

The xMonks Drive

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...

3 months ago

1 hour

The xMonks Drive

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...

3 months ago

45 minutes

The xMonks Drive

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...

3 months ago

54 minutes

The xMonks Drive

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...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The xMonks Drive

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...

4 months ago

1 hour

The xMonks Drive

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...

4 months ago

48 minutes

The xMonks Drive

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...

4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

The xMonks Drive

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 ...

4 months ago

40 minutes