The Alpha X Podcast with Jay Parekh

Jay Parekh

Growing up, I always felt like the weakest person in the room. I was tired of falling sick all the time and wished I had more energy, more strength, with a physique and mindset to match! My name is Jay Parekh, and I'm an Author & a Peak Performance Coach, and I created this podcast to share biohacking strategies for fitness, immunity, nutrition, recovery and mindset to help you optimise your health - physically, mentally and spiritually! Whether you're an athlete, an entrepreneur or just someone who values performing at high levels. you'll get your fix here!

Episodes

  1. 03/31/2021

    011 - Smitaa Nair - How to get "The Whole pie!"

    My guest today is Dr. Smitaa Nair, the author of the Book 'The Whole Pie'. She's an entrepreneur, a coach who's been in the industry for over 11 years. She's also an amazing speaker with hundreds of seminars under her belt. Finally, she's a mentor figure and also a dear friend to me! In today's podcast you will learn:    1. The difference between being kind to chase validation and being kind from a space of confidence, and the impact it can create in your life! 2. You attract what you are! Be the person you want to attract in your life. 3. The single best thing you could do right now to change - ask for help, and how to do it! And much, much more! You can find the show notes for today's podcast on --- http://jayparekh.co/smitaa-nair/ Smitaa Nair's social media handle Instagram - https://instagram.com/smitaanair01?igshid=3ed81lvfgw3z Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SmitaaNairpage/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SmitaaNair01?s=08 LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/smitaa-nair-01  Website - www.smitaanair.com Jay Parekh's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay.parekh.... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jayparekhoff... Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwt... Website - http://jayparekh.co/ Music: Epic Intro 2019 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5716-epic-i... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... HipHop vs. Jazz Vol 1 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/145-hiphop-... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

  2. 03/14/2021

    009 - Carlos Almeida - Cool under pressure - Part 2

    Part 2 of my conversation with Professor Carlos Almeida! Professor Carlos has had a profound influence on me through his 22 years of experience in Jiu Jitsu. He's a 4th Degree Black belt, current NoGi Grappling Brazilian Nationals runner up with a Master Degree in Physical Education & Biomechanics!  He's dedicated his life to the art of Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and hosts the Cafe Jiu Jitsu Podcast! If you missed the last episode and the beginning of our conversation, then I'd recommend you check that out as well. You will learn from this podcast: 1. The various ways to create energy in your body, like movement and using stimulants like coffee  2. What martial arts can teach you about entrepreneurship. 3. Train till you break! The more you break in your training, the more prepared you are to face adversities when they come.. And much, much more! You can find the show notes for today's podcast on --- Carlos Almeida's social media handle Instagram - https://instagram.com/calmeida.bjj?igshid=10150qsvm6ndm Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carlos.almeida.31521 YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCCDBnmfciGMrFU-au60Stqg Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/caadaj79?lang=en Jay Parekh's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay.parekh.... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jayparekhoff... Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwt... Website - http://jayparekh.co/ Music: HipHop vs. Jazz Vol 1 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/145-hiphop-... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

  3. 03/07/2021

    008 - Carlos Almeida - Cool under pressure - The secret to martial arts & life.

    My guest today, all the way from Brazil, is Professor Carlos Almeida. Professor Carlos has had a profound influence on me through his 22 years of experience in Jiu-Jitsu. He's a 4th Degree Black belt, current NoGi Grappling Brazilian Nationals runner up with a Master Degree in Physical Education & Biomechanics!  He's dedicated his life to the art of Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and hosts the Cafe Jiu-Jitsu Podcast! In today's podcast you will learn:    1.The life lessons a lifetime of Jiu-Jitsu has to offer beyond the world of martial arts. 2. Martial arts is as much a mental game as a physical game. It's the perfect tool to build your mindset to push you beyond your comfort zone. 3. The stories of a man who's walked the path less traveled. And the pros and cons of living a life of unparalleled passion. And much, much more! You can find the show notes for today's podcast on --- http://jayparekh.co/carlos-almeida/ Carlos Almeida's social media handle Instagram - https://instagram.com/calmeida.bjj?igshid=10150qsvm6ndm Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/carlos.almeida.31521 YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCCDBnmfciGMrFU-au60Stqg Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/caadaj79?lang=en Jay Parekh's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay.parekh.... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jayparekhoff... Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwt... Website - http://jayparekh.co/ Music: HipHop vs. Jazz Vol 1 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/145-hiphop-... License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

  4. 01/31/2021

    007 - Irfan Noorani - "From the basement to the stage" How to reimagine your life by removing possibility blindness.

    Today's guest is Irfan Noorani, who is India's first shipping officer turned TheClarityMan. He has travelled the world to more than 50 countries and worked with 45 different nationalities. During his journey as entrepreneur, coach, speaker & author, he has impacted more the 50 k people globally and is on a mission to help people gain Clarity and Focus to transition into a better life for themselves and for their loved ones. In today's podcast you will learn:    1. The key to success is nurturing the ability to dream big even if you're not close to it yet.   2. All successful people are curious about their surroundings and how you can make the most of the opportunities that are presented to you.   3. You will also learn that satisfaction is not the same as fulfillment. It's all about feeling fulfilled even if you don't feel satisfied with where you are in life. ...and much, much more! You can find the show notes for today's podcast on - http://jayparekh.co/theclarityman/ Irfan Noorani's social media Email id - theclarityman@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/irfann_a_noorani/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/irfan.noorani1 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwQsobibpyg LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfann-a-noorani-0b78089b/?originalSubdomain=in Quora - https://www.quora.com/profile/Irfan-Noorani-1 Books available on -  Notion press - https://notionpress.com/author/Irfan_Noorani Amazon - https://www.amazon.in/Clarity-Focus-Fortune-Awareness-Recondition-ebook/dp/B07TFM4VQG Jay Parekh's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay.parekh.official/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jayparekhofficial/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwtCSEGE7voFDw7uC6BVIg Website - http://jayparekh.co/ Music: HipHop vs. Jazz Vol 1 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/145-hiphop-vs-jazz-vol-1 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  5. 06/30/2020

    005 - Susovan Ghosh - The Science of Looking, Feeling & Performing at your Best!

    Susovan Ghosh is a veteran of the Indian MMA community, being the first Indian Fighter to compete in the One FC (Asia's largest MMA promotion) and has won innumerable accolades in MMA and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. He still competes actively and is a contracted fighter with the One Warrior Series.  He is also the owner of Chiron Training System and hands down one of the smartest guys I know in the fitness industry in India. He is certified by CFSC and TRX and his knowledge in Nutrition, training and recovery are SOLID! In today's episode we talk about: 1) How Martial Arts improves Fitness 2) What's wrong with the bodybuilding style of training 3) Susovan's own training routine that he uses to keep fit all year round 4) The 3 different energy systems required for optimal physical performance and longevity and how to train them. 5) The secret behind Susovan's warrior mindset! And much more! To read the show notes go to: http://jayparekh.co/susovanghosh/ Susovan's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/susovan.g Chiron Training System Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chironts Jay Parekh's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay.parekh.official/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jayparekhofficial/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwtCSEGE7voFDw7uC6BVIg Website - http://jayparekh.co/ Music: Epic Intro 2019 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5716-epic-intro-2019 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ HipHop vs. Jazz Vol 1 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/145-hiphop-vs-jazz-vol-1 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  6. 06/14/2020

    004 - Antara Ashra - How an Athletic Mindset can help you become a world class performer!

    My guest today is an Educator and the Founder of The Future School of Performing Arts (FSPA), which is India's first school that provides a formal education in dance and the performing arts, including foundational courses in ballet, contemporary, jazz, as well as theory courses such as dance history, production, anatomy, kinesiology, business and entrepreneurship.  Antara's approach to dance and dance education is completely unlike anything I've come across before. We started our discussion today with a deep dive into the athletic mindset that, according to Antara, is the cornerstone of success for any world-class performer. Apart from that we also discuss:  1) What it takes to get truly committed and the difference it can make! 2) How your mind and your emotions play a role in physical injuries and how removing mental blockages can help the healing process 3) How to manage the day to day stress along with the stress of training to be a world-class performer. 4) How to build a recovery protocol as a habit 5) The advantages of athletic training like dance or martial arts in preventing traumatic injuries And much, much more! You can find the show notes for today's podcast on http://jayparekh.co/antara/ Future School of Performing Arts (FSPA) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fspadanceeducation Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futureschoolofperformingarts/ Website - https://www.fspa.co.in/ Jay Parekh's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay.parekh.official/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jayparekhofficial/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwtCSEGE7voFDw7uC6BVIg Website - http://jayparekh.co/ Music: Epic Intro 2019 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5716-epic-intro-2019 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ HipHop vs. Jazz Vol 1 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/145-hiphop-vs-jazz-vol-1 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  7. 06/02/2020

    002 - Jitendra 'Vicky' Khare - Why learning how to fight can prepare you to conquer life!

    Have you ever been in a fight? What do you think it would take for you to willingly enter the cage and engage in combat? How would it change you as a human being? Facing your fears, whether it's in the cage or in everyday life, is an essential part of growing strong.  Tonight's guest, Mr Jitendra Khare, is someone who left a comfortable corporate life to walk the road less travelled. He's the FOUNDER & HEAD COACH of TEAM RELENTLESS (INDIA's NO.1 FIGHT TEAM) and also Founder of Evolution Combat Sports. More than a dozen National and Global Champions have emerged from the team. He's also my MMA and BJJ Coach!  Today we talk about his journey, how fighting is an innate part of humanity, the emasculation of Metro culture, bullying and much much more!  Coach Jitendra 'Vicky' Khare's  Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jitendravickykhare/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jitendra.khare.98  Team Relentless Social Media  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teamrelentlessindia/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teamrelentlessindia/  Website - https://teamrelentlessindia.wordpress.com/  Evolution Combat Sports -https://www.facebook.com/evolutionfitnessind/ Jay Parekh's Social Media  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jay.parekh.official/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jayparekhofficial/  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwtCSEGE7voFDw7uC6BVIg  Website - http://jayparekh.co/ Music:  Epic Intro 2019 by Sascha Ende  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5716-epic-intro-2019  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  HipHop vs. Jazz Vol 1 by Sascha Ende  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/145-hiphop-vs-jazz-vol-1  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Growing up, I always felt like the weakest person in the room. I was tired of falling sick all the time and wished I had more energy, more strength, with a physique and mindset to match! My name is Jay Parekh, and I'm an Author & a Peak Performance Coach, and I created this podcast to share biohacking strategies for fitness, immunity, nutrition, recovery and mindset to help you optimise your health - physically, mentally and spiritually! Whether you're an athlete, an entrepreneur or just someone who values performing at high levels. you'll get your fix here!