The xMonks Drive

Gaurav Arora
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The xMonks Drive

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!

  1. S2 E107: Who’s Really Running the World? | Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor EXPOSES Global Power Politics

    5D AGO

    S2 E107: 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 explore:  🔹 Is the USA the mastermind behind global instability?  🔹 Why does the IMF keep saving Pakistan despite terror links?  🔹 What’s the truth behind America–Israel ties?  🔹 Who controls the global narrative — and why is India sidelined?  🔹 How do media, war, soft power & manipulation intersect? 🎖️ About the Guest: Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor has led India’s air defence, commanded elite air bases, trained generations at NDA, and witnessed the geopolitics of power from the inside. 🧠 Subscribe for more raw, fearless conversations with India’s top thinkers, strategists, and warriors. If this episode makes you uncomfortable, good. That means it’s working. Don’t just scroll. Share it. Talk about it. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    1h 4m
  2. The Real Hero of Kargil | Yogendra Singh Yadav's Untold Tiger Hill Story

    JUL 4

    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 the heart about: The night of Tiger HillHis honest take on the Agniveer schemeThe unforgettable moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)And what it truly means to be a fauj ka sipahi 🎙️ This episode is in Hindi. #KargilWar #TigerHill #ParamVirChakra #YogendraSinghYadav #IndianArmy #xMonksDrive #HindiPodcast #KargilDiwas #IndianArmyHero 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    42 min
  3. S2 E105: MMA vs Real Street Fights — Shaolin Master Shifu Kanishka Sharma Explains

    JUN 28

    S2 E105: 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, pressure points, and survival tactics  • Real training vs showreel martial arts  • The mindset of a true warrior  • What it means to finish a fight in 3 seconds 🎧 This isn’t about belts or trophies — it’s about surviving when there are no rules. 🔔 Subscribe to xMonks Drive for more raw, unfiltered conversations. 💬 Drop a comment: Would your training hold up in the real world? 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    1h 11m
  4. S2 E104: Gut Health Is Ruining Your Sleep, Mood & Energy | Dr. Preeti Seth

    JUN 20

    S2 E104: 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 warning signs of a dysfunctional gut  • The myth of hustle culture & the cost of lost sleep  • Why even celebrities suffer silently (yes, even SRK & Modi Ji) 🎯 Perfect for anyone struggling with: Low energy despite eating cleanBloating, IBS, fatigue, or anxietyInsomnia, burnout, or emotional swings🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with thought leaders, psychologists, and spiritual mentors. #GutHealth #SleepDisorders #MentalHealth #Burnout #xMonksDrive #PodcastIndia 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    1h 1m
  5. S2 E103: Sandeep Gupta on How Storytelling Builds Crorepatis & Hacks the Brain

    JUN 13

    S2 E103: 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 between boring data… and closing the deal 🔹 Why Steve Jobs, Krishna, and even Hitler were master storytellers 🔹 And what Sandeep teaches in his legendary 99-hour sessions. No slides, no scripts, just results If you’ve ever wanted to influence, earn more, or learn how to speak so people can’t look away, this episode is for you. Subscribe now and unlock the power of story. Timestamps 00:00:00 Can’t Remember a Number? Try a Story   00:05:25 The Slap That Changed Everything   00:11:30 Learning to Speak. Fighting to Be Heard   00:17:05 The Book That Taught Me to Think   00:22:50 Charts Fade. Stories Stick.   00:28:25 The Brain on Story: All 16 Regions Fire   00:33:50 Bill Gates’s Secret: Influence Over Information   00:39:05 How to Win Anyone in 10 Minutes   00:44:30 Storytelling That Hijacks the Brain   00:49:15 Relate or Be Ignored   00:54:20 Would You Work Sundays for a Mission?   00:59:35 Storytelling Isn’t Entertainment. It’s Everything.   01:04:50 The Dangerous Power of Story   01:09:55 Why Fake Stories Hit Like Truth   01:14:50 Why You Can’t Look Away Ever   01:20:05 Happiness: Hut vs Billionaire   01:25:50 Story = Wealth: Sandeep’s Final Word  #SandeepGupta #Storytelling #GMAT #Neuroscience #Sales #Crorepati #Mindset #xMonksDrive #Persuasion #Communication 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    1h 27m
  6. S2 E102: Suroor Mander on Why POSH Still Fails So Many Women

    JUN 7

    S2 E102: Suroor Mander on Why POSH Still Fails So Many Women

    What happens when a Supreme Court lawyer walks into a boardroom and tells the truth about workplace harassment? In this powerful conversation, Gaurav Arora sits down with Suroor Mander — lawyer, activist, and one of India’s leading POSH trainers — to break down how corporates are getting POSH wrong, why women still stay silent, and how power often protects the predator. From real-life cases to shocking systemic failures, this episode unpacks the uncomfortable truths behind India’s workplace safety law. 🔔 Subscribe for more raw, unfiltered conversations about leadership, culture, and social change. 📌 Topics Covered: - Why POSH isn’t working in many companies - The silent culture around known harassers - Where the real line gets crossed — and ignored - The fear men feel around POSH — and why they shouldn't - What real change actually looks like #POSH #WorkplaceHarassment #GenderEquity #CorporateIndia 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    1h 20m
  7. S2 E101: AAP's Jasmine Shah on Delhi, Democracy & the Price of Dissent

    MAY 30

    S2 E101: AAP's Jasmine Shah on Delhi, Democracy & the Price of Dissent

    “The War for Delhi” wasn’t just political, it was personal. In this unfiltered conversation, Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Jasmine Shah reveals how Delhi’s governance was dismantled, its leaders jailed, and institutions weaponized. 🗣️ "If an elected Chief Minister can be jailed with zero evidence, what hope does a common man have?" From bureaucracy takeovers to media trials, Shah shares the inside story of power, resistance, and a model of governance that dared to challenge the system. 🔍 Topics include: Arvind Kejriwal’s jail warning to his own partyThe crackdown on AAP leadershipCollapse of the India AllianceWhat the Delhi Model tried to prove and why it scared the establishment🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser: The War for Delhi   01:20 - Introduction: Who is Jasmine Shah?   03:00 - The Cost of Dissent in Indian Politics   06:15 - Why AAP Leaders Were Jailed   09:50 - Has the Delhi Government Been Hijacked?   14:15 - The Delhi Model: What It Tried to Prove   19:35 - Arvind Kejriwal, the Alliance & Political Betrayals   24:05 - What Democracy Looks Like Today   30:15 - The Role of Media in Manufacturing Consent   36:10 - Can the Delhi Experiment Still Survive?   41:55 - Final Reflections: What Should Voters Demand?   48:10 - Democracy, Governance, and the Power of Participation   55:05 - The Delhi Model: Lessons for the Country #JasmineShah #DelhiPolitics #TheWarForDelhi #DemocracyOnTrial #xMonksDrive 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    1h 4m
  8. S2 E100: Ex-Army Officer on Terrorism, Faith & the Fight No One Talks About | Lt Col Manoj Kumar Sinha

    MAY 23

    S2 E100: Ex-Army Officer on Terrorism, Faith & the Fight No One Talks About | Lt Col Manoj Kumar Sinha

    What makes someone pick up a gun in the name of God? Why are books — not bullets — the real weapon in today’s wars? In this gripping conversation, Lt Col Manoj Kumar Sinha (Retd.), Sena Medal awardee and counter-terror veteran, shares unfiltered truths about religious radicalization, terrorism in Kashmir, and the inner war every soldier must fight. From being shot in the neck during an anti-terror operation to confronting belief systems that justify killing, this episode goes far beyond headlines — into the psychology of violence, the limits of peace, and what it really means to defend a nation. 🎯 Topics covered: India vs Pakistan mindsetTerrorist indoctrination and faith-based violenceBook vs gun: The Ideological WarTruth, dharma, and the soldier’s moral code26/11, Parliament attack, and living through death00:00 – Intro: The Book, The Bullet & The Belief   07:00 – What Makes a Man Turn Into a Terrorist?   14:15 – “I Wasn’t Shot Because I Was a Soldier. I Was Shot Because I Was a Hindu”   20:55 – The Danger of Selective Liberalism   27:30 – Can You Really Separate Religion from Violence?   34:10 – What the Army Sees — And What the Public Doesn't   41:35 – 26/11, Parliament Attack & The Psychology of Jihad   48:20 – Bravery Doesn’t Come From Hate. It Comes From Love.   55:10 – When Truth Becomes More Dangerous Than War   1:01:45 – India, Identity & the War That Never Ends 🔔 Follow for more bold conversations! #India #Terrorism #Kashmir #xMonksDrive #ArmyVeteran #Pakistan #Faith #Radicalisation #Religion #CounterTerrorism 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584866 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-xmonks-drive/id1549886334 Website: https://xmonks.com

    1h 9m
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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!

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  • Creator
    Gaurav Arora
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
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    © 2025 The xMonks Drive
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