Mental Fitness Training (with Akash Arora)

Every parent wants their child to be resilient—but sometimes our instinct to protect them can accidentally remove the very experiences that help build resilience. In this episode of Mental Fitness Training , Akash Arora breaks down three ways parents can help kids navigate disappointment, failure, being benched, rejection, bad grades, and other setbacks without immediately rescuing them . You&apos...

Has your athlete gone from playing free... to playing scared? Confidence can disappear after one bad game, one mistake, or one difficult season—but it can also be rebuilt. In this episode of The Mental Mechanic Athletics , I share the three most important ways parents can help their athlete regain confidence without adding more pressure. You'll learn:  Why you can't simply "give&quo...

Do you play like an all-star in practice... but freeze when the game starts? You're not alone. In this episode of The Mental Mechanic Athletics , I share the three most effective ways to stop overthinking during competition so you can trust your training and perform with confidence when it matters most. You'll learn:  Why chasing perfection actually hurts performance.   How to reset ment...

What separates coaches who simply teach the game from coaches who truly change lives? In this episode of The Mental Mechanic Athletics , I share the three most important ways great coaches build confident athletes —both on and off the field. You'll learn:  How to correct mistakes without damaging confidence.   Why praising the process creates stronger, more resilient athletes.   How to build...

Most people believe deep friendships naturally fade with age. I don't. In this episode, we explore why there may be more to friendship than convenience, shared history, or occasional hangouts—and why meaningful friendships are worth building for life.

For years, I've been fascinated by personal growth, confidence, relationships, visualization, purpose, and what makes people truly come alive. Recently, I had a realization that stopped me in my tracks. Looking back on my life, I noticed a pattern that had been there all along. Every meaningful breakthrough I've experienced came after discovering that reality was bigger than I originally...

Most people believe marriage naturally becomes routine. I don't. In this episode, we explore why there may be more to marriage than simply surviving it—and what becomes possible when couples stop settling for ordinary.

Most people don't feel alive anymore. Not because they're lazy. Not because they're broken. And not necessarily because they're depressed. They've become numb. In this episode of Mental Fitness Training, Coach Akash Arora explores why so many people feel disconnected from their lives despite having more comfort, convenience, and entertainment than any generation before the...

It’s Day 4 of the 100 Day Quest… and we’re not here to hustle harder.  We’re here to start — messy, real, imperfect. In this quick-fire 5-minute solo episode, Akash drops wisdom inspired by Navratri, new beginnings, and that inner voice we all try to mute when things get “too real.” If you’ve been stuck, overthinking, or waiting for the perfect time — this is your sign. Start small. Start quiet. J...

You gave them everything.  Now you’re wondering where you went. This episode is for every parent — especially every mother — who’s ever felt like they lost themselves after the kids came along.  The version of you before kids didn’t die… she just got buried under expectations, noise, and exhaustion. This isn’t about blame. It’s about resetting . Because you deserve to feel whole, seen, and you aga...

We’ve been lied to. The key to happiness isn’t status, money, or the next big achievement—it’s something far simpler… and far more powerful.  In this raw, real episode, Coach Akash breaks down the longest Harvard study ever done and what it reveals about the secret ingredient to a truly fulfilling life. Whether you’re chasing goals, healing from the past, or just tired of feeling disconnected—this...

Being a parent is already hard.  Being the parent of an athlete? That’s another level. In this episode, I open up about the quiet struggles so many athlete parents face—watching your kid fight their battles on the field, while carrying pressure off of it. This isn’t about drills or stats.  It’s about the emotional weight of showing up, believing in them, and sometimes… not knowing what to say. 🎧...

Feeling behind? Like you should have it all figured out by now? This episode dives into what purpose really means—and why it’s not a title, a job, or a destination. It’s a journey. And you’re right on time.

Just a quick intro from our host Coach Akash Arora where he speaks about what the podcast is