The xMonks Drive

She climbed Everest at 19 with no money, no permit, and no plan B. Krushnaa Patil is the youngest Indian woman to summit Mount Everest and one of only two Indians to attempt the Seven Summits — the seven highest peaks on seven continents. In this Women's Day Special episode of The xMonks Drive Podcast with Gaurav Arora, Krushnaa Patil shares her full story for the first time. From growing up...

They were earning ₹5 Lakhs a month. Two IIT degrees. Big corporate jobs. Everything society told them to want. Then they walked away — and built something most Indian couples never even try: a truly equal marriage. In this episode of The xMonks Drive, host Gaurav Arora sits down with Bibhuti Bhushan and Vipin Yadav — the IITian couple with 224K followers — for the most honest conversation we'...

How to be a man in 2026? In a world of dating apps, looksmaxxing, loneliness and confusion around modern masculinity — what does it actually mean to be a man today? In this deep conversation, Rahul Badesra and Gaurav Arora break down the modern masculinity crisis — from confidence and discipline to male loneliness, female validation, grooming culture and the pressure men silently carry. 🔍 In This...

In this episode, Mansi Narang opens up about how her breakup changed everything — even her career. Dropping this episode in the heart of Valentine’s Week, we dive into raw conversations about breakup healing, body image struggles, and how heartbreak pushed her to become one of Instagram’s most relatable creators. 💔 “My breakup made me famous.” ❤️ “Heartbreak is a cheat code.” ✨ “You’re not ‘ugly...

Neurologist Dr. Vinit Banga explains stress, sleep, stroke symptoms, brain health, and the effects of pollution on the brain in this powerful podcast episode with Gaurav Arora. This episode covers: •Stress symptoms and how chronic stress damages the brain •Deep sleep and why sleep is essential for brain repair •Stroke warning signs (FAST symptoms) and why minutes matter •Brain fog, memory loss, co...

He had five months of money left. School fees. Home loan EMIs. Responsibilities. And one decision to make. In this deeply honest conversation, Ankur Warikoo opens up about the moments that shaped him. Not the highlight reels, but the failures, insecurities, and turning points that most people never hear about. This isn’t a typical “success podcast.” It’s the real story behind the person India thin...

“UPSC is self-inflicted torture on all levels.” In this explosive Hindi conversation, Ira Singhal (IAS) — UPSC CSE Rank 1 and the first differently-abled woman to top UPSC — breaks down the real truth of UPSC, IAS power, and the system. On The xMonks Drive Podcast, Gaurav Arora speaks with Ira about everything aspirants and Indians want to know but rarely hear openly — from pressure, privilege, co...

In this episode of The xMonks Drive Podcast, Gaurav Arora sits down with Vishal Bhasin — a Criminal Profiling & Forensic Psychology professional and one of India’s leading experts on Workplace Sexual Harassment (PoSH Act). This is a raw, high-impact conversation on how workplace harassment cases actually happen, how they are investigated, how evidence is evaluated, and why power dynamics can c...

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 Buddhi...

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...

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...

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 ast...

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, relatio...

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 Ram...

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 sim...

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...

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, the...

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...

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 navig...

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 i...

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 bri...

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 Din...

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 limit...

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 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 moveme...