Behind Gym Doors | A Fitness Business Podcast

#411: Mastering Fear to Break Through Plateaus With Akshay Nanavati


Listen Later

He dragged a 420lb sled 500 miles alone in Antarctic... In this mind-blowing episode, Akshay Nanavati, author of Fearvana (with a foreword by the Dalai Lama), shares the hard-earned lessons he learned from solo expeditions across one of the most unforgiving places on Earth.

His journey from rock bottom to redefining fear itself will change the way you look at discomfort, anxiety, and even imposter syndrome.Whether you're a gym owner resisting expansion, an entrepreneur paralyzed by "what if," or someone struggling with self-doubt, Akshay reveals a practical mental training framework to help you lean into fear and grow through it.

You'll learn how to rewire your brain's survival responses, use fear as fuel for courage and progress and build "mental muscle" through intentional discomfort. If you're ready to stop avoiding fear and start mastering it, this is the episode that flips the switch.

Chapters (00:00) Introduction (02:13) The Origins of Fearvana (06:03) Rider vs. Elephant: Training Your Brain for Leadership (10:56) Mastering Yourself Through Exposure to Fear (16:53) Acceptance of Is-ness and Taking Control of Reality (20:49) Solo Trip Through Antarctica (28:55) Imposter Syndrome: Why It's a Sign of Progress (32:04) Cold Pitching The Dalai Lama (38:05) What Fearvana Actually Means & How To Use It

Ready to GROW your GYM? Schedule a free call to learn how we can help: https://loudrumor.com/discover

Get Mike's Book... The Standard Is You: The Gym Employee's Guide to Winning in Work, Life, and Leadership: https://a.co/d/atZ70dA

Connect with Akshay Nanavanti Get His Book: https://www.amazon.com/FEARVANA-Revolutionary-Science-Health-Happiness/dp/1630476056 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearvana YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fearvana Website: https://fearvana.com

More From Loud Rumor Website: https://www.loudrumor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudrumor LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boom.loudrumor Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoudRumor

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Behind Gym Doors | A Fitness Business PodcastBy Mike Arce | Loud Rumor | Fitness Business Growth

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

70 ratings


More shows like Behind Gym Doors | A Fitness Business Podcast

View all
Run a Profitable Gym by Chris Cooper

Run a Profitable Gym

93 Listeners

The Game with Alex Hormozi by Alex Hormozi

The Game with Alex Hormozi

4,453 Listeners

Build with Leila Hormozi by Leila Hormozi

Build with Leila Hormozi

928 Listeners