POWERFUL STORY: Anxiety, Panic, Depersonalization, Existential Obsession, Health Anxiety

In this video, I interview Nick, who had struggled with depersonalization and derealization at various intensities his entire life, extreme health anxiety, constant existential obsession and rumination, as well as general anxiety, panic attacks, and uncomfortable intrusive thoughts. He felt hopeless and had tried all kinds of cognitive based strategies that didn't work. He was very skeptical about trying anything else but decided to give our mentorship program a shot. Within the 12 weeks he experienced incredible breakthrough and is now able to focus on living a life he enjoys. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview.
To apply to work with us in our Rise mentorship program, the same one Nick was a part of, click the link below:
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My name is Jordan Hardgrave. I once suffered from debilitating trauma, depersonalization/derealization, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, health anxiety, social anxiety, existential anxiety, and many more things that wasted many years of my life. I was tired, frustrated, and gave up hope that I could ever find healing. To be honest, I didn’t even know I was traumatized. My symptoms became a part of who I was. They became “normal”. Many years ago, after throwing together all the tools I could find online (most of which didn’t help), I accidentally stumbled upon a body-based method that brought me permanent healing. I figured, “If I apply all these tools at the same time surely one will work”. Little did I know at the time that hidden within the dozens of tools that didn’t work, I had discovered body-based tools that DID work, which skyrocketed my results and got me to being 100% symptom free.
When I was suffering I made a commitment that if I ever could become symptom free (I never thought I actually would, lol), that I would spend the rest of my life helping others heal. I spent tens of thousands of hours and dollars studying under the top trauma and mental health experts in the world, as well as constantly perfecting my method until it would bring rapid results no matter how long someone had been suffering. I based my method off evidence-based tools as well as the work and understanding of experts such as Dr. Steven Porges, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Peter A Levine, and Dr. Joseph LeDoux just to name a few.
Yes, here I am. Like Forest Gump fulfilling his promise to Bubba that he would become a shrimp boat captain, I am at your service. :) I created the Trauma Free Academy as a resource to help you find the healing you have been searching for but have only been met with confusion. I don’t want you to have to make the many mistakes I made that wasted so much of my life. I want to show you how to get to the root of your symptoms instead of managing them for years but never getting to 100%. If you’re ready to go on this journey with me, follow me. Also, I have created tons of paid resources as well if you’re wanting more specific and personalized help. Here is what we have to offer:
DISCLAIMER: Nothing I say should by email or in any form of communication replace a consultation with a licensed mental health professional and doctor for diagnosis and treatment. I am unable to diagnose or treat any sort of medical or mental health condition. I am also unable to prescribe medication or give any advice about medication other than my general opinion. Anything I say in any form of communication is my personal opinion and should be treated as such and not taken as medical advice or seen as an attempt to diagnose or treat any sort of medical or mental health condition. Thank you.

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

In this video, I interview Nick, who had struggled with depersonalization and derealization at various intensities his entire life, extreme health anxiety, constant existential obsession and rumination, as well as general anxiety, panic attacks, and uncomfortable intrusive thoughts. He felt hopeless and had tried all kinds of cognitive based strategies that didn't work. He was very skeptical about trying anything else but decided to give our mentorship program a shot. He experienced incredible breakthrough and is now able to focus on living a life he enjoys. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this interview. To apply to work with us in our Rise Mentorship program, the same one Nick was a part of, click the link below: 5shiftsmasterclass.coachjordanhardgrave.com/webinar-page

[@SerafinaJohnson]

When he talks about being immobilized by his consumption of the idea of ‘consciousness’-I felt that. The worst. Crazy experience. Feels never-ending. But it does, end. Stay strong people ❤

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Thank you for sharing, Serafina. This will help people see that they are not alone and that they can heal. Happy new year.

[@SerafinaJohnson]

@@coachjordanhardgrave Happy New Year Jordan!

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

@@SerafinaJohnson You, too!

[@jameswalker2103]

From the bottom of my heart thank you for sharing this. The sheer hope of not being alone in the existential obsession/ panic and seeing someone recover is invaluable. “Using my mind or my body at all was terrifying”. I felt that so hard.

[@zenstiller8938]

Awesome Jordan. As a counsellor in training and sufferer of dpdr , i admire your calm demeanor and ways of explaining the disorder specifically. thanks so much !

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Thank you for the work you do, happy to help.

[@saantiagorg13]

Hearing my exact same symptoms from someone like Nick, a well-spoken and articulate guy, really makes me feel so relieved. Great interview!

[@NateFastBikes]

So much encouragement from this. Thanks Jordan

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Glad to hear it encouraged you.

[@zentai4324]

Nick is such a interesting and articulate guest, love this interview. Very inspiring and relatable. Nick if you’re reading this, you’re a cool dude!

[@gomez3357]

This might sound stupid but I’m kinda worried that the trauma informed yoga is a “sin” because I’ve heard many pastors say yoga is a sin. What are your thoughts on this? I know your are a Christian as well

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Not stupid at all great question. Trauma informed yoga is much different than traditional yoga. As a Christian I don't do regular yoga because a lot of the postures are worship positions to pagan deities. Trauma informed yoga is about slowly and gently getting back into your body and building interoception and is much different.

[@MrPonsrock]

thank you Nick and Jordan for putting this on.

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Happy to help, can’t wait for our interview one day!

[@wsch4274]

Thank you guys for this great interview. Love it and give hope to all.

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Happy to help!

[@radkaolejnakova133]

Great interview, keep up the good work Jordan!

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Happy to help, Radka. I hope you're well! Happy new year my friend.

[@BalkanMusicYT]

Everything Nick has haid, I have been through. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@sueannemathews4037]

Great insight for me

[@thegamingrelish9272]

Could you help someone that struggles with ruminating existential questions like, is life meaningless, is there not free will, etc… I feel very disconnected with reality and myself because of these questions and it fuels the anxiety even more. I do talk therapy but I don’t see much change.

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

This is a very common symptom set I help with yes.

[@twillsJKZ]

Only just found your channel, great interview. I am debating your program but not sure if I’m gonna be treatable. I have gone beyond fearing everything to a place of nothingness. Completely empty, nihilistic, I don’t feel any positive emotions anymore and feel I’ve completely lost myself. I generally wouldn’t mind if It was the end of the world tomorrow, like I feel nothing. Have you been at this level? I don’t know how to get out

[@Matt-es1wn]

Wow so relatable it's.unreal

[@jameelahthomas6723]

How can I recover ?

[@kirstencorbett2289]

I watched the 24hour access video. How much is this course?

[@coachjordanhardgrave]

Hey, Kirsten. Awesome! There is an application to book a call with our team did you fill that out yet? We first have to make sure it's a situation we can help.

[@kirstencorbett2289]

@@coachjordanhardgrave Yes, filled it out!