Today we’d like to introduce you to Jordan Brown.
Hi Jordan, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I am Jordan Xavier Brown, a 22-year-old prince living in Sunrise, Florida. Born into dysfunction, I found that I had gift to bring joy to people’s lives. Through my adolescence, I took on the burden of being a light to all I encounter. I quickly found out that taking care of everybody else and loving everyone can only make you so happy. Imagine living to amuse and love everybody while simultaneously being absolutely confused about your own life, boundaries, and interests, exactly. This sent me into a cycle of over indulging in people, being angry at them for their lack of reciprocation and eventually self-isolation. This cycle continued for years until I hit a rock in January 2019, I had no friends, no money, and no hope. May 2019 I woke up one morning and the cloud that loomed over my head for five months was magically gone. From that day, I vowed to love myself despite my weight, insecurities, and my transgressions against myself. I vowed to keep my head to the sky and always spread the importance of self-love and mental health. My family have been plagued with drug abuse, poverty and Hopelessness. I have come far from this hectic past. The curses end with me.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road is still hard. I struggle with anxiety. For anybody out there who has a normal mind, anxiety is like having the hulk in you at all times, just waiting to demolish everything and everyone. To put the icing on the cake, I also have depressive tendencies that randomly pop up. So everyday is up in the air, I can either be the light of the world, I can be a scared/angry little boy, or I can seclude myself for an entire day. Though some days are more of a challenge than others, I believe the key is to remember your failures and triumphs. In doing so Embrace the good days with the same intensity as the bad days. When you are lacking in hope the memory of your victories will energize you and the memory of your failures will force you to keep pushing.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am the creator of the Peaceful Moment Podcast. A mental health podcast tailored for the imperfect person. With my platform, I highlight and provide a space for ordinary people to speak on their ordinary life experiences. From sexuality, drug abuse, situationships, anxiety, etc. I intend to let ordinary people like myself know that you are not a burden; you are not crazy you are an imperfect human perfectly crafted. I like how that sounds; I need to trademark that.
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
During quarantine, I learned to stop taking my health and life for granted. I spent the last five years of my life working and paying bills. I missed birthdays, holidays, family events and rarely went to the doctor just to go to work. It was only until the entire world shut down and I was furloughed from my job that I realized how precious family time was and most importantly time with myself. I can honestly say I like myself now. Of course, I love myself but now more than ever I like me.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://anchor.fm/peaceonpeace
- Instagram: @peaceful_podcast
- Other: @inkosi_xaviier
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