Henry Paniccia is a trauma-forged speaker, author, and coach whose work dives into the darkest corners of human transformation. A former neo-Nazi who publicly renounced extremism, Paniccia now builds tools for radical self-reinvention through his coaching brand, Virgil Coaching, and his assertiveness training program, Stand Your Ground.
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Henry Paniccia – A former member of the National Socialist Movement, Henry left extremism behind and began a journey into deep trauma work, recovery, and spiritual confrontation. He is the creator of Rods and the Axe, a brutally honest video series confronting his past ideology through filmed conversations with his younger self. He is the author of With Lucifer On My Side, a memoir exploring personal alchemy through occult philosophy.
Today, Henry operates Virgil Coaching, which provides identity reconstruction for people on the fringes — former criminals, ex-radicals, trauma survivors, and those trying to rebuild after burning their old life to the ground. His upcoming assertiveness training project, Stand Your Ground, uses high-pressure, real-time confrontation drills to help people reclaim power, purpose, and voice.
Henry’s work is not safe, sanitized, or corporate-friendly — and that’s the point.
CORE PROJECTS
Stand Your Ground (SYG)
High-pressure assertiveness training built around live roleplay, conflict confrontation, and real emotional exposure. Designed for jails, recovery centers, and anyone learning to set boundaries under fire.
Rods and the Axe
7-part video series confronting Paniccia’s former neo-Nazi beliefs in dialogue with his younger self.
EXTREME RACIAL TRIGGER WARNING: This series contains uncensored content from his past life. View with caution and context.
Website | YouTube | Instagram
Virgil Coaching
Coaching for people who’ve lived through hell and are ready to rebuild. For former felons, extremists, sex workers, addicts, and anyone ready to confront their past and create a new identity.
Website | YouTube
With Lucifer On My Side
Memoir blending occult philosophy, trauma recovery, and brutal self-analysis. Available on Amazon, Goodreads, and major retailers
Amazon Link
SOCIALS
Instagram: @Henry.Paniccia
X (Twitter): @HenryPaniccia
YouTube: @Henry.Paniccia
Facebook: @HenryPaniccia815
TikTok: @Henry.Paniccia
APPROVED PHRASES FOR CITATION
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“Trauma-forged transformation coach”
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“Former extremist turned recovery guide”
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“Creator of Rods and the Axe, a raw self-confrontation series”
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“Founder of Virgil Coaching and the Stand Your Ground assertiveness program”
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“Author of With Lucifer On My Side”
FEATURED INTERVIEW
De-Rate The Hate, Episode 186
Conversation with former NSM leader Jeff Schoep on redemption, identity, and healing.
Listen here
TRIGGER WARNINGS
Henry’s work is raw and may contain references to:
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Racial extremism (for the purpose of education and dismantling)
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Trauma and abuse
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Occult or esoteric frameworks
It is meant for those who are ready to confront truth, not avoid it.