This episode goes deeper than most are willing to go. 💔

Richard Kaufman sits down with Tamara “Tami-Girl” Linnan, who opens up about her mother’s suicide, her own battles with PTSD, and how she turned unimaginable pain into powerful purpose.

Together, they unpack post-traumatic growth, the reality of generational trauma, and how breaking cycles of silence can lead to healing.

If you’ve ever faced loss, darkness, or doubt, this conversation will remind you that your story isn’t over yet. It’s just beginning.

👉 Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs hope today, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com to join the comeback community.

To Get In Touch With Tami-Girl Click Here http://tamigirl.com

Join me in this powerful conversation with Dr. Albert Bramante , psychologist, hypnotist, NLP expert and entertainment-industry veteran, as we dig into why you still feel like a fraud even when you’re succeeding.

We explore the roots of imposter syndrome, how the fear of success holds you back, the game-changing role of your Reticular Activating System (RAS), the power of reading and finding your tribe, and why leaning into discomfort is where real growth lives.

If you’re tired of letting self-doubt steal your edge, subscribe now, share this episode with someone who needs it, and visit Albert for some tools that will help you activate your next level.

To Get In Touch With Albert Click Here http://www.bramanteartists.com

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Mell Balment — internationally recognized mindset mentor, transformational coach, quantum healer, and former International Coach of the Year 2022 — to explore how to elevate your soft skills by mastering empathy, overcoming imposter syndrome, and moving beyond limiting beliefs.

Mell shares her signature approaches — including her Mindweb Analysis and belief-hacking techniques — showing how sub-conscious blocks often hold us back from real communication, confidence, and connection. also brings personal stories of coaching empaths and integrating strategy with energy work, helping listeners see how soft skills and internal alignment go hand in hand.

Whether you’re a leader, coach, or professional looking to level up your emotional intelligence and presence, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to:

• Recognize the soft-skill gaps holding you back

• Use empathy intentionally (without burnout)

• Reframe your inner voice so you can show up more boldly

• Break free from imposter syndrome’s grip

🎧 Tune in now — and if this resonates, subscribe, rate & review, and share with someone on a similar growth journey.

To Get In Touch With Mell Click Here http://www.MellB.com

In this chilling episode, I sit down with psychologist-author Cynthia Herbert-Bruschi Adams to navigate the harrowing story behind First He Killed the Minuteman

We trace Peter Manfredonia’s 2020 rampage — from a brutal samurai sword attack in a quiet Connecticut neighborhood, to a terrifying home invasion in which a man was held hostage in his own basement, to the murder of a childhood friend and the kidnapping of his girlfriend as he dragged her across state lines.

Newly released 911 calls, body cam footage, and police interviews shed haunting light on the moments of confusion, fear, and desperation that followed each twist in the chase.

Manfredonia, a former UConn student, later admitted to being in a manic, suicidal state — scribbling cryptic messages on his walls that investigators say he couldn’t fully recall.

Throughout our conversation, Cynthia reveals never-before-heard reflections from her correspondence with Manfredonia, the emotional toll of weaving this dark narrative, and her belief that there were warning signs — red flags that might have altered this deadly path.

If you’re drawn to true crime that probes beyond the headlines unearthing motive, mental health, entropy, and the human cost — subscribe now, share this episode, and pick up this book 📖 at https://us.amazon.com/First-Killed-Minuteman-Cynthia-Herbert-Bruschi/dp/1835431992?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qY85ftD_EbcLMgerk-YtVajxp1y4fSSWSVscH-WvGzo8s4s1tj6eoF_iDiCEjzyCWNx6neANziWSD74A4pmqhA.hZ8z-RqX0AJywSknJAM4di-f_lguaNlPCvaDHvy7Scw&dib_tag=AUTHOR

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ryan Weaver — a former U.S. Army Black Hawk aviator turned country music artist and vocal advocate for veterans’ causes.

In this episode, I sit down with Dan “Chasing Wolf” Meadows — U.S. Army veteran, former law-enforcement officer and detective, firearms & tactics instructor, security consultant, radio & TV host, and international author — to explore the journey of finding your purpose.

Dan is the CEO & Managing Partner of CTW TV Network & Media Group / Chasing Wolf Productions. His “Chase The Wolf” brand spans books, lectures, and media, all centered on real-world threats, survival, security, and what it means to protect your tribe and live intentionally.

We dive deep into:

• His path from uniform to purpose, and how that shaped his views on mission and identity

• The mental health toll of working in law enforcement, EMS, and combat environments

• Daily routines, gratitude practices, and compartmentalization as tools for resilience

• Real conversations about PTSD, depression, and anxiety — and how to live meaningfully through them

If you’re seeking clarity, direction, or hope in your own life, this conversation will give you raw insight and tactical takeaways.

🎧 Listen now. If Dan’s story touches you, subscribe, share with someone who needs to hear this, and visit our website to dive deeper into resources, episodes, and our community of purpose seekers.

To Get In Touch With Dan Click Here https://www.ichasethewolves.com

What if you could reverse engineer your own mind to unlock your full potential?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Carl W. Zev — speaker, trainer, coach, and founder & CEO of Zev University and Zev High Performance Training — to unpack how mental toughness, NLP, goal-setting, recovery, and the influence of proximity and family can shape your dreams.

Carl brings over 30 years of real-world business & personal experience.

MHe’s built and sold companies, scaled enterprises (like Virgin Springs and Mistic Beverages), driven huge growth in sales leadership at Poland Spring, and now guides people through mindset mastery with programs like The Focused Mind.

You’ll hear practical tools you can use NOW — whether you want to sharpen your mindset like Kobe or LeBron, rebuild after setbacks, or simply get more clarity on your goals.

👉 Listen, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to reprogram your mind.

Visit my website to dive deeper and join the community that’s actually doing the work.

To get in touch with Carl click here http://www.zevtraining.com

In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Brigadier General (Ret.) Michael J. Meese, PhD — author, professor, veteran, and current Executive Vice President & President of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA).

With a 32-year Army career, Meese has taught economics and national security at West Point, headed West Point’s Department of Social Sciences, and served in strategic leadership roles — including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia, and work on the Army’s Transition Team.

In this conversation, he breaks down the fundamentals of financial independence: how compound interest builds wealth, why budgeting is non-negotiable, what insurance really protects, and the key differences between assets and liabilities.

Plus, he shares how sites like LinkedIn can play a role in your financial strategy.

👉 If you’re serious about building long-term financial freedom, this is the roadmap. Subscribe now, share this episode with someone who could use a game plan, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com to take your next financial step.