Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0

Are you tired of being the “Nice Guy” who gets overlooked, under-appreciated, or stuck playing small? In this powerful episode, host Richard Kaufman dives deep with men’s life coach and community leader McKenzie Beeby to expose the cultural forces that keep men trapped in people-pleasing habits and shame-based thinking, and how to break free for good. Together, we unpack Nice Guy Syndrome, explore...

How To Get Wealthy The Right Way (NIL & Athlete Wealth Edition) Most college athletes are chasing NIL deals. Very few are being taught how to turn NIL into real, lasting wealth. In this powerful episode, Richard Kaufman sits down with Christopher Calvin, author, NIL coach, investor, and former championship-level coach, who now helps college athletes and their families navigate NIL the smart way. C...

In this game-changing episode, Richard sits down with Jerome Spearman Jr. , a U.S. Air Force and Army veteran, registered nurse, and VA-accredited claims agent who has dedicated his life to helping veterans finally receive the benefits they’ve earned. Jerome breaks down exactly how to file a VA claim the right way, the hidden mistakes that keep veterans denied, and the strategic evidence steps he...

In this unforgettable episode, Richard Kaufman sits down with Chad Dunn, a man who went from nationally ranked BMX racer to convicted felon, federal inmate… and ultimately to CEO, author, and one of the most powerful examples of human transformation you’ll ever hear. Chad opens up about the moment he hit rock bottom, the shame he carried, the identity he had to bury, and the ten unbreakable codes...

In this powerhouse episode, Sgt. Brian “Big Country” Conwell opens up about the accident that took his leg, the depression that nearly took his life, and the unstoppable warrior mindset that helped him rise again. From being told he’d never walk to earning a Paralympic license, launching a healing nonprofit, and inspiring veterans through tattoo therapy and adaptive sports , Brian’s story is a mas...

In one of the most raw and important conversations we’ve ever recorded, I sit down with Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC , trauma survivor, integrative therapist, and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to ask a question that millions of veterans and trauma fighters are quietly wrestling with: Can plant medicine truly help heal PTSD? Keith doesn’t just speak as a clinician. He speaks as so...

Unlock the future of content creation in this dynamic conversation with Austin Armstrong , a former MySpace marketer turned serial entrepreneur, AI visionary and author whose journey spans 20+ years in social media, SEO and content strategy. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how he built massive online presence (earning millions of followers across platforms) and then founded Syllaby, a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Born into a family of eleven in small-town Floral City, Florida, Ryan launched straight into military life after high school, ultimately graduating at the top of his flight class to become a Chief Warrant Officer 3. Ryan served in Iraq i...

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 bo...

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-wo...

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...

In this riveting episode, Dr. Hal Bradley, a former U.S. Marine who spent over twenty years as a high-ranking smuggler within a Mexican drug cartel, shares the harrowing truth behind his life of crime, his shocking fall, and the powerful spiritual transformation that followed . From the clutches of El Chapo, the mafia’s power struggles, betrayal, and the internal turmoil of “being a rat,” Bradley...

In this moving episode, I sit down with David Vrablik—founder of New Beginnings Motivation and author of Basecamp: The Start of a New Beginning—to talk about how to overcome grief, survivor’s guilt, and life’s deepest losses. After losing his brother and facing his own battles with a brain injury, cancer, and binge eating disorder, David turned his pain into a powerful mission: helping others clim...

In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Aaron Gilbert, LICSW, the founder and director of Boston Evening Therapy Associates—a leading psychotherapy practice serving the Boston area since 2007—brings more than two decades of clinical experience to the table. With a passion for trauma and PTSD work, Aaron has developed single‑session formats and offers both in‑person and online support grounded in...

Join us in this compelling episode as Lavaisha Davis, Wealth Advisor and Founder at Ell Wess Advisors, invites you to become the Family CEO by building a virtual family office (VFO) to transform income into lasting legacy—no matter your current wealth level. With over 10 years of experience, she shares how she helps high-income earners plug “leaky wealth buckets,” reduce taxes, streamline financia...

Marine Corps veteran Aaron M. Welch shares how he built multi-million-dollar businesses using grit, marketing mastery, and military discipline. From leading campaigns for giants like Cisco and Oracle to founding Lift Digital Marketing, Aaron proves that purpose-driven success is possible after service. In this episode, we dive into his playbook on leadership, AI strategy, and building brands that...

The Magic of Overcoming Adversity What if your greatest scars became your superpowers? In this unforgettable episode, I’m joined by John Kippen—a brain‑tumor survivor, author, TEDx speaker, magician (Magic Castle & Magic Circle), and resilience coach. After a life‑altering brain surgery nearly took everything from him, John turned his journey into a platform for transformation He’s reached million...

On this powerful episode of Vertical Momentum, I sit down with author, speaker, and transformation coach David Waldas—founder of the Aligned Living System and a leading voice in authentic, purpose-driven living. Together, we unpack what it really means to live authentically in a world driven by algorithms, comparison, and performance pressure. From overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing gratitude...

🎙 “How to Be Human in the Age of AI – with Bryan Kramer” In this must-listen episode of Vertical Momentum Resiliency, host Richard Kaufman dives deep with Bryan Kramer—2x #1 best‑selling author (There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human #H2H, Shareology), TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and founder/CEO of PureMatter. Bryan’s spent two decades empowering Fortune 500 brands (IBM, Dell, Intuit) t...

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🎙️ In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lt. Col. John S. Berry—U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Ranger & Airborne School graduate, two-time veteran of Bosnia and Iraq, and CEO of Berry Law—to break down EXACTLY how veterans can claim the VA benefits they’ve earned. A Hall of Famer in the Nebraska National Guard, AV Preeminent–rated trial lawyer, author of Veteran Led (Gold Winner, 2024 Nonfiction...