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 someone who lived through complex PTSD, bipolar II, intrusive thoughts, insomnia, and chronic illness, and clawed his way back through a mix of traditional therapy, nervous-system work, and carefully guided psychedelic-assisted approaches.

From cannabis to ketamine, CBT to ayahuasca, Keith breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and what every survivor needs to understand before exploring these powerful tools.

This is not a hype conversation, it’s a hope conversation backed by real experience, deep science, and compassion for those who feel like they’ve tried everything.

If you or someone you love is battling PTSD, depression, anxiety, or trauma that just won’t let go…

this episode may shift the entire path forward.

👉 Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs real answers, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com to join a community that refuses to suffer in silence and is fighting every day for healing, resilience, and purpose.

To Get In Touch With Keith…http://www.higherpractice.com

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 platform that empowers creators to generate a month’s worth of social-first video content in minutes using AI.

We dive deep into actionable strategies: from faceless content creation (where your face isn’t in the video) to leveraging AI tools to produce and publish content at scale, without burning out.

Austin shares how he thinks about owning your audience (so you’re not at the mercy of platform algorithm changes), and how to treat each social-platform as a search engine, not just a feed.

You’ll walk away with:

• Proven tactics to repurpose your ideas into content at scale using AI and automation

• A breakdown of how “quantity leads to quality” in the creator game, and how to manage the trolls and algorithms that come with it

• A forward-looking understanding of where content and AI are headed, and how you can position yourself today to ride the wave

👉 If you’re ready to build a brand that stands the test of changing platforms, create content that works, and grow an audience that you actually own, this episode is for you.

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode like this.

Share this one with someone who’s creating, hustling or scaling right now.

To Get In Touch With Austin Click Here https://austinarmstrong.ai/

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