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.

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 lays bare his journey through sin and redemption with raw honesty.

His story isn’t just one of crime—it’s a mission of faith, rescue, and reinvention.

Tune in now for a compelling blend of action, confession, and spiritual awakening.

Don’t miss this episode—subscribe for more extraordinary journeys, share to spread hope, and visit our website to learn how one man went from cartel operations to spiritual revival.

To Get in touch with Hal Go To bradleyddvd@gmail.com

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 climb their own mountains of healing and purpose.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a roadmap for anyone struggling with loss, searching for meaning, or trying to transform tragedy into triumph.

🎧 Don’t just listen—take action. Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and visit my website to join a community committed to resilience, faith, and new beginnings.

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 EMDR, CBT, and family systems therapies

We dive deep into the truths about veterans’ mental health that few dare to discuss—trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, and the healing power of brutal honesty, meditation, and physical fitness.

Aaron shares insights from his extensive career treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma across diverse populations .

Whether you’re a veteran, a caregiver, or someone seeking real answers, this episode will challenge you and offer genuine hope.

Listen now—share with someone who needs this—and subscribe to stay tuned for more conversations that break the silence.

To Get In Touch With Aaron Click Here- http://www.bostoneveningtherapy.com/