Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform with Richard Kaufman

Episode 16: Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform with Richard Kaufman

In this powerful episode of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with retired disabled veteran, author, and podcast host Richard Kaufman to explore resilience, purpose, and growth after hardship. Richard opens up about his journey from surviving a devastating Humvee accident that left him nearly blind, to battling addiction, homelessness, and eventually rebuilding his life through podcasting and writing. He shares how his show, Vertical Momentum, has grown to over 1,500 episodes and 3 million downloads, with the mission of helping veterans and first responders rediscover their “why.” The conversation weaves through personal stories, from Michael’s knife-making business and teaching experiences, to Richard’s strategies for structuring content, using AI effectiv ...