Episodes

Four DD-214s and a Lifetime of Service

Purpose Beyond the Uniform

Still Answering the Call

More Than a Working Dog

How Steve and Carol Riggs turned unimaginable loss into healing for others

How Marine veteran Jeremy Stalnecker is healing the unseen wounds of war

Never Left Behind

On this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Navy Veteran Daryl J.W. Mackin, founder of A Soldier’s Child Foundation (ASC)—a nonprofit born from loss, love, and an unshakable commitment to the children left behind after military service. After the death of Marine Staff Sergeant Marcus Golcyznski in Iraq, Daryl took a deeply personal call to action: “Love the child left behind.” Since founding ASC in 2008, Daryl and his team have served over 5,000 Gold Star and fa...

Kevin Odom on trauma-informed care and purpose after military service.

Chris Shurian on resilience, entrepreneurship, and earned wisdom.

How a leadership coach and attorney blends confidence, clarity, and compassion.

Lessons from a CEO, pilot, podcaster, and “Grampion” to 18 grandkids.

How one creative turned his struggles into a gaming-inspired business model that works.

From setbacks to success: lessons in grit, business, and accountability

Sean McManus on discipline, masculinity, and rebuilding men from the inside out.

A Fire Chief’s stand against corruption—and the price he paid for integrity

The Unbreakable Mind: How Brad Snyder Turned Tragedy Into Triumph

From Navy SEAL missions to the White House and beyond.

How Stick Vet Comics Turns Dark Humor Into Healing for the Veteran Community

How Divergence Academy is equipping veterans and career changers for tech careers

How nature, community, and purpose are transforming the healing journey for veterans and first responders.

From addiction to advocacy, Elaine shares how veterans can reclaim wellness

A Soldier-Turned-Artist on Trauma, Truth, and the Power of Reinvention

How the V.I.P.E.R. Framework Helps Leaders Build Their Lives With Purpose