US Army Special Forces Veteran and now Author of "Desert Heist" Shares how he went from a no to receiving a p[publishing deal on his honeymoon. Keep pushing forward! Check out the full episode under the live tab
Jeremy Stalnecker came home from Iraq proud of his service—but carrying more than he understood. Instead of staying connected with the Marines he had served alongside, he walked away. Not because they didn’t matter. Because remembering hurt too much. For years, Jeremy believed there was simply something wrong with him.…
What if healing doesn’t start with the trauma? Jeremy Stalnecker, CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, explains why their approach begins somewhere deeper: identity, faith, and purpose. Rather than treating faith as something to add later, Mighty Oaks starts with the belief that understanding who you are—and who you were…
They told Erin Willoby that women didn’t usually make it through EOD training. Her response? Challenge accepted. On this episode of The Toosday Crüe, we welcome U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal veteran Erin Willoby for a powerful conversation about EOD, military service, unexpected adversity, caregiving, art, resilience, and finding…
The MisFitNation welcomes U.S. Army Combat Veteran, former Flight Medic, Family Nurse Practitioner, author, and Suburban Prepper creator Patrick Thibeault for a conversation about what real preparedness, survival, emergency medicine, and self-reliance actually look like when the stakes are high. Patrick isn't teaching preparedness from theory. He's lived it. From…
Jeremy Stalnecker had already left the Marine Corps when he began hearing that Marines from his former unit, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, were being killed in Fallujah. Some were Marines he had served alongside. Some had been in his platoon. He was home—but part of him was still at war.…
Some of life's toughest battles aren't fought on the battlefield—they're fought within. In this unforgettable episode of The ToosDay Crüe, host Cagney welcomes Brandon Burton, a retired U.S. Army veteran whose 20-year military career included two deployments to Afghanistan, seven years as an instructor, and leading soldiers as a Company…
What exactly were Team 3212’s orders before the deadly 2017 Niger ambush—and why were key mission documents unavailable to Michelle Black? In this revealing clip from The MisFitNation, Gold Star widow and Sacrifice author Michelle Black discusses the CONOPS connected to her husband Green Beret SSG Brian Black and Team…
What happens when the institution you trusted to build you nearly breaks you? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of The MisFitNation Podcast, Navy veteran, podcaster, mentor, and mental health advocate Mr. Whiskey shares the difficult realities many service members experience but few openly discuss. Joining the U.S. Navy…
Losing her husband was devastating. Telling their children their hero dad was never coming home was something else entirely. In this heartbreaking moment from The MisFitNation, Gold Star widow and Sacrifice author Michelle Black opens up about one of the most painful moments of her life: telling her children that…
Leadership. Growth. Legacy. The week ahead on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe is packed with conversations designed to help you become a stronger leader, communicator, and person. 🤠 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomes Victor Bretting Rich LaMonica sits down with 8th-generation Texan, author, ranch owner, and retired construction executive…
Leadership, storytelling, and service took center stage this week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe. 🟢 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed CW4 (Ret.) Michael Carmichael Jake Holland hosted retired U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer Michael R. Carmichael, founder of Check A Vet. 🕵️ Tuesday – The ToosDay Crüe…
Gold Star Widow Michelle Black: “I Wanted the Truth, Not Revenge” 🇺🇸 YouTube Shorts Description After losing her husband in the 2017 Niger ambush, Michelle Black wasn't searching for revenge—she wanted answers. In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation, Gold Star widow and Sacrifice author Michelle Black explains why her…
War doesn't end when the shooting stops. USMC Veteran and retired DEA Special Agent Carroll Harris shares one of the most unforgettable moments of his military service—flying casualty evacuation missions during the Iraq War. On those helicopters were wounded Marines... and wounded enemy fighters. While other enemy forces fired at…
Is your marketing helping your business grow—or holding it back? This week on The MisFitNation, we welcome Shelby McFarland, CEO and Founder of The Marketing Broker, to break down what actually works in today's digital marketing landscape. With more than 13 years of experience helping businesses simplify their marketing, Shelby…
Is burnout really a workload problem—or is it a nervous system problem? On this episode of The Toosday Crüe, we're joined by Dr. Melanie Gray, author of Regulate First, Lead Second: Master Your Biology. Transform Your Leadership. As burnout reaches historic levels and healthcare turnover continues to rise, Dr. Gray…
What does it really take to build a life worth passing down? On this episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Victor Bretting—construction executive, ranch founder, international sportsman, author of The Man That I Would Become, and a man whose life was forged through hardship, faith, discipline, and…
What happens when the official story doesn't match the truth? Gold Star widow Michelle Black joins The MisFitNation for one of the most emotional and eye-opening conversations we've ever had. Michelle shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband, Green Beret Staff Sgt. Brian Black, during the 2017 Niger ambush…
Everyone loves a comeback story. This one could change someone's life. USMC Veteran and retired DEA Agent Carroll Harris shares the inspiring recovery of Jason "Mayhem" Miller, a former UFC star who battled addiction, legal troubles, and personal darkness before rebuilding his life. Today, Jason is proof that your worst…
Your story isn't over... unless you decide it is. USMC Veteran and Retired DEA Agent Carroll Harris shares one of the most powerful lessons from a lifetime of service: you always have the power to rewrite your story. Using the incredible story of Alfred Nobel, Carroll reminds us that our…
What if one of the toughest battles a service member faces isn't on the battlefield—but within themselves? In this compelling episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Leah Stiles, retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Founder and CEO of SEA WAVES, to discuss the often-overlooked issue of…
We sit with US Navy Veteran Leah Stiles and she explains the percentage of Veterans who struggle with eating disorders Check out the full episode under our live tab
