What does it take to serve nearly 20 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret in some of the world's most dangerous environments—and then channel those experiences into writing a gripping novel? On this episode of The MisFitNation, we're joined by U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran and Author Alex Dekker,…
Jeff Truex Shares the all too shared myth of if you get mental health help you will lose your clearance. He sets the record straight that this is not true. Catch the full episode under the live tab
What happens when unimaginable loss becomes a lifelong mission to save others? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Podcast, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of Twenty Two Zero, psychologist, educator, suicide prevention advocate, and one of the nation's leading voices for veteran and first responder…
🎙 LIVE Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 PM CST The ToosDay Crüe welcomes Leah Stiles—Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Founder & CEO of SEA WAVES, national speaker, advocate, and best-selling author of Battle Scars & Body Wars—for one of our most important conversations yet. For over two decades, Leah served…
**What happens when the mission ends?** For thirteen years, **Reid Cross** led elite U.S. Army Green Berets through some of the world's most dangerous environments across the Middle East and Africa. He understood combat, leadership, sacrifice, and the responsibility of leading soldiers in life-and-death situations. But nothing prepared him for…
What happens when the uniform comes off and the built-in community disappears? In this powerful ToosDay Crüe interview, retired U.S. Marine Corps officer Becca Spahr joins the show to talk about one of the most overlooked challenges veterans face after service: loneliness. After a 20-year Marine Corps career, including service…
One conversation can change a life. After losing a fellow Army EOD technician to suicide, retired U.S. Army Veteran Jeff Truex knew something had to change. Along with fellow veterans, he helped create After the Long Walk, a peer-to-peer hotline dedicated to making sure no veteran has to fight alone.…
America's 250th birthday week reminded us why stories matter, why leadership matters, and why honoring those who serve will always be at the heart of The MisFitNation. 🇺🇸 Saturday – Celebrating America's 250th Birthday We joined millions of Americans in celebrating 250 years of freedom, service, sacrifice, and the men…
What if everything we've been told about society's problems is missing the bigger picture? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Scott Paradis for a deep conversation about leadership, personal responsibility, economic systems, political division, human potential, and the…
What if the thing people praise you for is the very thing that's breaking you? In this unforgettable conversation, Allison Burton joins The Misfit Nation to challenge one of society's favorite compliments: "You're so resilient." As a military spouse, speaker, writer, and advocate, Allison has spent years navigating deployments, parenting,…
Can America still win the next war—and are we preparing the right way? This week on The MisFitNation Show, Rich LaMonica sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Paul Darling (Ret.), a combat veteran, published author, military strategist, podcast host, and advocate for veterans. After 23 years of military service, deployments to…
America's 250th birthday deserves a week of unforgettable stories—and that's exactly what's ahead on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**. 🇺🇸 **Saturday – Happy 250th Birthday, America!** As our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and resilience, we honor the generations who have defended the ideals that continue to…
Hope, healing, and service took center stage this week on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**, reminding us that every story has the power to change a life. 🇺🇸 **Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed Dr. Pam Arnell** Rich LaMonica sat down with Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22ZERO, for…
When addiction and mental health crises collide with the legal system, who protects the families? This week on The ToosDay Crüe, Cagney and Lacey welcome Attorney Mark Astor, one of the nation's leading advocates for families facing substance abuse, involuntary commitment, and mental health rights. Mark has spent decades fighting…
What happens when a 13-year-old child is forced into one of history's most brutal wars? On this powerful episode of **The MisFitNation**, we welcome **Heidi Langbein-Allen**, author of *Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army*. Heidi shares the remarkable story of her father, Wilhelm Langbein,…
US Army Veteran Keni Thomas explains the run out of the fight in Mogadishu. The helplessness of getting into the Malaysian APC and how they all got out of there. Check out the full episode under the Live tab.
What do you do when every second counts? In this powerful moment from MisFitNation, Army Ranger veteran Keni Thomas shares the incredible story of Ranger Tom DiTomaso, who made a split-second leadership decision during the Battle of Mogadishu. Ordered to stay in position, DiTomaso saw a Black Hawk helicopter crash…
Most people believe human trafficking happens somewhere else. Another city. Another state. Another country. Former undercover detective Heidi Chance says that's one of the biggest misconceptions keeping communities vulnerable. In this powerful episode of TheMisFitNation, Heidi shares what she learned during more than 27 years in law enforcement and over…
What is the true cost of freedom? In this deeply moving and unforgettable episode of MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Army Veteran Ethan Groce and Gold Star Son Jason Galvan, co-hosts of the Operation Insight Podcast, for a powerful conversation about military service, sacrifice, resilience, purpose, and preserving…
Some stories change the way you see the world. This week on MisFitNation, we welcome Adriene Caldwell, author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, for an unforgettable conversation about surviving childhood trauma, overcoming adversity, and discovering that healing is possible. Adriene's life has been marked by experiences that could have…
