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March 20, 2026

Army Veteran Omar Ritter: PTSD, Brain Surgery & Leadership Truth

Army Veteran Omar Ritter: PTSD, Brain Surgery & Leadership Truth

What does real leadership look like when everything falls apart? In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica sit down with Omar Ritter, a West Point graduate, Bronze Star recipient, and former corporate executive who has led both soldiers in combat and billion-dollar operations…

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March 20, 2026

He Survived a Brain Injury… Then Found His True Purpose

He Survived a Brain Injury… Then Found His True Purpose

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes David E. Reddick — a leader whose life journey connects military service, faith, leadership, science, and personal transformation. David served six years in the United States Navy as an aviation ordnance specialist working with F/A-18 Hornet weapons systems, earning multiple…

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March 20, 2026

Living Fully: Simple Habits and Boundaries for Happiness

Living Fully: Simple Habits and Boundaries for Happiness

Another amazing clip with Leann Thrapp as she shares simple habits and the boundaries for true happiness.

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March 20, 2026

Why showing up beats perfection

Why showing up beats perfection

A great clip from our conversation with daryl Dittmer on the importance of showing up. Check out the full episode under our Live Tab

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March 18, 2026

Green Beret Veteran Michael Allen: Grunge Rock With Real Stories

Green Beret Veteran Michael Allen: Grunge Rock With Real Stories

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, the crew welcomes Michael Allen — a U.S. Army Green Beret veteran turned alternative rock artist whose music blends raw emotion, grunge intensity, and real-life storytelling. Based in Nashville, Michael Allen creates music for people who have lived through something and carry those…

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March 18, 2026

Helping veterans lay down moral injury at the end of life

Helping veterans lay down moral injury at the end of life
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March 16, 2026

Marine Veteran Lee Ettinger Created Energy Pain Relief Shot

Marine Veteran Lee Ettinger Created Energy Pain Relief Shot

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Lee Ettinger, USMC Airborne Veteran, MBA, and founder of Better Living Products, LLC, creators of POWER PLUS PAIN AID — the world’s first energizing pain relief 2oz beverage shot. After 8 years in a Special Operations Qualified Advanced Landing Unit,…

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March 16, 2026

Military spouses move every 2–3 years… so how do they build careers?

Military spouses move every 2–3 years… so how do they build careers?

In this clip from The MisFitNation, R. Riveter co-founder Lisa Bradley explains how one company turned a military challenge into a national mission. R. Riveter doesn’t just make products — it creates opportunity for military spouses through grants, flexible work, and a powerful community that travels with them wherever duty…

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March 15, 2026

MisFitNation Cart Talk | Veterans, Leadership & Life Stories Ahead

MisFitNation Cart Talk | Veterans, Leadership & Life Stories Ahead

This week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, we’re bringing three powerful conversations focused on veterans, leadership, purpose, healing, and personal growth. 🎥 Catch every episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🇺🇸 Sunday | Shamika White – Rod Lemon Foundation The MisFitNation welcomes back Shamika White, Executive Director of…

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March 15, 2026

🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

Another powerful week of conversations on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, where veterans, entrepreneurs, and creators shared how service, resilience, and purpose continue long after the uniform comes off. If you missed any of this week’s episodes, you can catch them all here: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🇺🇸 Sunday | USMC…

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March 13, 2026

Daryl Dittmer: Discipline, Truth & the Courage to Show Up

Daryl Dittmer: Discipline, Truth & the Courage to Show Up

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Daryl Dittmer, a man whose philosophy on life and leadership is built on real experience rather than ideology. Raised in a blue-collar family where hard work and responsibility were non-negotiable, Daryl learned early the lessons that come from long days,…

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March 13, 2026

Life, Death & Healing: Hospice Expert Leann Thrapp Shares Wisdom

Life, Death & Healing: Hospice Expert Leann Thrapp Shares Wisdom

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica welcome Leann Thrapp, a nurse, speaker, and compassionate guide who has spent 40 years helping individuals and families navigate life’s most profound transitions. Leann’s remarkable career spans high-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, and hospice care, where she…

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March 13, 2026

Veterans Need Purpose: Shamika White on Life After the Uniform

Veterans Need Purpose: Shamika White on Life After the Uniform

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Shamika White, a powerful voice advocating for veteran connection, purpose, and mental wellness. As the Executive Director of the Rod Lemon Foundation, Shamika leads programs designed to support veterans navigating life after military service. Her work focuses on helping former…

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March 13, 2026

How Shark Tank scaled R Riveter—and the lessons after

How Shark Tank scaled R Riveter—and the lessons after

This clip highlights the night that changed everything for R.Riveter. Co-Founder Lisa Bradley explains the scaling they would go through due to this appearance on Shark Tank.

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March 12, 2026

Welcome to The MisFitNation

Welcome to The MisFitNation

Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, a leading veteran podcast and leadership channel hosted by Rich LaMonica, alongside Jake Holland, and Stephen LaMonica. Founded by veterans and leaders who believe character, grit, and resilience still matter, MisFitNation brings together military veterans, first responders, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and thought leaders who share…

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March 11, 2026

From Marine Infantry to Community Builder | Clifton Maddox on Leadership

From Marine Infantry to Community Builder | Clifton Maddox on Leadership

n this episode of The MisFitNation Podcast, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Clifton Maddox, a leader whose mission of service continued long after his military career ended. Clifton served in the Marine Corps from 2003 to 2010, working with 4th GSP and 2nd Intelligence as an infantry…

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March 11, 2026

How Addiction Nearly Cost Me Everything — The Lightning Bolt

How Addiction Nearly Cost Me Everything — The Lightning Bolt

USMC Veteran Lee Ettinger shares his story of transition from the Marines and back into the same routine he was in before service. Check out the full episode under our Live tab.

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March 11, 2026

From Steel Mill to Green Beret — His Journey

From Steel Mill to Green Beret — His Journey

A great clip of the ToosDay Crüe chatting with US Army Special Forces Veteran Michael Allen. Check out the full episode under our Live Tab

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March 10, 2026

The hardest part of product development: nobody cares

The hardest part of product development: nobody cares
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March 9, 2026

Diana Colleen: Psychedelics, Healing & Conscious Change

Diana Colleen: Psychedelics, Healing & Conscious Change

On this episode of The ToosDay Crue, we welcome Diana Colleen — a Canadian, Seattle-based writer and psychedelic facilitator whose work explores healing, consciousness, and social transformation. After experiencing profound personal growth through psychedelic-assisted therapy, Diana committed herself to storytelling as a catalyst for change. Through fiction and reflective writing,…

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March 8, 2026

Why I miss coaching — the camaraderie

Why I miss coaching — the camaraderie
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March 8, 2026

🛞 Cart Talk | Week Ahead on The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

🛞 Cart Talk | Week Ahead on The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

This week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, we bring you powerful conversations with leaders, innovators, artists, and entrepreneurs who continue their mission long after military service. From a Marine veteran building a groundbreaking pain-relief solution, to a Green Beret turning life experiences into powerful alternative rock music, to…

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March 8, 2026

🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

Another impactful week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, where conversations focused on mental wellness, personal transformation, leadership, and continued service beyond the uniform. If you missed any of this week’s discussions, you can catch them all here: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🎙 Wednesday | CAVARTS – The Art of Podcasting…

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March 7, 2026

Green Beret Veteran Michael Allen: Grunge Rock With Real Stories

Green Beret Veteran Michael Allen: Grunge Rock With Real Stories

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, the crew welcomes Michael Allen — a U.S. Army Green Beret veteran turned alternative rock artist whose music blends raw emotion, grunge intensity, and real-life storytelling. Based in Nashville, Michael Allen creates music for people who have lived through something and carry those…

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