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March 4, 2026

How rock climbing gave a veteran mental clarity

How rock climbing gave a veteran mental clarity
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March 2, 2026

TJ Baird: Warrior Dad Leadership, Legacy, and Resilience

TJ Baird: Warrior Dad Leadership, Legacy, and Resilience

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Thomas TJ Baird — US Army Veteran, leadership mentor, motivational speaker, and founder of Warrior Dad Stories. TJ has built his life around leadership — not just in uniform, but at home, in business, and in the community. A disabled…

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March 1, 2026

Why I say 'Thank you for my freedom' — a moral injury story

Why I say 'Thank you for my freedom' — a moral injury story
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Feb. 28, 2026

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

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

Another powerful week ahead on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, where we continue bringing real stories of resilience, transformation, and leadership beyond the uniform. 📺 Watch every episode live and on replay: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation Be sure to subscribe and send your questions in through our social media channels —…

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Feb. 28, 2026

🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe

Another powerful week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, where leadership, veteran transition, fatherhood, and mission beyond the uniform took center stage. If you missed any conversations, catch them all here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🇺🇸 Sunday | US Army Veteran Thomas “TJ” Baird We kicked off the week with Thomas…

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Feb. 27, 2026

Eddie Hutchinson: From Black Hawk Pilot to RECON Founder

Eddie Hutchinson: From Black Hawk Pilot to RECON Founder

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Eddie Hutchinson, retired US Army aviator, former UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, and founder of UseRECON. Eddie enlisted in 1996, began as an airborne Soldier at Fort Bragg, earned induction into the Audie Murphy Club, and later served as a Sergeant…

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Feb. 27, 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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Feb. 27, 2026

Thomas Long: 3 Suicide Attempts to Purpose and Resilience

Thomas Long: 3 Suicide Attempts to Purpose and Resilience

On this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Thomas C. Long, a 100% disabled US Army veteran, three-time suicide attempt survivor, and former alcoholic who was once bedridden and housebound for over seven years. In 2022, Thomas was told by the VA that if he didn’t change…

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Feb. 26, 2026

The Tip of the Spear

The Tip of the Spear

A veterans round table sharing thoughts on all things affecting the Veteran Community 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4773991641513984

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Feb. 25, 2026

Matt Johnson on NLP, Hypnosis, and Healing the Subconscious

Matt Johnson on NLP, Hypnosis, and Healing the Subconscious

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Jake and Stephen welcome Matt Johnson, subconscious transformation expert, NLP practitioner, and hypnosis specialist. After being diagnosed with PTSD and struggling with anxiety, Matt tried traditional talk therapy and medication — but knew there had to be another way. That journey led him…

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Feb. 25, 2026

Are we overusing the word 'trauma'?

Are we overusing the word 'trauma'?
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Feb. 24, 2026

Talking to my daughter from the ridgeline

Talking to my daughter from the ridgeline

Greeat chat with a true leader. The MisFitNation sat down with TJ Baird a US Army Veteran. check out the full episode under our live tab.

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Feb. 23, 2026

Daniel Gray: Redemption, Grace, and Rebuilding After Prison

Daniel Gray: Redemption, Grace, and Rebuilding After Prison

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Daniel Gray, author of The Men from the Medium — a memoir written entirely by hand while incarcerated following January 6th. Daniel’s story is not about headlines. It’s about accountability, humility, faith, and rebuilding a life from the ground up.…

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Feb. 22, 2026

Misfit Nation: Veterans Giving Back & Mob Mentality #shorts

Misfit Nation: Veterans Giving Back & Mob Mentality #shorts

Another powerful week is coming to The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, packed with leadership, resilience, transition wisdom, and mindset transformation. These conversations are designed to equip, challenge, and inspire. 📺 Catch every episode live and on replay here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🎙️ Have a question for our guests? Send your…

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Feb. 22, 2026

Misfit Nation: January 6th, NLP, & USA Hockey Gold! #shorts

Misfit Nation: January 6th, NLP, & USA Hockey Gold! #shorts

🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe This week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, we leaned into powerful conversations about accountability, transformation, mental health, and personal growth. These weren’t surface-level interviews — they were real, honest discussions about rebuilding from the inside out. 📺…

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Feb. 20, 2026

Change your subconscious: mental movies and tiny shifts

Change your subconscious: mental movies and tiny shifts

Matt Johnson joined the Crüe and shared a ton of knowledge on NLP and Hypnosis. Check out the full episode under our live tab.

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Feb. 20, 2026

Karl Monger: Ranger Leadership & Veteran Transition Mastery

Karl Monger: Ranger Leadership & Veteran Transition Mastery

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Karl Monger, retired US Army Major, Ranger-qualified leader, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Founder of GallantFew. After serving in infantry and Ranger assignments, Karl dedicated his post-military life to one mission: helping veterans transition from active duty to civilian lives of…

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Feb. 20, 2026

Break the M.O.B.A.: Sheri Arcuria on Mindset, Weight Loss & Grit

Break the M.O.B.A.: Sheri Arcuria on Mindset, Weight Loss & Grit

What does it take to lose 175 pounds, keep it off for over a decade, and build a mindset strong enough to conquer any obstacle? In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica welcome Sheri Arcuria, founder of M.O.B.A. Mentality, certified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner,…

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Feb. 20, 2026

TJ Baird: Warrior Dad Leadership, Legacy, and Resilience

TJ Baird: Warrior Dad Leadership, Legacy, and Resilience

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Thomas TJ Baird — US Army Veteran, leadership mentor, motivational speaker, and founder of Warrior Dad Stories. TJ has built his life around leadership — not just in uniform, but at home, in business, and in the community. A disabled…

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Feb. 18, 2026

Gary Thrapp: Building Youth Leaders Through Sports, Grit, and Community

Gary Thrapp: Building Youth Leaders Through Sports, Grit, and Community

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Gary Thrapp, a lifelong youth sports leader, coach, and community builder with over 40 years of experience shaping young athletes into strong leaders. Gary has coached multiple sports, raised four successful children through the competitive process, and owned Beyond The…

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Feb. 18, 2026

How writing transformed my life in prison

How writing transformed my life in prison
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Feb. 18, 2026

How hypnosis helped a girl's dyslexia in 20 minutes

How hypnosis helped a girl's dyslexia in 20 minutes
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Feb. 17, 2026

At the Capitol: phone snatched, pepper‑sprayed, then led inside

At the Capitol: phone snatched, pepper‑sprayed, then led inside
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Feb. 16, 2026

JJ Parma: Navy SEAL, Life After the Teams, Leading with Intention

JJ Parma: Navy SEAL, Life After the Teams, Leading with Intention

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Jake and Stephen welcome retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer JJ Parma, a veteran of 11 combat deployments who understands elite performance—and the real cost that comes with it. After leaving the SEAL Teams, JJ faced what many high-performing professionals encounter: the loss of…

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