MisFitNation, what an incredible Veterans Week we just wrapped up. This week was filled with powerful stories of service, sacrifice, healing, and leadership. Let’s break it down. 🎙️ Sunday – Dan & Stephanie Snyder We launched Veterans Week with Dan Snyder, a 31-year Navy veteran, former SWCC operator, and Command…
Rebecca served 8 years in the U.S. Army and today is a devoted mother to two amazing kids, a business leader in her family company, and a member of the Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Leadership Program. When asked what she’s grateful for this year, Rebekah shared deeply from the heart.…
This Veterans Week, The MisFitNation welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Olivia Nunn — a trailblazer who transformed two decades of military service into a mission of empowerment, advocacy, and authentic storytelling. As CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications, host of Unbreakable Storm and Women of War, and VP of Communications for PPALM,…
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Dr. Eugene Lipov — physician, researcher, and the world’s leading expert on using Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) to treat post-traumatic stress. Dr. Lipov pioneered the use of SGB for trauma recovery in 2006, adapting a decades-old FDA-approved procedure into…
The MisFitNation Show | #VeteransWeek #GratitudeInAction “If you think about it, gratitude is a lot like this pasture. If I ignore it, it dries up. It doesn’t matter how good the soil was this year—if I don’t water it, it turns to dust. And that’s kind of how life works,…
In this Veterans Week Special, The MisFitNation proudly welcomes COL (Ret.) Buck Connor, a West Point graduate, decorated combat leader, scholar, and veteran of over 24 years of U.S. Army service. Commissioned as an Armor Officer in 1981, Buck’s distinguished career spanned leadership roles across the globe — including Germany,…
This Veterans Week, The MisFitNation welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Olivia Nunn — a trailblazer who transformed two decades of military service into a mission of empowerment, advocacy, and authentic storytelling. As CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications, host of Unbreakable Storm and Women of War, and VP of Communications for PPALM,…
💥 Want to level up your life? It’s simpler than you think. In this inspiring clip, US Army Veteran Marie Slider Henriksen shares how true growth starts with seeking support, practicing self-compassion, and embracing your limitations instead of fighting them. These simple yet powerful steps lead to transformation — mentally,…
⚓ Day 12 of The MisFitNation’s Thirty Days of Gratitude features US Navy Veteran Theresa Carpenter, host of Stories of Service and now a proud retiree. After years of duty, deployments, and constant movement, Theresa shares a heartfelt reflection on what she’s thankful for in this new chapter of life:…
In this powerful Veterans Week episode, The MisFitNation welcomes US Army Veteran Tammy Flake — a leader, advocate, businesswoman, and champion for veteran wellness and community connection. Tammy served from 2004-2008 as a Unit Supply Specialist and Arms Room Specialist with the 3-101 Aviation Regiment at Fort Campbell, supporting the…
“If a veteran listening today feels stuck or unsure of their next step, where should they begin?” 🎖️ Dan and Stephanie Snyder share how The Honor Foundation helps service members prepare for life beyond the uniform — starting 12 to 18 months before transition. The program isn’t just about jobs.…
🎖️ Happy Veterans Day from The MisFitNation! Today, we honor all who have served — and highlight the powerful message of USMC Veteran Andrew Jones, who reminds us that gratitude begins with faith, family, and God’s grace. Andrew shares: “This year, I am grateful for God's unmeasured grace in my…
This Veterans Week, The MisFitNation welcomes US Army Veteran, poet, speaker, and healing advocate Marie Slider Henricksen. Marie served nearly 6 years as a combat medic before a medical discharge—and her journey since has been one of courage, pain, resilience, and radical healing. From growing up in foster care, surviving…
“Everything was hard.” After decades of military life, Dan and Stephanie Snyder faced one of their biggest challenges yet — retirement. Dan went from being gone over 200 days a year to being home 24/7. Suddenly, the question wasn’t about missions or deployments — it was: 👉 Who are we…
In this Veterans Week Special, The MisFitNation proudly welcomes COL (Ret.) Buck Connor, a West Point graduate, decorated combat leader, scholar, and veteran of over 24 years of U.S. Army service. Commissioned as an Armor Officer in 1981, Buck’s distinguished career spanned leadership roles across the globe — including Germany,…
🎖️ Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Today, on Day 10 of our Thirty Days of Gratitude, we celebrate the proud legacy of the Marines and highlight USMC Veteran David Willis, host of the Homefront SitRep Podcast — a voice for Veteran Service Organizations across the nation.…
Join us for this special Veterans Week episode as we welcome Daniel and Stephanie Snyder — a powerhouse couple devoted to service, resilience, leadership, and empowering the U.S. Special Operations community. Dan Snyder served 31 years in the U.S. Navy, including as a SWCC operator and Command Master Chief of…
Woo! MisFitNation — buckle up, because this week we’re going all in for Veterans Day Week 2025! 🎙️ We’ve got an incredible lineup of guests, stories of service and sacrifice, and moments of raw truth and triumph that define what it means to wear the uniform — and live with…
🔥 What a week for The MisFitNation! 🎧 Sunday: We kicked things off with an incredible conversation featuring Weston Brandon, a man who turned heartbreak into hope. Weston shared his powerful story of loss, resilience, and redemption — showing us that no matter how dark it gets, you can rebuild,…
Today on Day 9 of our Thirty Days of Gratitude, we highlight US Navy Veteran Katherine Martinez — a powerful example of leadership, resilience, and gratitude in action. Katherine shares: “While I could go on and on about so many things that I'm grateful for in 2025, I'm gonna lean…
Marie expresses deep gratitude for the powerful connections, transformative healing, and significant personal growth she's experienced. A journey of self-discovery and appreciation. #Gratitude #Connection #Healing #PersonalGrowth
Marie shares gratitude for personal and professional growth after a challenging year. Celebrating marriage, podcasting, publishing, networking, and healing through connection. #PersonalGrowth #Gratitude #Networking #Podcasting #Marriage
Marie shares a heartfelt message of gratitude and love, especially for her marriage. Reflecting on a challenging year marked by her father's passing, she emphasizes the importance of cherishing precious moments. #Gratitude #Love #Loss #Reflection
Part 1 — Grief & Gratitude This year brought deep emotion for US Army Veteran Marie Slider Henricksen. In July, she lost her father — a loss that reshaped her heart and her journey. But even in grief, Marie found gratitude: Gratitude for the moments she shared with him. Gratitude…