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
What does over two decades of military leadership teach about war, leadership, service, and America's future? In this episode of **The MisFitNation**, we welcome **Lt. Col. Paul Darling**, a 23-year U.S. Army veteran, West Point graduate, combat leader, author of *Taliban Safari*, host of the **War 102 Podcast**, and advocate…
The truth is often stranger than fiction... and few people know that better than bestselling investigative journalist Cathy Scott. This week on The ToosDay Crüe, we're honored to welcome New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestselling author Cathy Scott for an unforgettable conversation about true crime, investigative journalism, and…
"Social media is our 911." Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern explains why one social media post can mean the difference between life and death for Americans trapped in war zones, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises. When traditional systems can't respond fast enough, Grey Bull Rescue relies on people sharing…
"Two Americans from Oklahoma were executed... and everyone else said there was nothing they could do." In this powerful clip, Bryan Stern, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, explains why his team refuses to leave Americans behind—even when the mission seems impossible. "When everyone else says no... that's when Grey Bull…
"Everyone says they're rescuing people... but are they really?" In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation, Grey Bull Rescue founder Bryan Stern explains the difference between organizations that talk about rescue missions and the teams that actually put boots on the ground. From the dangerous mission to rescue Venezuelan opposition…
What do you do when someone you love is spiraling into addiction or a mental health crisis—and they refuse help? This week on The ToosDay Crüe, a MisFitNation Production, Cagney welcomes nationally recognized attorney Mark Astor for one of our most important conversations yet. After more than three decades practicing…
