Today, we welcome Javae Frazier, who shares a powerful reminder of what community, connection, and growth truly look like. This year, Javae found strength and purpose in the Travis Manion Foundation family and especially within her Spartan Leadership Program cohort, where veterans and families of the fallen came together to…
USMC Veteran Rand Timmerman shares a raw and powerful story of childhood hardship, family sacrifice, and the moment that pushed him toward the Marine Corps. Raised in a family of warriors — a father who flew in WWII, uncles who served, and a home marked by poverty and struggle —…
Join The ToosDay Crue as we welcome Bart Merrell—International Entrepreneur, Author, and Creator of Monetize Your Mindset. Bart has been building businesses since he was a kid, taking on wild opportunities (including introducing the first commercial bungee jump to Japan!) and turning everyday skills into sustainable income streams. Bart’s mission…
Sam Deeds from Homefront Sitrep Podcast expresses gratitude to the 7% of Americans who've served, in peace or war. A huge thank you for stepping up and protecting the USA. #MiisFitNation #VeteranAppreciation #Homefront #ThankYouForYourService
Eric shares that this past year has been one of deeper connection and appreciation. After 28 years, he’s had the opportunity to finally spend true quality time with his wife — something that means more to him now than ever before. That time together… the conversations, the quiet moments, the…
Join Stephen and Jake on The ToosDay Crue as they welcome US Army Retired 1SG Will Eller, an EOD veteran, firearms and situational awareness instructor, and community enabler. Will shares his journey from the Gulf War to deployments in Bosnia and Serbia, and the lessons learned through service, family, and…
Today we welcome US Army Veteran George Vangel, a man who lives his life grounded in faith, family, service, and country. George shares a heartfelt message of gratitude — beginning with the blessing of being born, raised, and living in the United States of America. He expresses deep appreciation for…
Host Rich LaMonica welcomes USMC Veteran, attorney, and author Rand R. Timmerman, Esq. to The MisFitNation for a powerful conversation spanning combat, law, leadership, trauma, recovery, and a life dedicated to service. Rand enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966, serving with the 1st Marines in Vietnam, where he rose…
Today on Day 23 of our MisFitNation Gratitude Series, we welcome USMC Veteran Damion Martin. His message centers on purpose, service, and the power of giving back after the uniform comes off. Damion shares how finding new meaning through serving others has shaped his life, strengthened his resolve, and fueled…
Join The ToosDay Crue as we welcome Bart Merrell—International Entrepreneur, Author, and Creator of Monetize Your Mindset. Bart has been building businesses since he was a kid, taking on wild opportunities (including introducing the first commercial bungee jump to Japan!) and turning everyday skills into sustainable income streams. Bart’s mission…
Host Rich LaMonica welcomes USMC Veteran, attorney, and author Rand R. Timmerman, Esq. to The MisFitNation for a powerful conversation spanning combat, law, leadership, trauma, recovery, and a life dedicated to service. Rand enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966, serving with the 1st Marines in Vietnam, where he rose…
Today’s message comes from Martin “Ty” Cobb, host of the Triple Threat Vet Podcast and a powerful advocate for veterans. Ty shares his gratitude for his incredible family—including his wife Sarah, his six children, and his grandson Maverick—and for the community he’s gained throughout his military service and podcasting journey.…
Day 21 — Gratitude from USMC Veteran Scott Carey Today we welcome United States Marine Corps Veteran Scott Carey to our 30 Days of Gratitude series. Scott shared that this year, he’s deeply grateful for completing and graduating from the Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Leadership Program, a journey that pushed…
Join host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes US Navy Veteran Chris Norris, founder of Cognitive Fitness Coach, endurance athlete, mindfulness teacher, and a veteran with 24 years supporting Naval Special Warfare Operators across the most demanding environments on Earth. Chris’s journey is equal parts grit, trauma, transformation,…
MisFitNation, today we proudly welcome US Marine Corps Veteran Luis A. Martinez Jr., founder of the Whiskey Valor Foundation, for Day 20 of our 30 Days of Gratitude series. Luis reflects on a powerful year shaped by gratitude, challenge, growth, and purpose: “First, I wanna start off by saying thank…
Join Host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes David Pasqualone, marketing guru, sales coach, and host of the Remarkable People Podcast. David shares insights on clarifying purpose, leading with vision, and achieving personal and professional growth. Learn how to take consistent action, inspire others, and live a remarkable…
Today, we welcome United States Marine Corps Veteran Carroll Harris, a dedicated leader, servant, and advocate who just completed over seven months in the Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Leadership Program. Carroll shares his deep gratitude for a transformative year—one filled with purpose, connection, and growth. Through the program, he met…
Join The ToosDay Crue as hosts Stephen and Jake sit down with Gene Campbell, founder of True Patriot Outfitters, an organization changing lives through mission-driven outdoor experiences, kayak fishing, and friendship-centered healing. Gene spent 20+ years in the IT industry, coached youth athletics for over a decade, and rediscovered purpose…
Joseph has been out of the Army for 10 years now, building a life in the civilian world while carrying the strength forged through deployments and service. Today, he shares what he’s grateful for: 💚 His three beautiful daughters, including a set of twins, who love him dearly. 💚 Being…
In this electrifying episode of The MisFitNation, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes Cauveé—TEDx speaker, strategist, coach, and The Inspiration Engineer®. With unstoppable energy and wisdom, Cauveé blends strategy, instruction, and programming (S.I.P.®) to ignite personal growth and business acceleration like never before. Known for his signature MotivationMusic™, Cauveé fuses entertainment with…
Join host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes US Navy Veteran Chris Norris, founder of Cognitive Fitness Coach, endurance athlete, mindfulness teacher, and a veteran with 24 years supporting Naval Special Warfare Operators across the most demanding environments on Earth. Chris’s journey is equal parts grit, trauma, transformation,…
Join The ToosDay Crue as hosts Stephen and Jake sit down with Gene Campbell, founder of True Patriot Outfitters, an organization changing lives through mission-driven outdoor experiences, kayak fishing, and friendship-centered healing. Gene spent 20+ years in the IT industry, coached youth athletics for over a decade, and rediscovered purpose…
**“Good morning, all. I was here to contribute to the Days of Gratitude. I'm really grateful for my beautiful wife, my kids… I got sober in 2017 from alcohol, and I’m really grateful that I'm still sober and strong. A lot of that—most of that—is from faith and the support…
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…