Brad Snyder: Navy EOD Warrior to Paralympic Champion | The MisFitNation Show In this powerful episode, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Navy Veteran, Paralympic Gold Medalist, and Ethical Leadership Scholar Brad Snyder. From surviving a life-changing IED blast to becoming one of the world’s most decorated Paralympic athletes, Brad’s story…
Travis Landchild: Stick Vet Comics & The Veteran’s Healing Journey | The ToosDay Crüe This week, The ToosDay Crüe welcomes U.S. Army Veteran, Mental Health Specialist, author, and creator of Stick Vet Comics—Travis Landchild. His work blends truth, humor, spiritual conflict, and the raw reality of military transition into one…
In this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Sravan Ankaraju, Founder of Divergence Academy—one of America’s fastest-growing vocational schools. Sravan shares how his mission-driven vision is transforming the modern workforce by equipping veterans and career changers with hands-on, career-ready skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and AI. Recognized…
In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, we welcome Laura Lindsey, Development Director for Heroes on the Water, an incredible nonprofit helping veterans, first responders, and their families find healing through kayak fishing and outdoor wellness programs. Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water provides free, community-driven, recreational wellness…
The ToosDay Crue welcomes Elaine Brewer — trauma-informed transformation coach, educator, author, and advocate for veteran wellness. Elaine is the author of Fck You, Watch Me*, a raw memoir about overcoming addiction, reclaiming purpose, and writing a new life script. Through her work as a Psychedelic Integration Coach with Transcend…
In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation Interview with USMC Veteran & bestselling author Mark Dolfini, we dive into the urgent need to support the veterans in our lives—especially when they’re navigating personal loss, trauma, or life-changing challenges. Mark reminds us that a strong support system isn’t optional—it’s life-changing. When…
In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, we welcome Laura Lindsey, Development Director for Heroes on the Water, an incredible nonprofit helping veterans, first responders, and their families find healing through kayak fishing and outdoor wellness programs. Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water provides free, community-driven, recreational wellness…
Sam Juan: Combat Veteran to Sacred Storyteller | The MisFitNation Show In this powerful episode, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran, Cultural Support Team pioneer, multidimensional artist, and healer Samantha “Sam” Juan. Her life story spans war zones, sacred spaces, and the transformative power of creativity. Born Filipino-Persian, raised…
🎙 MisFitNation Family—STRAP IN! You can catch every episode live or replayed right here on our YouTube channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🔥 SUNDAY – US Army Veteran Samantha “Sam” Juan Samantha Juan is a U.S. Army combat veteran whose story spans the battlefields of Afghanistan to the battlefields of the soul.…
🎙️ Sunday Spotlight — US Army Veteran Lori McVicar-Peltan This week we kicked things off with the incredible Lori McVicar-Peltan, a woman who didn’t just serve — she shattered ceilings. In 1978, Lori stepped into history as part of the first coed Military Police training class at Fort McClellan. Her…
Travis Landchild: Stick Vet Comics & The Veteran’s Healing Journey | The ToosDay Crüe This week, The ToosDay Crüe welcomes U.S. Army Veteran, Mental Health Specialist, author, and creator of Stick Vet Comics—Travis Landchild. His work blends truth, humor, spiritual conflict, and the raw reality of military transition into one…
Brad Snyder: Navy EOD Warrior to Paralympic Champion | The MisFitNation Show In this powerful episode, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Navy Veteran, Paralympic Gold Medalist, and Ethical Leadership Scholar Brad Snyder. From surviving a life-changing IED blast to becoming one of the world’s most decorated Paralympic athletes, Brad’s story…
Sam Juan: Combat Veteran to Sacred Storyteller | The MisFitNation Show In this powerful episode, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran, Cultural Support Team pioneer, multidimensional artist, and healer Samantha “Sam” Juan. Her life story spans war zones, sacred spaces, and the transformative power of creativity. Born Filipino-Persian, raised…
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes USMC Veteran, 4-time best-selling author, and founder of The Strategic Boardroom — Mark Dolfini. Mark is a business and life strategist who guides Christian entrepreneurs and married business owners to build systems that support their home, faith, and future.…
MisFitNation, get ready—tonight’s episode features USMC veteran, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Mark Dolfini, and his story is one you won’t want to miss. Mark opens up about his journey through adversity, the moments that tested his faith, and the hustle that helped him rebuild his life and redefine success. His…
Join host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes Dr. Marissa Heisel, a visionary healer with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Marissa lives her motto: “You are your own best medicine.” With a background in chiropractic care, midwifery, and child development, she integrates bioenergetic healing, nutrition, essential oils,…
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In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Julian Raven — British-born, Spanish-raised, American artist, entrepreneur, and First Amendment activist. Raven’s story is as unique as his art: from missionary work to becoming a multidisciplinary artist, and from the pulpit to the courtroom. He became nationally known after…
In this clip from our interview with USMC Veteran Rand Timmerman, we dive into a raw and honest story of battling alcohol abuse, navigating a psych center, and working through the challenges of the VA system. What changed everything? A renewed commitment to sobriety, a deeper spiritual connection, and the…
In this fascinating clip from Jake’s interview with Steve Easom, we explore a wellness approach most people have never heard of—bee sting therapy (also known as apitherapy). Can something as simple—and painful—as a bee sting actually help relieve chronic pain? Steve shares a powerful firsthand story about how targeted stings…
Join The MisFitNation as host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran Lori McVicar-Peltan — MP pioneer, private investigator, actress, comedian, and the definition of grit. Lori’s journey is unlike any other. She served in the first group of women to go coed at Fort McClellan in 1978, trained as the…
Today, we welcome U.S. Air Force Veteran David Veros as he shares a powerful reminder that gratitude isn’t just about the good times — it’s about the whole journey. David reflects on a year filled with positives and negatives, wins and losses, passes and fails — and how each moment…
This year, Rich LaMonica—host of The MisFitNation and longtime advocate for grit, resilience, and service—made one of the biggest decisions of his life: to get sober after decades of struggling with alcohol. In this powerful message, Rich opens up about the moment everything changed and the people who helped guide…
Today we close out our 30 Days of Gratitude with the powerful voice of Kelly Shaul, a member of the Spartan Leadership Program Cohort 7 and part of our MisFitNation family. Kelly shares a message rooted in grace, resilience, and the kind of gratitude that comes from walking through uncertainty…