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Sept. 22, 2025

Katie Lain on Healing Alcohol Addiction Without Quitting Cold Turkey

In this episode of The ToosDay Crue, Jake and Stephen welcome Katie Lain, founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, to discuss her journey from high-functioning drinker to becoming "accidentally alcohol-free"—all without traditional rehab or forced abstinence. After nearly a decade of drinking 1–2 bottles of wine nightly, Katie discovered The Sinclair…

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Sept. 22, 2025

Rich LaMonica on Every Day’s A Saturday Coffee Talk: Transition, Mental Health & The MisFitNation

🚨 Exciting Announcement 🚨 I had the honor of joining Bryan Roof and Marie Slider Henricksen on the Every Day’s A Saturday Coffee Talk Show! ☕🎙️ We talked about: ✅ Transition from military service ✅ Mental health ✅ Building The MisFitNation Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/nxV_V149lSM Connect with the…

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Sept. 22, 2025

🧠 The Right Fit | Finding a Therapist Who Gets You

🧠 The Right Fit | Finding a Therapist Who Gets You Healing takes time—and the right support. 🙌 In this story, we hear how finding the right therapist made all the difference: ✨ It pulled him out of a rut. ✨ It pushed him to new heights. ✨ It reminded…

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Sept. 22, 2025

🌿 Healing & Hope | Alternative Paths to Mental Health

🌿 Healing & Hope | Alternative Paths to Mental Health In this powerful discussion, two experts share insights on healing and transformation through alternative and holistic methods: ✨ Explore treatments like EMDR and other approaches. ✨ Remember: Don’t quit until you find what works for you. ✨ A day tomorrow…

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Sept. 21, 2025

🧠 Mental Health Matters | Never Stop Searching for the Right Help

🧠 Mental Health Matters | Never Stop Searching for the Right Help In this heartfelt message, Rich from The MisFitNation reminds us that: ✅ The right mental health professional can make all the difference. ✅ What works for one person may not work for another—and that’s okay. ✅ Keep searching…

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Sept. 20, 2025

📰 The MisFitNation Cart Talk – Upcoming Week

📰 The MisFitNation Cart Talk – Upcoming Week The MisFitNation continues to bring powerful conversations, raw truth, and inspiring stories of resilience. Here’s what’s ahead this week: 🎙️ Sunday – We welcome Erik Holt for his powerful talk: “Free Speech, Retaliation, and the Cost of Integrity: My Story.” Erik will…

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Sept. 20, 2025

📰 The MisFitNation Cart Talk Recap

📰 The MisFitNation Cart Talk Recap This past week on The MisFitNation, we shared conversations filled with healing, resilience, and innovation—the core of what our community stands for. 🎙️ On Sunday, we welcomed Dr. Marissa Heisel, a passionate advocate for transformational wellness. She shared insights on healing, personal growth, and…

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Sept. 19, 2025

USMC Veteran John Bruggeman: Leadership, Service & Living Free 2gether

In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes USMC Veteran John Bruggeman, a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer, Naval Academy graduate, and leader in both military and civilian life. John shares his 20+ years of service in the United States Marine Corps, his transition into the technology industry,…

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Sept. 19, 2025

From Cult to Combat to Purpose | D. Logan’s Story of Resilience

In this gripping episode of The ToosDay Crue, hosts Jake and Stephen welcome U.S. Air Force Veteran D. Logan, whose journey takes him from growing up in a controlling cult on Chicago’s South Side to surviving combat tours in Iraq, to ultimately rebuilding his life with purpose. Logan’s story is…

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Sept. 19, 2025

Free Speech, Retaliation & Integrity | Erik Holt’s Fight for Justice

n this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Erik Holt—a former Fire Chief who took a stand for integrity, free speech, and the Constitution. After uncovering election misconduct in his Colorado community, Erik refused to destroy evidence and was fired in retaliation. Despite 18 years of…

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Sept. 18, 2025

Real Change Starts Local: How Small Actions Build Stronger Communities

Real change doesn’t happen on social media—it begins in your own community. 💡 ✅ Engage with local leaders ✅ Attend council meetings ✅ Connect with neighbors Small, consistent actions create lasting impact and bring people together. 🌎✨. #community #local #faith #purpose #neighbors

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Sept. 18, 2025

Facing Darkness? Dial 988: You Are Not Alone #shorts

Those struggling with difficult emotions should remember they're supported. If feeling alone or overwhelmed, remember the people around you. For immediate help, dial 988; veterans, press 1. Keep pushing forward. #mentalhealth #youarenotalone

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Sept. 17, 2025

Susan Snow: Reclaiming Life After Trauma, Loss, and Forgiveness

🎙️ In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Susan Snow, a Trauma Resilience Coach, speaker, and author of The Other Side of the Gun. Susan's life changed forever on Halloween night in 1985 when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was ambushed and…

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Sept. 16, 2025

From Service to Cybersecurity | Sravan Ankaraju on Tech Careers

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…

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Sept. 16, 2025

⚖️ Injustice Series | Hidden Records & Withheld Truths

⚖️ Injustice Series | Hidden Records & Withheld Truths In this powerful segment, Holly Yeager exposes a shocking flaw in the military justice system: 📑 After a trial, a post-clemency review was conducted—yet key evidence was never disclosed. ✍️ Both Shalimar Addy (the captain involved in the 23-page document) and…

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Sept. 15, 2025

G. Michael Hopf: From Marine to Bestselling Author of Survival Epics

📚 The ToosDay Crue welcomes USA Today bestselling author and USMC Veteran G. Michael Hopf, the mastermind behind The New World series and over 40 gripping novels spanning dystopian, survivalist, military, and Western genres. From his years as a United States Marine to working as a bodyguard and commercial diver,…

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Sept. 15, 2025

Elaine Brewer: Trauma Coach's Powerful Journey of Transformation #shorts

🔥 This week on The ToosDay Crue we welcome Elaine Brewer – a trauma-informed transformation coach, educator, and advocate for psychedelic integration and veteran wellness. Elaine’s mission is to help others heal, grow, and thrive through proven tools that transform pain into purpose. 🌱✨ 🎙️ Don’t miss this powerful conversation…

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Sept. 13, 2025

🚨 Coming Up This Week on The MisFitNation! 🚨

🚨 Coming Up This Week on The MisFitNation! 🚨 We’ve got another incredible week of conversations lined up filled with resilience, healing, innovation, and leadership: 🎙️ Sunday – We welcome Dr. Marissa Heisel, a passionate advocate for transformational wellness, who will share insights on healing, growth, and living with purpose.…

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Sept. 13, 2025

📰 The MisFitNation Weekly Cart Recap

📰 The MisFitNation Weekly Cart Recap This week on The MisFitNation, we delivered powerful conversations filled with resilience, truth, remembrance, and advocacy. On Sunday, we welcomed US Army Veteran, Author, and Community Leader Sylvester Jenkins III for an inspiring chat about leadership, overcoming adversity, and serving others beyond the uniform.…

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Sept. 13, 2025

🇺🇸 The MisFitNation Runs with Purpose! 🏃‍♂️🔥

Today we are honored to represent the Travis Manion Foundation at the 9/11 Heroes Run in Murfreesboro, TN. We run to honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of our nation’s heroes—those we lost on September 11th, 2001, and the brave men and women who have served ever since. This isn’t…

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Sept. 12, 2025

9/11 Reflections & Charlie Kirk’s Legacy | The MisFitNation Special

In this special edition of The MisFitNation Show, hosts Rich LaMonica, Jake Holland, and Stephen LaMonica sit down to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, sharing where they were, how it impacted their lives, and how America has changed in the 24 years since. The conversation then…

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Sept. 12, 2025

⚖️ When Testimony Doesn’t Match the Evidence – The Anthony Santucci Case

In this revealing clip, Donna Santucci questions the reliability of testimony that led to a 20-year sentence. 🔎 Did social media posts contradict claims of distress? 🔎 Were family hardships exaggerated to strengthen the case? 🔎 What role did tangled relationships & timelines play in shaping the outcome? This isn’t…

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Sept. 11, 2025

9/11 Reflections & Charlie Kirk’s Legacy | The MisFitNation Special

In this special edition of The MisFitNation Show, hosts Rich LaMonica, Jake Holland, and Stephen LaMonica sit down to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, sharing where they were, how it impacted their lives, and how America has changed in the 24 years since. The conversation then…

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Sept. 11, 2025

🕵️‍♀️ Military Justice Under the Microscope – The Anthony Santucci Case

🕵️‍♀️ Military Justice Under the Microscope – The Anthony Santucci Case Join Donna Santucci as she digs into the inconsistencies surrounding her son Anthony’s wrongful accusation. In this clip: 🔹 Why wasn’t the incident reported at the gate immediately? 🔹 How did the victim explain marks to her husband after…

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