🎙️ 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…
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.…
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes two extraordinary veterans whose work is saving lives and expanding opportunity on a global scale: Barry Mattson and Bryan Stern. Barry Mattson is a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, humanitarian leader, and CEO at the Brian Hamilton Foundation,…
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…
In this powerful interview with Rand Timmerman, we dive into the intense realities of serving as a machine gunner on a Huey helicopter. Rand recounts the day a confrontation with a prisoner took a terrible turn—resulting in a fall that changed his life forever. The aftermath? A lifelong battle with…
Day 28 – Featuring USMC Veteran Sam Deeds Today we welcome back USMC Veteran Sam Deeds, co-host of the Home Front SitRep Podcast, as he shares his Day 28 message of gratitude. *"MisfitNation, how's everybody doing today? Sam Deeds here, your co-host to the Home Front SitRep Podcast. Today, I…
Day 27 of the Grateful Challenge What a year. What a journey. What a blessing. As I look back on the past year, my heart is full of gratitude — for my wife Gwen, my daughter Lexie, her husband Dylan, and our pack of four-legged kids and grandkids who bring…
In this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with John DeDakis, former CNN journalist turned award-winning novelist, editor, writing coach, and keynote speaker. With 45 years in journalism, including 25 years at CNN, John covered presidents, riots, and history in the making—while also facing unimaginable personal…
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 —…