Some wounds aren't physical. Some don't show up on scans. And some follow people long after the battlefield has gone silent. This week on The ToosDay Crüe, we're honored to welcome Dr. Larry Brant, retired United States Navy Chaplain, combat veteran, pastor, author, and board-certified chaplain, for one of our…
What happens when a battle-tested U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant discovers that the greatest fight isn't on the battlefield—but within? On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Sonya Achara, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, former Gunnery Sergeant, speaker, author, and founder of the Human Potential Project. After serving…
What does it truly mean to become unbroken? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Jake Holland sits down with author Adriene Caldwell for one of the most emotional and inspiring conversations ever featured on the show. Adriene's story is one of unimaginable hardship—and extraordinary resilience. After surviving childhood…
Heidi share the story of when one of her Father's friends got caught stealing food from the SS troops and was ultimately executed in front of all the boys. Catch the full episode under the live tab.
What happens after the mission ends? For retired U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician Jeff Truex, the most important mission of his life didn't begin on the battlefield—it began after he took off the uniform. In this inspiring episode of The Misfit Nation Podcast, Jeff shares his remarkable journey…
Leadership isn't about power. It's about responsibility. In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, US Army Veteran Brandon Burton shares what two decades of military service taught him about leadership, humility, family, trauma, healing, and what it truly means to lead without controlling people. After serving 20 years in…
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What happens when the people you're taught to trust become the reason you're struggling to survive? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Podcast, Navy veteran Mr. Whiskey shares the side of military service that rarely makes the headlines. Joining the Navy at just 17 years old, he expected leadership,…
What does it take to serve nearly 20 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret in some of the world's most dangerous environments—and then channel those experiences into writing a gripping novel? On this episode of The MisFitNation, we're joined by U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran and Author Alex Dekker,…
Jeff Truex Shares the all too shared myth of if you get mental health help you will lose your clearance. He sets the record straight that this is not true. Catch the full episode under the live tab
What happens when unimaginable loss becomes a lifelong mission to save others? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Podcast, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of Twenty Two Zero, psychologist, educator, suicide prevention advocate, and one of the nation's leading voices for veteran and first responder…
🎙 LIVE Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 PM CST The ToosDay Crüe welcomes Leah Stiles—Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Founder & CEO of SEA WAVES, national speaker, advocate, and best-selling author of Battle Scars & Body Wars—for one of our most important conversations yet. For over two decades, Leah served…
**What happens when the mission ends?** For thirteen years, **Reid Cross** led elite U.S. Army Green Berets through some of the world's most dangerous environments across the Middle East and Africa. He understood combat, leadership, sacrifice, and the responsibility of leading soldiers in life-and-death situations. But nothing prepared him for…
What happens when the uniform comes off and the built-in community disappears? In this powerful ToosDay Crüe interview, retired U.S. Marine Corps officer Becca Spahr joins the show to talk about one of the most overlooked challenges veterans face after service: loneliness. After a 20-year Marine Corps career, including service…
One conversation can change a life. After losing a fellow Army EOD technician to suicide, retired U.S. Army Veteran Jeff Truex knew something had to change. Along with fellow veterans, he helped create After the Long Walk, a peer-to-peer hotline dedicated to making sure no veteran has to fight alone.…
America's 250th birthday week reminded us why stories matter, why leadership matters, and why honoring those who serve will always be at the heart of The MisFitNation. 🇺🇸 Saturday – Celebrating America's 250th Birthday We joined millions of Americans in celebrating 250 years of freedom, service, sacrifice, and the men…
What if everything we've been told about society's problems is missing the bigger picture? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Scott Paradis for a deep conversation about leadership, personal responsibility, economic systems, political division, human potential, and the…
What if the thing people praise you for is the very thing that's breaking you? In this unforgettable conversation, Allison Burton joins The Misfit Nation to challenge one of society's favorite compliments: "You're so resilient." As a military spouse, speaker, writer, and advocate, Allison has spent years navigating deployments, parenting,…
Can America still win the next war—and are we preparing the right way? This week on The MisFitNation Show, Rich LaMonica sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Paul Darling (Ret.), a combat veteran, published author, military strategist, podcast host, and advocate for veterans. After 23 years of military service, deployments to…
America's 250th birthday deserves a week of unforgettable stories—and that's exactly what's ahead on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**. 🇺🇸 **Saturday – Happy 250th Birthday, America!** As our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and resilience, we honor the generations who have defended the ideals that continue to…
