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The MisFitNation

Richard LaMonica

The MisFitNation Show: Empowering Stories of Resilience and Growth Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica, a proud US Army Veteran. Alongside a fellow Veteran and a prominent business leader, our mission is clear: to inspire and empower you to become a better human being. We spotlight the remarkable stories of Veterans and First Responders, showcasing their journeys of resilience, strength, and triumph over adversity. Each episode features captivating interviews with guests

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64:03

From Combat to Healing: Jeremy Stalnecker & the...

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2026/01/20

What happens when a battle-hardened Marine turns his fight toward healing others?In this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica welcome U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jeremy Stalnecker, CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and their families overcome the unseen wounds of combat like PTSD, moral injury, and trauma. Jeremy shares his journey from leading Marines during the invasion of Iraq to serving as a pastor

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60:23

Bryan Stern: The Warrior Who Built a Global Rescue...

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2026/01/15

On this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Bryan Stern, U.S. Army & Navy combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and founder of Grey Bull Rescue Foundation—one of the most effective civilian-led rescue organizations in the world.After witnessing Americans and allies abandoned during the Afghanistan withdrawal, Bryan didn’t wait for permission—he built a rescue network. In their first mission alone, Grey Bull saved 117 stranded Americans in one day. Since then, Bryan

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60:59

Daryl Mackin: Honoring Fallen Heroes by Loving the...

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2026/01/13

On this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Navy Veteran Daryl J.W. Mackin, founder of A Soldier’s Child Foundation (ASC)—a nonprofit born from loss, love, and an unshakable commitment to the children left behind after military service.After the death of Marine Staff Sergeant Marcus Golcyznski in Iraq, Daryl took a deeply personal call to action: “Love the child left behind.” Since founding ASC in 2008, Daryl and his team have served over 5,000 Gold Star and

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64:05

Kevin Odom: Recovery, Service & Trauma-Informed...

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2026/01/08

On this episode of The ToosDay Crue, we welcome US Army National Guard Veteran Kevin Odom—a seasoned behavioral health clinician, leader, and person in long-term recovery—whose life and career sit at the intersection of service, healing, and purpose.Kevin honorably served as a mechanic in the Army National Guard before dedicating their post-military life to behavioral healthcare. Drawing from lived experience in recovery, Kevin now works on an inpatient unit at Novant Health, providing clinical

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57:49

Bootstraps, Battle Scars & Reinvention with...

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2026/01/05

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes entrepreneur, storyteller, and resilience expert Chris Shurian for a raw and unforgettable conversation about grit, reinvention, and what it really takes to keep going. Chris’s life reads like a movie—growing up between Southern California and rural Montana, navigating deep spiritual transitions, surviving cancer, completing two Ironmans, and building (and rebuilding) businesses across nine industries over nearly four decades. He’s

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55:56

Arlene Miller: Work-Life Harmony, Leadership &...

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2025/12/30

In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Arlene Cohen Miller, CEO of Jewel Consultancy and a certified Work-Life Harmony & Leadership Coach. 👉 www.jewelconsultancy.comArlene brings decades of experience helping women—and leaders everywhere—create lives filled with confidence, clarity, and harmony. A Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, A-V Rated Colorado Attorney, Certified Meditation Facilitator, and Transformational Holistic Counselor,

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60:12

Jim Tracy on Leadership, Resilience & Culture | The...

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2025/12/24

In this episode of The ToosDay Crue, Stephen, Jake, and Rich welcome Jim Tracy—one of North America’s most in-demand speakers on workplace culture, resilience, and leadership.👉 Learn more at: www.thejimtracy.com | www.thegrampion.com Jim brings decades of experience as a CEO, bestselling author, jet pilot, podcaster, and Grampion to 18 grandkids. With a career filled with resilience and team-building, he’s been recognized with honors like induction into the Wireless Hall of Fame, the Bill

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53:53

Paul Pape: Gamify Business & Break the Starving...

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2025/12/23

In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Paul Pape, creator of Gamify Business and the man behind the TEDx talk Santa for Nerds. Paul spent 20 years proving the critics wrong—transforming from a struggling theater designer into a thriving creative entrepreneur. Along the way, he’s worked with Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon, and The Tonight Show, and built a coaching methodology that helps creatives understand business through gaming concepts. With Gamify Business (👉

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51:22

USAF Veteran Dennis McCurdy: Resilience, Business,...

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2025/12/18

In this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with US Air Force Veteran, entrepreneur, author, and speaker Dennis McCurdy to talk about resilience, business, and the power of connection.Dennis’s story is one of grit and determination—starting work at age 12, graduating near the bottom of his class, and bouncing back after early career setbacks. By 36, he had built a net worth of over a million dollars, launched 10 businesses, and authored four books, including Suck It Up

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59:02

Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood: Sean McManus on...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of The ToosDay Crue, the crew welcomes Sean McManus, Men’s Strength Coach and founder of McManus Strength & Nutrition, a movement helping Christian men reclaim confidence, discipline, and leadership through faith and physical strength.After years chasing corporate success, Sean hit a breaking point—burnout, disconnection, and a crisis of identity. What followed was a divine wake-up call that led him to rebuild his life from the inside out as a man, husband, father, and leader

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54:03

Free Speech, Retaliation & Integrity | Erik Holt’s...

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2025/12/16

In 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 federal service and transforming his fire department into a thriving team, he found himself battling not just local corruption—but the very system designed to protect him. Now,

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59:58

Brad Snyder: Navy EOD Warrior to Paralympic Champion

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2025/12/15

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 is a masterclass in resilience, virtue, and purpose-driven leadership. Brad served as a Naval Academy graduate, Navy EOD Officer, and combat veteran in Iraq and

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56:52

From Navy SEAL to the Nuclear Football: Matt...

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2025/12/15

In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Navy Veteran and former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam for a deep conversation on leadership, service, and decision-making at the highest levels. Matt served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the Pacific, operating in some of the most dangerous environments in the world to disrupt terrorist networks and protect American lives. His exceptional leadership led him to the White House, where

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69:10

Travis Landchild: Stick Vet Comics & The Veteran’s...

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2025/12/12

Travis Landchild: Stick Vet Comics & The Veteran’s Healing Journey | The ToosDay CrüeThis 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 unforgettable veteran-focused storytelling universe. As the author of Stick Vet Comics, Travis brings to life the challenges Veterans face as they re-enter the civilian

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57:11

Sravan Ankaraju: From Service to Cybersecurity with...

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2025/12/11

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 on the Inc. 5000 and honored with the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Gold Medallion, Sravan and Divergence Academy

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63:08

Healing on the Water: Laura Lindsey & Heroes on the...

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2025/12/10

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 experiences proven to reduce stress, improve cognitive balance, and rebuild emotional resilience. Through volunteer-led chapters and therapeutic

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62:22

Elaine Brewer: Psychedelic Integration, Veteran...

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2025/12/09

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 Coaching & Integration Services, Elaine helps veterans and individuals process trauma, regulate the nervous system, and transform identity. As the spouse of a retired

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56:52

Sam Juan: Combat Veteran to Sacred Storyteller

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2025/12/08

Sam Juan: Combat Veteran to Sacred Storyteller | The MisFitNation ShowIn 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 Bahrain, and shaped by combat deployments in Afghanistan, Sam has lived at the intersection of cultures, conflict, and calling. She served alongside

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61:58

Mark Dolfini: USMC Veteran on Vision, Faith &...

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2025/12/05

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. Through his signature V.I.P.E.R. Framework, he helps leaders clarify their vision, create infrastructure that works, and reclaim time and margin so they can lead

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57:53

Dr. Marissa Heisel on Natural Healing, Soul Truths,...

The MisFitNation ·

2025/12/04

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, herbalism, and holistic health practices to help others discover their soul truths and embrace personal sovereignty. In this episode, we dive into how natural healing

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