The MisFitNation

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 from diverse backgrounds, including authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals.

Listeners will gain valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice from those who have faced challenges and achieved success. Whether it's the grit of our Veterans and First Responders or the expertise of thought leaders, The MisFitNation Show is a vibrant community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being.

Join us for an episode or become a regular listener! If you believe your story can inspire others, reach out to us to be a guest on the show.

Accolades:

  • 2025 Veteran Podcast of The Year - American Freedom Fund
  • 2022 - Top 40 Over 40 - Podcast Magazine
  • 2021 - Best Society and Culture Podcast - Veteran Podcast Awards

Tune in to The MisFitNation Show, your ultimate platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation. Discover stories that uplift and empower—because every voice matters!


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Society & Culture
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1
From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. Pam Arnell on PTSD ...
Executive Director of Twenty Two Zero shares how trauma can heal, why peer support saves lives, and what every veteran, first responder, and family needs to know about PTSD, resilience, and hope.
59 min
2
From Green Beret to Bestselling Author: Reid Cr...
Combat-tested leadership. The hidden battle veterans face after service. How writing Nation Fall became a mission that saved a life—and why purpose is the greatest weapon we carry
58 min
3
Life After the Marine Corps: Becca Spahr on Vet...
USMC Veteran Becca Spahr breaks down the hidden emotional battle after service—and why connection, purpose, and community are essential to veteran resilience.
65 min
4
Is the World Collapsing or Evolving? Retired Ar...
Former U.S. Army Colonel, TEDx Speaker, Harvard National Security Fellow, and Author Scott Paradis reveals the hidden forces shaping our world, the power individuals still possess, and why today's chaos may be humanity's greatest opportunity for transformation.
59 min
5
Don’t Call Me Resilient”: The Hidden Cost of Bu...
Military spouse advocate Allison Burton exposes the emotional weight of invisible labor, burnout culture, identity loss, resilience myths, and why so many women feel overwhelmed while being praised for "handling everything.
60 min
6
Former Detective Heidi Chance Exposes the Hidde...
13 Years Undercover | Online Grooming, Sextortion, Traffickers, Victim Rescue, and What Every Parent Needs to Know
66 min
7
The Cost of Freedom: Gold Star Legacy, Abbey Ga...
An Army Veteran and Gold Star Son share powerful lessons on sacrifice, military service, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, healing, leadership, and preserving the legacy of America's heroes through Operation Insight.
72 min
8
Black Hawk Down Ranger Keni Thomas | Leadership...
Bronze Star recipient, Army Ranger, author, and Black Hawk Down veteran Keni Thomas shares powerful leadership lessons, combat experiences, servant leadership principles, and life after the Battle of Mogadishu.
96 min
9
The SWAT Commander's Blueprint: Leadership, Tru...
31 years in tactical operations, NASA security, and SWAT command—Bill Young reveals the mindset that creates elite teams and saves lives under pressure.
64 min
10
Purple Heart. PTSD. Survival. The Iraq War Stor...
From Combat to Author
62 min
11
He Lost Everything and Rebuilt His Life: Navy V...
A powerful conversation about trauma, recovery, forgiveness, faith, and rebuilding a life worth living after addiction, PTSD, and homelessness
79 min
12
Fighting for Congenital Heart Patients, Veteran...
Why Your Zip Code Can Impact Your Healthcare
63 min
13
From Detective to CEO: Andrew Garcia on Leaders...
The Fight that changed everything
60 min
14
From Firefighter to Trauma Healer | Ashlea Dill...
Trauma ignored doesn’t disappear
60 min
15
He Changed His Life By Staring At A Wall
How Staring At A Wall Changed Everything
70 min
16
Forensic Psychology, Trauma & Rebuilding Relati...
Trauma Changes Everything
61 min
17
He Survived Afghanistan. Then He Lost Brothers ...
From Annapolis and Nuclear Submarines to Afghanistan, Commander Greg Roach shares the leadership lessons, sacrifices, and invisible battles that continue long after war ends.
91 min
18
How One Conversation Sparked The SAVE22 Movement
NOBODY FIGHTS ALONE
58 min
19
Leadership, Combat & Real Estate with Eddie Hut...
Helping Military Families Build Wealth After Service
67 min
20
The Legacy of PFC Andrew Meari | Gold Star Moth...
He Saved His Brothers
101 min
21
Warrior Dad Stories LIVE | TJ Baird on Service,...
LEGACY BEYOND SERVICE
115 min
22
Vietnam Veteran James Donzella on Purpose, PTSD...
The mission may change, but purpose never retires
57 min
23
How We Lost Afghanistan & Failed Veterans | Lt ...
You can’t fix what you refuse to face.
88 min
24
Leadership When Lives Depend On It | Mark Andre...
When the heat rises, true leadership shows
72 min
25
Living in a Van to Honor America’s Heroes | Kev...
Honor lives when memory refuses to fade
76 min