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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What If YOUR Child Was Drafted? Claudia Hinz on...
Author Claudia Hinz joins The MisFitNation for a powerful conversation about the military draft, motherhood, patriotism, protest, veteran identity, and the true cost of war on families.
73 min
2
6 Years Beneath the Surface: Navy Submariner Ro...
From nuclear attack submarines and earning his dolphins to injury, identity, the VA, and finding a new mission after the uniform comes off.
78 min
3
Manufactured Fearlessness: How to Move Before Y...
U.S. Army veteran, executive strategist, and author Caressa Bell on courage before confidence, leading through uncertainty, military transition, and building the fearlessness to move when life demands action.
66 min
4
From Fire Lieutenant to Stage IV Cancer Survivo...
A two-time Grammy-nominated music professional, retired firefighter/EMT, cancer survivor, author, and first responder advocate shares what happens when the helper becomes the one who needs help.
73 min
5
From Navy Veteran to Entrepreneur: Diana Ocasio...
How a former Navy Yeoman and Command Career Counselor turned military skills into entrepreneurship—and now helps veterans and military spouses build income, systems, and purpose after service
61 min
6
When 911 Can’t Come: Combat Medic Patrick Thibe...
A two-war combat veteran reveals the medical skills, survival mindset, and real-world preparedness every family should know before a crisis hits.
73 min
7
Wrongly Convicted in the Military: Arvis Owens ...
A former Navy Commander challenges military justice, wrongful convictions, due process failures, and the fight for an independent Military Innocence Project.
65 min
8
Becoming the Man You Were Meant to Be: Faith, L...
From growing up without a father to building a life of servant leadership, conservation, and giving back, Victor Bretting shares why it’s never too late to find your purpose.
55 min
9
Cathy Scott: The Truth Behind Tupac, Biggie, Ro...
New York Times bestselling investigative journalist Cathy Scott reveals the stories behind Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, Ann Rule, Robert Durst, organized crime, and the cases that still haunt her.
72 min
10
Green Beret Michael Carmichael on Veteran Suici...
Retired Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer Michael Carmichael shares his journey from 10 combat deployments to building Check A Vet, revealing the hidden struggles veterans face after service and how connection can save lives.
88 min
11
Anna Redmond: Building Trust, Leading with Cour...
From Harvard and venture capital to earning the trust of veterans, building Brav Security, and creating AllCoin—the blockchain platform preserving military challenge coin history.
76 min
12
Beyond Survival Mode: Sonya Achara on Trauma, L...
A former Marine Gunnery Sergeant reveals how unresolved trauma shapes leadership, relationships, identity, and the nervous system—and how veterans and high performers can begin to heal.
68 min
13
Air Force EOD Veteran Erin Willoby: Resilience,...
From breaking barriers in Explosive Ordnance Disposal to rebuilding life after a catastrophic injury, Buffalo Gals founder Erin Willoby shares a powerful story of military service, marriage, caregiving, resilience and finding purpose after the uniform.
72 min
14
From Green Beret to Bestselling Author | Alex D...
US Army Special Forces veteran Alex Dekker reveals the realities of Green Beret life, leadership under pressure, military transition, and the inspiration behind his debut military thriller, Desert Heist.
56 min
15
Brandon Burton | US Army Veteran on Leadership,...
20 years of military service, two Afghanistan deployments, and the leadership lessons that transformed one soldier into an author, mentor, husband, father, and servant leader.
62 min
16
The Hidden Cost of Toxic Military Leadership | ...
From surviving abusive leadership and the Navy's nuclear program to becoming a voice for veterans—Mr. Whiskey shares an unforgettable conversation on toxic leadership, military mental health, resilience, and finding purpose after service.
65 min
17
Leah Stiles: Breaking the Silence on Eating Dis...
Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Leah Stiles shares her journey from silently battling an eating disorder during military service to founding SEA WAVES, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting service members, veterans, and military families through education, advocacy, and recovery
60 min
18
Combat Leadership, Afghanistan & America's Mili...
23 Years of Army Leadership • Afghanistan Lessons • Military Reform • Recruiting Challenges • Veteran Advocacy
73 min
19
Mental Health, Addiction & the Law | Attorney M...
What Every Family Needs to Know About Mental Health Law
65 min
20
The Boy Soldier Who Survived Hitler's Army | He...
From sixteen cassette tapes to an unforgettable memoir—Heidi Langbein-Allen shares the true story of her father, a 13-year-old forced into Hitler's Army, and the lessons every generation must remember about war, resilience, democracy, and hope.
83 min
21
How Adriene Caldwell Escaped Abuse, Foster Care...
Author Adriene Caldwell shares her extraordinary journey through childhood trauma, foster care, addiction, loss, mental health, and the resilience that transformed survival into purpose.
66 min
22
Army EOD Veteran Jeff Truex | Veteran Suicide P...
Retired Army Bomb Disposal Technician Jeff Truex shares how After the Long Walk is helping save veterans' lives through connection, community, and hope.
73 min
23
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
24
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
25
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