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
Documentary
Business
76
Karl Monger: Ranger Leadership & Veteran Transi...
Purpose After the Uniform
80 min
77
TJ Baird: Warrior Dad Leadership, Legacy, and R...
Building Leaders at Home and Beyond
69 min
78
Matt Johnson on NLP, Hypnosis, and Healing the ...
Reprogramming the Mind
61 min
79
Daniel Gray: Redemption, Grace, and Rebuilding ...
Rebuilding From the Inside Out
58 min
80
Gary Thrapp: Building Youth Leaders Through Spo...
Raising Leaders Before Raising Champions
60 min
81
JJ Parma: 21 Years a Navy SEAL- and a Life Beyo...
Finding purpose after service, leading without rank, and building a future beyond your past.
68 min
82
Every Morning Is Bonus Time: Ken Dupar on Life ...
An Army veteran’s story of heart failure, unexpected humor, and finding purpose through words.
60 min
83
Who Am I Without PTSD? Marine Veteran David Sho...
15 years of combat trauma, a turning point, and the purpose behind Mission Freedom.
59 min
84
Army Veteran Richard Spegal on Dark Fantasy, Se...
Where Service Meets Shadow
54 min
85
Army Veteran Jane Babcock: VA Benefits, Service...
Four DD-214s and a Lifetime of Service
59 min
86
Army Veteran Manny Vera on Service, Learning, a...
Purpose Beyond the Uniform
58 min
87
Cait Conley: Combat Leadership, National Securi...
Still Answering the Call
62 min
88
K9 Tambo’s Fight: Service, Loyalty, and Life Af...
More Than a Working Dog
65 min
89
Healing After Suicide Loss: Steve & Carol Riggs...
After losing their son, U.S. Army Sergeant Andrew Riggs, to suicide, Steve and Carol Riggs share how they faced unbearable grief, survivor guilt and the long journey from pain to purpose.
59 min
90
From Combat to Healing: Jeremy Stalnecker & the...
How Marine veteran Jeremy Stalnecker is healing the unseen wounds of war
62 min
91
Bryan Stern: The Warrior Who Built a Global Res...
Never Left Behind
58 min
92
Daryl Mackin: Honoring Fallen Heroes by Loving ...
Love the Child Left Behind
59 min
93
Kevin Odom: Recovery, Service & Trauma-Informed...
Kevin Odom on trauma-informed care and purpose after military service.
62 min
94
Bootstraps, Battle Scars & Reinvention with Ent...
Chris Shurian on resilience, entrepreneurship, and earned wisdom.
56 min
95
Arlene Miller: Work-Life Harmony, Leadership & ...
How a leadership coach and attorney blends confidence, clarity, and compassion.
54 min
96
Jim Tracy on Leadership, Resilience & Culture |...
Lessons from a CEO, pilot, podcaster, and “Grampion” to 18 grandkids.
58 min
97
Paul Pape: Gamify Business & Break the Starving...
How one creative turned his struggles into a gaming-inspired business model that works.
52 min
98
USAF Veteran Dennis McCurdy: Resilience, Busine...
From setbacks to success: lessons in grit, business, and accountability
49 min
99
Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood: Sean McManus on...
Sean McManus on discipline, masculinity, and rebuilding men from the inside out.
57 min
100
Free Speech, Retaliation & Integrity | Erik Hol...
A Fire Chief’s stand against corruption—and the price he paid for integrity
52 min