Brad Snyder: Navy EOD Warrior to Paralympic Champion

15 Dec 2025 • 59 min • EN
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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 Afghanistan before an explosion caused him to lose his sight. Exactly one year later, he won Paralympic gold. Today, he is a world-record holder, triathlon champion, leadership instructor, Ph.D. candidate, and advocate for empowering future generations. In this episode, Brad shares: His journey from combat to the Paralympic podium How purpose and virtue drive his leadership philosophy What resilience truly means when facing life-altering adversity His mission to inspire future warriors and leaders through education Lessons from navigating elite athletics, military service, and personal growth Subscribe and stay connected to more powerful veteran stories of grit, resilience, and transformation. Learn more about Brad: bradsnyder.usFollow The MisFitNation everywhere you listen and watch!  📌 Watch the FULL episode right here: https://www.YouTube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🌐 Connect with us at www.themisfitnation.com #MisFitNation #BradSnyder #Paralympics #VeteranStories #USNavyVeteran #EOD #Leadership #VeteranResilience #ParalympicChampion #Inspiration #MilitaryPodcast #AdaptiveAthlete #Tokyo2020 #Veterans #GritAndResilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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