The MisFitNation
Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica—a US Army Veteran who, alongside a fellow US Army Veteran and a Business Leader. Our mission is simple: inspire and empower you to be a better human being. We highlight the powerful stories of Veterans and First Responders, sharing their journeys of resilience and strength. Through captivating interviews, we also bring you guests from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals. Each episode features individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved success, offering valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether it's stories of grit from our Veterans and First Responders or expertise from thought leaders, The MisFitNation is a community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being. Join us for one 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! Recognized as the 2021 Best Society and Culture Podcast at the Veteran Podcast Awards and named in Podcast Magazine's 2022 Top 40 Over 40, The MisFitNation Show is your go-to platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation. Want to be a guest on The MisFitNation? Send Rich LaMonica a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/richlamonica
Show episodes
In this groundbreaking episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with USMC Veteran Paul Hylenski—Founder & CEO of Vet Mentor AI, a mission-driven platform that’s using artificial intelligence to help veterans claim the benefits they’ve earned. From the battlefield to boardrooms and TEDx stages, Paul’s j
The ToosDay Crue welcomes US Marine Corps Veteran Naoki Hisey, a retired Marine, Navy Corpsman, and Indigenous medicine holder with a deep passion for naturopathic healing. Naoki combines her medical background with her heritage to help people discover natural remedies that truly work. Her mission is simple: healing wi
In this episode of The ToosDay Crue, Jake and Stephen sit down with Heather Shreve—award-winning screenwriter, historian, and author of The Long Blue Shadow, released on the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. With a family lineage of unbroken Army service since 1775, Heather brings history to life through compelling stor
In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes USMC Veteran John Bruggeman, a retired Marine Corps Infantry Officer, Naval Academy graduate, and leader in both military and civilian life. John shares his 20+ years of service in the United States Marine Corps, his transition into the technology industr
In this inspiring episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Joe Stazione, a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and founder of multiple veteran-focused nonprofit organizations, including Throttle Therapy. Joe served in the USMC from 1999 to 2003, and while he didn’t see combat, he’s done his fighting on the
n this gripping episode of The ToosDay Crue, hosts Jake and Stephen welcome U.S. Air Force Veteran D. Logan, whose journey takes him from growing up in a controlling cult on Chicago’s South Side to surviving combat tours in Iraq, to ultimately rebuilding his life with purpose. Logan’s story is one of trauma, resilience
