Why do some veterans struggle with motivation after leaving the military?
Tia May joined The ToosDay Crüe and shared a powerful realization: after service, civilian life can feel like a complete shock to the system.
In the military, many jobs are built around adrenaline, urgency, mission focus, and constant readiness.
Civilian life often moves slower — and that sudden change can impact mood, drive, and identity more than people realize.
Tia explains how getting back into cars and driving fast helped her understand what was missing.
This is an eye-opening clip for veterans, families, and anyone supporting someone after military service.
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Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting. He is a Motivated Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on. He is currently finishing up two books while pursuing a Ph.D from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother “Challenge Accepted”. He is the Executive Producer and host of The MisFitNation Podcast
