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
Sometimes, one decision can change thousands of lives. Dr. Pam Arnell shares the incredible story of how she almost declined a Trauma recovery training—until one experience convinced her something …
Sometimes, one decis…
Sometimes, one decision can change thousands of lives. Dr. Pam Arnell shares the incredible story of how she almost declined a trauma recovery training—until one experience convinced her something extraordinary was happening. That moment eventually led her to initiate research with Arizona State University, helping bring scientific validation to a trauma recovery approach that's now helping veterans, first responders, military families, and Gold Star families across the country. This is proof that purpose often begins with saying "yes" to the unexpected. 🎙️ Watch the full …
What if everything we've been told about society's problems is missing the bigger picture? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with retired U.S. Army Colone…
What if everything w…
What if everything we've been told about society's problems is missing the bigger picture? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with retired U.S. Army Colonel Scott Paradis for a deep conversation about leadership, personal responsibility, economic systems, political division, human potential, and the future of civilization itself. Drawing from a distinguished 30-year military career, service in Congress, experience as a National Security Fellow at Harvard University, and over a decade of research and authorship, Scott presents a thought-provoking per…
What if the thing people praise you for is the very thing that's breaking you? In this unforgettable conversation, Allison Burton joins The Misfit Nation to challenge one of society's favorite compli…
What if the thing pe…
What if the thing people praise you for is the very thing that's breaking you? In this unforgettable conversation, Allison Burton joins The Misfit Nation to challenge one of society's favorite compliments: "You're so resilient." As a military spouse, speaker, writer, and advocate, Allison has spent years navigating deployments, Parenting, relocation, career disruption, emotional labor, and the invisible responsibilities that often go unnoticed—but never disappear. Through her work, she has become a voice for women who are exhausted from carrying everything while being expected to smile th…
Can America still win the next war—and are we preparing the right way? This week on The MisFitNation Show, Rich LaMonica sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Paul Darling (Ret.), a combat veteran, pub…
Can America still wi…
Can America still win the next war—and are we preparing the right way? This week on The MisFitNation Show, Rich LaMonica sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Paul Darling (Ret.), a combat veteran, published author, military strategist, podcast host, and advocate for veterans. After 23 years of military service, deployments to Bosnia, Macedonia, and Afghanistan, and commanding soldiers across multiple theaters, Paul has developed strong opinions on military reform, leadership, recruitment, national defense, and what America must do differently moving forward. Paul is the author of Taliban Saf…
America's 250th birthday deserves a week of unforgettable stories—and that's exactly what's ahead on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**. 🇺🇸 **Saturday – Happy 250th Birthday, Americ…
America's 250th birt…
America's 250th birthday deserves a week of unforgettable stories—and that's exactly what's ahead on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**. 🇺🇸 **Saturday – Happy 250th Birthday, America!** As our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and resilience, we honor the generations who have defended the ideals that continue to unite us. Happy Independence Day from all of us at The MisFitNation! 📚 **Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomes Heidi Langbein-Allen** Rich LaMonica sits down with author Heidi Langbein-Allen, who brought her father Wilhelm Langbein's incredible …
Hope, healing, and service took center stage this week on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**, reminding us that every story has the power to change a life. 🇺🇸 **Sunday – The MisFitNat…
Hope, healing, and s…
Hope, healing, and service took center stage this week on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe**, reminding us that every story has the power to change a life. 🇺🇸 **Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed Dr. Pam Arnell** Rich LaMonica sat down with Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22ZERO, for an inspiring conversation about veteran Mental Health, post-traumatic Growth, and building partnerships that create lasting change. From groundbreaking work with Arizona State University to expanding resources for veterans and first responders, Dr. Arnell shared why hope, purpose, and conn…
When addiction and mental Health crises collide with the legal system, who protects the families? This week on The ToosDay Crüe, Cagney and Lacey welcome Attorney Mark Astor, one of the nation's lea…
When addiction and m…
When addiction and mental health crises collide with the legal system, who protects the families? This week on The ToosDay Crüe, Cagney and Lacey welcome Attorney Mark Astor, one of the nation's leading advocates for families facing substance abuse, involuntary commitment, and mental health rights. Mark has spent decades fighting for justice—from prosecuting thousands of criminal cases to founding law firms dedicated to helping families navigate addiction treatment, failed recovery programs, and wrongful Baker Act detentions. Tonight we'll discuss: ✅ Addiction and mental health law �…
What happens when a 13-year-old child is forced into one of history's most brutal wars? On this powerful episode of **The MisFitNation**, we welcome **Heidi Langbein-Allen**, author of *Save the Last…
What happens when a …
What happens when a 13-year-old child is forced into one of history's most brutal wars? On this powerful episode of **The MisFitNation**, we welcome **Heidi Langbein-Allen**, author of *Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army*. Heidi shares the remarkable story of her father, Wilhelm Langbein, who was conscripted by the Nazi regime as a young teenager and sent to the collapsing Eastern Front as cannon fodder during the final days of World War II. Based on sixteen cassette tapes of her father's firsthand recollections and years of interviews, Heidi preserved a deeply pe…
US Army Veteran Keni Thomas explains the run out of the fight in Mogadishu. The helplessness of getting into the Malaysian APC and how they all got out of there. Check out the full episode under the…
US Army Veteran Keni…
US Army Veteran Keni Thomas explains the run out of the fight in Mogadishu. The helplessness of getting into the Malaysian APC and how they all got out of there. Check out the full episode under the Live tab.
Some stories don't just inspire you—they change the way you see resilience forever. In this unforgettable episode of The MisfitNation Show, bestselling author Adriene Caldwell shares her extraordin…
Some stories don't j…
Some stories don't just inspire you—they change the way you see resilience forever. In this unforgettable episode of The MisfitNation Show, bestselling author Adriene Caldwell shares her extraordinary journey from unimaginable childhood trauma to a life defined by hope, healing, and purpose. Adriene survived childhood abuse, foster care, homelessness, addiction, mental illness in her Family, and overwhelming adversity. Instead of allowing those experiences to define her, she chose to write a different ending. Today, she is the author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, a memoir that is h…
What do you do when every second counts? In this powerful moment from MisFitNation, Army Ranger veteran Keni Thomas shares the incredible story of Ranger Tom DiTomaso, who made a split-second leaders…
What do you do when …
What do you do when every second counts? In this powerful moment from MisFitNation, Army Ranger veteran Keni Thomas shares the incredible story of Ranger Tom DiTomaso, who made a split-second leadership decision during the Battle of Mogadishu. Ordered to stay in position, DiTomaso saw a Black Hawk helicopter crash and knew waiting would cost lives. He made the call to move toward the crash site—and Keni believes that decision helped save the surviving crew. This isn't just a story about combat. It's a lesson in courage, initiative, and leadership when everything is on the line. ▶️ W…
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