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Rich LaMonica The MisFitNation Show

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

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Don’t Call Me Resilient” | The Hidden Truth About Burnout, Identity Loss &Amp; Invisible Labor &Raquo; A035Bcaa76F2605115D6Ab447Db41F29
Don’t Call Me Resilient” | The Hidden Truth About Burnout, Identity Loss & Invisible Labor

What if being called resilient isn't actually a compliment? In this powerful episode of The Misfit Nation, speaker, writer, military spouse advocate, and truth-teller Allison Burton shares the realit…

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What if being called resilient isn't actually a compliment? In this powerful episode of The Misfit Nation, speaker, writer, military spouse advocate, and truth-teller Allison Burton shares the realities most people never see: invisible labor, emotional Burnout, identity loss, military Family life, and the exhausting pressure to keep "holding it all together." From deployments and Parenting alone to the mental load women carry every day, Allison challenges the cultural narratives that glorify resilience while ignoring the systems creating the burden in the first place. This convers…

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🔥 Black Hawk Down, Marine Corps Transition &Amp; Leadership That Changes Lives &Raquo; A035Bcaa76F2605115D6Ab447Db41F29
🔥 Black Hawk Down, Marine Corps Transition & Leadership That Changes Lives

Leadership. Belonging. Resilience. Service. The week ahead on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe is packed with powerful conversations from people who have led under pressure, overcome adversity, …

Leadership. Belongin…

Leadership. Belonging. Resilience. Service. The week ahead on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe is packed with powerful conversations from people who have led under pressure, overcome adversity, and dedicated their lives to helping others grow. 🎙️ Saturday – Special Edition with Allison Burton We're kicking off the weekend with Allison Burton. Speaker. Writer. Military spouse advocate. Unapologetic truth-teller. Allison tackles conversations many people avoid: 🔥 Invisible labor 🔥 Burnout 🔥 Identity loss 🔥 Resilience culture 🔥 The emotional burden of always holding ev…

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Black Hawk Down Survivor Reveals The Leadership Lessons That Saved Lives | Keni Thomas &Raquo; A035Bcaa76F2605115D6Ab447Db41F29
Black Hawk Down Survivor Reveals the Leadership Lessons That Saved Lives | Keni Thomas

What does leadership look like when lives are on the line? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome Keni Thomas, U.S. Army Ranger veteran, Bronze Star recipient, 2025 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee, bestsel…

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What does leadership look like when lives are on the line? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome Keni Thomas, U.S. Army Ranger veteran, Bronze Star recipient, 2025 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee, bestselling author, Emmy-winning producer, country music artist, and survivor of the Battle of Mogadishu—the historic battle portrayed in Black Hawk Down. During one of the most intense military engagements in modern history, Keni served with the 3rd Ranger Battalion as American forces fought against overwhelming odds. The battle resulted in 19 Americans killed and 78 wounded, leaving lessons about le…

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The Transition Nobody Prepared Veterans For | USMC Veteran Becca Spahr

What happens when the mission ends? For many veterans, Retirement or separation from military service brings freedom, opportunity, and a new beginning. But it can also bring something few people talk…

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What happens when the mission ends? For many veterans, retirement or separation from military service brings freedom, opportunity, and a new beginning. But it can also bring something few people talk about: Loneliness. On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Stephen and Jake sit down with retired U.S. Marine Corps officer Becca Spahr to discuss the hidden challenge many veterans face after service—finding connection, purpose, friendship, and belonging in civilian life. After serving 20 years in the Marine Corps, including deployments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and leadership assign…

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Is the World Collapsing… Or Evolving? | Army Colonel Scott Paradis Reveals What’s Really Going On

Is the world falling apart—or are we witnessing the next stage of human evolution? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome retired U.S. Army Colonel Scott F. Paradis, former Congressional Fellow in the…

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Is the world falling apart—or are we witnessing the next stage of human evolution? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome retired U.S. Army Colonel Scott F. Paradis, former Congressional Fellow in the U.S. Senate, former National Security Fellow at Harvard University, author of 11 books, speaker, and creator of the thought-provoking series "What's Really Going On, Apocalypse or Evolution?" After 30 years of military leadership, service in Europe and the Middle East, experience on Capitol Hill, and advanced studies at Harvard, Scott has developed a unique perspective on the forces sh…

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Former Detective Exposes How Human Traffickers Really Target Kids Online | Heidi Chance &Raquo; A035Bcaa76F2605115D6Ab447Db41F29
Former Detective Exposes How Human Traffickers REALLY Target Kids Online | Heidi Chance

Former undercover detective Heidi Chance joins TheMisFitNation for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about the realities of human trafficking, online grooming, victim identification, and the war…

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Former undercover detective Heidi Chance joins TheMisFitNation for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about the realities of human trafficking, online grooming, victim identification, and the warning signs every parent needs to know. With more than 27 years in law enforcement and over 13 years working undercover in human trafficking investigations, Heidi shares what she learned from targeting traffickers, rescuing victims, conducting undercover operations, and training law enforcement agencies across America. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ How human traffickers recruit victims online…

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The Things We'Re Not Supposed To Say Out Loud Allison Burton On Burnout, Identity &Amp; Invisible Labor &Raquo; A035Bcaa76F2605115D6Ab447Db41F29
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LIVE on The MisFitNation | June 20 at 2 PM CST What happens when being praised for "handling everything" becomes the very thing that's breaking us? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome Alli…

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For years, law enforcement focused on arresting prostitutes. Today, the mission has changed: identify victims, target traffickers, and stop exploitation. Former undercover detective Heidi Chance expl…

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Dr. Monica Sanford's story begins with a mother's determination to save her child and evolves into a national mission to improve healthcare access for patients and veterans alike. As a Doctor of Nurs…

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