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June 26th, 2026

From Trauma to Triumph: Dr. Pam Arnell on Saving Lives, Healing Heroes & Ending Veteran Suicide

When service ends, the battle doesn’t always stop.

This week, The MisFitNation welcomes Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22ZERO, psychologist, educator, first responder, suicide prevention leader, and lifelong advocate for veterans, military families, first responders, and Trauma survivors.

Dr. Arnell has dedicated decades to helping children, families, veterans, and communities overcome trauma while leading statewide suicide prevention initiatives. Her work spans psychology, Education, crisis intervention, foster care advocacy, emergency services, and military Family support.

Following the loss of her husband, Desert Storm Veteran Sgt. Benjamin Arnell, to Cancer linked to military burn pit exposure, Dr. Arnell has continued to turn personal tragedy into purpose by serving those who have sacrificed for our nation.

During this powerful conversation we’ll discuss:

✅ PTSD and trauma recovery
✅ Suicide prevention strategies that save lives
✅ Supporting veterans and first responders
✅ Building resilience after unimaginable loss
✅ The mission of 22ZERO
✅ Hope, healing, and purpose after trauma

Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty military member, first responder, family member, Mental Health professional, or simply someone looking to better understand trauma and resilience, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📅 LIVE: Sunday, June 28, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM CST
https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation

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Join the conversation live and bring your questions for Dr. Pam Arnell.

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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