Leadership Isn’t Motivation — It’s Trust | Navy Veteran Matt Maasdam How do you motivate elite performers? According to U.S. Navy Veteran Matt Maasdam, you don’t. In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation Show, Matt explains a leadership truth forged in elite military units: high performers are already intrinsically motivated.…
Elite performance isn’t about controlling everything—it’s about controlling the right things. In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation Show, U.S. Navy Veteran and Paralympic Champion Brad Snyder breaks down the mindset that separates elite athletes from the rest. In the chaos of the Paralympics—crowds roaring, pressure mounting, stakes at their…
The Season 5 Finale of The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe brings the entire crew together—Rich LaMonica, Jake Holland, and Stephen LaMonica—for a powerful reflection on one of the most impactful seasons yet. In this special episode, the team looks back on the stories, lessons, and moments that defined Season…
In this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with US Air Force Veteran, entrepreneur, author, and speaker Dennis McCurdy to talk about resilience, business, and the power of connection. Dennis’s story is one of grit and determination—starting work at age 12, graduating near the bottom of…
In this episode of The ToosDay Crue, the crew welcomes Sean McManus, Men’s Strength Coach and founder of McManus Strength & Nutrition, a movement helping Christian men reclaim confidence, discipline, and leadership through faith and physical strength. After years chasing corporate success, Sean hit a breaking point—burnout, disconnection, and a…
Sometimes leadership doesn’t come from rank—it comes from human connection. In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation Show, U.S. Army Veteran Sam Juan shares a moment that started with something simple: genuinely asking a coworker how they were doing. What followed was unexpected. After initially receiving a “by-the-book” Army response,…
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Erik Holt—a former Fire Chief who took a stand for integrity, free speech, and the Constitution. After uncovering election misconduct in his Colorado community, Erik refused to destroy evidence and was fired in retaliation. Despite 18 years of…
Brad Snyder: Navy EOD Warrior to Paralympic Champion | The MisFitNation Show In this powerful episode, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Navy Veteran, Paralympic Gold Medalist, and Ethical Leadership Scholar Brad Snyder. From surviving a life-changing IED blast to becoming one of the world’s most decorated Paralympic athletes, Brad’s story…
From Firefight to Canvas: How Art Helped Army Veteran Sam Juan Heal In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation Show, U.S. Army Veteran Sam Juan shares his journey from combat firefights to creative healing—using art as a path back to himself. After experiencing the intensity of war, Sam found that…
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Navy Veteran and former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam for a deep conversation on leadership, service, and decision-making at the highest levels. Matt served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the Pacific,…
In this episode of The ToosDay Crue, the crew welcomes Sean McManus, Men’s Strength Coach and founder of McManus Strength & Nutrition, a movement helping Christian men reclaim confidence, discipline, and leadership through faith and physical strength. After years chasing corporate success, Sean hit a breaking point—burnout, disconnection, and a…
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Navy Veteran and former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam for a deep conversation on leadership, service, and decision-making at the highest levels. Matt served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the Pacific,…
🎙️ CART TALK | THE WEEK AHEAD ON THE MISFITNATION & TOOSDAY CRÜE The upcoming week on The MisFitNation and ToosDay Crüe delivers elite leadership, unbreakable resilience, and faith-driven strength. 📺 Catch every episode on our YouTube channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🇺🇸 SUNDAY – US Navy Veteran Matt Maasdam We kick…
🎙️ CART TALK RECAP | A POWERFUL WEEK ON THE MISFITNATION & TOOSDAY CRÜE 🔥 SUNDAY – US Army Veteran Samantha “Sam” Juan We opened the week with Sam Juan, a U.S. Army combat veteran whose journey has taken her from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the deeply personal work…
Brad Snyder: Navy EOD Warrior to Paralympic Champion | The MisFitNation Show In this powerful episode, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Navy Veteran, Paralympic Gold Medalist, and Ethical Leadership Scholar Brad Snyder. From surviving a life-changing IED blast to becoming one of the world’s most decorated Paralympic athletes, Brad’s story…
Travis Landchild: Stick Vet Comics & The Veteran’s Healing Journey | The ToosDay Crüe This week, The ToosDay Crüe welcomes U.S. Army Veteran, Mental Health Specialist, author, and creator of Stick Vet Comics—Travis Landchild. His work blends truth, humor, spiritual conflict, and the raw reality of military transition into one…
In this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Sravan Ankaraju, Founder of Divergence Academy—one of America’s fastest-growing vocational schools. Sravan shares how his mission-driven vision is transforming the modern workforce by equipping veterans and career changers with hands-on, career-ready skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and AI. Recognized…
In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, we welcome Laura Lindsey, Development Director for Heroes on the Water, an incredible nonprofit helping veterans, first responders, and their families find healing through kayak fishing and outdoor wellness programs. Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water provides free, community-driven, recreational wellness…
The ToosDay Crue welcomes Elaine Brewer — trauma-informed transformation coach, educator, author, and advocate for veteran wellness. Elaine is the author of Fck You, Watch Me*, a raw memoir about overcoming addiction, reclaiming purpose, and writing a new life script. Through her work as a Psychedelic Integration Coach with Transcend…
In this powerful clip from The MisFitNation Interview with USMC Veteran & bestselling author Mark Dolfini, we dive into the urgent need to support the veterans in our lives—especially when they’re navigating personal loss, trauma, or life-changing challenges. Mark reminds us that a strong support system isn’t optional—it’s life-changing. When…
In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, we welcome Laura Lindsey, Development Director for Heroes on the Water, an incredible nonprofit helping veterans, first responders, and their families find healing through kayak fishing and outdoor wellness programs. Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water provides free, community-driven, recreational wellness…
Sam Juan: Combat Veteran to Sacred Storyteller | The MisFitNation Show In this powerful episode, Host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran, Cultural Support Team pioneer, multidimensional artist, and healer Samantha “Sam” Juan. Her life story spans war zones, sacred spaces, and the transformative power of creativity. Born Filipino-Persian, raised…
🎙 MisFitNation Family—STRAP IN! You can catch every episode live or replayed right here on our YouTube channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🔥 SUNDAY – US Army Veteran Samantha “Sam” Juan Samantha Juan is a U.S. Army combat veteran whose story spans the battlefields of Afghanistan to the battlefields of the soul.…
🎙️ Sunday Spotlight — US Army Veteran Lori McVicar-Peltan This week we kicked things off with the incredible Lori McVicar-Peltan, a woman who didn’t just serve — she shattered ceilings. In 1978, Lori stepped into history as part of the first coed Military Police training class at Fort McClellan. Her…