In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes USMC Veteran, 4-time best-selling author, and founder of The Strategic Boardroom — Mark Dolfini.

Mark is a business and life strategist who guides Christian entrepreneurs and married business owners to build systems that support their home, faith, and future. Through his signature V.I.P.E.R. Framework, he helps leaders clarify their vision, create infrastructure that works, and reclaim time and margin so they can lead intentionally and love faithfully.

In this interview, Mark shares transformational insights on leadership, discipline, faith, systems thinking, and how veterans and entrepreneurs can create meaningful lives without burning out.

🎯 Whether you’re growing a business, strengthening your family, building better habits, or rediscovering your purpose — this episode will challenge and inspire you.

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Join host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes Dr. Marissa Heisel, a visionary healer with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Marissa lives her motto: “You are your own best medicine.” With a background in chiropractic care, midwifery, and child development, she integrates bioenergetic healing, nutrition, essential oils, herbalism, and holistic health practices to help others discover their soul truths and embrace personal sovereignty.

In this episode, we dive into how natural healing empowers transformation, the role of integrative health in reducing modern stress, and why aligning with our true selves is the key to lasting wellness.

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In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Julian Raven — British-born, Spanish-raised, American artist, entrepreneur, and First Amendment activist.

Raven’s story is as unique as his art: from missionary work to becoming a multidisciplinary artist, and from the pulpit to the courtroom. He became nationally known after his Trump portrait was rejected by the Smithsonian, launching an eight-year legal battle that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. His fight revealed deep questions about free speech, artistic freedom, and government accountability.

📚 Raven tells the full story in his book Odious and Cerberus: An American Immigrant’s Odyssey and His Free-Speech Legal War Against Smithsonian Corruption.

👉 Learn more at www.julianraven.com

🔥 Topics we cover:

The Smithsonian legal battle that exposed systemic flaws

How art and faith can inspire resilience

What “free speech” really means in America today

The intersection of politics, culture, and creativity

Why Raven continues to fight for truth, liberty, and accountability

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Join The MisFitNation as host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran Lori McVicar-Peltan — MP pioneer, private investigator, actress, comedian, and the definition of grit.

Lori’s journey is unlike any other. She served in the first group of women to go coed at Fort McClellan in 1978, trained as the first female Military Police boxer, and served on the streets of Frankfurt. After the military, she became the first female to start her own PI firm in Buffalo, NY, earned top investigative honors at AIG, and now continues her mission as a grandmother of 11, actress in the film Lucy and the Lake Monster, presenter at the VETTYS, and graduate of a comedy writing program.

In this episode, we dive into trailblazing military history, resilience, humor, survival, and the courage to keep reinventing yourself through every season of life.

🔥 If you love stories of courage, pioneering leadership, and unstoppable grit — this is your episode.

What it was like to join the first coed MP training with men in 1978

The path to becoming the first female MP boxer

Why Lori shattered barriers in law, investigations, and entertainment

How humor and creativity help heal trauma

The reality behind veteran reinvention after service

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In this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with John DeDakis, former CNN journalist turned award-winning novelist, editor, writing coach, and keynote speaker.

With 45 years in journalism, including 25 years at CNN, John covered presidents, riots, and history in the making—while also facing unimaginable personal losses: his sister to suicide and his son to a heroin overdose.

John shares how these experiences shaped his acclaimed Lark Chadwick thriller series, and how writing can become a powerful tool for healing from grief and trauma. He also pulls back the curtain on publishing—sharing his 10-year journey to find an agent and how persistence and resilience fuel success in both writing and life.

📚 Whether you’re an aspiring writer, navigating grief, or simply love political thrillers, this conversation will leave you inspired.

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Join The ToosDay Crue as we welcome Bart Merrell—International Entrepreneur, Author, and Creator of Monetize Your Mindset. Bart has been building businesses since he was a kid, taking on wild opportunities (including introducing the first commercial bungee jump to Japan!) and turning everyday skills into sustainable income streams.

Bart’s mission is simple but powerful: help ordinary people create extraordinary financial security by monetizing what they already know.

In this episode, Bart breaks down:

Find out more here: https://bartmerrell.com/

If you’re looking to prepare for life’s curveballs, take control of your financial foundation, or build a future-proof side hustle, this episode is packed with actionable value.

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Challenge Accepted. Stack Victories. Do Hard Things. Don’t talk about it—be about it.

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Join Stephen and Jake on The ToosDay Crue as they welcome US Army Retired 1SG Will Eller, an EOD veteran, firearms and situational awareness instructor, and community enabler. Will shares his journey from the Gulf War to deployments in Bosnia and Serbia, and the lessons learned through service, family, and life after the military.

📌 Topics Covered:

EOD and tactical experiences in combat

Firearms training and situational awareness strategies

Overcoming TBI, PTS, and military injuries

Serving the community through leadership and mentorship

Faith-driven purpose and ministry with Fishers of Men

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Host Rich LaMonica welcomes USMC Veteran, attorney, and author Rand R. Timmerman, Esq. to The MisFitNation for a powerful conversation spanning combat, law, leadership, trauma, recovery, and a life dedicated to service.

Rand enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966, serving with the 1st Marines in Vietnam, where he rose to Corporal and was temporarily promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in-country. Following combat service, Rand became a JAG officer, serving four additional years before transitioning into a 40-year career as an attorney across multiple New York counties.

After retiring in 2012, Rand began writing books and short stories, including A Spiritual Passage, chronicling his Appalachian Trail journey with his brother at ages 71 and 73. Today, he divides his time between Knoxville and Syracuse, remains deeply committed to the recovery community, and continues writing stories that honor service, spirituality, and resilience.

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This is an inspiring, grounded, and deeply human conversation with a Marine who has spent a lifetime serving others.

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What happens when years of service, stress, addiction, and relentless pressure finally catch up with you?

In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, we sit down with Chris Norris, MSW — General Manager & Lead Facilitator, Cognitive Fitness Coach for a raw conversation about military service, rock bottom, recovery, identity, and the practices that helped him rebuild his life from the inside out.

Chris spent 24 years supporting Naval Special Warfare operators in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. But while he was excelling professionally, alcohol addiction and accumulated stress were taking a serious toll behind the scenes. Eventually, a DUI, career consequences, and a moment of personal crisis forced him to face what could no longer be ignored.

That moment became the beginning of a different mission.

Chris shares how sobriety, mindfulness meditation, breathwork, endurance training, education, and cognitive restructuring helped him develop a new approach to resilience—one centered not on suppressing emotion or simply “toughing it out,” but on learning how to regulate stress, understand your internal state, and build healthier patterns over time.

In this episode, Chris breaks down the ideas behind cognitive fitness, including how breathwork can help shift the nervous system, why mindfulness is a trainable skill, how identity affects behavior, and what veterans can do when they leave the military and suddenly find themselves asking, “Who am I without the uniform?”

He also explains his practical STOP technique—Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed mindfully—and why consistency matters more than chasing quick fixes.

This conversation explores:

Addiction, sobriety, and the long road back from rock bottom

Life supporting Naval Special Warfare

Veteran transition and identity after service

Breathwork and nervous system regulation

Mindfulness meditation and emotional awareness

Cognitive fitness and mental resilience

Building better habits through identity

Stress, burnout, and recovery

Why asking for help can be a turning point

Three simple ways to start your day with more clarity and intention

Chris now uses the lessons from his own journey to help others build resilience, manage stress, and develop greater emotional clarity through mindfulness, breathwork, and cognitive fitness practices.

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Join Host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes David Pasqualone, marketing guru, sales coach, and host of the Remarkable People Podcast. David shares insights on clarifying purpose, leading with vision, and achieving personal and professional growth. Learn how to take consistent action, inspire others, and live a remarkable life guided by faith and focus.

📌 Topics Covered:

Leadership principles and vision clarity

Motivation and personal growth strategies

Purpose-driven life and decision making

How to take daily action and achieve goals

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