The MisFitNation

Purple Heart Veteran Fighting for His Rights | Jeremy Jackson’s Story of War, Injury & Justice

April 03, 2026

What happens when a soldier survives combat overseas only to face a different battle at home? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Purple Heart combat veteran Jeremy Kevin Jackson. Jeremy served in the United States Army and was severely wounded in Iraq on August 13, 2005, when a 7.62mm sniper round struck his left arm, causing permanent nerve damage and paralysis. The injury ultimately led to his medical retirement from the Army. Despite liv...

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April 02, 2026

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Daryl Dittmer, a man whose philosophy on life and leadership is built on real experience rather than ideology. Raised in a blue-collar family where hard work and responsibility were non-negotiable, Daryl learned early the lessons that come from long days, discipline, and personal accountability. Over the years he has worked as a farmhand, carpenter, sales professional, business owner, builder, landlord, investor, and consultant...

Life, Death & Healing: Hospice Expert Leann Thrapp Shares Wisdom

March 31, 2026

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake Holland and Stephen LaMonica welcome Leann Thrapp, a nurse, speaker, and compassionate guide who has spent 40 years helping individuals and families navigate life’s most profound transitions. Leann’s remarkable career spans high-risk obstetrics, labor and delivery, and hospice care, where she has supported people through both the beginning and the end of life. As a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator, she has dedicated her life ...