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A Place For My HeadNate LastingerThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson chats with Nate Lastinger, a friend who has overcome an uber-religious childhood and subsequent substance abuse to find success. Nate came from a Christian family who grew up wanting to be different in his own way. Along the path growing up in his teens, he […]
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2020-12-081h 14A Place For My HeadLena Scissorhands, Lead Singer Of Infected RainThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson chats with the lead singer of the metal band Infected Rain, Lena Scissorhands. The two discuss how she discovered her singing ability by sheer accident, being affected by emotional trauma and living it through someone else, the difficulties of always having to be “on” while […]
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2020-11-171h 11A Place For My HeadRetired Navy Seal/Author Jason RedmanThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson chats with former Nacy SEAL turned author Jason Redman. Jason spent 21 years in the Navy and has taken those lessons learned and is now sharing his motivational message with companies, teams, churches, and individuals across the globe through motivational speaking, workshops, personal coaching, and […]
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2020-11-031h 02A Place For My HeadThe Social DilemmaThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck dive into the Netflix documentary called “The Social Dilemma.” The documentary has a ton of buzz surrounding it as it digs deep into how social media is being used to manipulate the public, the way it thinks, and it’s mental health. Thanks […]
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2020-10-1356 minA Place For My HeadPsychological Well Being Practitioner Katia BellThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck go across the pond to the United Kingdom to chat with Katia Bell, a psychological well-being practitioner. Katia shares her own story of what it was like growing up with a father who dealt with clinical depression, how it led to her […]
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2020-10-061h 24A Place For My HeadToxic PeopleThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck discuss the subject of toxic people and how they affect your mental health. What are the characteristics of a toxic person? What are the warning signs? What happens if that toxic person is a family member, friend, or co-worker? How do you […]
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2020-09-2900 minA Place For My HeadDrew Garabo Of 102.5 The BoneThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are joined by Drew Garabo, afternoon drive host on 102.5 The Bone in Tampa. The guys discuss the radio business, trying to pick yourself up after losing a gig and losing faith, the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of finding closure and forgiveness, […]
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2020-09-2200 minA Place For My HeadMarine Corps Veteran Shawn Lopez Talks Mental Health & The MilitaryThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are joined by Shawn Lopez, a five year veteran of the US Marine Corps and Purple Heart recipient. Shawn did tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq and shares his struggles of dealing with the loss of another Marine during combat, surviving an […]
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2020-08-1900 minA Place For My HeadKids, The Pandemic, & Mental HealthThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck continue their conversation about change and then get into the pandemic and how it’s affecting kids of all ages. As the ongoing debate about whether schools should be reopened or not, the fact of the matter is the lives of children these […]
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2020-08-1100 minA Place For My HeadCh-Ch-Ch-ChangesChange in life is inevitable. It happens to everyone. How you handle it and how you respond to it dictates whether the change will be good or bad. This week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck discuss just that and the changes going on in Brandon’s life with the opening […]
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2020-07-3000 minA Place For My HeadFormer Police Officer/911 Dispatcher Jamie Gonzalez Talks PTSDThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck discuss a serious issue within the law enforcement community and that’s PTSD. Former police officer/911 dispatcher Jamie Gonzalez, a long time friend of Jerry’s, is featured in the upcoming documentary PTSD 911, where she shares her experience as both a dispatcher and […]
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2020-07-1500 minA Place For My HeadJaret Reddick Of Bowling For SoupThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck sit down for an open, candid conversation with Jaret Reddick, lead singer of Bowling For Soup. Bowling For Soup has released ten studio albums, two live albums, and been on the music scene since 1994. What you may not have known about […]
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2020-07-0700 minA Place For My HeadSelf-Doubt, Self-Sabotage, & The Ways Of The WorldThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck piggyback last week’s incredible conversation with pro wrestler and actor Aron Stevens, who opened up about overcoming his own self-doubt, with some stories of their own battles with it and how it’s something that haunts them every day. From there, the guys […]
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2020-06-3000 minA Place For My HeadPro Wrestler Aron Stevens (fka WWE's Damien Sandow)This week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck chat with the artist formerly known as WWE’s “Intellectual Savior Of The Masses” Damien Sandow, current NWA superstar Aron Stevens. Aron has had one of the most interesting careers in the wrestling business in recent memory. He joins the guys to share […]
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2020-06-2300 minA Place For My HeadControl Is An IllusionThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck open the show talking about how everyone is so mentally exhausted by everything going on in the world between the ongoing pandemic and the social issues but then takes a turn to talk about toxic people in your life who like to […]
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2020-06-1600 minA Place For My HeadThree-Time Super Bowl Champion Randy CrossThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck continue their conversation from last week about the racial equality and civil rights issues going on in the country and how it’s affecting everyone. Then, the guys discuss the story of University of Tennessee freshman quarterback Brian Maurer. If you aren’t familiar […]
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2020-06-0900 minA Place For My HeadProtests, Riots, & The SenselessWe’re angry. You’re angry. The nation is pissed off…..and rightfully so. There are peaceful protests. There are riots. There is looting. The mental health of the nation is in shambles. The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis was the straw that broke the proverbial camel’s back but this has been brewing for decades. This week […]
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2020-06-0200 minA Place For My HeadFormer Puddle Of Mudd/Rev Theory Guitarist Paul PhillipsThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are joined by former Puddle Of Mudd and Rev Theory lead guitarist Paul Phillips. Throughout Paul’s successful music career, he’s always dealt with social anxiety and used alcohol as a tool to get through it. Paul shares stories about being on the […]
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2020-05-2600 minA Place For My HeadModel Serra ScarsThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck chat with model Serra Scars, who goes deep into the body image issues she’s had her entire life, the surgeries that she’s gone through that only made matters worse, the dangers of self-medicating, and how she’s been able to come out the […]
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2020-05-1900 minA Place For My HeadSinger/Songwriter Cristian MachadoThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck sit down with the founder and former lead singer of Ill Nino, Cristian Machado. Brandon and Cristian have been friends for years after spending a ton of time on the road touring with the band. Cristian and the guys discuss the ups […]
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2020-05-1200 minA Place For My HeadFourth Year Med Student Rebecca MinnerThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck sit down with Rebecca Minner, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Arkansas and matched into a psychiatry residency. Originally from Iowa, she came down to Arkansas to play volleyball during college. She received her B.S. in biology and psychology. She is […]
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2020-05-0500 minA Place For My HeadFormer Atlanta/Tampa Bay Radio Personality Jesse KageThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck sit down with former Atlanta and Tampa Bay radio personalty Jesse Kage. The three of these guys have been friends for years and Jesse opens up about the ups and downs of his radio career, the blurred lines between reality and his […]
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2020-04-2800 minA Place For My HeadPro Beach Volleyball Player Kenzie KleespiesThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck have a great conversation with pro beach volleyball player Kenzie Kleespies, who opens up about her lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression. This University of Arizona alum also shares a crazy story about how an assault and a stalker in college changed […]
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2020-04-2000 minA Place For My HeadJenny Dempsey of CustomerServiceLife.comThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck chat with Jenny Dempsey of CustomerServiceLife.com, a website she created to help the mental health of those in the customer service industry. It’s a great concept and an eye-opener about some of the things that go on in call centers, in retail, […]
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2020-04-1300 minA Place For My HeadFormer Tampa Bay Radio Personality Pool BoyThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck chat with one of Brandon’s best friends and brother. They were able to get each other through the toughest times in life. Blake Young, formerly Pool Boy of 98 Rock in Tampa, and Brandon share their ups and downs throughout their years […]
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2020-04-0600 minA Place For My HeadSinger/Songwriter Leah SummerThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck chat with singer, songwriter, actress, model, and all around badass Leah Summer, who shares her story of overcoming physical and mental abuse as both a child and as an adult and overcoming an eating disorder to find success in the music industry. […]
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2020-03-3000 minA Place For My HeadJust BreatheThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck talk about the stress the Coronavirus is creating in everyone’s lives. The guys discuss dealing with the anxiety that it’s causing, how to avoid going stir crazy, trying to jockey business and family life while being locked down at home, and give […]
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2020-03-2400 minA Place For My HeadCorona StressThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck talk about the hysteria surrounding the Coronavirus and why everyone needs to take a step back, take a deep breathe, and let common sense take over. Take all of this seriously but don’t lose your sanity over it. If you feel you […]
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2020-03-1600 minA Place For My HeadWhen The High Road Isn't HealthyThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck talk about what happens when taking the high road and doing the right thing ultimately ends up hurting you more than not. How do you handle the stress of those situations? How do you diffuse it? What’s the best thing to do? […]
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2020-03-0400 minA Place For My HeadAuthors/Motivational Speakers Joshua & Cynn CoburnThis week on A Place For My Head, we interview two of the most incredible people in the world with the biggest hearts, it’s almost unimaginable! Joshua and Cynn Coburn open up about about their lives and what developed their passions in life, spreading kindness, love, amazing energy that’s truly life changing. Authors and motivational […]
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2020-02-2400 minA Place For My HeadEgo, Narcissism, & Self EntitlementThis week on the A Place For My Head Podcast, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck discuss the troubles of dealing with people that have over inflated egos, narcissism, and self entitlement. We all have those type of people in our lives. What are the best ways to deal with them? The guys want your […]
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2020-02-1800 minA Place For My HeadThe Pros & Cons Of Online TherapyThis week on the A Place For My Head Podcast, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck share their thoughts on the concept on online therapy. They discuss all of the practicalities of it, if it’s worth it from a financial standpoint, the privacy and online safety sides of things, along with what they feel are […]
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2020-02-1000 minA Place For My HeadLife Can Change In The Blink Of An EyeIn 2007, host Jerry Petuck went through a life changing medical trauma that came within 90 minutes of killing him. Physical, mentally, emotionally, and any other way you can think of…..the near deadly situation changed his life forever. For the first time, Petuck speaks publicly about the entire situation, the story of recovery, rebounding, and […]
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2020-02-0300 minA Place For My HeadBrandon Thompson's Journey To Good Mental HealthThis week on A Place For My Head, Brandon Thompson shares his journey in finding good mental health and shares stories about the hurdles and pitfalls he’s faced through the process. He discusses the issues he had with initially going to a primary care physician to seek treatment, finding the right treatment and medications, keeping […]
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2020-01-2700 minA Place For My HeadLaw Enforcement & Mental HealthAfter seeing “Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops” on HBO, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck knew that the work these two San Antonio police officers are doing is something that had to be discussed in an open forum. If you haven’t seen it, Ernie Stevens and Joe Smarro, two San Antonio officers, created a Mental Health […]
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2020-01-2000 minA Place For My HeadRemembering OpaThe grieving process brings out the best in people and the worst in people. Sometimes, it’s expected following a long illness. Most times, it’s unexpected. Either way, it’s never an easy thing. This week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are in opposites ends of the country as Brandon […]
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2020-01-1400 min
The Doctor Whisperer - the BUSINESS of medicineCandid chat about MENTAL HEALTH with Brandon ThompsonLoved this candid chat with Brandon Thompson! We discussed mental health, suicide, depression, and basically everything we needed to "GET OUT OF OUR HEADS." Brandon Thompson is an incredible blogger, check him out here: https://www.aplaceformyhead.com/ He also has a great podcast with Jerry Petuck where they discuss mental health, depression, & more on the A Place For My Head LLC. Podcast! Subscribe now! You won't regret it!
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2020-01-1255 minA Place For My HeadNew Year's ResolutionsThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck discuss New Year’s Resolutions. Are they worthwhile or just another source of stress in your life if you don’t follow through with them? If you feel you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255). Follow […]
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2019-12-3000 minA Place For My Head16 Myths About DepressionThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are MYTH BUSTERS!!!!! The guys give their thoughts on an article by Jennifer Huizen on MedicalNewsToday.com titled, “16 Myths About Depression.” They share their thoughts on the article, the stigmas and attitudes directed at depression, whether medication is always necessary or […]
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2019-12-2300 minA Place For My HeadMental Health & The HolidaysThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck talk about the toll the holidays can take on your mental health, some of their own experiences, and some things they’ve done to get through it. There are a lot of people who struggle around the holidays for various reasons. Whether […]
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2019-12-1600 min
The Doctor Whisperer - the BUSINESS of medicineSharon Fekete on "A Place For My Head" Podcast.This audio is courtesy of "A Place for My Head" Podcast.
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So proud of THIS chat in particular ESPECIALLY because these two brave men are speaking out about how they feel in terms of their own struggles in life. It is tremendous and courageous to want to help others because of your own experience. Thank you Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck for having me and for being SOOOOO REAL! Bravo! #getitout #realtalk
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"This week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are joined by the author of “The Broken Road To Mental Health: In Life And Business,” Sharon Fekete.
Sharon shares her incredible journey to sobriety and shares some things that she’s done to help he...
2019-12-121h 19A Place For My HeadSocial Media's Affects On Mental HealthThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck talk about both the positive and negative affects of social media on our mental health as well as the pitfalls of children being on social media. If you feel you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at […]
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2019-12-0900 minA Place For My HeadOvercoming Addiction & Depression w/Author Sharon FeketeThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are joined by the author of “The Broken Road To Mental Health: In Life And Business,” Sharon Fekete. Sharon shares her incredible journey to sobriety and shares some things that she’s done to help her overcoming her battles with addiction, depression, […]
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2019-12-0200 minA Place For My HeadTriggers, Trust Issues, & Finding BalanceThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck talk about overcoming the stress of having something trigger destructive memories from your past, working through trust issues, and the never ending battle of finding balance in life. Thanks for downloading and listening! If you enjoy what we do, please rate […]
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2019-11-2500 minA Place For My HeadYou Are Physically Incapable Of Fixing YourselfThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck explain why the show took such an abrupt break (it’s on Petuck) and talk about what’s been going on in their lives that caused the hiatus. After that brief conversation, the guys share their thoughts on the stigma around people dismissing […]
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2019-11-1800 minA Place For My HeadSuicide Is Not A Selfish ActAccording to the CDC and World Health Organization, approximately 123 Americans commit suicide a day. There is a suicide every 12 minutes. Even scarier, for every one suicide, there are 25 people who survive their attempts. It doesn’t affect one age group or race. It affects everyone. Anyone who says that suicide is a selfish act […]
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2019-09-2300 minA Place For My HeadIt's Too Loud To Hear A SoundThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are talking about struggles with anxiety. It affects everyone in different ways and they explore their own experiences with it and how they’ve overcome it. It’s all based on the blog Brandon has written on the A Place For My Head […]
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2019-09-1600 minA Place For My HeadAddressing The DemonsThis week on A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck are “Addressing The Demons.” The guys discuss how this first post that Brandon ever made on APlaceForMyHead.com jump started this entire project, their own experiences with how anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder has affected their own mental health. They also hit […]
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2019-09-0900 minA Place For My HeadWhat Is A Place For My Head?On this debut episode of A Place For My Head, hosts Brandon Thompson and Jerry Petuck talk about their thought process on launching the podcast. The two share their own personal stories, talk about the stigma surrounding mental health and why it needs to disappear, the creation of the A Place For My Head website, […]
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2019-09-0200 minA Place For My HeadBrandon Thompson On "The Mike O Show" On 102.5 The Bone TampaWe’re a week out from the debut episode for A Place For My Head but we wanted to give you this interview that Brandon Thompson did with our long time friends over at 102.5 The Bone in Tampa, FL with Mike Oliviero and Monika on “The Mike O Show.” Mike gave Brandon his start in […]
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2019-08-2600 minA Place For My HeadA Place For My Head With Brandon Thompson & Jerry Petuck Coming Sept. 2nd RADIO INFLUENCE GIVES YOU “A PLACE FOR MY HEAD” BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2ND Radio Influence is pleased to welcome “A PLACE FOR MY HEAD” to the Radio Influence family beginning Monday, September 2nd, 2019. “A Place For My Head” is a new podcast which seeks to open the dialogue and change the stigma surrounding the subject […]
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