JK McLeod

Help Me Understand

Help Me Understand is a podcast that explores the context behind the things that we experience from day to day. With topics ranging from personal development, to parenting, to health and fitness, and more; join JK McLeod as he shares his thoughts and hosts conversations that are meant to encourage you to say "Help me understand" in an effort to add perspective to the things we experience in everyday life.

Author

JK McLeod

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 43 - Conversation From The Frontline of Covid-19 w/Lauri Brown 18.03.2022

On today's episode, JK has a conversation with Lauri Brown, a Respiratory Care Practitioner in a Critical Access Hospital.  This is a multi-layered and introspective conversation about Lauri's journey into the medical field, her experiences in navigating through 2 years of a pandemic, and her perspective on how the public's perception of medical professionals has changed. To connect with JK,...

Help Me Understand - Episode 42, "Staples For The Storm" 02.02.2022

On today's episode, JK shares his perspective on what we can learn when we're stocking up on items for bad weather.  Spolier alert: It all comes back to sustainability. To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjk_themusclefeed and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Help Me Understand - Episode 41, "Daily Intentions" 13.01.2022

On today's episode, JK shares his perspective on having one thing that you do with intention every single day. To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjk_themusclefeed and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Help Me Understand - Episode 40, "Resolutions...Do They Work?" 02.01.2022

On today's episode, JK shares his perspective on resolutions, goals, and whether or not your 'start date' matters. Content mentioned: Varied Not Random (podcast) Mind Over Macros (podcast) Lie, Cheat, & Steal (podcast) Jay Skibbens (Instagram) To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjk_themusclefeed and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Help Me Understand Ep. 39 - "Who you are is why you CAN succeed" 16.12.2021

On today's short episode, JK shares his perspective on embracing who you are. To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjk_themusclefeed and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Help Me Understand Ep. 38 - The Intersection of Mental Health, Fitness, and Nutrition w/Joy Parrish, LPC 24.11.2021

On today's episode, JK has a conversation with Joy Parrish about the intersection of mental health, fitness, and nutrition.  As a Licensed Professional Counselor , and the co-host of multiple podcasts, including Girls Gone WOD, This Is Joy & Claire, and the On Your Marks Get Set Bake podcast, Joy brings a unique perspective to the table.  Listen in as JK and Joy talk about the import...

Help Me Understand - Episode 37, "The Consistency Clapback" 01.11.2021

On today's episode, JK shares his perspective on the dark side of consistency. To connect with JK, follow him here .

Help Me Understand - Episode 36, "The Arrogance of Waiting" 24.10.2021

On today's episode, JK shares his perspective on waiting, and how it could be a sign of arrogance. To connect with JK, follow him here .

Episode 35 - A Conversation About Confidence w/Erica Lockett & Cori Strong 05.10.2021

On today's episode, JK has a conversation with Cori Strong and Erica Lockett about confidence, including: What 'confidence' means to them, how they have grown in their own confidence, how they work to encourage their kids to be confident, and so much more.  This is an insightful episode that truly embodies what the Help Me Understand Podcast is all about: Encouraging people to go beyond the s...

Help Me Understand - Episode 34, "The Difference Between Who I Am and What I Am" 29.08.2021

On today's first international episode of the podcast, JK has a conversation with Coach Dean Hammond of The Catalyst Project. As a father, husband, strength & conditioning coach, and Royal Army member based in the United Kingdom, Dean certainly wears many hats. Today, Dean sat down to go into great detail about the experiences that have helped shape and sculpt the person he is today, and who h...

Help Me Understand - Episode 33, The Origin Story of "Help Me Understand" 27.08.2021

On today's episode, JK shares the backstory of the Help Me Understand Podcast, including where the phrase "Help me understand" came from, the philosophy behind choosing the topics/guests, and what happened the day he decided it was time to start using the podcasting platform.   Also, make sure to listen to JK's appearance on the recent relaunch episode (#348) of the Girls Gone WOD Podcast , a...

Help Me Understand - Episode 32, "Watch Your Mouth: Self-Talk" 20.08.2021

On this week's episode, JK talks about the things we say to ourselves, and shares a tip on taking action when it comes to negative self-talk. CONNECT WITH JK -  https://www.instagram.com/coachjk_themusclefeed/?hl=en  AND  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ or email: helpmeunderstandpodcast.hmu@gmail.com

Help Me Understand - Episode 31 - "Keeping It Real: Following Your Calling" 28.07.2021

On this week's episode, JK talks about how it can feel when you're following your calling, chasing your passion, and working within your purpose. SPOILER ALERT: It's not all sunshine and rainbows. JK also shares a 4-step framework for setting yourself to work sustainably in your calling. --- Content mentioned on today's show: Health & Fitness Professionals Room (on the Clubhouse App) --- CONNE...

Help Me Understand - Episode 30, "Best/Worst Advice" 23.07.2021

On this week's episode, JK talks about both the best and the worst advice he's been given. He also shares what it means to do an 'energy audit', and how it can help your personal development. --- Content mentioned on today's show: Be Well Cartel Podcast Gangster Capitalism Podcast --- CONNECT WITH JK https://www.instagram.com/coachjk_themusclefeed/?hl=en AND FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://www.instagra...

Help Me Understand - Episode 29, "Sacrifice Required" 16.07.2021

On today's episode, JK shares some perspective on what you need to sacrifice in order to achieve your goals, and how you may be misled to believe otherwise. CONNECT WITH JK https://www.instagram.com/coachjk_themusclefeed/?hl=en AND FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ or email: helpmeunderstandpodcast.hmu@gmail.com

Help Me Understand - Episode 28, "My Journey From Serving in the Military to Serving Others" with Julie Noyes 19.05.2021

In today's episode, JK has a conversation with Julie Noyes , Owner of Noyes Nutrition. During this conversation, you will hear about Julie's 12 years of service in the United States Army (including her story of what inspired her to enlist), her tough decision to transition into the civilian world, her time as a competitive bodybuilder, and her perspective on how those experiences have shaped who s...

Help Me Understand - Episode 27, "Perfection & Consistency" 01.05.2021

Today's episode of the podcast is about perfection and consistency. JK specifically shares his perspective that while perfection and consistency are not the same thing, there may be a time and a place for both.  To connect with JK and the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ or Email: helpmeunderstandpodcast.hmu@gmail.com Podcasts mentioned in today'...

Help Me Understand - Episode 26, "The Scouting Report" 06.02.2021

On today's solo episode, JK talks about NFL Champion Tom Brady's scouting report in the 2000 NFL Draft, and how we can use it provide perspective on how we gauge strengths, weaknesses, and potential in not only ourselves, but also others. JK also talks about what it means to be a "system quarterback/employee", and how you can use that to your favor.  In the second half of today's episode, JK...

Help Me Understand - Episode 25, “Passion, Purpose, & Protest” w/Alexis Viele of Paper For The People 30.01.2021

"Movements happen when the people come together" Today's episode of the podcast is a powerful one. JK has a conversation with Artist Alexis Viele, creator of 'Paper For The People'.  Through her art, Alexis expresses her passion, her purpose, and her belief in the power of protest to effect change. Alexis shares her perspective on personal development, fighting for others, and believing in on...

Help Me Understand - Episode 24, “Mental Toughness” 24.01.2021

When you hear the term "Mental toughness", what does it mean to you?  What does it look like?  Are you mentally tough?  On today's episode of the podcast, JK shares his perspective on what mental toughness is, along with some feedback from others on what it means to them.  To connect with JK and the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/...

Help Me Understand - Episode 23, "Evaluating Your Strength" 16.01.2021

On today's episode, JK talks about how to use the concepts of absolute strength and relative strength in your personal development journey.  JK also shares 4 podcast recommendations. To connect with JK and the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ or Email: helpmeunderstandpodcast.hmu@gmail.com Podcasts mentioned on today's episode: This Is Joy &...

Help Me Understand - Episode 22, "2020 Baggage" 09.01.2021

On today's episode, JK talks about what he's bringing into 2021, and the concept of 'Standardize before you optimize' as a tool for goal-setting. To connect with JK and the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ or Email: helpmeunderstandpodcast.hmu@gmail.com

Help Me Understand - Episode 21, "Reframe and Take Action" 21.12.2020

On today's solo episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, JK talks about taking action by reframing the story we tell ourselves when we say "Once I can (x), then I'll be able to (x)."  To connect with JK and the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpmeunderstand_podcast/ or Email: helpmeunderstandpodcast.hmu@gmail.com

Help Me Understand - Episode 20, "Evaluating Personal Relationships In A Post-Election World" w/Charles Joujoute 08.12.2020

On today's episode of the podcast, JK has a conversation with Charles Joujoute to get his perspective on evaluating personal connections in a post-election world. At the age of 5, Charles's family immigrated from Haiti to the United States. During Charles's journey from childhood to now commited father and devoted husband, he has had the opportunity to see, hear, and live through a multitude of ex...

Help Me Understand - Episode 17, "Staying Focused On Your Vision" 03.12.2020

On today's episode, JK shares his perspective on how to stay focused on your vision. 

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