Help Me Understand

In this episode of the Help Me Understand Podcast, JK is putting on his coaching cap to share some insight on identifying progress milestones on your way to reaching your goal. Plot twist: It's not going to be based on how much you weigh, how much you lift, or how you look. --- Connect with JK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @coachjkmcleod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email JK: jk@themusclefeed.com Join JK's weekly email li...

On this episode, JK discusses the importance of putting yourself on the hook to maintain consistency in fitness and other areas of life. JK shares his experience with signing up for gym slots and how it instilled a sense of responsibility and accountability. He also explores the concept of finding accountability partners and creating systems to ensure follow-through. This episode emphasizes the va...

On today's Friday Four episode of the podcast, JK covers four topics that are front of mind. JK provides a life update on his recent travels to the Arnold Fitness Expo in Ohio, the Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas, and a reflection from both trips. He then shares his perspective on Oprah's special, 'Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution.' JK discusses the framing of the spec...

In this episode, JK reflects on a recent Facebook reminder that marked a turning point in his life. He shares how losing his job became the catalyst for gaining consistency with his fitness routine. JK discusses the impact on his family and how he managed to juggle a part-time job while searching for new opportunities. He explains how he started going to the gym and the importance of creating a da...

In this Solo episode, JK shares a classic story from Zig Ziglar to illustrate the importance of questioning our actions and habits. He emphasizes that doing the same thing over and over again without questioning can lead to missed opportunities and suboptimal results. JK also discusses the idea that just as insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result...doing the same thing an...

On this Conversation episode of the Help Me Understand Podcast, host JK interviews Maria, a nutrition coach, personal trainer, writer, and author. Maria shares her background and early memories of fitness and athletics, discussing how she initially struggled with sports and physical fitness tests in school. She also talks about her journey into nutrition and how she began making small changes to h...

In this Solo episode of Help Me Understand, JK discusses the topic of video games and challenges the assumption that they are completely useless. He shares a personal experience of observing his son playing a basketball video game and realizing the valuable life lessons that can be validated from it. JK encourages parents to be curious and get involved in their children's interests, including...

In this Perspective Shift episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, Emilie, a Spirituality & Success Coach for women, shares her story. Her story centers around her shift on how she felt the need to control everything in order to achieve success. She discusses how societal expectations and the pressure to conform led her to believe that she had to be in control of every aspect of her life. Li...

In this Solo episode of Help Me Understand, JK shares a message to emphasize the importance of knowing your audience when sharing content and receiving feedback. JK also discusses the journey of getting comfortable sharing personal stories and how embracing what makes you different can make a difference in helping others. He encourages listeners to start sharing their gifts and passions, as someon...

In this Conversation episode of the podcast JK engages in a conversation with his Phil, tracing Phil's transformative journey in health and fitness, with a particular focus on his inaugural bodybuilding show. Phil passionately shares his background, underscoring the importance of enjoying the training process and discovering a personalized approach. He advocates for balance, urging listeners n...

In this episode, JK discusses the importance of starting goals and the misconception of needing a specific date to begin. He shares his personal strategy of using January as a time for reflection and assessment before setting goals in February. JK also explains how his experience in the retail industry influenced his approach to goal-setting. He emphasizes the value of releasing pressure and start...

In this Conversation episode, JK is joined by M.C. to discuss the concept of setting goals for each year. M.C. shares her experience of creating a list of things to accomplish each year, starting with 19 things for 2019.  She reflects on the challenges and successes of each year, including taking a break from social media in 2020 and embracing the word 'flow' in 2021. M.C. also explains ho...

In this episode of the Help Me Understand: Perspective Shift series, Claire joins JK from Australia to share her experience of a perspective shift that occurred after a cycling accident while training for her first Ironman Triathlon. The accident led her to shift her focus from being hyper-concerned with her body's appearance to being grateful for its capabilities. Claire shares how she realiz...

In this Friday Four episode, JK shares four things he did to change his relationship with his phone over the past year.  Book: How To Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine Price --- Chapters 01:26 The Book: How to Break Up with Your Phone 03:22 Reflection on Mindless Phone Usage 04:49 Pat Your Pocket Exercise 07:13 Logging Out of Social Media Apps 10:05 Rearranging Apps on the Phone 12:26 Replacin...

In this episode, JK shares the context behind the Perspective Shift series and the purpose of leaving some questions unanswered. JK discusses his own perspective shifts and the importance of flipping the script on assuming negative intent. He emphasizes the potential benefit in working to understand others before making judgments and invites listeners to participate in the Perspective Shift series...

In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, JK has a conversation with Jeff, who shares his perspective shift that occurred one year ago, when he opened up to his wife about a long-internalized childhood experience. Jeff helps us understand how the power of trust, communication, vulnerability, and human connection have helped him to grow as a husband, father, educator, and coach. --- To con...

In this episode, JK discusses his training during the fat loss phase, including his upper body lower body split and the structure of his workouts.  He also talks about how he adjusted his training as he progressed through the fat loss phase and how he handled training during trips. JK wraps up by sharing his post fat loss nutrition strategy, the lessons he learned during the fat loss phase and how...

In this episode, JK discusses his recent 16-week fat loss phase and answers questions from his audience. He shares his stats, goals, and the strategy he used to achieve his fat loss.  JK also talks about the importance of consistency and how he addressed consistency while traveling and during the holiday season.  He addresses the challenges of sticking to the plan and provides insights on dealing...

On this episode of the Perspective Shift series, host JK talks to his friend Terrance Smith about his shift from being a personal trainer and business owner in the fitness industry to working in the financial industry. Terrance shares his perspective shift on saving money and the importance of financial planning. He discusses the parallel paths of transitioning into fitness and transitioning into...

In this podcast episode, JK explores the concept of personal development, drawing parallels with a startup's journey of iterations. He emphasizes the ongoing nature of growth, encouraging listeners to embrace the idea of being a work in progress and navigate feedback on their journey of continuous improvement. --- Instagram: @coachjkmcleod Email: jk@themusclefeed.com

In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, JK engages in a conversation with Amy, a guest who shares her perspective shift after experiencing loss. This episode delves into grief and resilience, exploring how challenges can shape one's reactions and the importance of intentional living. Amy reflects on her journey, emphasizing the significance of finding joy, making connections, and in...

JK shares a strategic approach to navigating the holiday season. He challenges the idea of treating the season as a continuous period and encourages listeners to view it as a series of individual events. JK offers practical tips for maintaining your commitments during this time, helping you avoid the need for a major reset in the new year. Tune in for valuable insights on enjoying the holidays whi...

Topics covered in today's episode: Fat Loss JK gives a 10-week progress report on his dedicated fat loss phase. Discover his measurement updates, weight loss achievements, and insights into the challenges and adjustments involved in reaching his fitness goals. Pink Washing With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in focus, JK sheds light on the concept of "pink washing." Learn how some com...

In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, JK discusses the challenge of maintaining success and avoiding self-sabotage when you're in a winning position. He draws parallels with a recent Chicago Bears football game against the Denver Broncos, where a lead was lost. JK offers two main pieces of advice: using neutral language and thinking when ahead and building on existing strengths ra...

On today's episode, JK is talking with Kelly Jean-Phillipe about his movement to bring light to the need for better support for men who have experienced miscarriages. Kelly is a father of two boys ages 3 years old and 6 months old. He and his wife have been married for the past 5 years. Along their journey of starting and growing their family, Kelly and his wife experienced multiple miscarriag...