Help Me Understand

On today's Friday Four Episode: 1. Preview of conversation with The Miscarriage Dad (upcoming episode) 2. Getting back to in-person coaching at the gym 3. School bus company drama in Maryland being blamed on "woke culture" 4. Latest episode of This is Joy & Claire (listen here ) --- To connect with JK: Instagram

On today's episode, JK takes some time to share seven things he has learned after reaching the milestone of 100 episodes of the podcast. Referenced in today's episode: Untangling Podcast --- To connect with JK: Instagram

On today's episode, JK is chatting with AJ Cacioppo, better known as Coach Cash of the HTK (Harder To Kill) Method. As a Human Performance Scientist, record-setting athlete, 3x cancer survivor, and former public education professional, AJ has a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience. Listen in as she shares context around her upbringing, life experiences, professional experience, resil...

Today's Friday Four episode includes: - GRATITUDE: two questions that may help you reflect on a situation with gratitude - I ANSWER 3 QUESTIONS ABOUT FITNESS TRAINING: watch the YouTube video here and learn more about Ray here - GREATNESS QUOTE: see the post here - LIFTING, RUNNING, & LIVING w/KELLY & JK PODCAST:  listen here --- To connect with me (JK), find me on IG at   @coachjkmcle...

Today's Friday Four episode includes: - KEEPING COMMITMENTS: Perspective on how you can change your mindset around commitments, and be more consistent in keeping them. - FAT LOSS: My targets for this fat loss phase - HAWAII WILDFIRES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hawaiian-electric-knew-of-wildfire-threat-but-waited/id1469394914?i=1000625308617 - LIFTING, RUNNING, & LIVING PODCAST:...

On today's episode, I'm sharing a question that helped me improve my planning process. If you implement this question into your weekly plan, I'd like to hear how it did/didn't help you. --- To connect with me (JK), find me on IG at  @coachjkmcleod  

Today's Friday Four: 1 - Unapologetic plug for you to listen to our (Coach Kelly and myself) podcast...Lifting, Running, & Living. Access the latest episode HERE 2 - #MyLifeInMaintenance Update 3 - Offloading my individual training; the programmer's dilemma. 4 - The worst reality TV show I've seen in recent memory. --- To connect with JK, find him on IG at  @coachjkmcleod  

On today's episode, I'm walking you through a live, in-the-moment exercise that I use to set my daily commitments for the week. If you find this helpful, I'd like to hear from you! *NOTE - The audio on this episode is not of my usual quality. I apologize in advance if that has an effect on your listening experience. -JK Connect with me on Instagram here Email me: jk@themusclefeed.com

Welcome to the first episode of Lifting, Running & Living with Kelly and JK! We're so excited to announce that after many collaboration episodes on our individual podcasts, we've committed to starting this third one together. Kelly is a running coach and host of the Multifaceted Athlete with Coaching Klutz podcast. JK is a strength coach and host of the Help Me Understand podcast. Join...

Today's Friday Four: - #MyLifeInMaintenance update (training, nutrition, & personal development goals for June) - One thing I did to change my relationship with my phone - Content recommendation: Coach's Compass podcast series from Mind Over Macros w/Mike Millner - How to set and achieve a goal (from the perspective of a 10 year-old) --- To connect with JK, find him on IG at  @coachjkm...

On today's episode, Kelly is back for another collab episode. Listen in for a wide ranging conversation from perspectives that are different, while all stemming from the foundation of putting people in a place to perform their best in and out of their workouts and training. --- To connect with Kelly, follow her on Instagram @coachingklutz Connect with JK   @coachjkmcleod

Today's topics: 1 - Life Updates - vacation, training, and nutrition 2 - Problems provide possibilities, options, and opportunities 3 - Welcome To Fatherhood Podcast interview 4 - What questions do you have about training when you travel? --- Referenced in today's episode: - --- To connect with JK, find him on IG at  @coachjkmcleod  

On today's episode, JK has a conversation with Kylie Larson, Founder of The Elemental Coaching. Listen in as Kylie and JK have a transparent and informative chat about the arc of both her personal and professional growth, including some very honest and impactful conversation about the learnings and experiences along the way, including: - Moving forward regardless of naysayers - Developing self...

Today's episode is chock full of perspective, insight, and information on a wide range of topics. Listen in as JK has a conversation with Tee Idahosa about: - How she prioritized and supported her mental health during the pandemic in the United Kingdom - Her journey from performance athlete to IFBB Figure Pro - Her story of being diagnosed with dyslexia, and how she uses that as a strength to...

Today's episode has a different spin on it. Coach JK switches spots, and sits in the 'client' seat. Listen in as JK reflects on his past experience, and shares his perspective on things he would do differently from the beginning as a nutrition and personal training client. Whether you're considering or currently working with a coach, listen in on a perspective that could help you b...

On today's episode, we've got Mason McLeod back on the show!  Today, Mase is back in the studio to share some analysis and opinions from the first week of the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament. - Review of his 'Hot Takes' from last week - Highlights from the first and second rounds of the tournament - Sweet 16 predictions --- To connect with Mason, talk to his parents.  To connect wi...

Friday Four Four topics...unscripted and unfiltered. Today's topics: 1 - Do you struggle with taking rest days from training? 2 - The problem I see with doing something to 'jump start' your weight loss. 3 -  Banned books 4 -  Listener question: What's something stupid you thought as a kid? --- Referenced in today's episode: - Training and nutrition membership options with POP (...

On today's episode, JK has a conversation with a very special guest; his son Mason.  Mason shares his perspective on some current events in the world of sports: - The new pitch clock for Major League Baseball  - NFL free agency & the NFL draft (get Mase's take on Jalen Carter's draft stock) - NCAA men's basketball tournament (including three 'hot takes' predictions for March Madness)...

On today's episode, JK has a conversation with Mark Breedon.  Mark is a weight neutral strength coach for women.  Mark wants to remove the focus on weight loss and aesthetics, and instead train to become stronger and live healthier, happier lives.  Mark's mission is to have you focus on what your body can do, as opposted to what it is "supposed to" look like.  --- To connect wi...

Today's Friday Four: 1 - Michigan State University shooting. 2 - Takeaways from 'Effortless' by Greg McKeown. 3 - Creating momentum instead of trying to get motivated. 4 - Using fitness in everyday life, and expressing gratitude for it. --- To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Have you ever found saying or thinking "I wish I had the opportunity to..."? Listen in as JK shares his perspective on how this line of thinking could do more harm than help, and leave you unprepared for that opportunity. ---- To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Today's Friday Four: 1 - A resource to help you keep your promises to yourself  Are resolutions pointless, or is it how we go about them? Promise Planner from Because I Said I Would 2 - Numbers don't tell the whole story  How my goal of getting in more steps and buying a standing desk turned into a reminder that numbers aren't everything 3 - A tip for making better choices Topic inspired...

Today's Friday Four: 1 - Happy Birthday Mom! 2 - Southwest Airlines - a lesson about systems being exposed. 3 - Buffalo, NY snowstorm 4 - Should there be a cap on how much you can tip a delivery person? ---- To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Today's Friday Four: 1 - Platform responsibility (news outlets, social media). 2 - Body appearance comments from family & friends. 3 - Taking on stretch assignments when you haven't nailed your current role. 4 - Failure leaves clues. ---- To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

On today's episode, JK shares a few signs that you're probably on the right path to sustainable results on your fitness journey. This list is not intended to be exhaustive, rather a reminder that on the path to progress, it is important to recognize some wins along the way.  To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast