124 episodes

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.

Help Me Understand JK McLeod

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 42 Ratings

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.

    124. Solo: The Time I Got Fired and Found My Fitness Consistency

    124. Solo: The Time I Got Fired and Found My Fitness Consistency

    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 daily routine.



    JK also talks about seeking nutrition advice and buying supplements to support his fitness journey.



    He emphasizes the power of gratitude and finding opportunities in challenges.


    Connect with JK on Instagram: ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠

    Email JK: jk@themusclefeed.com

    Join JK's weekly email list: ⁠⁠subscribe here



    Chapters

    01:01 Losing Job and Starting Fitness Routine

    05:16 Starting Gym Routine and Fitness Goals

    08:11 Creating a Daily Routine and Seeking Job Opportunities

    10:56 Seeking Nutrition Advice and Buying Supplements

    20:50 Gratitude and Finding Opportunities in Challenges





    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/message

    • 26 min
    123. Solo: Question Your "Consistency"

    123. Solo: Question Your "Consistency"

    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 and expecting the same results could potentially have you missing out on better outcomes.



    He provides examples of how trying something different, whether it's changing a route to work or altering a workout schedule, can lead to unexpected benefits and progress.



    Connect with JK on Instagram: ⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠

    Email JK: jk@themusclefeed.com

    Join JK's weekly email list: ⁠subscribe here



    01:52 The Story of the Christmas Ham

    07:39 Questioning the Same Actions

    08:09 Trying Something Different

    12:30 Changing Habits for Better Results


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/message

    • 18 min
    122. Conversation: Maria. Self-Acceptance Through Writing and Fitness

    122. Conversation: Maria. Self-Acceptance Through Writing and Fitness

    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 her diet. Maria explains how her motivation and strong identity helped her explore different fitness modalities, including CrossFit and bodybuilding.



    She also discusses her post-pregnancy fitness journey and the importance of adapting and listening to one's body.



    Maria talks about the importance of nutrition and how it takes up a significant portion of our daily lives. She emphasizes the need to think less about food and focus on living.



    Maria also shares her journey of finding balance in nutrition and fitness, and how she helps women liberate themselves from the constant stress and obsession with their bodies.



    She highlights the importance of self-acceptance and self-awareness in personal growth. Maria's passion for writing and her desire to help others embrace their true selves are evident throughout the conversation.



    ---

    Connect with Maria on Instagram: @maria.delgaiso

    Connect with JK on Instagram: @coachjkmcleod

    Email JK: jk@themusclefeed.com

    Join JK's weekly email list: subscribe here


    ---

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    08:00 Early Memories of Fitness and Athletics

    17:12 Shift in Perspective and Introduction to Nutrition

    22:05 Body Image and Motivation

    32:30 Exploring Different Fitness Modalities

    36:29 Post-Pregnancy Fitness Journey

    36:55 The Importance of Nutrition

    39:29 Finding Balance in Nutrition and Fitness

    42:43 The Evolution of Nutrition and Fitness

    46:15 Identifying as an Athletic Person

    50:20 The Role of Writing in Maria's Life

    53:51 The Journey to Self-Acceptance

    01:02:07 Embracing the Present and Self-Growth



    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/message

    • 1 hr 10 min
    121. Solo: Are Video Games For Kids Useful or Useless?

    121. Solo: Are Video Games For Kids Useful or Useless?

    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 video games, to better understand their benefits.



    He emphasizes the importance of not dismissing technology and highlights the need to navigate and utilize it in a way that aligns with family values.


    ---

    See the Daily Dad post: here


    ---

    Subscribe to receive JK's weekly email: here



    ---

    Email JK: JK@themusclefeed.com

    Instagram: ⁠@coachJKmcleod⁠






    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/message

    • 19 min
    120. Perspective Shift: Emilie's Story

    120. Perspective Shift: Emilie's Story

    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.



    Listen in as Emilie shares a series of events, that led her to shift her perspective.



    Emilie emphasizes the importance of self-connection and getting to know oneself deeply. She also discusses her decision to start fresh on social media and focus on authenticity rather than vanity metrics.



    ---

    Emilie's first appearance on the podcast (episode 2) can be found here

    Connect with Emilie on IG: @emilie.karun

    Email JK: JK@themusclefeed.com

    Instagram: @coachJKmcleod



    ---

    Chapters

    03:01 The Perspective Shift: Letting Go of Control

    11:37 The Journey to Realization

    19:15 The Impact of Society and Social Media

    23:20 The Importance of Self-Connection

    26:43 The Shift in Social Media Strategy




    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/message

    • 33 min
    119. Solo: What Makes You Different Is What Makes The Difference

    119. Solo: What Makes You Different Is What Makes The Difference

    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 someone out there needs to hear their story.


    ---

    Instagram: @coachjkmcleod

    Email: jk@themusclefeed.com


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/message

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

Meggalie ,

Thought Provoking

The Help Me Understand podcast has truly transformed my listening experience by encouraging me to seek to understand rather than simply respond or react in my daily life. JK's innate ability to delve deep into conversations, whether with guests or on solo episodes, is truly captivating. Joining this podcast has been an enlightening journey that I highly recommend to all listeners seeking a fresh perspective on a variety of different topics.

Emilie_K ,

No one asks better questions

I love this show and I love JK because he does such an incredible job modeling what it means to ACTUALLY listen, seeking to understand over being understood. I find myself thinking over snippets days after listening and carrying the wisdom that comes through the genuine conversations, like some well worn advice from an old friend or family member. JK has an incredible, simple yet powerful presence that really delivers because it is genuine and authentic. Highly recommend!

PhilBourque ,

Great info and perspective!

JK is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and a great source of info. “Help me understand” is a mantra that we all should be striving to be better at.

Top Podcasts In Education

The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Am I Doing It Wrong?
HuffPost
TED Talks Daily
TED
Do The Work
Do The Work
UNBIASED
Jordan Is My Lawyer

You Might Also Like

Lifting, Running and Living with Kelly and JK
Kelly Lutz & JK McLeod
This is Joy & Claire
GGW Media
Fuel Your Strength
Steph Gaudreau
The Daily
The New York Times
The Consistency Project
EC Synkowski
Varied Not Random
btwb