Stay ConnectedHelp 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.
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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.
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Email JK: jk@themusclefeed.com
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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
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.
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Connect with Maria on Instagram: @maria.delgaiso
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Email JK: jk@themusclefeed.com
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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
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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.
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Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email: jk@themusclefeed.com
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 not to let their self-worth be dictated by physical appearance.
Transitioning to Phil's competitive bodybuilding debut, the discussion dives into the expectations versus reality of the preparation process. Phil vividly recounts the physical and mental challenges he faced, emphasizing the unsustainable nature of extreme measures taken for competition.
Notably, he reflects on the stark contrast between competition lean and a more sustainable, general aesthetic. Phil also reveals his transition from unstructured training to a meticulously planned regimen, highlighting the vital role of consistency and progress tracking in his fitness journey.
Listen in as Phil shares the specifics of his first bodybuilding competition, shedding light on the divisions he competed in and the surprising financial costs involved.
His remarkable achievements, including securing first place in all divisions and earning the most conditioned award, showcase the fruits of his disciplined approach. Phil expresses gratitude for the unwavering support from his wife and gym community, reminiscing about the memorable moments that fueled his success.
You will walk away from this episode learning more about Phil, his future fitness endeavors and an understanding of the perpetual importance of continuous learning in the health and fitness.
JK's Instagram: @coachJKmcleod
Email: JK@themusclefeed.com
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Topics Covered:
Getting Into Fitness and Bodybuilding
Consistency and Enjoyment in Training
Reflections on Staying Engaged and Consistent
Recognizing the Need for Balance
Deciding to Compete
Expectations vs Reality in Competition Prep
The Physical and Mental Challenges of Competitive Bodybuilding
The Disconnect Between Competition Prep and General Aesthetics
The Unhealthy Nature of Competition Prep
The Difference Between Competition Lean and Beach Vacation Lean
Transitioning from Unstructured Training to a Structured Plan
Competing in Different Divisions and the Cost of Competing
Results and Achievements in the Competition
Memorable Moments and Reflections
Future Plans and Goals
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 starting anytime, as well as the importance of assessing baselines and starting points.
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Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email: JK@themusclefeed.com
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Chapters
01:56 The Importance of Starting Goals
03:22 Using January for Reflection and Assessment
05:44 Taking Inventory and Setting Goals
09:18 The Retail Business Calendar and Personal Goals
11:12 Releasing Pressure and Starting Anytime
12:32 Assessing Baselines and Starting Points
13:58 Applying the Strategy to Finances
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 how she chose the word 'tea' for 2022 and the significance it had in her life.
The conversation explores the power of words and the impact they can have on personal growth and self-reflection.
In this conversation, M.C. and JK discuss the power of inspiration and how it can energize commitment and accountability. They reflect on the past year and the importance of solidifying plans and making promises a priority.
M.C. shares her process of choosing a word for the year and the flexibility in word selection. They discuss the benefits of using social media as a digital journal and curating connections. M.C. encourages taking small steps towards change and embracing authenticity for productive engagement.
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Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email: jk@themusclefeed.com
Chapters
03:00 The Concept of Setting Goals for Each Year
08:00 Reflecting on Accomplishments in 2019
13:00 Taking a Break from Social Media in 2020
19:00 Embracing the Word 'Flow' in 2021
23:00 Exploring the Theme of 'Tea' in 2022
28:00 Choosing the Word 'Dream' for 2023
32:00 Reflecting on the Impact of Words and Lyrics
36:00 The Power of Keeping Promises
40:41 The Power of Inspiration
42:46 Reflecting on the Past Year
45:13 Choosing a Word for the Year
46:28 Flexibility in Word Selection
48:20 Using Social Media as a Digital Journal
51:40 Sharing Reflections and Thoughts
53:31 Curating Social Media Connections
56:31 Taking Small Steps Towards Change
59:00 Authenticity and Productive Engagement
01:02:06 Choosing Authentic Conversations
01:04:48 Closing Thoughts and Appreciation
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 realized the importance of treating her body well and speaking to herself with kindness.
Listen in as she talks about how she went on to complete another Ironman Triathlon and how she plans to complete an ultra marathon in the future.
Her story serves as an inspiration to appreciate what our bodies can do and overcome challenges.
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Chapters
01:09 Claire's Perspective Shift
03:21 The Accident and Epiphany
05:18 Getting Into Ironman Triathlon
07:05 Training for the Ironman
08:47 Initial Thoughts After the Accident
11:17 Changes in Behavior and Attitude
15:07 Training for the Second Ironman
18:39 Difficulties in the Repair and Rebuild Process
19:47 Starting Over After Having Children
22:55 Advice for Younger Self
25:27 Upcoming Events
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
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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 Replacing Phone Usage with Reading
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Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email: jk@themusclefeed.com
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