Help Me Understand

By JK McLeodEducation Self-Improvement

Help Me Understand episodes

December 20, 2023 113. The "Why" Behind The Perspective Shift Episodes
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.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context
02:24 My Perspective Shifted
03:21 Leaving Things Unsaid
04:49 Assuming Positive Intent
07:14 Understanding Others
08:41 Inviting Guests for Perspective Shift Series
10:08 Conclusion

12 min
December 18, 2023 112. Perspective Shift: Jeff's Story
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.

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To connect with JK and/or provide feedback on this episode:
Instagram: ⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠
Email: [email protected]
26 min
December 15, 2023 111. Fat Loss Recap, Part 2: Training, Post-Cut Strategy, and Takeaways
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 he plans to carry them into his post-dieting phases.

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Chapters
01:00 Training during the fat loss phase
12:47 Training during trips
17:03 Impact of lower calories on training
22:20 Adjusting training during fat loss
28:38 Post fat loss plan
35:35 Learned lessons for off-cycle life

43 min
December 13, 2023 110. Fat Loss Recap, Part 1: Goals and Nutrition Strategy
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 with slip-ups

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:20 Stats and Goals
09:31 Numbers Strategy
17:56 Consistency
26:02 Remaining Consistent While Traveling
28:57 Remaining Consistent with Treats Around
38:30 Dealing with Slip-Ups

50 min
December 11, 2023 109. Perspective Shift: Terrance's Story
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 finance, highlighting the transferable skills from the fitness industry to the financial industry.

Terrence emphasizes that it's never too late to start saving and investing and encourages listeners to take action and make the jump to a new career if they feel compelled to do so.
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Connect with Terrance on IG: @teethetrainer
Connect with JK on IG: @coachjkmcleod
Connect with JK via email: [email protected]

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Perspective Shift series
01:13 Introducing the guest, Terrance Smith
02:24 Terrance's background as a personal trainer and business owner
03:36 The shift from personal training to the financial industry
04:15 Terrance's perspective shift on saving money
05:05 The influence of Terrence's girlfriend and the lack of financial planning in the fitness industry
06:18 Transitioning to working in the financial industry
08:23 The parallel paths of transitioning into fitness and transitioning into finance
09:20 The realization of the potential of compounding money
10:23 The disconnect in financial education and the importance of starting early
13:12 The impact of seeing large sums of money in financial planning
14:05 The transferable skills from the fitness industry to the financial industry
17:18 It's never too late to start saving and investing
20:33 The importance of taking action and making the jump to a new career
25:49 Final thoughts and advice for those considering a career change

31 min
December 05, 2023 108. What Product Development Teaches Us About Personal Development
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.

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Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email: [email protected]
21 min
December 01, 2023 107. Perspective Shift: Amy's Story
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 instilling values in her children.

The intention of this episode is to offer a genuine glimpse into the transformative power of navigating through life's events.

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To connect with JK and/or provide feedback on this episode:
Instagram: @coachjkmcleod
Email: [email protected]
25 min
November 07, 2023 106. Planning For The Holiday "Season"
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 while staying committed to your long term goals.
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To connect with JK: Instagram
13 min
October 21, 2023 105. Fat Loss, Pink Washing, and the Middle East
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 companies use charitable campaigns while continuing to sell products containing carcinogens. JK encourages you to research and consider the impact of your support for such organizations.
The Middle East
JK discusses the Israel-Palestine-Gaza situation, referencing a podcast episode about the internal struggle faced when addressing global issues. JK emphasizes the responsibility of platform holders in addressing sensitive topics and acknowledges that perfection isn't necessary, but a genuine intent to make a positive impact matters
This Joy & Claire: Social Media and Silence
Personal Growth
JK shares a valuable lesson on resisting old habits, highlighting that having negative thoughts isn't a failure.
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39 min
October 03, 2023 104. Winning and Losing: Navigating Life's Halftime Lead
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 rather than making drastic changes.
He emphasizes the importance of strategic decision-making while staying grounded.

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To connect with JK: Instagram
25 min