Help Me Understand

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.

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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.

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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 by the question: "Do you want healthy or do you want fast?"

4 - How do we (fans/consumers) prioritize the mental health of athletes & entertainers?

I disagreed with someone's opinion on the cancellation of the Bills/Bengals game; I want to share

why they think the game should've continued

ESPN Daily episode w/JJ Reddick 

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To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

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?

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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.

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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

Today's Friday Four:

1 - My relationship status with CrossFit..."it's complicated"

2 - NIL (Name, Image, & Likeness) deals for college athletes

3 - Interview on This is Joy & Claire Podcast (Episode 157: Immunity to Change). Listen here

4 - Interview on Coach's Chat Podcast with Betsy Foster (Episode: The Roots and Wings of Sustainable Coaching). Listen here

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To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

Today's Friday Four:

1 - Balenciaga Bondage Bears - Was it really an error?

2 - Deion 'Prime Time' Sanders - Does his move help or harm the view HBCU athletics?

3 - Liver King - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKpmAGZQetc

4 - Perspective: If you want someone to support your cause, you need to make it matter to them. 

To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

On today's episode, Running & Strength Coach Kelly Lutz returns to chat with JK about some things to consider as you re-engage your training after being sick. 

This was somewhat of an impromptu conversation, so you're going to get some very open and unfiltered insight on a very common topic. 

Regardless of your chosen fitness modality, this is an episode that is full of perspective and actionable advice to help you along the way. 

To learn more about Kelly, and the services she offers, find her on IG @coachingklutz , check out her podcast: The Multifaceted Athlete, and subscribe to her email list HERE

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To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast

On today's episode, JK has a conversation with Meghan Myers. 

Meghan is a coach who works with groups at substance abuse recovery centers. With her nutrition workshop, called "The Only Way Out is Through", she teaches those in recovery and those who have a friend/family member affected by substance abuse how to take back control of their life. 

This is a multi-layered conversation, with lots of context and background. In listening to today's episode, the hope is that you will walk away with a better understanding of why Meghan is so passionate about what she does and how she continues to develop resilience every single day. 

WARNING: There is conversation about sensitive topics, including substance abuse and physical violence included in this episode. 

To contact Meghan about her services, you can reach her at: [email protected]

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To connect with JK, find him on IG at @coachjkmcleod and @helpmeunderstand_podcast