# episode jk (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode jk. Page: Feed: --- ## [Make Fitness Make Sense, Episode 2: The Cortisol Panic Is Getting Out of Hand](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/Make-Fitness-Make-Sense--Episode-2-The-Cortisol-Panic-Is-Getting-Out-of-Hand-e3l6k3s) _2026-06-23 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ Cortisol gets blamed for everything right now: belly fat, poor sleep, stress, fatigue, hormone issues, and even people’s workouts. But is cortisol really the villain, or has the internet turned a normal human hormone into another thing to fear? In this episode, Coach JK shares his perspective on the cortisol conversation in a way that is less panic-driven and more practical. He looks at what… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/121900604/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2F426703570-44100-2-f4c1895b52926.mp3) ## [300. Virtue signaling, Juneteenth, the cost of convenience](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/300--Virtue-signaling--Juneteenth--the-cost-of-convenience-e3l2j2r) _2026-06-21 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ JK discusses the significance of Juneteenth, his perspective on virtue signaling, and an observation on the cost of convenience. ------- Connect with JK: Instagram: ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠JK@JKMcLeod.com⁠⁠ New episodes of Make Fitness Make Sense release every Tuesday. Subscribe to the new MFMS podcast: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/121768475/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-21%2F426529064-44100-2-69f9a1df6bf1d.mp3) ## [Make Fitness Make Sense, Episode 1 - Collagen, Recovery After 30, and Letting Go of Fitness Guilt](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/Make-Fitness-Make-Sense--Episode-1---Collagen--Recovery-After-30--and-Letting-Go-of-Fitness-Guilt-e3ksjub) _2026-06-16 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ Welcome to episode 1 of Make Fitness Make Sense with Coach JK McLeod. This podcast is for people who want fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits explained in a way that actually makes sense. In this episode, JK answers three common fitness questions: Is collagen protein worth taking? Why does recovery feel harder after 30? And how do you deal with guilt when old habits, old thoughts, or old… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/121572747/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F426267066-44100-2-b094baa25eb4f.mp3) ## [299. Caleb Williams paints his nails, Uber’s Women Preferences, and why context gets lost online](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/299--Caleb-Williams-paints-his-nails--Ubers-Women-Preferences--and-why-context-gets-lost-online-e3kngt2) _2026-06-12 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ In episode 299, JK gives listeners a preview of where the podcast is headed as it returns to its original roots: Everyday topics, personal perspective, and conversations that move beyond fitness. This episode covers the online conversation surrounding Caleb Williams appearing on the cover of Madden NFL 27 with painted fingernails, including the broader discussion around athletes, masculinity, role… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/121405794/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-12%2F426043185-44100-2-b8426a6449bae.mp3) ## [298. Full-body workouts, body recomp frustration, and using AI for fitness (Q&A)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/298--Full-body-workouts--body-recomp-frustration--and-using-AI-for-fitness-QA-e3kiku3) _2026-06-09 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ In this Tuesday fitness-focused episode, Coach JK takes five fitness questions and topics from Threads and gives the longer answer behind the quick comment section response. Topics include: Bro split vs. full-body training...what results can I expect? Body recomposition happening, but the scale isn't moving. Recommended prompts to use AI for workouts and nutrition. Still not satisfied after… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/121246083/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-9%2F425830659-44100-2-f11d436b52798.mp3) ## [297. Calories in calories out, logging Smith machine weights, choosing home equipment, & asking better questions (Fitness Q+A)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/297--Calories-in-calories-out--logging-Smith-machine-weights--choosing-home-equipment---asking-better-questions-Fitness-QA-e3k8hsg) _2026-06-02 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ In this Tuesday Fitness Focus Q&A, Coach JK works through a few fitness questions that seem simple at first, but need more context to answer well. Topics include: How should you log weight on the Smith machine? What cardio machine makes the most sense for a home gym? Why some fat-loss questions need better context before better advice can happen. How to think about calories in, calories out… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/120915280/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-2%2F425388353-44100-2-96bf1f31b42a6.mp3) ## [296. How to be consistent when life feels chaotic](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/296--How-to-be-consistent-when-life-feels-chaotic-e3juiqf) _2026-05-26 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ Some seasons make it really difficult to feel like you are following any kind of plan. Work gets busier. School calendars get chaotic. Family responsibilities shift. And by the end of the day, it can feel like your health habits never really had a chance. In this episode, Coach JK shares a simple way to put a small win at the beginning and end of your day, especially when everything in the middle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/120588559/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-26%2F424951201-44100-2-a399300401276.mp3) ## [295. How science-based fitness claims try to fool you.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/295--How-science-based-fitness-claims-try-to-fool-you-e3jjoh3) _2026-05-19 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ In this episode, Coach JK shares his perspective on the difference between correlation and causation, and why that distinction matters for simplifying fitness. Using aging, weight gain, strength loss, injury, menopause, and fitness marketing as examples, JK talks through how easy it is for studies, statistics, and trends to get turned into scary headlines or sales pitches. This episode is a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/120233955/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2F424478868-44100-2-4837469411b33.mp3) ## [294. Shame-based fitness content, Barre for strength, and isolating muscle groups (Q&A)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/294--Shame-based-fitness-content--Barre-for-strength--and-isolating-muscle-groups-QA-e3jchqs) _2026-05-14 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ Is barre enough for strength training? Do weighted vests make everything better? Why do some fitness accounts seem to rely on shame to get your attention? And when a machine says it targets one muscle, is that really the only muscle working? In this Q&A episode, Coach JK takes a few fitness questions from Threads and gives the longer answer behind the quick comment section response. Think of this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/119997724/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-14%2F424163230-44100-2-cba0d27329972.mp3) ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gpKsW9CWwjP2) _2026-05-14 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [293. 3 types of people who make or break your fitness habits](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jk-mcleod7/episodes/293--3-types-of-people-who-make-or-break-your-fitness-habits-e3iucpv) _2026-05-05 · JK McLeod · Help Me Understand_ In today's episode, you'll discover how different types of relationships influence your ability to build and maintain your foundational fitness habits (eat well, sleep enough, exercise regularly) . Coach JK shares his perspective on the three key roles people play in your life and how to leverage or manage them for sustained success. Referenced in today's episode:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/14164e14/podcast/play/119533823/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-5%2F423537446-44100-2-da7c61fd67dc3.mp3)