The Power of Purpose with Jon McLeod

In this empowering episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with life coach, speaker, and author Jon McLeod to explore the deep connection between mental health and purpose. From surviving near-death experiences to thriving as a coach and multimedia producer, Jon opens up about how discovering his purpose became the catalyst for emotional healing, resilience, and renewed faith.

With raw honesty and powerful storytelling, Travis and Jon dive into the struggles men face with vulnerability, societal expectations, and the silence surrounding mental health. This conversation is a reminder that no matter your past, you are not disqualified from healing—and living with purpose can be your greatest defense against depression, anxiety, and imposter syndrome.

 What We Discuss:

• How purpose can pull you out of depression and silence self-doubt

• The mindset shift from survival to significance

• Overcoming imposter syndrome in a culture of performance

• The hidden cost of pretending and emotional masking

• Why honesty is the first step to transformation

• Practical tools to identify toxic influences and reclaim mental space

• The stigma surrounding men’s mental health and how to break it

• The spiritual side of healing: trusting God’s plan and timing

• Jon’s near-death experiences and how they reshaped his urgency and outlook

• The nightly affirmations practice that reprograms the subconscious mind

  
  

Listen now and be reminded that your story isn’t over—your purpose is still unfolding. 

Learn More About Jon McLeod

Instagram: @coachjonmcleod

TikTok: @coachjnmcleod

Jon's Book: Unlock Your Potential