Summary
In this conversation, John Hankins shares his journey from a 35-year career in IT to becoming a certified financial therapist. He discusses the impact of his upbringing on his financial perspectives, his experience with kidney donation, and how health challenges led him to find purpose in retirement. John emphasizes the emotional and practical aspects of financial therapy, helping clients navigate their financial lives while addressing underlying emotional issues. He highlights the importance of reorienting financial mindsets and the diverse needs of his clients, particularly those dealing with family financial issues. In this conversation, John Hankins and Nicolette explore the intricate relationship between financial planning, self-worth, and personal values. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries in family dynamics, the holistic approach to financial health, and the emotional aspects of retirement planning. The dialogue emphasizes that it's never too late to reassess one's life goals and values, and how understanding money as energy can shift one's mindset. They also delve into the differences in self-worth perceptions between introverts and extroverts, culminating in a heartfelt discussion about legacy and the impact one wishes to leave behind.
Who is our guest?
John Hankins is a licensed social worker and certified financial therapist. This is a new career that he launched at age 71. The motivation for this reinvention are woven from commitments he made in his 20s and his efforts to be an anonymous kidney donor in his 60s. This led to ending a 35 career in the “soulless” world of IT. Along the way, he discovered the joy of making music and marathon cycling trips through the Colorado Rockies as well as the sorrow of seeing his father and a close friend succumb to Alzheimer’s.
Website and social media handles :
www.financial-therapy.me
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:59 Journey into Financial Therapy
05:50 The Impact of Upbringing on Financial Perspectives
08:57 Transition from IT to Financial Therapy
11:48 The Kidney Donation Experience
14:59 Navigating Life Changes and Health Challenges
18:07 Finding Purpose in Retirement
21:02 The Role of Financial Therapy
23:56 Understanding Client Needs
27:13 Emotional and Practical Aspects of Financial Therapy
29:56 Reorienting Financial Mindsets
33:08 Helping Clients with Family Financial Issues
36:00 Navigating Family Dynamics and Boundaries
39:03 The Importance of Holistic Financial Planning
46:06 Planning for a Successful Retirement
51:59 Understanding Money as Energy
01:02:00 Self-Worth: Perspectives of Introverts and Extroverts
01:04:00 Legacy and Leaving a Positive Impact
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