What would happen if you reconnected with the passion you had to set aside decades ago?
Art and John Hankins discuss John’s remarkable journey from social worker to IT professional to financial therapist at age 71. "This fills me with a feeling I have not had for a really long time," John reveals, describing his newfound purpose.
The conversation explores our complex relationship with money – the fears, avoidances, and anxieties that shape our financial decisions. Can retirement be more than just financial planning? "For me, it is the endless possibility," John says. Through personal stories and professional insights, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider what's possible in life's later chapters. Are you feeling stuck in transition? John's parting wisdom reminds us: "You are capable... and you're not alone."
John Hankins is a certified financial therapist who reinvented himself at age 71 after retiring from a 35-year career in IT. With early roots as a social worker helping disadvantaged communities in West Philadelphia, John now combines his financial expertise with his passion for helping others. He serves on the board of the Financial Therapy Association and specializes in guiding retirees through the emotional aspects of their relationship with money. Through his practice at financialtherapy.me and his YouTube channel, John helps clients transform financial anxiety into empowerment and purpose.
About The Show:
The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we’re given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.
In This Episode:
(00:00) Introduction - The Most Meaningful Transition
(03:14) Discovering Financial Therapy
(09:27) What Is Financial Therapy?
(19:58) Midlife Transition Mastery Ad
(21:14) Meeting Fear with Data
(28:59) Transition to Financial Therapy at 71
(34:33) Endless Possibilities in Later Life
(41:03) Expanding Community and Relationships
(49:48) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad
(52:29) Connect with John Hankins
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Resources:
https://www.financial-therapy.me
https://www.youtube.com/@johnhankinsfinancialtherapy
www.linkedin.com/in/john-hankins-mss
https://www.facebook.com/JohnHankinsFinancialTherapy/
https://www.financialtherapyassociation.org
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