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A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthTake Control Rx: Goals to Ignite Your Soul | Episode 37In this week’s episode of A Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth, James Nutter continues the Financial Wellness 101 series, moving from “Vision” to action.After exploring values and the seven-part meaningful goal-setting framework, James dives deeper into how to turn intentions into results. He unpacks how to prioritize what matters most, write goals that are specific and attainable, and set guardrails that keep you moving forward—even when motivation fades.From the power of visualization and accountability to the importance of persistence and small, consistent wins, James gives physicians a roadmap for aligni...
2025-11-1127 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthYour Health is Your Wealth: Living Aligned with Your Core Values with Dr. Sarah Samaan | Ep 31In this installment of Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth, James Nutter welcomes Dr. Sarah Samaan, a recently retired cardiologist who now coaches physicians in career transitions, time management, and mindfulness.Dr. Samaan shares her journey from decades in cardiology to becoming a physician development coach—drawing on her yoga practice, personal mission work, and equestrian pursuits. Together, James and Sarah unpack how values and mindfulness not only make physicians better caregivers but also help them design meaningful lives outside of clinical practice.Listeners will discover how to recognize the signs of burn...
2025-09-301h 00
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthTake Control Rx: Trust Your Gut! | Ep 30In this installment of Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth, host James Nutter (fiduciary financial advisor and partner at IM Wealth) continues the Financial Wellness 101 series by tackling one of the hardest parts of personal finance: making decisions when there isn’t a clear “right” answer.Drawing on lessons from Darren Hardy’s Hero’s Journey leadership program, wisdom from Jeff Bezos, and even insights from LeBron James, James reveals why traditional advice like “live like a resident” often misses the mark—and how physicians can instead lean into their core values to guide financial choices...
2025-09-2320 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthYour Health Is Your Wealth: Balancing Medicine, Miles, and Money with Dr. Rachel Carlson | Ep 28In this episode of Physician’s Guide to Wealth, host James reconnects with his longtime friend, Dr. Rachel Carlson. Now a pediatrician in Hawaii, an active-duty Air Force officer, and a triathlete, Dr. Carlson’s story is a masterclass in living with intention.Dr. Carlson shares how she trained for a triathlon during residency, launched a wellness program as chief resident, and learned to prioritize sleep, fitness, and financial planning while carrying the lessons of her late father, also a physician. Her journey highlights the importance of discipline, connection, and surrounding yourself with a capable team.Wh...
2025-09-0941 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthFinancial Wellness 101: Financial Vitals | Ep 17Imagine walking into an ER with a broken femur. The first thing any good doctor does? Check your vitals. That’s exactly how James approaches your financial health in this foundational episode of Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth. Broadcasting from a library studio in Ada, Michigan, James kicks off a new series walking us through the real client journey ... from disorganized to Eagle Strong.What We Cover in This Episode:Why James thinks a “get-it-together-forever” sprint is worth 120 days of your lifeHow to rate your financial health across 5 vital categoriesWhat “free cash flow” real...
2025-06-2421 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthFinancial Wellness 101: The Impact You Seek to Make | Ep 16Building wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about purpose. In this solo episode, James Nutter kicks off a transformative series by sharing the exact process his clients go through when they join I AM Wealth: “Getting It Together Forever.”But before diving into deductions or investment strategies, James walks you through the most important question of all: Why are you here?Using a powerful exercise called the Impact Primer (yes, it spells out “IMPACT”), James helps you visualize your future, rediscover what truly drives you, and make a time commitment to your financial wellness journ...
2025-06-1714 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthFinancial Advisors Exposed: Fiduciary vs. Suitable Advisors - Know Who to Trust | Ep9When I first started learning about personal finance, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I thought finding help was simple — ask around, get a referral, and trust the person with the right certifications.But what I didn't realize back then — and what so many physicians still don’t realize — is that not all financial advisors are built the same. Some are required by law to put your best interests first. Others just have to sell you something that’s “good enough.”In today’s episode, I open up about the two very different standards...
2025-04-2918 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthHow Dr. Lisha Taylor Found Meaning, Balance, and Wealth on Her Own Terms | Ep 6What if the pathway to financial peace wasn’t just about earning more—but learning what truly matters to you?In this heartfelt episode of A Life Well Lived, Dr. Lisha Taylor joins James to share the story behind her unique journey from Wall Street dreams to the heart of sports medicine—and how growing up in a money-savvy but value-rooted household changed everything.Now a practicing physician, speaker, and co-founder of Wealth Minded MD, Dr. Taylor reveals how she balances medicine, mission, and money—while teaching other doctors to do the same. She opens up about...
2025-04-0858 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthThe First Step to True Wisdom | Ep 3True wisdom—and financial success—starts with self-awareness. James discusses the importance of introspection, referencing Socrates, Aristotle, and personal growth experiences. He shares how his journey of self-discovery transformed his confidence and relationship with money. He encourages listeners to reflect on their past, question their financial beliefs, and recognize the impact of childhood experiences on money habits. Before making financial decisions, one must first understand themselves. Key TakeawaysKnow Thyself First – True wisdom and financial clarity begin with deep self-awareness and understanding personal values.Money Alone Doesn’t Equal Fulfillment – Wealth without purpose often leads to em...
2025-03-1810 min
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthPSLF Hacks—SAVE Plan Threats to PSLF | Ep 2This episode of A Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth features a special recording from a recent Physician Financial Wellness Masterclass. James Nutter dives into the latest developments in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the SAVE repayment plan, breaking down the key legal and political uncertainties physicians need to be aware of.With potential policy shifts on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to have a clear student loan strategy. Whether you're working toward PSLF or just starting your repayment journey, this episode provides practical insights to help you stay on trac...
2025-03-111h 01
A Life Well Lived: A Physicians Guide to WealthThe Choice That Will Define You | Ep 1You’ve spent years mastering medicine, but what about mastering your money? In this inaugural episode, we set the foundation for your financial journey—not with complex strategies, but with a simple truth: Your money should be a tool to amplify what already matters most to you.We’ll explore why so many physicians feel financially stuck despite high incomes, how deeply ingrained money beliefs shape our decisions, and the first essential steps to real financial freedom. This isn’t about rules—it’s about intention.The first choice is simple: Will you keep letting money contro...
2025-03-0411 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Financial Wellness 101: Goals to Ignite Your SoulIn this insightful episode of "The Life Well Lived: A Physician's Guide to Financial Wellness," host James Nutter continues his compelling Financial Wellness 101 series. Designed to help physicians take control of their finances and, by extension, their lives, this episode dives into the significance of setting a clear, value-driven vision for financial goals. James emphasizes the crucial role of vision in financial planning and discusses various strategies for aligning financial goals with personal values and long-term aspirations. In the first half of the episode, James Nutter outlines an effective seven-part framework for meaningful goal setting, emphasizing its...
2024-08-2126 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Financial Wellness 101: Values: Audit Your TimeThis episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. In this episode of "A Life Well Lived: A Physician's Guide to Wealth," James Nutter emphasizes the importance of time and how it is the most valuable resource we have. He shares an exercise he does every year to audit his time and evaluate how he spent it. By categorizing things to leave behind, people to leave behind, things t...
2024-08-0812 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Financial Wellness 101: Trust Your Gut!This episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. James Nutter continues the Financial Wellness 101 series on "Life Well Lived." This episode focuses on aligning financial decisions with personal values rather than following generic advice. Nutter shares a decision-making framework inspired by Jeff Bezos and Darren Hardy, emphasizing the importance of speed, gut intuition, and classifying decisions into reversible and irreversible types. He integrates insights from Oprah Winfrey...
2024-08-0420 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Financial Wellness 101: Empowering Financial Decisions Aligned with Your Values!This episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. DisCover how to align your financial decisions with your personal and family core values in today's episode with James Nutter. Navigate life's choices by identifying the three values that resonate most with you. Learn from the examples of admired figures and understand the importance of making aligned decisions to avoid burnout and achieve fulfillment. James shares his ow...
2024-07-3121 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Dr. Lisha Taylor MD, MD Merges Medicine and Finance for Physician Wellness This episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. James Nutter hosts Dr. Lisha Taylor, a primary care sports medicine physician with a passion for personal finance. They delve into merging medicine and money, financial wellness for physicians, and their program Upgrade, aimed at teaching financial literacy in medical schools. Dr. Taylor shares personal anecdotes, including an inspiring story of planning a trip to the Paris Olympics. The e...
2024-07-271h 02
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Your Health is Your Wealth: Exploring Osteopathic Wellness with Dr. Amelia Buech, DOThis episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. James Nutter hosts Dr. Amelia Bueche, an osteopathic physician, yoga instructor, and wellness coach, in a conversation about holistic health, physician burnout, and financial well-being. Exploring the integration of mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Bueche shares insights from her specialty in neuromusculoskeletal and osteopathic manipulative medicine. They discuss the importance of balance, identity outside of medicine, and p...
2024-07-2655 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Financial Wellness 101: What's your money love language?This episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. James Nutter delves into the personal side of financial decision-making by exploring "money love languages" from the Gottman Institute, emphasizing the importance of understanding what money means to you and your partner. Drawing from his own experiences with security, freedom, and success, James highlights how childhood influences shape our monetary behaviors. Listeners are encouraged to identify their top money l...
2024-07-1813 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Financial Wellness 101: Boost Your Financial Health W. These Vital TipsThis episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. Explore essential strategies for achieving financial wellness with James Nutter in another insightful episode of "Life Well Lived, a Physician's Guide to Wealth." This episode dives into critical financial planning steps — from cash reserves and life insurance to disability planning and estate management. Whether assessing your current position or making significant strides toward financial goals, learn how to evaluate and...
2024-07-1214 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Financial Wellness 101: Mastering your Cash FlowThis episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. Join James Nutter of I Am Wealth as he guides physicians through mastering their finances in the latest episode of "The Life Well Lived." James dives into cash flows and emergency reserves, providing insight into understanding money in and out, determining free cash flows, and setting up a peace of mind fund. He offers practical tools like the circulatory c...
2024-07-1121 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - The First Step to True WisdomThis episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. "Know thyself" – a timeless maxim etched onto the ancient Temple of Apollo in Greece. But what does it truly mean? Join us on a journey of self-discovery as we explore the depths of this profound saying. There's a reason why nearly one third of lottery winners go broke within their first 3-5 years.* They were handed millions of dollars vs...
2024-06-0810 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Start Here - The Choice That Will Define YouThis episode is brought to you by Equity Multiple. Dedicated to assisting physicians in simplifying their investment journey, Equity Multiple enables passive investment in vetted, professionally managed commercial real estate. Learn more at www.equitymultiple.com. Are you getting the most out of the podcasts you listen to? Awareness is the first step to positive change, however positive action in the direction of your goals and mission must follow. On the very first episode of the A Life Well Lived A Physicians Guide to Wealth podcast, IM Wealth Partner and Financial Advisor, James Nutter provides...
2024-05-3109 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - Taking Extreme Ownership: The Key to Personal and Financial SuccessIn this episode of the "Life Well Lived: A Physician's Guide to Wealth" podcast, host James Nutter discusses the importance of taking extreme ownership and full responsibility for one's life. He shares his personal journey of blaming others for his circumstances and how he learned to take control and liberate himself. James emphasizes that blaming external factors such as the government, the economy, or other people only hinders personal growth and financial success. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and assess whether they are taking full responsibility for their outcomes. James provides examples of individuals who...
2024-04-2011 min
Financial ResidencyA Physician's Guide to Wealth - The first step to true wisdomThis episode is sponsored by Resolve. A physician contract review and compensation data company bringing change to physician contracts. For 10% off, add FR10 when you sign up! "Know thyself" – a timeless maxim etched onto the ancient Temple of Apollo in Greece. But what does it truly mean? Join us on a journey of self-discovery as we explore the depths of this profound saying. There's a reason why nearly one third of lottery winners go broke within their first 3-5 years.* They were handed millions of dollars vs. growing into someone worthy of becoming a millionaire. The...
2024-04-0611 min