In this week’s episode of Life Well Lived: A Physician’s Guide to Wealth, James continues the Financial Wellness 101 Series by helping listeners “begin with a life well lived in mind.”

James challenges physicians to reverse the traditional order of achievement—no longer building a life around work, but crafting a career that supports their ideal lifestyle. Through a series of powerful reflection prompts, he guides you to identify your core identity, purpose, and vision, then evaluate whether your time and money truly reflect what you value most.

This episode isn’t about spreadsheets or budgets—it’s about alignment. By combining the principles of financial planning with personal growth, James shows how creating a clear life plan first can unlock freedom, purpose, and lasting fulfillment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to build your life plan before your career plan
• Questions to uncover your core identity and life purpose
• How to align time and money with your deepest values
• Ways to assess whether your financial habits reflect what you care about most
• How to design a career that supports your ideal lifestyle
• Practical steps to create “off-the-grid” moments that recharge you
• Why burnout is often a sign of misalignment between values and reality

Next Steps

• ✍️ Set aside 30 minutes to complete the “Life Well Lived” reflection questions shared in this episode
  
• 💰 Revisit your Circulatory Cash Flow System from the Financial Wellness 101 series to adjust your spending around your lifestyle goals
  
• 🗓 Add one lifestyle-aligned commitment to your calendar this week—whether it’s a date night, family dinner, or time to recharge
  

Additional Resources

• Download the PSLF Hacks Checklist
• Book a free financial wellness session with James
• Get access to exclusive physician financial tools at www.imwealth.com
• 1% of IM Wealth’s revenue is dedicated to providing scholarship funds to medical students. Learn more about the Meaningful Journeys Scholarship and how you can join the fight here.
• Learn more about the impact IM Wealth is making in the lives of physicians here.
• Gain FREE immediate access to all of IM Wealth’s exclusive physician financial wellness resources here.

About the Show:

This isn’t just another finance podcast—it’s a movement. We’re challenging the status quo, cutting through the noise, and giving physicians real strategies to take control of their money and their future.

Because true wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about freedom.

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About James Nutter:

James Nutter is on a mission to help physicians reclaim their financial power. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges doctors face, he provides real-world strategies that cut through the noise and lead to lasting financial freedom.

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Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Any financial decisions should be made in the context of your unique circumstances and in partnership with a trusted financial advisor who understands your personal plan.

A Physician’s Guide to Wealth Podcast — Brought to you by IM Wealth: Helping physicians take control of their money so they can live a purposeful life.

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