As a physician, you are overworked, overwhelmed, and under-supported when it comes to your money.
The Physician’s Guide to Wealth Podcast is where you finally unpack the silent burdens of financial stress, burnout, and sacrifice—and take back control.
Hosted by James Nutter, Fiduciary Financial Advisor & Partner at IM Wealth, this isn’t your typical conversation about money.
It’s a raw, thought-provoking journey at the crossroads of purpose and prosperity—challenging everything you’ve been told about success and wealth.
Here, we go beyond the numbers. We explore what it truly means to align your money with the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a system that rewards hard work but never taught you how to live fully, this podcast is your invitation to break free.
No fluff.
No noise.
No products.
No BS.
Just real-world strategies to help you take control and build the life you actually want—for your family, your team, and your future.
Welcome to a new kind of wealth.
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As a physician, you are overworked, overwhelmed, and under-supported when it comes to your money.
The Physician’s Guide to Wealth Podcast is where you finally unpack the silent burdens of financial stress, burnout, and sacrifice—and take back control.
Hosted by James Nutter, Fiduciary Financial Advisor & Partner at IM Wealth, this isn’t your typical conversation about money.
It’s a raw, thought-provoking journey at the crossroads of purpose and prosperity—challenging everything you’ve been told about success and wealth.
Here, we go beyond the numbers. We explore what it truly means to align your money with the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a system that rewards hard work but never taught you how to live fully, this podcast is your invitation to break free.
No fluff.
No noise.
No products.
No BS.
Just real-world strategies to help you take control and build the life you actually want—for your family, your team, and your future.
Welcome to a new kind of wealth.
Most people chase motivation. Pauly Domenech lives by standards.
In this high-energy conversation, James Nutter sits down with former MMA fighter, Ironman athlete, and high-performing real estate leader Pauly Domenech to unpack what actually creates durability in life—physically, mentally, financially, and spiritually. This episode isn’t about hacks or hype. It’s about becoming the kind of person who doesn’t break when things get hard.
If you asked a billionaire what they want more of, the answer wouldn’t be money—it would be time. In this solo episode, James Nutter breaks down why time is the most valuable asset physicians have, why it’s so easily squandered, and how a simple annual time audit can radically change the way you live, work, and lead. This episode offers a practical, reflective framework to help physicians reclaim agency, protect what matters most, and intentionally design a life well lived.
Physician student loans feel overwhelming not because doctors lack intelligence or discipline, but because the rules have been shifting under their feet for years. In this episode, James Nutter breaks down the only three student loan repayment paths that actually matter—PSLF, obliteration, or a balanced strategy—and explains how to choose the path that aligns with your life, income, and values. With the recent end of the SAVE Plan and federal repayment uncertainty rising again, physicians need clarity now more than ever. This episode delivers it.
Physicians are burning out—not because they don’t care, but because the system has stripped them of agency. In this episode, James Nutter sits down with Donovan Miske of Kona Medical Consulting to unpack why private practice feels unsustainable, how administrative burden quietly drains time, money, and energy, and what doctors can do to reclaim control without selling out to hospital systems. This is a candid, systems‑level conversation about freedom in medicine—and what it actually takes to get there.
In this episode, James Nutter breaks down the real reason most people struggle with money: not the math, but the lack of structure and consistency. He walks through his five-step framework for staying organized, staying focused, and staying on track with your financial life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or stuck, this is the clarity you’ve been waiting for.
Most people don’t struggle with money because of math — they struggle because there’s no structure. In this episode, James Nutter breaks down how to move from clarity to consistent action using simple, repeatable systems. If you’ve done the thinking but aren’t seeing momentum, this episode shows you exactly what to do next.
In this episode, James Nutter breaks down the four steps to running a Family Board Meeting—a simple structure that helps physicians and their partners talk about money without conflict, overwhelm, or resentment. Whether you’re planning a wedding, navigating debt, or just trying to get aligned financially, this framework creates space, ground rules, and shared understanding so you can build a financially healthy home together.
In this solo episode, James Nutter guides you through the next phase of Financial Wellness 101—turning meaningful goals into real, measurable progress. You’ll learn how to calculate what your goals actually cost, how to use your free cash flow to bring them to life, and how to align every money move with the values that matter most.
In this solo episode, James Nutter walks you through the next stage of Vision 101—how to set meaningful, measurable goals that actually stick. Learn how to take your long-term dreams and turn them into actionable steps that align with your values, finances, and purpose.
It’s time to bring it all together. In this solo episode, James Nutter walks you through Vision 101—a seven-part meaningful goal-setting process designed to help physicians align their money, values, and life purpose.
Buying your first home as a physician? Thinking about selling? In this episode, James Nutter talks with Zoe Taylor—top realtor, relocation specialist, and founder of Moving Medicine Partners—to unpack how physicians can make smart, strategic real estate decisions that build wealth instead of draining it.
What if you could buy back the most valuable thing in your life—your time?
In this episode, host James Nutter walks through his personal “Time Audit” exercise, a proven annual ritual that helps physicians and professionals identify what drains them, what brings them joy, and how to reclaim their most limited resource. Learn how to stop running on autopilot and start living with intention.
What if your workout could add years—not just muscle—to your life? In this episode, host James Nutter sits down with Chad Volant, owner of Strength Rx and nationally recognized performance coach, to unpack how movement truly is medicine. Learn how to train smarter, recover better, and build strength that lasts a lifetime.
What does it really mean to live a “life well lived”? In this episode, host James Nutter guides physicians through an eye-opening reflection exercise that flips the script on success. Instead of building your life around your career, learn how to design your career around your life—and finally bring your money, time, and values into alignment.
How do you create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling—both in medicine and beyond? In this episode, host James Nutter sits down with retired cardiologist and certified physician coach Dr. Sarah Samaan to explore how mindfulness, values, and mission statements can help physicians navigate career transitions, prevent burnout, and redefine what true wealth means.
Financial wellness isn’t just about spreadsheets and strategies—it’s about making decisions that truly align with your values. In this episode, host James Nutter takes physicians beyond cookie-cutter advice and dives into how to use your gut, your values, and a proven framework to make tough money choices with clarity and confidence.
Massive changes to PSLF, IDR, and physician loan forgiveness are shaking the system. In this episode, host James Nutter teams up with student loan expert Andrew Paulson to unpack the SAVE plan updates, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, refinancing decisions, and what physicians should do right now to protect their financial future.
When intention meets action, ordinary days turn extraordinary. In this episode, pediatric physician and active-duty Air Force officer Dr. Rachel Carlson shares how she trained for triathlons during residency, built durable wellness habits, and got intentional with money early—while honoring the legacy of her late physician father.
What does it take to keep both your marriage and your money thriving? In this in-person conversation, James sits down with Jeff McPherson and Todd Spencer for a raw, practical talk on how high-achieving couples can avoid burnout, align their money habits, and build systems that actually last.
Do you ever feel like you’re living on autopilot, chasing someone else’s version of success? In this episode, we uncover why so many physicians feel misaligned—and how a simple 20-minute exercise to discover your core values can change everything.
As a physician, you are overworked, overwhelmed, and under-supported when it comes to your money.
The Physician’s Guide to Wealth Podcast is where you finally unpack the silent burdens of financial stress, burnout, and sacrifice—and take back control.
Hosted by James Nutter, Fiduciary Financial Advisor & Partner at IM Wealth, this isn’t your typical conversation about money.
It’s a raw, thought-provoking journey at the crossroads of purpose and prosperity—challenging everything you’ve been told about success and wealth.
Here, we go beyond the numbers. We explore what it truly means to align your money with the life you’ve worked so hard to create.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a system that rewards hard work but never taught you how to live fully, this podcast is your invitation to break free.
No fluff.
No noise.
No products.
No BS.
Just real-world strategies to help you take control and build the life you actually want—for your family, your team, and your future.
Welcome to a new kind of wealth.
