In this episode, we welcome Dr. Michael G. Thomas, AFC®, to discuss cryptocurrency through the lens of financial wellness and behavioral psychology while considering the framework and mechanical education of crypto, DeFi, and Blockchain technology. We begin with Michael sharing his story that helps fuel his passion for emotional empathy and financial wellness, ingredients that are missing from the hardline and fast information highway of cryptocurrency. We discuss the importance of establishing the fundamentals of investing before a crypto allocation and during your crypto research. We unpack the critical difference between risk tolerance and risk capacity and their vital importance in investment decisions and an overall financial plan. You don't want to miss this chop-up!

Deciding to start a journey is courageous and promising. How do you effectively select a pathway that bests fits your desired needs, experiences, and outcomes? There are many choices and much information available. Dr. Cherry shares four self-discovery questions that will help inform your pathway partnership. We discuss pathways such as financial coaching, financial planning, financial platforms, financial education courses, what to look for, and what benefits they could bring to your journey. Find out why your ‘Blueprint’ is vitally important and why your story and human understanding are central to any pathway.  

Dr. Cherry's parents, Charles and Carla, continue sharing their Life Money Balance™ journey. There are treasures troves of wisdom! We ask, and they share their perspectives on savings, spending, intentional goals, personal preferences, transitions, and trade-offs. They also share knowledge on the emotions, values, experiences, and stories meaningful to them, which informed their life and money decisions, behaviors, and practices. They comment on transitioning and living in retirement. There are more than a couple of funny moments, and Carla shares wisdom on life that will nurture your soul and truly summarizes Life Money Balance™.

Where did the tenents of Life Money Balance all begin? Meet Dr. Cherry's parents. Married for 43 years, they discuss how their life influences and experiences directly affected how they made decisions as a unit on how they were going to raise their children. We talk about self-worth, access, relational communication, family communication, money talks and decisions within the household, and having empathy & compassion and being vulnerable. 

Dr. Cherry shares the philosophy, expectations, takeaways, and topics of the LMB podcast. He also shares how his personal story helped shape LMB and Concurrent Financial Planning. The show discusses LMB and how personal stories help people connect with their LMB journey to maximize their wellbeing. Let’s chop!