Episode Description

In this episode of the Kindness Podcast, Nicole Phillips speaks with Kelly King, a male breast cancer survivor whose journey has reshaped his views on time, purpose, and kindness. Kelly shares his unique experience of being diagnosed through a DNA blood test, navigating treatment, and the ongoing challenges he faces post-cancer. He emphasizes the importance of community, kindness, and gratitude in overcoming adversity, and encourages others to reach out for support during difficult times.

About our guest: Kelley King

My Why Changed Everything. For over four decades, I’ve helped people build legacies—crafting estate and life insurance strategies to protect families and futures. But I’ve learned that money alone doesn’t lead to a meaningful retirement.

In 2023, that lesson became deeply personal. Through a new DNA blood test, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer—despite feeling healthy and having no symptoms. That diagnosis changed how I viewed everything: my health, my time, my why. For me, the answer was clear—my family, especially my seven grandchildren. They are my anchor and my “why.”

After completing treatments, I became a co-founder of The Retirement Life, a program that prepares people for more than finances in retirement—focusing on values, relationships, faith, and purpose. My mission has grown from helping dads become better dads to helping men build lives of goodness, health, and vitality in every season.

I’ve served on the board of Youth for Christ for 17 years, completed the Prime Movers program, and am a Certified Kingdom Advisor. I live in Alexandria, Ohio, attend Jersey Church, and take great joy in watching my three grown children lead boldly in their churches and communities.

Purpose doesn’t end at retirement. In many ways, it begins.

Links and Resources

The Retirement Life https://www.theretirement.life/pages/home

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Retirement-Life-61558988862516/

Galleri early cancer detection test https://www.galleri.com

Kelley King Financial Services http://www.king-fs.com

Kelley’s male breast cancer story https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/my-male-breast-cancer-story

John Hancock feature Early detection, lifelong impact

John Hancock podcast episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-why-with-kelley-king-the-value