In this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I have the extraordinary privilege of welcoming George Kinder, the father of Life Planning and author of The Seven Stages of Money Maturity. George has been a pioneer in integrating psychology, philosophy, and finance, helping people move beyond numbers and into true financial freedom. Today, we discuss his new book, The Three Domains of Freedom, and how financial planning can become a tool for self-discovery, personal liberation, and societal transformation.
Quotes:
"Your life is yours. It’s not your partner’s, your boss’s, your kids’. True freedom comes when you claim it." – George Kinder“Each moment is yours. If you’re not free now, when will you be?” – George Kinder
Key Moments:
⏳ [1:10] George shares his journey from traditional finance to life planning
⏳ [5:30] How he learned from the best therapists in Boston—and applied it to financial planning
⏳ [9:40] Why listening and inspiration are the two most powerful tools in financial planning
⏳ [15:20] Overcoming financial trauma by focusing on the future instead of being stuck in the past
⏳ [19:00] The magic question financial planners should ask their clients
⏳ [23:45] How couples can fall in love again by supporting each other’s dreams
⏳ [28:15] The illusion of competition in marriage—and why collaboration is the key to financial success
⏳ [34:30] George introduces his new book: The Three Domains of Freedom
⏳ [38:45] Why this is the most exciting time in human history for transformation
⏳ [44:00] How we can create a sustainable, just, and humane civilization
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