From Health Span to Wealth Span

By RDM Financial Group on June 28, 2023

Most people would agree that living well includes achieving both financial and physical health. Yet, compartmentalizing these different facets of health is common ― for example, by proactively saving and investing to support a long life, yet only taking a reactive approach to treating health issues as they arise.

But how fulfilling is having the financial means to live into your 90s without good health to enjoy yourself? Does a luxury vacation in your 70s sound as good if you need assistance walking? Or, on the other hand, how effective is regular exercise when you’re dealing with persistent financial stress?

To understand the synergistic relationship between wealth and health, and to identify strategies for intentionally investing in both, we recently hosted renowned Holistic Health Coach Catherine Canadeo. Catherine is a certified integrative nutritionist and has been on a mission in her practice to help people transform their lives by making small and positive changes toward holistic well-being ― including in the areas of food, lifestyle and money.

Catherine built her approach to helping clients after observing the profound impact finances have on physical and mental well-being ― and vice versa ― and the integrated approach needed to remain balanced.

Here are some insights she shared about her philosophy and the strategies she helps clients implement:

• Understanding health quantitatively is important: Canadeo begins her client relationships with a comprehensive analysis of their blood work.
• Strength lies within our life stories; telling and acknowledging our stories is an important step toward change.
• Being purposeful and socially connected is increasingly important as we age.
• You can’t do everything as equally well all the time, and that’s OK.
• Setting boundaries and being intentional with your time can help you manage stress and guilt.
• We are meant to walk; taking walks is a simple, natural way to reduce cortisol, which causes inflammation and impairs insulin emission.

To learn more, watch this replay of our conversation with Canadeo. Also, please know that we are also focused on a holistic approach to helping our clients achieve fulfillment. We recognize that wealth and well-being are inextricably intertwined and are here to support you on your journey toward achieving both.