Adam Cockerham - Your Money and Your Mind

This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Adam Cockerham, Director and Chartered Financial Planner at William Dixon and Associates. Adam Cockerham is a Chartered Financial Planner, business owner and author whose work explores the profound connection between our minds and our money. Based in Bradford on Avon, Adam's journey into financial planning was born from his own experiences with financial anxiety and the transformative power of understanding the psychology behind our relationship with wealth. Through his practice, Financial Adviser Bath, Adam works with clients to navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. After years of helping clients navigate complex financial decisions, Adam recognized a common thread: the greatest obstacles to financial freedom weren't technical, they were psychological. This insight led him to write Your Money and Your Mind, a book that bridges ancient wisdom, modern psychology and practical financial guidance. Adam's approach is rooted in clarity, authenticity and compassion. He believes that true financial freedom isn't measured by numbers in a bank account, but by the peace of mind and sense of purpose we cultivate along the way. His work draws from Stoic philosophy, Buddhist teachings, and contemporary behavioral science to help people develop a healthier, more meaningful relationship with money. When he's not writing or working with clients, Adam values time with family, nature walks, fitness and continuous learning. He shares weekly reflections on money, meaning, and mindfulness through his Substack newsletter, Mindful Money.