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• 564: 100+ Years of Brutal Trading Advice in 52 Minutes 15.06.2026 53мин

  100+ Years of Brutal Trading Advice in 52 Minutes In episode 564 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to 100+ years of brutal trading advice in 52 minutes. These are the most honest conversations he's had with full-time traders, trading psychologists, hedge fund managers, and market veterans over the past year. We're not talking about those "theory guys". They're full-time traders who've lost accounts, blown up, and found their way back. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Watch the full interviews: Desire To Trade Podcast Playlist Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Pillar 1 - The Psychology Shift 15:42 Takeaway 16:12 Pillar 2 - Strategy & Adaptation 28:24 Takeaway 28:55 Pillar 3 - The Longevity Secrets 44:57 Reality Check 52:36 Closing What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 563: 1 Hour of Genius Trading Advice From Top 1% Traders 08.06.2026 1ч 5мин

  1 Hour of Genius Trading Advice From Top 1% Traders In episode 563 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to advice from traders who have survived decades in the markets — including one who lost $2 million on a single trade and came back. This isn't theory. It's what kept them trading after drawdowns and the days they wanted to quit. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Learn how to trade trends >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:03 Jared Tendler: Master Trading Psychology for High Performance 00:15:22 Andrew Mitchem: Discipline and Realistic Expectations 00:26:34 Evan Marks: Remove Mental Interference 00:41:24 Rajan Dhall: The Zen of Trading 00:50:57 Andrew Aziz: Mindset and Resilience to Survive Trading 00:58:19 Pavel Kycek: Manage Your Emotions and Drawdowns What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 562: Build An Unstoppable Trading Mindset (Mandi Pour Rafsendjani) 01.06.2026 34мин

  Build An Unstoppable Trading Mindset In episode 562 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with elite trading psychologist Mandi Pour Rafsendjani as she discusses how to build an unstoppable trading mindset. She breaks down why smart traders still struggle to follow their own rules and shares real examples of traders who kept repeating the same mistakes. They uncovered what was really driving their decisions. The conversation dives into trading psychology, self-trust, and why consistency often has less to do with strategy than most traders think. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:08 What's new with Mandi Pour Rafsendjani 04:08 The role of AI in trading psychology 06:57 Understanding trader behavior and mindset 08:56 The impact of childhood experiences on trading 10:13 Transforming trader mindsets 16:27 How to deal with hesitation in trading 19:15 Overcoming self-doubt using "Internal Family Systems" 23:55 Continuous learning in trading psychology 30:01 Connecting with traders and building relationships 33:55 Where to find Mandi Pour Rafsendjani What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Mandi Pour Rafsendjani highperformancetrading.com.au X/Twitter: @mpx_trader What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 561: 51 Years Living Off The Markets (Peter Robbins) 25.05.2026 29мин

  51 Years Living Off The Markets In episode 561 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trader and author Peter Robbins, who's been living off the markets for over 50 years. Peter breaks down why most traders fail long before strategy becomes the problem—and how simplifying your approach, trading less, and understanding yourself changed the way he survived different market cycles. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Who is Peter Robbins? 01:31 How Peter discovered trading at just 15 years old 02:10 Learning trading before social media, Discords, and online mentors existed 03:21 Why traders should align strategy with personality, lifestyle, and experience 05:12 The difference between mastering one trading style vs adapting to multiple market conditions 07:05 Why there's no "perfect" strategy and how traders should choose what fits them 08:50 The role of trial and error in finding the right trading approach 10:34 The truth about trading freedom and why most traders still need guidance 11:16 Why accountability, mentorship, and trading communities matter more than traders think 13:02 The mindset shift required to survive trading long term 15:44 Why execution and psychology matter more than strategy tweaks 18:29 Knowing when a strategy is good enough 20:20 What separates traders who last decades from those who quit early 23:14 Why passion for trading matters more than chasing money 24:48 The advice Peter would give himself as a young trader starting out today 27:15 Where to find Peter Robbins and his book (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Peter Robbins The Trader's Journey (Book) X/Twitter: @prrobbins What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 560: I Asked 6 Pro Traders To Share Their Best Day Trading Strategies (1-Hour Masterclass) 18.05.2026 1ч 9мин

  I Asked 6 Pro Traders To Share Their Best Day Trading Strategies (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 560 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to six elite traders sharing their best day trading strategies. If you want to know what you need to stop or start doing to make a living through day trading, this podcast is a gem. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Boris Schlossberg: Sticking to one trading strategy 00:16:05 Kathy Lien: Fundamentals that work 00:30:12 Brian Shannon: How to simplify trading 00:39:50 Blake Morrow: When to adapt your strategy and add size 00:48:51 Ross Maxwell: Drawing support/resistance the right way 00:57:50 Dave Floyd: Breaking bad trading habits What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 559: Behind-The-Scenes At TradingView (Rauan Khassan) 11.05.2026 24мин

  Behind-The-Scenes At TradingView In episode 559 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Chief Growth Officer Rauan Khassan, talking about the behind-the-scenes at TradingView. They discuss how the platform evolved, nearly 10 years after their first conversation, from a simple charting tool into one of the biggest names in trading. Discover the real reasons certain features get built, why some ideas completely failed, and how traders themselves quietly shape the future of the platform through feedback and usage. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:28 Revisiting TradingView: A decade of growth 01:33 The evolution of TradingView's features 06:09 Using indicators on TradingView and user interaction 08:48 The role of AI in TradingView 12:04 Challenges and innovations in automated trading 13:40 The feature they spent 2 years building that completely failed 15:24 User-driven development and feedback 17:13 Options trading overhaul 21:32 Future developments and upcoming features 23:17 How to get TradingView to build what you want What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Rauan Khassan Get a discount on your TradingView subscription tradingview.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 558: He Made A Living In The Markets For 35 Years (Bret Rosenthal) 04.05.2026 31мин

  He Made A Living In The Markets For 35 Years In episode 558 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Bret Rosenthal, a hedge fund trader who's been in the markets for 35+ years and has seen every cycle play out. He shares why most traders lose money even when their ideas are right, and how a simple shift in thinking about risk changed everything. Their conversation walks through how he trades today with a structured approach that keeps things simple and repeatable. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:39 Who is Bret Rosenthal? 02:35 Discovering Desire To Trade trading strategies and the virtual hedge fund 05:52 The Armor Investing approach 11:15 Understanding stop losses and entry points 13:54 The Armor Turn pattern for investing 18:08 Trading in a bubble vs. market noise 20:19 Mindset for long-term trading success 24:24 Adapting to market conditions 29:19 Where to find Bret Rosenthal (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Bret Rosenthal X/Twitter: @bretrosenthal Substack: armrinvesting.substack.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 557: How He Builds Fully-Automated Trading Strategies (Martyn Tinsley) 27.04.2026 48мин

  How He Builds Fully-Automated Trading Strategies In episode 557 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Martyn Tinsley of Trade Like A Machine, a seasoned algo trader who shares how he spent years building automated systems—only to realize he was making things harder than they needed to be. He breaks down the process he uses to ensure a strategy's edge is repeatable before ever risking capital in a live account. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 00:38 What's new with Martyn Tinsley? 04:09 AI in trading 10:21 Simplicity in AI models 12:43 Avoiding overfitting in AI models 15:57 Classical algorithm trading techniques 19:35 Optimization Technique 1 25:22 Optimization Technique 2 29:46 Walk Forward Correlation technique 32:55 Possible Outcomes 40:14 Martyn's research conclusion and future direction 46:31 Where to find more info about Martyn Tinsley (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Martyn Tinsley Read more about Opt My Strategy (OMS) Exclusive Desire To Trade Discount What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 556: This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years - Navin Prithyani 20.04.2026 33мин

  This Made Me A Profitable Trader For 17 Years In episode 556 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Navin Prithyani, who shares what actually kept him profitable for 17 years—and why things started slipping once the numbers got bigger. He walks through the moment where pressure, expectations, and outside noise began affecting his performance. It's a real look at how consistency is built… and how easily it can break when your focus shifts. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:30 Introduction 01:03 What's new with Navin Prithyani? 01:41 Trading strategies: day trading, forex, and value investing 02:38 Strategy for value investing 04:08 Understanding market pullbacks 05:46 Investment timing 08:51 Overcoming challenges in trading and psychology 11:47 Breaking through income plateaus 16:52 Pressure point: What should you do to quit your job? 21:21 Advice for aspiring traders 23:04 Day trading vs swing trading for stocks 26:21 How to train yourself to scale your trading 28:27 Navin's stock portfolio 29:53 Knowing how much is "much" What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Navin Prithyani urbanforex.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 555: Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World (Brett Steenbarger) 13.04.2026 26мин

  Trading Psychology of the Best Traders in the World In episode 555 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dr. Brett Steenbarger, a trading psychologist who's worked with top performers for decades. He breaks down why consistency has nothing to do with finding better setups. They walk through how traders unknowingly sabotage themselves—and what actually separates those who stay stuck from those who quietly improve over time. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Who is Brett Steenbarger? 02:13 Do traders come to fix problems or get better? 03:23 The first thing Brett looks at when a trader wants to improve 04:56 Can traders coach themselves? 06:16 Leveraging your strengths: where success really comes from 08:26 Why you should figure out your strengths before trading 10:30 Psychological wealth as the foundation for financial wealth 12:59 The loneliness problem: why trading alone is a bad thing 14:37 Why mentoring others makes you better 15:39 Adapting to crazy markets (recorded during Middle East conflict) 17:30 What Brett tells traders when volatility spikes 19:30 Are markets irrational? 21:22 Advice for new traders for volatile markets 23:26 What's inside Positive Trading Psychology (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Dr. Brett Steenbarger's book Get your copy of Positive Trading Psychology  What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 554: What It Takes To Be A Consistently Profitable Trader (1-Hour Masterclass) 06.04.2026 1ч 5мин

  What It Takes To Be A Consistently Profitable Trader (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 554 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to veteran traders share what actually made them consistent after years of ups and downs. They walk through the painful patterns—big wins followed by bigger losses—and how shifting their mindset and risk management changed their results. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 Al Brooks - Traders' Mental Edge 00:13:02 Andrew Aziz - Surviving Bad Markets & Preventing Overtrading 00:24:36 Brian Pezim - Consistency for the Part‑Time Trader 00:31:55 Brian McAboy - Trading as a Business in Unpredictable Markets 00:40:45 Peter Varcoe - The Real Path to Consistency (It's Slower Than You Think) 00:52:58 Andrew Mitchem - What Long‑Term Trading Success Requires What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 553: I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader (Kevin Hunt) 30.03.2026 31мин

  I Went From Taxi Driver To Full-Time Day Trader In episode 553 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Kevin Hunt to talk about how he went from losing everything in business to becoming a full-time trader living in Thailand. Kevin shares the terrifying moment he burned his last safety net and how that pressure became the catalyst for mastering the one thing most traders ignore: their own psychology. He dives into his simple, mechanical approach to the London session and why having a set of rules isn't enough—you have to learn how to lose before you can win. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:52 What's new with Kevin Hunt? 03:18 How he started trading 06:13 Moving from London to Thailand 09:10 Losing his "safety net" and finally trading full-time 10:17 Advice on jumping to full-time trading now vs. keeping a day job 13:50 Kevin's simple system 16:49 Why simple isn't easy 21:21 Why constantly changing methods kill consistency 25:31 The price of long‑term profitability 27:12 Community (Slack) cured loneliness and kept him accountable 29:46 Why sharing success with others matters 30:54 Where to find Kevin Hunt What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Kevin Hunt Desire To Trade What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 552: Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think (Justin Hertzberg) 23.03.2026 31мин

  Prop Firms Don't Work Like You Think In episode 552 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Justin Hertzberg of PropAccounts to talk about how prop firms really work — the risks they hide, why many fail, and what separates the ones that actually pay traders. They walk through real numbers (pass rates, average payouts, account lifespans) and share practical signals you can use to avoid getting burned and to find a prop program that supports steady, sustainable trading growth. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >>Scale up with our funded accounts for Forex, crypto, and futures (30% off): https://go.fundedaccounts.io/ Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Justin Hertzberg's work with prop firms 02:30 What differentiates prop firms 04:06 The "printing money" myth 07:09 Asymmetric risk explained 08:22 Why 95% of prop firms are insolvent 09:42 How to spot a firm that will pay you 11:09 Live accounts vs. demo accounts 15:06 How prop firms hedge risk 15:59 Real stats: passing rates, payouts, account lifespan 18:05 Why challenge fees have a "floor" 19:33 Prop firm rules: what's changing 21:59 The MetaQuotes shake-up 24:54 Why brokers are getting into prop firms 26:42 Standalone firms vs. broker-backed firms 29:19 Average lifespan of a funded account 30:29 Where to find Justin Hertzberg (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Justin Hertzberg Justin's email: justin@fpfxtech.com fpfxtech.com propaccount.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 551: 12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes (César Barriga) 16.03.2026 28мин

  12 Years of Trading Knowledge in 25 Minutes In episode 551 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with BlackSheep Academy's César Barriga, a trader who struggled for 10 years to become consistently profitable. César shares the hard lessons from that journey, from losing family money to finally finding peace with a simple, hybrid approach. He breaks down exactly why he now does the opposite of most retail traders and how he keeps his strategy so simple that he can explain it in a few minutes. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Who is César Barriga and what's his trading style? 02:11 How he started trading and his 20-year journey 04:16 How forex pulled him in 05:25 The brutal 10-year road to profitability 08:00 Learning what the top 1% of winning traders were doing 09:42 Finding retail sentiment online and building an edge 12:09 Retail trading or the opposite? 14:05 Finding the balance between simple and complicated strategies 16:18 Getting into algo trading through a mentor 18:24 Using AI to code strategies and validating them 20:49 César's hybrid approach (manual and algo) 22:55 How mindset affects your trades 26:23 Why beginners must start manual before ever touching automation 27:20 Where to find César Barriga (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find César Barriga BlackSheep Legacy (English) Instagram: @cesktrades What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 550: From Journalist To Full-Time Trader: How I Did It (Glen Goodman) 09.03.2026 33мин

  From Journalist To Full-Time Trader: How I Did It In episode 550 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Crypto Trader" Glen Goodman, who went from reporting on financial markets to eventually trading for a living. He opens up about losing money early on despite being a financial reporter, why being right about the market isn't enough, and the one rule that saved his trading career (and will save yours too). The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Who is Glen Goodman? 02:30 Why people think trading is easy 05:35 How it began—trading while working as a financial journalist 10:25 The shift from stable income to full-time trading 11:27 What markets he started with 14:37 Walking through his trading style 19:38 Price action vs. indicators—what he actually uses 24:13 Why he doesn't short crypto (and the math behind it) 26:57 The #1 rule most traders ignore 30:44 Where to find Glen's book and connect with him (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Glen Goodman glengoodman.com Glen on X: x.com/glengoodman The Crypto Trader book What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 549: Why I Trade 25 Strategies After 17 Years of Trading (Dave Mabe) 02.03.2026 25мин

  Why I Trade 25 Strategies After 17 Years of Trading In episode 549 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Dave Mabe, who's been trading for more than 20 years, sharing how nearly quitting during a massive drawdown pushed him to rethink everything about how he trades. What started as one working idea turned into 25 fully automated strategies running every day. He also dives into the hardest lesson of his career—trading through a brutal drawdown—and how it forced him to build a system for creating new strategies. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Who is Dave Mabe? 01:06 Fully automated trading vs manual execution 01:40 How Dave started trading 04:04 The problem with learning from intuition-based traders 05:50 Can you really make money with discretionary trading? 06:45 First automated strategy: success or failure? 09:28 Do algo traders struggle with emotions too? 11:09 Is coding required for automated trading in 2026? 12:13 Why backtests look great but live trading fails 15:48 How much variance between backtest and live is acceptable? 16:45 What separates traders who quit from those who last 20 years 19:51 Generating new trading strategies consistently 23:30 Is there a limit to how many strategies you can run? 24:46 Where to find Dave Mabe and his free backtesting course (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find Dave Mabe Dave's free backtesting course What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 548: Making A Living Trading For 30+ Years - Revealing His Secrets (Michael Martin) 23.02.2026 41мин

  Making A Living Trading For 30+ Years - Revealing His Secrets In episode 548 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with 30-year veteran trader Michael Martin discussing the reality of trading for a living and managing institutional capital. Michael shares his journey from a working-class background to working with legendary traders. He talks about early mistakes, tough lessons, and the mental rewiring that helped him stay in the game long enough to win. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Michael's current work with Victor Spirandio and systematized models 02:50 Early life and his pentrepreneurial grit 07:54 How he started as a trader 12:28 Michael's trading style 17:05 How he found people he can trade for 20:16 Results of trading his own money 24:38 How he stayed in the game for 30+ years 29:20 How does communication affect trading 33:16 The core message of Michael's book 38:13 Where to find Michael Martin What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Michael Martin Inner Voice of Trading Free Audiobook What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 547: How To Make A Living Trading With AI - Dr. Matloob Khushi 16.02.2026 29мин

  How To Make A Living Trading With AI In episode 547 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with professor and AI expert Dr. Matloob Khushi, sharing why he stopped believing in universal trading algorithms after spending years trying to build one. He walks through what he actually teaches his PhD students—and why most people claiming to trade with AI are really just feeding screenshots into a black box that's already seen tomorrow's prices. No hype, just the uncomfortable reality of what it takes to build something that actually holds up. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:01 How he learned algo trading and his background with AI 03:22 Teaching trading: from basics to AI integration 05:08 Bridging discretionary trading and algorithms 08:11 Data utilization in AI trading 11:43 The complexity of AI in trading 13:11 Backtesting and confidence in algorithms 15:32 The hard truth about trading with AI 21:07 Continuous monitoring and emotional factors in trading 25:45 Algorithm management and broker considerations What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Dr. Matloob Khushi Dr. Matloob Khushi's publications What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 546: Become a Consistently Profitable Trader in 2026 (1-Hour Masterclass) 09.02.2026 1ч 6мин

  Become a Consistently Profitable Trader in 2026 (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 546 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to six professional traders revealing the hard truths that transformed their careers—from the long-term mindset that actually works, to the systematic rules that finally overcame emotional trading, and how to read markets instead of trying to predict them. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Austin Silver - What consistency really means as a trader 00:13:19 Adam Grimes - Practical psychology tools for trading discipline 00:27:15 TraderNick - The long-term mindset that works 00:34:22 Sunny J. Harris - How to adapt and evolve your trading over your career 00:41:29 Dave Floyd - Reading markets, not predicting them 00:54:50 Paras Jandwani - How systematic rules overcome emotional trading What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!
• 545: Supply & Demand Trading Profitably For 30+ Years - Paul Scott 02.02.2026 28мин

  Supply & Demand Trading Profitably For 30+ Years In episode 545 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with veteran trader Paul Scott, who used to think finding the perfect pattern was the secret to consistent profits. He was chasing every candlestick formation he could find. Then he discovered what the real floor traders have known for decades—and it has nothing to do with complicated analysis. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:50 What's new with Paul Scott 02:35 How he started trading supply & demand 08:18 From the trading floor to the changes in technology 10:25 Realizing price and value matter more than direction 13:41 Trading predefined ranges without directional bias 16:01 30+ years of consistent execution and boring profitability 20:05 Defining a strong level for a trade 24:05 Issues with supply & demand 27:21 Where to find Paul Scott (link below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group! How to find Paul Scott paulscottfx.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!