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How I Finally Became a Profitable Trader After Losing Everything - Paul Chalmers In episode 582 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to the recording of an interview with Paul Chalmers of UK Trading Academy, who shares how he went from losing everything in a divorce to becoming a profitable trader. He breaks down why 90% of traders fail, the real reason AI isn't the shortcut most people think it is, and the simple backtesting method he uses to make almost any strategy profitable. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Who is Paul Chalmers? 06:28 What brought him to trading 08:33 His training learning curve 11:41 Paul's turning point from having only £100 12:57 What gets traders stuck and keeps them from getting results? 14:42 The role of AI in trading now 22:00 Action plan for traders who want to become profitable 27:07 Where to find Paul Chalmers (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 Paul Chalmers uktradingacademy.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

30+ Years Living Off The Markets - Michael Toma In episode 581 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to Etienne catching up with Michael Toma, nine months into his semi-retirement, as he looks back through his old trading journals. Mike shares the regrets, mindset shifts, and hard-earned lessons behind becoming a consistent trader and building a lifestyle that doesn't depend on watching charts all day. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Michael's semi-retirement nine months in 01:29 How his trading changed: scalping and fading retail panic 03:07 The panic setup: "Where are the sellers?" 05:04 His biggest regret: not sizing up sooner 10:06 How trading changes with family and wealth 12:44 Why traders quit, and why journaling matters 18:07 Trading while traveling from a phone 23:55 What's next: coaching, cruises, and caregiver advocacy 27:20 Where to find Michael Toma (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 Michael Toma Michael Toma's Substack What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Make The Shift from Poor to Millionaire Mindset (Trading Motivation) In episode 580 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear experienced traders break down how to think like a millionaire. They share the moments when they wanted to step away, what brought them back, and why staying consistent through losses, psychology, and changing market conditions matters. Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! >> Learn the complete "15-Minute Trading Formula" to become consistently profitable Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: George Papazov Al Brooks Evan Marks Nick Bencino 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!

7 Traders Share Their Secrets To Become Consistently Profitable (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 579 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to seven pro traders share the mistakes, turning points, and mindset shifts that helped them become more consistent in the markets. From cutting down the number of trades to changing how they handle risk, psychology, and pressure, their stories reveal just how different profitable trading can look once consistency becomes the priority. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> 1-Hour Trading Masterclass Playlist Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:11 Mastering Trading Psychology (Thor Young) 00:09:16 Evolving Trading Strategies (George Papazov) 00:24:15 Long-Term Trading Success Secrets (Bret Rosenthal) 00:32:49 Learning From The Top 1% Traders (César Barriga) 00:41:35 Adapting To The Market (Andrea Gabrieli) 00:48:31 Building Discipline In Trading (Rajan Dhall) 00:55:56 Identifying Your Technical Strengths (James King) 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!

If You're About to Quit Trading, Watch This (Trader Motivation) In episode 578 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear no-nonsense advice from successful traders about the moments they almost quit trading. From back-to-back drawdowns to handing profits back after hitting their daily goal. They walk through why so many people quit, what trading less has meant for their consistency, and the shift that kept one of them in the game after a brutal drawdown. Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Yvan Byeajee Troy Noonan Peter Robbins Dave Mabe 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!

I Asked 4 Scalping Pros How They Really Make Money - Here's the Truth (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 577 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to four scalping pros share how they changed bad habits and built discipline to stay in the market. They discuss what trading for a living actually looks like once you get past the excitement of fast trades. From losing days and overtrading to position sizing, discipline, trading psychology, and prop firms, they reveal the habits that helped them stay in the game and build consistency. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> 1-Hour Trading Masterclass Playlist Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:28 Elite Scalper Mentality Reset (Jean-Francois Boucher) 00:20:31 Quitting Bad Habits and Managing Risk (Boris Schlossberg) 00:32:49 What It REALLY Takes To Be a Scalper (Michael Toma) 00:53:06 Patience, Discipline, and Hard Work (John Kurisko) 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!

Trading For A Living - 8 Years Later In episode 576 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Moritz Czubatinski, who shares how he went from sitting at screens for six hours a day to trading just one hour daily. He breaks down his shift from intensive day trading to a passive, alarm-based system that runs on 30 minutes of morning prep and three to five trades per week. The conversation covers how AI is reshaping trading tools, why a mindset coach beats a strategy coach, and how building your trading style around your life (not the other way around) is the real edge. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:54 What's changed for Moritz since his last interview 01:29 How his trading style evolved over the years 03:33 Assets he trades now vs. before 05:15 Adapting to lower forex volatility 06:32 The chart levels he actually uses 07:45 Staying competitive with AI and trading journals 13:50 Coaching vs. self-teaching your mindset 14:50 When to work on mindset vs. strategy 17:29 How his approach to wealth has changed 19:18 Is trading really passive income? 20:52 Why daily/weekly charts fit him now 21:46 Why he stopped trading while traveling 23:26 Where to find Moritz Czubantiski 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 Moritz Cuzbatinski Edgewonk Instagram: @moritzczu What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

The Master of Chart Analysis (35+ Years Trading) In episode 575 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Chart Man", Daryl Guppy to discuss what happens when the market stops behaving the way it used to. Daryl shares how his approach to breakouts, risk management, and trade exits has had to adapt as volatility and market behavior have changed. Learn how to stay consistent without assuming yesterday's trading rules will keep producing the same results. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What's changed in markets since 2023 02:04 What AI-driven trading rush reveals about crowd psychology 04:37 What this means for the average buy-and-hold trader 05:17 Is it about lowering risk or changing strategy entirely? 08:00 What's working better right now? 10:37 How to lock in profits before a breakout reverses 12:04 Advice for traders getting caught by too many false breakouts 17:37 How the Chinese economy is impacting US markets 19:30 Should traders be trading Chinese or Asian stocks? 20:18 What traders should focus on in this volatility 24:09 Why it's hard to know when the market has changed 24:47 Where to find Daryl Guppy (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 Daryl Guppy guppytraders.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

The 30 Year Institutional Pure Price Action Trader In episode 574 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Paul Scott, who explains how more than 30 years in professional trading shaped the way he reads the market today. He walks through why he focuses so heavily on price, avoids prediction, and treats losing streaks very differently from most retail traders. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:09 How his trading approach has changed over the years 02:05 What "look at the right side of the chart" actually means 03:13 The language of the chart: reading key decision-making levels 04:40 Is his approach mechanical or discretionary? 07:38 Where he learned price action 09:44 "The educational state of retail trading is disgusting" 12:55 Why mechanical price action beats emotional interpretation 14:20 Has anything changed in the markets with AI and robots? 16:29 Emotion and discipline in trading 19:32 Paul's advice for people who want to live off trading 20:41 How he handles losing streaks 21:42 His rule for cutting a setup after two losses 22:16 How he avoids overtrading too many assets 23:48 What traders don't focus on enough 25:37 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 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!

This Is How Real Traders Actually Grow Their Account In episode 573 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to six successful traders share how they actually grew their accounts. Some traders can prove they could make money but can also destroy their accounts because they couldn't manage the money they made. You will learn the mistakes, risk management, trading psychology, and patience that helped them become more consistent. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:11 Bouncing Back from Losses (Charlie Burton) 00:10:07 Building Capital the Right Way (Michael Toma) 00:22:08 Finding Your Edge and Avoiding Overtrading (Marc Walton) 00:43:04 Trading Less, Knowing Your Risk Tolerance (Tyler Bollhorn) 00:53:51 The Discipline That Makes It Work (Cary Artac) 01:02:43 Simple, Disciplined Trading (Jason Sen) 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!

I Turned $29k Into $1M Short Selling Stocks In episode 572 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with David Capablanca, who walks through how he went from financially illiterate to growing a small account into millions by short-selling stocks most traders are too scared to touch. He breaks down the strict checklist he uses to avoid the trades that wipe accounts out. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Who is David Capablanca? 02:00 What brought him to short selling instead of buying stocks 04:26 How he learned to trade 07:28 How does he manage risk when short selling? 07:58 His nine-core checklist 16:52 Is it mostly fundamentals, or is technical analysis involved too? 18:40 How far down does he ride a move before covering? 20:17 Can anyone become a good short seller? 25:27 Is shorting big caps easier for the average new trader? 27:04 Could you also short UK/European stocks? 27:41 Where to find David Capablanca 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 David Capablanca David's website: shortsellingmaster.com X/Twitter and Instagram: @reverselong What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

How I Beat the Mental Game of Trading In episode 571 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trading psychologist Dr. Sophie Keller to discuss why traders keep losing money, breaking their own stop losses, and forcing trades they know they shouldn't take. She shares how live market pressure exposes deep personal patterns, shifting the focus from constantly tweaking strategies to regulating your nervous system while money is on the line. 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 Dr. Sophie Keller? 02:22 What brought her to trading 05:23 Trading as a mirror for your emotions 07:49 How do traders perform under pressure? 09:49 Audience question 1 13:11 When do you stop if every trade meets your criteria? 13:52 Audience question 2 16:51 The importance of rules and mindset 18:01 Audience question 3 22:24 Advice to overly-cautious traders 25:15 Where to find Dr. Sophie Keller (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. Sophie Keller www.mindoverthemarket.net What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Master Trading Psychology In Under 19 Minutes (Trader Motivation) In episode 570 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear top-notch advice about the habits and trading psychology of winning traders. Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Boris Schlossberg John Kurisko Dave Floyd Jean-François Boucher 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!

These 5 Traders Can Teach You More Than 50 Trading Books In episode 569 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to five expert traders who've spent years navigating the markets, setbacks, and personal challenges that shaped their careers. Rather than focusing on another trading strategy, they share the habits, mindset, and routines that helped them become consistently profitable while avoiding mistakes that many traders repeat. 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 Breaking Through Income Plateaus (Navin Prithyani) 00:17:05 Developing Mental Toughness (Paul Wallace) 00:27:12 Mind-setting Before Trading (Brad Jelinek) 00:46:41 Setting Realistic Expectations (Akil Stokes) 00:52:26 Building Psychological Wealth (Brett Steenbarger) 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!

This Scalper Made $15M Trading The Stock Market In episode 568 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with veteran scalper Scott Pulcini, who shares his journey from losing money every day for two months to becoming a top-tier trader who made $15 million in just three years, and then being completely knocked out of the game by algorithms. He discusses how he tracks hidden orders and options flow to gain an edge in today's market. 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 Scott's early trading days and the Wild West era 02:08 Turning points: 9/11 and learning new trading tendencies 03:13 The shift from active scalping to reinvention 04:53 Meeting Dr. Brett Steenbarger and discovering new tools 08:10 How Scott recovered from his big loss 11:01 Why he believes "the simpler, the better" 12:45 The impact of market algorithms and the need for rules 14:26 Understanding what happens in the markets 16:54 Advice to traders who lost and are trying to get back in the game 21:01 Finding an edge: paying attention to market flow and data 24:57 Real-time trading examples with Bookmap and market flow (link to the video above) 33:00 Using gamma levels, GEX, and options flow to predict reversals 44:14 Where to find Scott Pulcini 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 Scott Pulcini Scott Pulcini's website: scottpulcinitrader.com X/Twitter: @scottpulcinitr1 YouTube: scottpulcinitrader What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!