Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

Making a Living Trading With 20+ Years of Experience In episode 539 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "The Forex Trading Coach", Andrew Mitchem, as he digs into what it actually takes to make a living from trading after decades in the markets. It's a grounded, honest discussion about consistency, risk, mindset, and why most traders quit long before things start to click. If you've ever wondered why some traders survive long-term while others keep restarting, this one connects the dots. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:46 What's new with Andrew Mitchem 01:09 What long-term trading success actually requires 03:07 Trading is a skill, not a shortcut 04:23 How long it really takes to learn trading 05:48 When to stop learning and start executing 09:22 Choosing timeframes that fit your personality 10:33 Learning to wait when there's no trade 12:56 Forex vs other markets today 14:31 Risk management and drawdowns explained 18:01 The truth about prop firm challenges 19:42 Why low risk beats high returns 25:09 Mindset, consistency, and trading as a profession 28:11 Capital management and broker safety 29:51 Where to find Andrew Mitchem (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 Andrew Mitchem theforextradingcoach.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 Scalping Strategy Makes Me A Living In episode 538 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with "DayTraderRockstar" John Kurisko, who dives deep into his exact scalping framework—how he reads momentum, identifies trend structure, and times entries using quad rotations and divergences. Here's a practical walkthrough showing the real mechanics behind his 1–5 minute setups, including where traders usually mess up and how he avoids overtrading. If you've been trying to "feel the pulse of the market," this is as close as you'll get without sitting next to him. >> Get John Kurisko's Trading Templates >> DayTrading Radio | DTT Exclusive >> Previous interview w/ John Kurisko The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:00:56 Invitation to watch the previous video (link above) 00:01:54 John Kurisko's backstory + evolution of his methodology 00:03:49 The business plan mindset & why most traders overtrade 00:05:58 Timeframes, expectations (1–5 min), and setup frequency 00:07:47 Quad rotation explained (all stochastics aligned) 00:10:23 Deep dive on stochastics (9-3, 14-3, 44, 60-10) 00:13:54 Divergences as momentum shifts 00:17:14 The "super signal": quad rotation + divergence 00:22:34 Exit strategy: why the 9-3 at 80 is your cash-out signal 00:29:09 Bear flags & bull flags using the 60-10 embedded rule 00:39:16 Trend continuation setup (the best alternative when no divergence) 00:44:06 Real-time examples & walkthrough of ES scalps 00:50:20 Managing expectations, consistency & scaling 00:56:35 When to get out of a trade 00:58:40 Overnight setups & why they're often cleaner 01:03:27 Final thoughts and where to find John Kurisko (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 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 John Kurisko daytradingradio.com Get John Kurisko's Trading Templates Previous interview w/ John Kurisko What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

He Quit Everything to Trade for a Living In episode 537 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with author and pro trader Kevin Hunt, as he opens up about the journey that took him from losing everything in the UK to building a simple, freedom-focused trading lifestyle in Thailand. He shares how mindset, patience, and steady progress—not overnight wins—helped him turn trading into a sustainable way of living. His story shows what's possible when you keep things simple, stay consistent, and let trading support the life you actually want. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Kevin Hunt's background 03:30 Discovering Forex trading 04:39 Finding mentors & early struggles 05:33 Mindset breakthrough & teaching his partner 08:04 Achieving lifestyle freedom in Thailand 10:24 Two important things to learn as a trader 13:28 Kevin's trading style 14:44 Red-news trading explained 17:25 Combining investing, ETFs, and trading income 19:57 Paying himself a salary from trading 21:49 Joining Desire To TRADE & teaching again 23:45 Final message to traders 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 Stay Consistently Profitable in the Markets In episode 536 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Brian Pezim from Bear Bull Traders, sharing his trading journey from his first stock purchase in the 1960s to navigating the dot-com bubble and beyond. He breaks down the mental side of trading, the importance of discipline, and how part-time traders can balance trading with a career. Whether you're curious about day trading strategies or swing trading hot sectors, Brian's insights offer practical lessons for traders at every stage. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Introduction to Brian Pezim and his trading background 01:30 Early experiences with trading and first stock purchase (Bell Telephone, 1967) 04:22 When he started becoming profitable 07:06 Balancing trading with a full-time career Why Brian prefers part-time trading over full-time 08:29 Consulting, business ventures, and life outside trading 10:07 Swing trading hot sectors (gold, pot stocks, AI, rare earths) 11:18 Typical holding period for hot sectors 12:02 Profit-taking strategies and peeling off positions 13:17 Advice for part-time traders balancing jobs and trading 15:37 Swing trading vs day trading for part-time traders 17:13 The biggest mental trap that wipes out weekly profits 19:27 The benefits of taking partials 20:03 Final advice for aspiring traders 21:18 Where to find Brian Pezim and his books 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 Brian Pezim Email: [email protected] Brian's books: https://geni.us/fUuHvn What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Build The Ultimate Trader Mindset In episode 535 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will hear trading motivation in building the ultimate trader mindset to scale up. Learn how to handle what many traders struggle with: capital, confidence, and consistency. You will listen to seasoned traders break down the mindset shifts, practical steps, and brutally honest realities behind becoming consistently profitable. If you're serious about long-term trading success, the lessons here can save you years of mistakes. Forex Trader Motivation playlist >> Watch the video recording! Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video: Jerremy Newsome Jason Graystone Adrian Reid Akil Stokes Tyler Bollhorn Andrew Aziz 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!