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

Kevin Hunt, a professional forex trader and author who transformed his life after losing a business, shares his inspiring journey from the UK to Thailand. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, patience, and maintaining a simple trading lifestyle. Kevin delves into his trading strategies, including scalping and red-news trading, while discussing the challenges of risk management. He also explains how he integrates trading income with investments in ETFs and crypto, all while teaching others to achieve trading success.

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: brian@bearbulltraders.com 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!

Paras Jandwani, a momentum-based price action and tape trader from Bear Bull Traders, shares his journey from a three-year struggle to consistent profitability. He discusses the pivotal role of tape reading and order flow techniques in his trading success. Topics include building confidence through practice, the importance of refined playbooks to manage risks, and the need for realistic expectations in trading. Jandwani emphasizes understanding personal strengths to shape one’s trading style, offering insights for both new and experienced traders.

From IT Career To Trading For A Living In episode 533 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Thor Young — a former IT professional who transitioned into full-time trading after seeking a more flexible lifestyle. Thor shares his path from struggling beginner to consistent trader, revealing how he built his own Camarilla-based trading system and mastered his mindset. The conversation digs into trading psychology, accountability, and building a process that actually fits your personality and lifestyle. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! >> Get your copy of Thor's book: Complete Day Trading System Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Who is Thor Young? 02:39 Why he left IT and what reshaped his goals 03:41 The early struggles: two years of "stopping the bleeding" 05:38 The turning point: mastering trading psychology 07:48 Mentorship, mindset, and performance coaching with Dr. V 09:19 Thor's trading style: range-based, Camarilla pivot system 11:45 Behind the system: learning from market makers and algos 14:13 Reliability of his pivot system 16:11 The key to consistency: accountability and following your own SOP 18:18 When Thor realized his approach needed a total reset 19:55 Why he prefers bigger targets over high-frequency scalping 23:11 Understanding range, value, and institutional order flow 26:33 Where to find Thor Young (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 Thor Young Instagram: @thoryoungbbt x/Twitter: @ThorYoung Book: Complete Day Trading System 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 Trade The Flow In episode 532 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Chris Weston, breaking down what it really means to "trade the flow." Instead of chasing setups or trying to predict markets, Chris explains how traders can read momentum, sentiment, and positioning to align with where the money is actually moving. It's a grounded discussion on emotional control, adapting to changing markets, and learning to stay fluid when conditions shift fast. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 00:56 What's new with Chris Weston 03:47 What "trading the flow" actually means 10:07 Spotting shifts in sentiment and positioning 11:42 Your system and the market environment 12:31 "Your trading is a reflection of yourself" 15:35 Is automation the way to move forward? 20:27 Managing risk around volatile flow conditions 27:04 Making sense of sideways markets 31:55 Where to find Chris Weston 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 Chris Weston x/Twitter: @ChrisWeston_PS What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

The Truth About Day Trading For A Living In episode 531 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Blake Morrow — a veteran trader and founder of Forex Analytix — who breaks down what it really takes to trade for a living. He shares his 30-year journey from losing $30,000 in six months to managing multi-million dollar accounts and teaching traders worldwide. The conversation dives deep into discipline, risk, confidence, and why the best traders know when to cut a loss and move on. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Blake's early years in trading and founding Forex Analytix 03:06 How he went from losing $30k to earning $1.5M in three years 06:28 The real pressure of trading for a living and how to handle it 08:55 Knowing when to adapt your strategy to market conditions 10:45 One thing common among the best traders in the world 15:01 Can trading discipline be taught — or is it earned through pain? 17:17 How Blake defines confidence in a trade and when he adds size 23:35 Trading style breakdown — combining technicals with fundamentals 25:11 Why simplicity in analysis wins over complexity 27:09 Where to find Blake Morrow 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 Blake Morrow x/Twitter: @forexanalytix / @PipCzar forexanalytix.com What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Secrets To Full-Time Trading For Consistent Income In episode 530 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with Eric Smolinski from Outlier Trading to discuss what it really takes to build consistent trading income — not just through smart trades, but by managing wealth, diversification, and mindset like a professional. Eric shares how he structures his trading for stability, balances growth with robustness, and uses other income streams like real estate to secure long-term financial independence. 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 Building wealth and managing capital beyond trading 03:36 Why diversification matters even for skilled traders 05:03 Managing trading income and reducing tax burden 08:29 When to start diversifying your income sources 11:14 Trading for robustness vs trading for growth 13:17 How Eric structures and funds his trading lifestyle 14:27 The role of real estate and tax advantages for traders 16:25 Eric's favorite trading strategies and profit mechanisms 20:22 Balancing core vs speculative allocations 22:20 What it means to have an "Outlier Mindset" in trading 25:53 How to use structure and planning to level up as a trader 28:32 Where to find Erik Smolinski (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 Erik Smolinski outliertrading.io 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 Trade Your Way To The Top 1% In episode 529 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with trader and entrepreneur Jerremy Newsome, as he dives into what it really takes to reach the top 1% of wealth through trading and smart investing. Jerremy breaks down wealth building into simple, repeatable math and shares how traders can blend swing trading, investing, and risk management to build sustainable long-term growth. The talk moves beyond charts—into mindset, risk perception, and practical wealth strategies that most traders overlook. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:53 What's new with Jerremy Newsome 02:59 What does it take to reach the top 1%? 04:13 How the wealthy build wealth 06:19 Understanding risk is more important than avoiding it 08:49 Swing investing explained – Combining short-term trading and long-term investing. 12:23 Concentration vs diversification 15:46 Using options as insurance 19:20 How to protect during market crashes 26:05 When to hold cash and when to use margin 27:36 Why self-talk and belief systems are critical for traders' success 28:38 Where to find Jerremy Newsome 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 Jerremy Newsome X/Twitter: @newsomenuggets Instagram: @jerremynewsome What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

Trading Advice I Wish I Learned Earlier (1-Hour Masterclass) In episode 528 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, we will be listening to some of the best trading wisdom from experienced traders Etienne has interviewed in the past year. It dives into the real deal about trading—managing risk, staying patient, dealing with drawdowns, and building long-term wealth—topics that often get ignored on YouTube. It's a grounded conversation on what separates traders who last from those who get burned too soon. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:05 Jason Graystone: How This Full-Time Trader Made His First $1 Million 00:17:24 Erik Smolinski: Full-Time Trader Secrets To Making A Living Trading 00:32:16 Scott Welsh: Full-Time Trader Reveals His New Strategy 00:51:34 Charlie Burton: Trading Lessons from 27 Years in the MarketsTop 5% Trading Psychology Secrets 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!