Desire To Trade Podcast | Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

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.
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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)
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How to find Paul Chalmers
uktradingacademy.com
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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.
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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)
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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)

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How to find Michael Toma
Michael Toma's Substack
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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
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Here are the full interviews used in this Forex Trader Motivation video:
George Papazov
Al Brooks
Evan Marks
Nick Bencino
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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)
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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.
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>> 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
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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
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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
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What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!