Episodios

  • 317 · John Assaraf - The One That Shows Up — The Identity You Practice

    317 · John Assaraf - The One That Shows Up — The Identity You Practice
    Feb 11 2026
    In this episode, Ian sits down with John Assaraf, entrepreneur, behavioral neuroscience educator, and founder of NeuroGym, for a conversation about the invisible forces that shape performance — long after planning, analysis, and good intentions are in place. John shares his personal journey from a turbulent upbringing to building multiple multimillion-dollar businesses, and the pivotal moment at age 19 that reframed how he thought about success, identity, and commitment. From there, the discussion moves into the neuroscience behind habits, automatic behavior, fear, and why people often snap back to familiar results — even when they know what to do. This is not a trading tactics episode. It’s a conversation about execution, follow-through, and the human side of performance — in trading, business, health, and life. About the guest: John Assaraf is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple multimillion-dollar companies, including helping scale a real estate organization to over $4 billion in annual sales and co-founding a technology company that later went public on the NASDAQ. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGym, where he focuses on applying neuroscience to performance, habits, and behavior change. John is also the author of several New York Times bestselling books, translated into dozens of languages, and has been featured in films such as The Secret, where many people were first introduced to his work. Links + Resources: Free eBook: The Power of Visualization Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00 Intro and Background 11:16 Mindset Shift: Interested vs. Committed 11:46 Behavioral Neuroscience and Goal Achievement 16:17 Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind 17:12 Creating Permanent Behavioral Changes 21:22 Emotional Regulation and Decision Making 25:30 Overcoming Self-Sabotage 35:20 AddressingFear in Decision Making 42:37 Inner Size: Exercising the Mind 44:27 Self-Sabotage and Financial Set Points 48:21 The Science of Goal Setting 50:17 Visualizing and Embodying Goals 54:40 How to reach John Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 316 · The Turning Points That Shaped Great Traders

    316 · The Turning Points That Shaped Great Traders
    Jan 29 2026
    Over the years, we’ve recorded hundreds of conversations with traders across different markets, strategies, and generations. And while no two trading paths look the same, certain moments tend to repeat — not moments of big wins or dramatic calls, but quieter turning points. The moments where something shifts internally. Where progress depends less on the market… and more on how the trader evolves. In this special episode of Chat With Traders, we revisit excerpts from past conversations with traders who reached those inflection points — moments that reshaped how they thought about risk, discipline, accountability, and longevity. It’s a collection of turning points — the decisions, realizations, and hard lessons that changed the trajectory of a trading career. Links + Resources: Episode039 Tom Dante Episode236 Lance BreitsteinEpisode249 Jack KelloggEpisode036 Peter BrandtEpisode255 Vincent BruzzeseEpisode212 Kristjan KullamägiEpisode286 Jason ShapiroEpisode260 Patrick PeterssonEpisode259 Lukas Frölich (The Short Bear)Episode163 John “Rambo” MoultonEpisode250 Sunny Harris Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00 – Intro and Background 01:10 — Tom Dante - A moment of accountability that forced change — and lit a competitive fire.02:35 — Lance Breitstein - Why the best traders bet exponentially when the odds are truly skewed.04:00 — Jack Kellogg - The cost of obsession, burnout, and relearning how to live after the grind.05:25 — Peter Brandt - Market tuition, mistakes, and committing fully to a process (Featured in Jack Schwager’s Market Wizards)06:55 — Vincent Bruzzese - How wealth mindset — not strategy — shapes risk and decision-making08:25 — Kristjan Kullamägi - Scaling up, earning the right to push risk, and long-term conviction 09:55 — Jason Shapiro - Contrarian trading, positioning over prediction, and embracing discomfort (Featured in Unknown Market Wizards)11:25 — Patrick Petersson - The lesson learned at absolute rock bottom — and the cost of not cutting losses.12:55 — Lukas Frölich (The Short Bear) - Running trading like a business — and how progress compounds quietly.14:25 — John “Rambo” Moulton - Detaching from money to trade with clarity and consistency15:55 — Sunny Harris - Taking control after realizing professionals can lose, too.17:30 — Closing reflections20:20 — Outro / End Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 315 · Jamaal Ghauri - From Early Crypto to 0DTE Options: Fast Money, Fast Reality

    315 · Jamaal Ghauri - From Early Crypto to 0DTE Options: Fast Money, Fast Reality
    Jan 5 2026
    We’re joined by Jamaal Ghauri, a trader and fund manager who began his journey unusually early — first exposed to crypto markets as a teenager during Bitcoin’s early adoption phase, before moving into stocks and eventually options. Jamal walks through the full arc of his development as a trader: early overconfidence, aggressive options bets, a rapid run-up followed by a major drawdown, and the hard lessons that ultimately forced him to rethink risk, position sizing, and process. From there, he explains how he rebuilt by focusing on more structured setups, volatility awareness, and consistency over time. We discuss the evolution of his core strategies — including swing trades, breakout-style setups, and short-term options structures — and how those approaches are now applied within a multi-strategy fund he launched in 2025. Jamal also shares how he thinks about trade distribution, win rates versus loss severity, and why discipline and risk management ultimately mattered more than finding the “perfect” setup. As always, this conversation is about understanding how a trader thinks, how strategies evolve over time, and how real-world risk shows up differently than it does on paper. Links + Resources: Connect with Jamaal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamaal-ghauri-282947172/ Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00 – Intro and Background 02:37 – Early Interest in Financial Markets 07:08 – Transition to Stock Trading 08:46 – Early Stock Trading Experiences 09:37 – Shift to Options Trading 10:32 – Learning Options Trading 11:22 – Developing a Trading Strategy 14:51 – First Successful Trades 19:04 – Account Growth and Setbacks 21:00 – Impact of the COVID Crash 32:06 – New Trading Strategies Post-Crash 37:24 – Becoming Profitable 38:22 – Performance in 2022 and 2023 41:07 – Establishing a Hedge Fund 44:40 – Hedge Fund Strategies 50:34 – Current Challenges and Advice Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: Trade The Pool: ⁠http://www.tradethepool.com⁠ Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 m
  • 314 · In the Middle: The Demons We Trade With

    314 · In the Middle: The Demons We Trade With
    Dec 26 2025
    A quiet, end-of-year reflection on the middle stage of trading — where progress is subtle, patterns are familiar, and the real work happens internally. Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: ● Trade The Pool: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.tradethepool.com⁠⁠ Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 m
  • 313 · Doug Colkitt - When Crypto Markets Break: Liquidations, Leverage, and Markets Under Stress

    313 · Doug Colkitt - When Crypto Markets Break: Liquidations, Leverage, and Markets Under Stress
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode, we examine what actually happens when crypto markets break — how leverage builds beneath the surface, liquidity disappears, and liquidation cascades turn volatility into systemic failure. Doug Colkitt, a quantitative trader and DeFi builder whose experience spans both traditional finance and crypto market structure. Doug began his career on Wall Street at Citigroup before moving into high-frequency trading at Citadel during the 2008 financial crisis. He later built and traded his own systems across futures, volatility products, and international equities, including running a major market-making operation in Turkish stocks. Today, Doug focuses on crypto and DeFi infrastructure, working with perpetual futures, liquidation mechanics, and exchange design. We discuss why traders still get wiped out when they think they’re hedged, how liquidation cascades accelerate, and what recent market failures reveal about leverage and market structure under stress. Links +Resources: Ambient Finance on X (Twitter): @AmbientFinance Website: https://ambient.finance Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: ● Trade The Pool: ⁠⁠http://www.tradethepool.com⁠⁠ Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. 00:00:00 Intro and Background 00:03:43 Starting Individual Trading and High Frequency Systems 00:04:09 Focus on Index Futures and Competitive Markets 00:06:15 Michael Lewis's 'Flash Boys' and HFT Accuracy 00:07:00 Impact of HFT on Smaller Traders 00:09:13 Market Makers and Price Competition 00:09:37 HFT Evolution and Market Dynamics 00:11:24 Trading VIX Futures and Market Inefficiencies 00:13:08 Transitioning to Medium Frequency Trading 00:13:34 Trading Turkish Equities and Market Makings 00:15:35 Exploring Cryptocurrency Trading 00:18:32 Diving into Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 00:20:06 Arbitrage Opportunities in Crypto Markets 00:22:00 Flash Loans and Risk-Free Trading 00:22:48 Adjustments to Trading Bots Over Time 00:25:11 Criteria for Trusting Decentralized Exchanges 00:28:46 Liquidity Providing and Yield Opportunities 00:29:16 Volatility and Risks in Liquidity Provisioning 00:31:47 Understanding Perpetual Contracts in Crypto 00:36:04 October 10, 2025 Crypto Massacre Overview 00:37:36 Leverage and Market Dynamics 00:41:23 Impact of Liquidations on Market Sentiment 00:41:43 Market Maker Behavior During Crises 00:43:45 Liquidity Issues in Centralized Exchanges 00:44:53 Hyper Liquid Vault and Liquidation Dynamics 00:45:55 Market Making Strategies and Risk Management 00:49:15 Insurance Fund Models in DeFi 00:51:43 Ambient Finance Project Overview 00:53:08 Separation of Exchange and Clearinghouse 00:54:14 Innovations in Perpetual Trading 00:55:46 Takeaways from the October 10th Massacre 00:57:03 Future Plans for Insurance Fund Integration 00:58:28 Real World Assets and Crypto Integration Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 312 · Vincent Bruzzese - Battling Irrational Markets - and the Battle Within

    312 · Vincent Bruzzese - Battling Irrational Markets - and the Battle Within
    Nov 29 2025
    Returning guest Vincent Bruzzese — trader, former statistics professor, poker player, and former Hollywood behavioral analyst — joins Tessa for a candid discussion about navigating one of the most narrative-driven markets in years. Known online as “Hari Seldon” in the Real Day Trading community, Vincent is recognized for posting his trades live and delivering multiple years of standout performance, with returns north of 60% and even 80%. In this episode, Vincent talks about why traders are struggling with discipline, how sentiment and storylines are overpowering both fundamentals and technicals, and what separates structured trading from gambling. He also shares how tools like his walkaway analysis help reinforce better habits and improve decision-making. Tessa and Vincent dig into mindset, process, relative strength, risk management, and how he rebuilt after blowing up his account twice. They also explore the emotional side of trading in a market that often feels disconnected from reality — and how traders can stay grounded despite the chaos. Links +Resources: ● Follow Vincent on Reddit: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/RealDayTrading/⁠ ● Follow Vincent on X: ⁠@RealDayTrading⁠ ● Vincent on CWT ⁠Episode 255⁠ ● Vincent can also be found in the OneOption Chat Rooms Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: ● Trade The Pool: ⁠http://www.tradethepool.com⁠ Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. ● 00:00:00 Intro and Background ● 00:07:13 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies ● 00:09:00 Trading Mindset and Emotional Challenges ● 00:11:07 Market Trends and Skepticism ● 00:13:08 Market Irrationality and Future Predictions ● 00:14:41 Valuation Concerns and Institutional Influence ● 00:15:19 Psychological Aspects of Trading ● 00:16:30 Narratives and Market Bubbles ● 00:18:00 Passive Income Strategies in Trading ● 00:21:57 Long-term Investment Strategies ● 00:21:25 Personal Trading Experiences ● 00:24:08 Learning from Trading Losses ● 00:25:12 The Journey to Becoming a Trader ● 00:25:58 Mindset and Trading Psychology ● 00:30:45 Identifying and Avoiding Bad Trades ● 00:32:58 Overcoming Trading Challenges ● 00:37:48 Trading Strategies and Market Analysis ● 00:40:52 Current Market Conditions and Trading Decisions ● 00:43:20 Portfolio Management and Trading Style ● 00:46:39 Trading Preparation and Daily Routine ● 01:01:25 Navigating Market Volatility and Uncertainty ● 01:05:41 Final Thoughts on Trading and Market Dynamics Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 311 · Christian Carreon - Patience Inside the Box: The Calm Before the Break

    311 · Christian Carreon - Patience Inside the Box: The Calm Before the Break
    Nov 18 2025
    Christian Carreon returns to Chat With Traders nearly three years after his first appearance, where he shared his remarkable journey through stage-five kidney failure and the discipline it forged in him as a trader. Today, he brings an even deeper perspective—on markets, on patience, and on the Box Strategy that has become his signature. Christian is a breakout trend trader who waits for compression, defines his levels meticulously, and only commits when price breaks cleanly from the “box” with tight risk and clear direction. In this conversation, he walks us through how his approach has evolved, how he sizes up with confidence, and why patience inside consolidation is the foundation of every edge he has. From day-trading futures for cash flow to swing-trading leading stocks for growth, Christian shares the discipline, structure, and gratitude that guide both his trading and his life. Links + Resources: ● Follow Christian on X: @trading_boxes ● Christian on NinjaTrader Live ● Christian on CWT Episode 254 Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: ● Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. ● 00:00 Intro and Background ● 05:23 Kidney Donation Journey ● 06:37 Recovery Process After Transplant ● 09:45 Mental Focus During Recovery ● 12:51 Trading Goals and Adjustments ● 12:09 Risk Management in Trading ● 12:38 Sizing Up and Position Management ● 15:24 Identifying Trading Opportunities ● 16:23 Market Conditions and Trading Strategy ● 17:28 Support and Resistance Analysis ● 19:00 Using Indicators for Trading ● 22:48 Influence of News on Trading ● 24:00 Box Strategy Overview ● 27:18 Adapting Trading Strategies ● 29:40 Trading Discipline and Limits ● 32:10 Managing Investor Funds ● 33:15 Handling Market Events ● 36:03 Investor Mistakes and Adaptation ● 47:04 Reflections on Trading Journey ● 50:34 Catch up with Tessa Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 19 m
  • 310 · Dr. Efrat Levy - Fingerprinting the Big Players: Inside the Hidden Order Flow

    310 · Dr. Efrat Levy - Fingerprinting the Big Players: Inside the Hidden Order Flow
    Oct 30 2025
    Dr. Efrat t Levy is a cybersecurity expert with a PhD in Computer Science and AI from Ben-Gurion University—one of Israel’s top tech institutions. After years studying how to detect hackers through side-channel signals, she applied the same logic to trading. In this conversation, Dr. Levy explains how she uses machine learning to map non-repainting key levels that reveal the hidden order flow—the subtle timing and volume clues that expose the real intent of big players. She shows how correlated markets often move together at these key levels and how that insight helps her trade with precision and low drawdown. We discuss filtering noise, managing psychology, and bridging cybersecurity thinking with market analysis—exploring how data and discipline can uncover the quieter forces shaping market behavior. Links + Resources: ● Dr. Levy’s website: https://ctpacademy.com/ ● Dr. Levy’s email: efrat.levy@egindicators.com ● Dr. Levy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EGIndicators ● Dr. Levy’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/efrat.levy Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: ● Trade The Pool: http://www.tradethepool.com Time Stamps: Please note: Exact times will vary depending on current ads. ● 00:00 – Intro: From AI & cyber to trading ● 01:20 – PhD background, domains where AI applies ● 04:30 – First market exposure: anomaly detection for derivatives ● 07:45 – Side-channel analysis: uncovering hidden intent ● 12:10 – “Hidden order flow” and fingerprinting big players ● 18:30 – Single-tick levels vs. zones; why zones mislead ● 22:00 – The correlation filter: 3 of 4 assets hitting together ● 26:00 – Entries & stops: lowest drawdown mindset ● 30:30 – Managing trades by other markets’ levels ● 33:45 – Timeframe-agnostic approach; redefining “correlation” ● 51:00 – Instruments: indices, gold/silver/copper/platinum ● 56:00 – Psychological tripwires:streaks, missed A+ setups, ego risk ● 1:04:00 – How to reach Dr. Levy ● 1:05:00 – Catch up with Tessa Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other content produced by Chat With Traders are for informational or educational purposes only and do not constitute trading or investment recommendations or advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 36 m