Why Your Brain Lies to You: The Trader’s Edge in Outsmarting Bias

Sponsored by Pepperstone Ever felt like you’re trading on tilt, breaking your rules, or just getting chewed up by wild volatility? What if the smartest move wasn’t another trade, but a well-timed timeout? In this episode, I share the “Sin Bin Strategy”—a game-changing tactic that top traders use to protect capital, reset their mindset, and return stronger. Whether you’re caught in revenge trading, struggling with discipline, or unsure how to handle market chaos, this episode will teach you how to step back before things spiral out of control. Know when to press. Know when to pause. Most traders ignore this—don’t be one of them.

Sponsored by Pepperstone The market isn’t just moving, it’s setting traps, faking breakouts, and luring traders in. The best traders don’t react… they anticipate. In this episode, we break down how to think three moves ahead, just like a chess grandmaster, so you stop getting caught in market traps and start executing with precision.

Proudly sponsored by Pepperstone What if ChatGPT could be your personal trading mentor? Most traders don’t know what they don’t know… and that’s what holds them back. But what if AI could analyse your trading, uncover hidden weaknesses, and hand you personalised insights that could change your game? In this episode, I share a step-by-step framework to:  Train ChatGPT to understand your trading style, challenges, and goals Get powerful insights tailored to your experience Identify blind spots that are costing you money Use AI as a trading mentor to refine execution, strategy, and mindset Ask next-level questions to sharpen your edge faster If you’re serious about levelling up your trading with AI, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s unlock your edge.

Proudly sponsored by Pepperstone You’re up big on the day… now what? Do you keep pushing, or do you lock in profits before the market takes them back? In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest dilemmas for day traders: managing intraday gains without sabotaging your confidence. I’ll share practical strategies for setting high-water marks, trailing intraday stops, and deciding when to step away. If you’ve ever felt the frustration of giving back hard-earned profits, this episode is a must-listen.  When to keep your foot on the throttle The psychology of giving back profits Setting smart intraday loss limits How to balance P&L optimisation with mindset stability Tune in and refine your game! 

Sharpen your edge with the Traders Mastermind podcast—proudly sponsored by Pepperstone. The markets are gearing up for another wild ride—Trump is back, and whether you love him or hate him, one thing’s certain: volatility is here. But, most traders will get caught chasing headlines, overreacting to market moves, and trying to predict the unpredictable. In this episode, I break down exactly how to navigate the chaos, avoid the biggest traps, and position yourself for opportunity instead of disaster. We’ll cover news risk management, strategy adjustments, and why guessing market moves is a fool’s game. If you want to stay ahead in a Trump-driven market, this is your survival guide!

Sometimes the best trading lessons come from the most unexpected places... like a sauna. I recently crossed paths with the CEO of a major steel company—someone dealing with million-pound projects, not charts or candlesticks. But as we chatted about challenges, mistakes, and the journey to success, it hit me: his mindset was exactly what traders need. No grudges. No dwelling on the past. Just relentless forward momentum. In this episode, I’ll break down what I learned from this chance encounter—and how adopting this mindset could transform your trading. If you’ve ever let a bad trade or a missed setup weigh you down, this is one you don’t want to miss. Because whether you’re trading the markets or running a massive business, resilience and optimism are the real edge.

Every trader goes through five distinct stages on their journey, from the dopamine-fueled excitement of starting out to the crushing doubts of the valley of despair. This episode dives deep into each stage—Uninformed Optimism, Informed Pessimism, the Valley of Despair, Informed Optimism, and finally, Achievement. Learn why most traders get stuck in stage three, how to push through the hard part, and what it really takes to stick to a strategy long enough to see results. If you’ve ever felt tempted to jump ship on your trading plan, this one’s for you!

As a trader, your biggest battle isn’t against the market, it’s against your own brain. In this episode, we dive deep into the psychological traps that can sabotage your trading decisions, from anchoring on trades to succumbing to FOMO. Learn how cognitive biases like loss aversion, overconfidence, and confirmation bias work against you—and, more importantly, how to outsmart them. Packed with actionable strategies, this episode will help you turn your psychology into a competitive edge.

Go Premium ==> Tradersmastermind.com In this episode, we dive deep into the world of trading mistakes—some are inevitable and offer valuable lessons for improvement, while others are absolute dealbreakers that can destroy your progress… We’ll explore: The critical mistakes you must never make in trading (and why they’re non-negotiable).The common errors that are part of the learning process and how to use them to grow.Practical strategies for identifying and avoiding fatal errors while refining the fixable ones. Whether you’re a new trader or a multi decade veteran, this episode will help you draw the line between growth and failure and stay on track toward consistency.

Trading is a mental battlefield, and negativity is everywhere, losses, self-doubt, and market noise. In this episode, we’ll uncover how to stay steady under fire, manage external and internal pressures, and turn challenges into growth. Learn practical mindset tools to overcome setbacks, silence self-doubt, and thrive in even the toughest market conditions. Don’t let the pressure sink your ship, master it.