Mind Over Markets: Trading Psychology Podcast
Episodes
Spoofing in ES Futures: How to Spot Fake Orders on the DOM Before They Stop You Out
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this finale, George reveals how spoofing, fake orders on the DOM—tricks traders into exiting winning trades.Using a real 437-lot example, he show...
How Heavy Buying With No Follow Through Tells You Exactly Where to Enter
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 196, George breaks down one of the most misunderstood concepts in trading: the failed auction.What looks like strong buying and a breakout ...
You're Not Late to the Move, You're Early to the Trap
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explains why the pause after a strong move isn’t a second chance, it’s a trap.When aggressive buying continues but price stops moving...
How to Use Big Money Moves Instead of Chasing Them
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George breaks down why large lot sweeps are not entry signals, but information signals. What looks like an invitation to jump in is a...
Why Price Really Moves: The Order Flow Mechanic Every Futures Trader Needs to Understand
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths in trading: price doesn’t move because of indicators or patterns, it moves because of ...
Trading Is Subtraction, Not Addition
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode breaks down why most traders struggle with execution, not because they lack tools, but because they rely on too many. When traders feel u...
Why the Market Feels Random (And What You’re Missing)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George breaks down why the market often feels random, and why that’s actually a misunderstanding of how price really moves.Most tra...
Why Better Traders Trade Less
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov explores why the best traders often trade less, not more. Many traders struggle because they oper...
The Hidden Reason You’re Not Consistent Yet
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 189, George explains that most traders aren’t inconsistent because they lack skill, they’re inconsistent because they measure the wrong...
The ‘Pretend You’re Already In’ Mental Trick
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George shares a powerful mental technique designed to eliminate FOMO and prevent late trade entries, without rel...
The Next Best Trade (And Why Emotion Means You’re Early)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov breaks down why emotion spikes in trading, especially when there isn’t actually a valid trade. ...
Why Missing Trades Is Part of Consistency
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George explores why missed trades often feel worse than losing trades, and why that reaction quietly destroys co...
Inside the Order Flow Vault: How Real Execution Is Built
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George explains why most traders fail not because of strategy, but because they lack confidence at the moment of...
Why Confirmation Is an Illusion
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov explains why confirmation and indicators don’t create better traders, they simply make uncertai...
Price Responds to Commitment, Not Opinion
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov explains why markets don’t move based on opinions, analysis, or predictions, they move based on...
Acceptance and Rejection: The Only Two Outcomes That Actually Matter
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George Papazov breaks down acceptance and rejection, the two outcomes that drive all market behavior. He explains how markets operate...
Price Is Old Information — The Auction Is What Matters
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George explores the historical roots of market trading, emphasizing the importance of understanding the auction process and the role ...
A New Era Begins: Order Flow, Psychology & My Full Return to Trading
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year’s milestone episode of Mind Over Markets, George announces his full-time return to trading, teaching, and leading TRADEPRO Academy....
When You Lose Your Why: A Christmas Story About Identity, Surrender, and Rediscovering Your Purpose
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal Christmas episode, George shares the story of losing his why, stepping away from trading to pursue music, and unexpectedly fin...
Why December Breaks Traders (and How to Reset Before January)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George explains why December is emotionally dangerous for traders, even those who had a strong year. Fatigue, pressure, regret, compa...
The Trader You Want to Be vs. The Trader You Become Under Pressure
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George dives deep into the psychological split every trader battles: the calm, disciplined version of yourself w...
Your Trading Role: The Secret Advantage of Every Pro Athlete
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George explains why traders fail when they try to master every setup and every style. Using a powerful hockey an...
The Myth of the Clean Setup: Why Traders Lose Waiting for Perfect Conditions
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George breaks down why traders fail when they wait for the perfect setup. Using a powerful hockey analogy, he explains that perfectio...
What Makes Traders Consistent in Uncertain Markets
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths in trading: uncertainty isn’t a problem, it’s the environment. Most trade...
The Execution Protocol: Mastering Precision With Order Flow
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George concludes the Order Flow Series by revealing his full three-phase execution process — the bridge betwee...
Reading the Balance: The Hidden Language of the Footprint Chart
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov breaks down the footprint chart, one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in order flow t...
The Trader’s Lie Detector: Reading Delta at Price
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George discusses the importance of Delta in trading, emphasizing its role as a trader's lie detector. He exp...
Reading the Fight: How Order Flow Tells the Real Story of the Market
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Mind Over Markets podcast, George Papazov delves into the intricacies of order flow trading, emphasizing the importance of unde...
The Truth About Order Flow Trading with Anthony Drager
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special beach-side episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov sits down with veteran prop trader Anthony Drager, founder of Edge Trading Gro...
The Patience Edge: Turning Urgency into Power
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most traders don’t blow up because they lack strategy — they fail because they can’t wait. The Urgency Trap tricks you into clicking early, chas...
The Last Trade Trap: How Ego Sabotages You at the End of the Session
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever followed your plan all session long — only to blow it at the very end with “just one more trade”? That final move feels like intui...
The Confidence Gap: Why Conviction Isn’t Enough Until You Execute Without Hesitation
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can have conviction in your process, but if you hesitate when it’s time to place the trade, conviction doesn’t matter. In this episode of Mind...
The Conviction Paradox: Why Letting Go of Control Creates Consistency
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If control in trading is an illusion, what replaces it? In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov introduces the “Conviction Paradox” —...
The Illusion of Control: Why Traders Fight the Market (and Always Lose)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Mind Over Markets, George Papazov unpacks one of the most dangerous traps in trading: the illusion of control. From childhood we’...
Discipline Myth: Why Willpower Will Always Fail You in Trading
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every trader has said it: “I just need to be more disciplined.” But discipline isn’t the problem — and willpower isn’t the solution. In this...
The Comfort Trap That Wipes Out Traders
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most traders don’t blow up when the market is tough — they blow up when it’s easy. After a winning streak, confidence spikes, discipline fades, ...
The Success Trap: Why Progress Feels Like It’s Slipping Away (and How to Lock It In)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do traders so often give back their biggest wins within days? It’s not a lack of discipline — it’s because your mind is wired to pull you ba...
The Urgency Trap — Why Needing Profits Now Kills Your Edge
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urgency is one of the fastest ways to destroy your trading edge — yet most traders have no idea how often it’s running the show. In this episode, ...
The Patience Paradox: Why Doing Less in Trading Creates More Results
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most traders think patience is about doing nothing — but in this episode, George reveals why it's actually the most powerful edge you can develo...
The Trading Strategy I’ve Been Building for 5 Years — Finally Revealed
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George finally reveals the trading strategy he’s been quietly refining for the last five years — a complete departure from the fa...
I Quit Day Trading — Here’s the Strategy I Use Now
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 21 years in the game, I’ve officially stepped away from day trading.Not because I burned out… but because I evolved.In this deeply personal ...
The Day Trading Lie No One Wants to Tell You
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most trading educators will tell you, “Anyone can day trade — you just need the right strategy.” But that’s not the whole truth. In this episo...
Scared to Trade Again? How to Rebuild After a Blowout
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve done the work. You’ve changed your strategy, refined your routine, and rebuilt your mindset—but deep down, the fear is still there. What ...
The Trader Reset: How to Regain Focus in Seconds with One Simple Move
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're mentally sharp before the market opens—but by the end of the session, you’re spiraling and unsure how you got there? You...
You’re Listening to Yourself Too Much — And It’s Costing You Trades
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to trading clarity, confidence, and control wasn’t a new strategy… but simply talking to yourself out loud?In this episode, I reve...
You Should’ve Stopped — But No One Taught You How
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you told yourself, “I should’ve stopped,” after the damage was already done?In this episode, I share a personal story of how...
Trader or Analyst? Why You Freeze at Entry — And How to Flip the Switch
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, George explores the core psychological conflict that prevents traders from confidently executing trades. The root of the iss...
Belief Is the Real Strategy: One Mental Shift That Can Change Your Trading
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George emphasizes the importance of belief in trading success, arguing that a trader's mindset and self-belief are crucial for achiev...
The Hidden Danger of Winning Streaks: What No One Tells You
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most traders fear losing streaks — but it’s the winning streaks that silently destroy more accounts than anything else. In this episode, George sh...
Designing the Freedom to Trade: Travel, Mindset & Mastery with Etienne Crète
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, George interviews Etienne Crete, a trader and prop firm owner, discussing his journey from a coffee shop to becoming a su...
How Fear Distorts Every Trade You Take — Without You Noticing
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself hesitating at the worst time... or chasing trades you swore you'd avoid? What if it’s not the market — but your mind —...
The Habit That Finally Broke My Worst Trading Loop
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, George shares his transformative journey in trading, emphasizing the critical role of psychology over mere strategy. He discusse...
I Was Just Gambling — Taking Huge Losses (Until I Found the Real Reason Why)
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, George shares his journey from being a reckless trader to understanding the deeper psychological patterns that influenced his tr...
The Market Most Traders Overlook — But Changed Everything for Me
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George shares his extensive journey in trading, starting from his early days learning Forex with his father to discovering the advant...
Right Back Into the Fire: My Trading Comeback During the 2025 Crash
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George shares his personal journey of returning to trading after a two-and-a-half-year break. He reflects on the challenges he faced,...
Trading Through the Trump Tariff Market Crash
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the current market turmoil, drawing parallels with historical market crashes. They explore the causes and effects o...
Market Open Trading Strategies: Profit Opportunity or Trading Trap?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss various market open trading strategies, focusing on the opening range breakout strategy and its effectiveness. They...
Stick to the Plan or Adapt on the Fly? The Trade Management Dilemma.
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, George and Victorio discuss the critical decision traders face: whether to stick to their trading plan or adapt on the fly. T...
Unveiling Order Book Myths Every Trader Must Know
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, G and Victorio delve into the complexities of the order book and its significance in trading. They discuss the misconceptions...
Discover The POWER Of COMMUNITY In Trading Success: Bryan Interview
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Mind Over Markets, Vic interviews Brian, a full-time trader and member of TradePro Academy. They discuss Brian’s jour...
Fady Interview: From Student to Moderator: A Trader’s Journey
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the journey of trading, discussing the evolution from being a student to a moderator at...
The Truth About Order Flow: When to Use It and When to Ignore It
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Mind Over Markets podcast, the hosts delve into the intricacies of order flow in trading, discussing its evolution, too...
Behind the Blind Bet: Investing and Portfolio Strategies
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, George and Vicky explore various investment strategies, reflecting on personal experiences with stocks like Peloton and ...
News Trading in 2025: Outdated or Still Profitable?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, George and Victorio discuss the evolution of the market, emphasizing the increased efficiency and complexity compared to...
Interview with Rizzo_Trades: Auction Market Mastery and More
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Mind Over Markets, Vic interviews John Rizzo, a prominent trader known for his expertise in Auction Market Theory. They dis...
The Evolution of Futures Trading
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, George discusses the evolving landscape of trading, particularly in futures markets. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to...
Will AI Outsmart Human Traders?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the evolving relationship between AI and trading, discussing the potential for AI to outsmart human traders, the implicatio...
Strategies vs. Psychology: What Matters More in Trading?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Mind Over Markets podcast, the hosts delve into the intricate relationship between trading psychology and strategies. They expl...
Trading on the Move: Insights from a Nomadic Lifestyle
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast episode, George and Vicky explore the unique lifestyle of a traveling trader. They discuss the realities and challenges of tr...
Navigating the New Trading Landscape (with Mod Fady Ayad)
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
  In this episode, Victorio and Fady discuss the evolving landscape of trading, focusing on how new traders can navigate the market more effectiv...
Mike Schwartz: Mastering Your Trading Journey
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Trade Pro Academy podcast, Vic interviews Mike, a seasoned trader from Trade Pro Academy, about his trading journey, the evolut...
The Reality of Trading Expectations
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the expectations surrounding trading, particularly for new traders. It explores the psychological aspects of trading, th...
We’re Back… Again (For Good This Time)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Trade Pro Academy podcast, George and Vicky discuss the evolution of their trading journey, the importance of psychology in tra...
Farewell, For Now…
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve come a really, really long way. But we need to take a break to re-think the podcast and come back stronger than ever, with more engaging a...
Top 10 Trading Psychology Questions Answered
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary In this insightful episode, we tackle the top 10 questions new traders have about trading psychology. Mastering the mental aspects of ...
Trading Hypnosis to Clear Emotion and Mindset
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we delve into the world of trading psychology and explore a powerful tool that can help you maintain your calm, focus, and r...
Adjusting to Summer Market Trading Conditions
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, we delve into strategies to navigate the slower summer trading season effectively. After a brief apology for mis...
Breaking the Trader Cycle of Self-Sabotage (Part 2)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our series on self-sabotage in human psychology, we delve deeper into the subconscious and conscious behaviors that undermine our s...
Breaking the Trader Cycle of Self-Sabotage (Part 1)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first of a two part episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of self-sabotage and its profound impact on individuals’ lives. From t...
Navigating the Realities of Regret in Trading
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Episode Summary: “Navigating the Realities of Regret in Trading” In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between re...
Psychology of Market Trend Changes & How to Adapt
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Episode Summary: Psychology of Market Trend Changes & How to Adapt In this episode, we delve into the intricate psychology of navigating s...
Navigating Psychology of the 6 Stages of Full-Time Trading
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Episode Summary: “Navigating Psychology of the 6 Stages of Full-Time Trading” In this episode, we delve deep into the unspoken rea...
Riding the Bull: Strategies for Trading at Market Peaks
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Riding the Bull: Strategies for Trading at Market Peaks In today’s episode, we tackle the exhilarating yet challenging environm...
Understanding How Personality Types Can Impact Your Trading
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Understanding How Personality Types Can Impact Your Trading In episode #113, we delve into a topic that has been on our radar since t...
5 Signs You Should Stop Trading for the Day (How I Lost $50K)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: 5 Signs You Should Stop Trading for the Day (How I Lost $50K) In today’s episode, we tackle a topic that many traders shy away ...
Why Holding Winning Trades is So Difficult (How to Fix It)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Why Holding Winning Trades is So Difficult (10 Steps to Fix) In this insightful episode, we delve into the complex psychology behind ...
When to Trust Your Intuition in Trading (How to Develop It)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: When to Trust Your Intuition in Trading (How to Develop It) In this special episode #111, a number often associated with guidance and...
The Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader…
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mind Over Markets Podcast Show Notes Summary: Episode – “The Hard Realization that Once You’re a Trader, You’re a Trader Forever” CL...
Order Flow Trading: DOM Foundations
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn how to find out what traders are doing? This is called following the smart money, and order flow is a key analysis tool to help you ga...
How to Create and Test a New Trading Strategy
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A trading strategy is critical to your success, but do you know the process to create one? Every day we hear someone telling us that WE NEED a trading...
10 Tips to Build and Sustain Peak Performance in Your Trading
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the art of building and sustaining performance like a top athlete. I discuss 10 TIPS to get you to step into the mindset of a to...
Order Flow Trading: Foundations of Time and Sales
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leo and myself talk about the most foundational concept of order flow trading in futures – the time and sales. This is also ca...
Generating New Streams of Income for your Trading Profits
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I’ll be talking about an exciting topic – what happens when you start making money in the markets? What ways can you ge...
Hotkey Trading Tips, Tricks and Hacks
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Day trading with hotkeys is an amazing way to increase your speed advantage and to get a better handle on your execution. I personally don’t d...
Fixing Account Blowouts after Weeks of Success
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you blow out accounts in one day after days, weeks or even months of success? This is a very common problem for the new trader. I know, because I...
Small Account Challenge to Improve Your Trading
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about taking a small account challenge to get my discipline and confidence back as a trader. I will also share wit...
Escaping the Victim Mentality Trap in Trading
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the victim mindset and how it silently but very quickly and effectively decimates trading accounts. I wi...
The 100 min Roast of George and Victorio
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We made it to episode 100! Today we have two episodes into one, where Victorio and myself take turns asking each other 10 trading questions, and 10 fu...
Trading Strategy and Execution with Anthony Drager
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Drager discusses his personal trading strategy and how he executes on order flow in the futures market. He draws on some fascinating experienc...
How Buyers and Sellers Move the Market
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating episode we talk about how buying and selling actually moves the markets. This isn’t an indicator or strategy, this is the VERY...