The Trading Coach Podcast

1234 - 💥The AI Bubble Explained: Are We Repeating History in the Stock Market?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investors are calling today’s AI surge the next “dot-com” bubble — but is it really? In this episode, Akil Stokes breaks down the parallels be...

1233 - Discretionary vs Systematic Trading: Finding the Sweet Spot

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our 3-part series on discretionary trading, Akil Stokes breaks down the real differences between discretionary and systematic trading and...

1232 - Why We Keep Making the Same Dumb Trading Mistakes

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know better… yet we still repeat the same mistakes in the markets. In this episode, Akil breaks down the psychological traps behind bad tradi...

1231 - 7 Timeless Trading Rules | Market Wizard Technical Analysis Breakdown

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down Market Wizard Linda Bradford Raschke’s 7 timeless technical trading rules. From recognizing high-probability pullback...

1230 - Overcoming the Fear of Going Live: Confidence, Perfectionism & Trading Psychology

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Afraid to go live? Akil Stokes breaks down how fear, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations keep traders stuck and how to build confidence to fin...

1229 - How to Stay Profitable When Market Conditions Shift

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most traders focus on finding the perfect strategy — but markets evolve, and no system works forever. In this episode, trading coach Akil Stokes sha...

1228 - How to Practice Trading Like a Pro | The Secret to Focused, Intentional & Effective Learning

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Akil Stokes breaks down how to practice trading the right way. Learn why most traders waste time “going through the motions,” and...

1227 - Ignore the Noise: How to Cut Through Trading Confusion and Focus on What Really Matters

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes breaks down one of the biggest struggles for new traders — information overload. With so m...

1226 - The Journey Toward Live Trading

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making the leap from backtesting to trading live markets is one of the toughest transitions a trader will face. In this episode, Russ shares his journ...

1225 - Swiss Bank Intervention: Is the Next Black Swan Event Coming? | Forex Market Breakdown

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Swiss Setting Up the Next Black Swan Event? The Swiss National Bank is back in the headlines — buying billions in foreign currencies and sti...

1224 - How To Stop Missing Trades & Improve Your Trading Process

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Akil Stokes shares how to stop missing trades and improve your trading process through better routines and post-market evaluations. L...

1223 - From Overtrading to Focused Trading: Lessons in Simplicity and Discipline

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Akil Stokes shares how trading a consistent basket of assets helped him stay disciplined, focused, and ultimately more profitable. He...

1222 - Government Shutdown & The Markets | What Traders & Investors Need to Know

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. government shutdown is here—but what does it mean for traders? In this episode, Akil Stokes explains what a shutdown is, why it happens, an...

1221 - JOMO vs FOMO in Trading | Why the Joy of Missing Out Can Hurt Traders

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FOMO makes traders overtrade, but JOMO—the Joy of Missing Out—can be just as dangerous. In this episode, Akil Stokes explains why avoiding trades ...

1220 - How Independent Traders Can Build Accountability

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes dives into one of the biggest challenges independent traders face—staying accountable with...

1219 - 🚨 The Greatest Crime in Trading: How to Stop Self-Sabotage (5 Proven Tips)

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest threat to your trading success isn’t the market — it’s you. In this episode, Akil Stokes shares 5 simple but powerful tips to stop s...

1218 - Backtesting Questions Answered: How To Trade Like A Business

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes answers key backtesting questions and shares practical tips to help you avoid common mistake...

1217 - When Your Favorite Trading Strategy Doesn’t Fit (Yet)

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Loving a strategy doesn’t always mean you can trade it effectively. In this episode, Akil Stokes breaks down what to do when your “perfect” stra...

1216 - FOMC Whipsaw: Fed Rate Cuts, Dot Plots & Market Reaction

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed delivered a dovish message this week, but markets didn’t buy it. In this episode, I break down the latest FOMC rate decision, the dot plot p...

1215 - The Certainty Effect: Why Traders Cut Winning Strategies Short

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the psychology of the certainty effect—the human tendency to value guaranteed outcomes over uncertain ones, even when ...

1214 - 🎯 The #1 Rule Traders Can’t Afford to Break

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes breaks down one of the most important rules every trader must follow—and the dangers of ig...

1213 - Bridging the Gap to Live Trading | The Greatest Obstacle

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making the leap from demo to live trading is one of the toughest transitions every trader faces. In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, Akil St...

1212 - 4 Trading Lessons from a Market Wizard | Risk, Patience & Chart Patterns

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 powerful lessons I’ve learned from my favorite Market Wizard of all time—Peter Brandt.From studying price c...

1211 - 🧠 Mastering the Art of Learning: How Traders Can Retain More & Improve Faster

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to learn trading effectively? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes dives into why so many traders ...

1210 - How to Avoid Market Traps - 10 Key Trading Signals

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hardest parts of trading is knowing the difference between a true trading signal and pure market noise. In this episode, we’ll break down...

1209 - From Scammed To Structured - Building A Trader's Routine

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After being scammed by others in the trading space, most would give up. But this trader stayed the course—driven by the vision of financial and time...

1208 - Day Trading Myths & Smarter Trade Reviews

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down one of the biggest questions new traders have—can you really make money as a day trader? I’ll share the key differe...

1207 - Trading in the Dog Days: Seasonality, Adjustments & Lessons from a Super Trader

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer markets test every trader. In this episode, I break down seasonality in trading, when to adjust or step back & how to evaluate your perform...

1206 - Trading Expectations: Profit, Frequency & Passing Prop-Firm Challenges

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue the conversation on growing your trading like a business. I’ll share a coaching session I had with a trader on setting ...

1205 - Treat Your Trading Like a Business: Start Small, Grow Big

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dive into what it really means to treat your trading like a business. From starting small and building step by step, to gradually g...

1204 - From Rate Cuts to Policy Shifts: What Powell Could Reveal at Jackson Hole

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The spotlight is on Jackson Hole as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivers one of his most important speeches yet. Will he hint at rate cuts—or unveil big...

1203 - The 3 Traits That Separate Losing, Winning, and Elite Traders

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A breakdown of the 3 key traits that separate losing traders, winning traders, and truly elite traders. You’ll also discover a simple 3-part formula...

1202 - The Right Time to Backtest: Don’t Waste Your Trading Efforts

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Backtesting is essential—but only if you do it at the right time. In this episode, learn how to avoid wasting hours, make your backtesting efficient...

1201 - Is My Broker Out To Get Me? - The 90 Rule

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2 common trading myths. 1 true & 1 fake. Can you guess which is which? Register for our upcoming Online Trading Workshop! Seats are limited, so if...

1200 - Fixed or Not? Hidden Truths About Non -Farm Payroll Jobs Report

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We saw a massive reaction and even a firing after the most recent non-farm payroll jobs release. Let's dig into what these numbers actually are, h...

1199 - Dealing With The Pressure To Win Trades

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that the most important filter you can add to your trading was a filter that couldn't be tested? We'll discuss what that is...

1198 - Shock Move from the News Explained

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen a situation where the news said one thing, but the market gave an opposite reaction? In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcasts,...

1197 - Trader Evaluation: Clearing The Wall of Fear

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A live trader evaluation, developing solutions to common trader problems. Topics include: dealing with the fears that come with live trading, having p...

1196 - The Truth About Trade Frequency

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The truth about trade frequency & why you shouldn't believe what others tell you... including myself. Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com...

1195 - Top 20 Lessons from Trading In The Zone by Mark Douglas

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 20 most powerful lessons from "Trading in the Zone" a trading classic from Mark Douglas. Mark Douglas YouTube Video▶️ https://www.yo...

1194 - What Is The Shadow Fed Chair?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the shadow Fed Chair & what does it mean for the safety of both Jerome Powell's position & the independence of the financial marke...

1193 - Will The Trading Strategy Work?

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look back at some of the classic strategies used in the stock market & asking ourselves the question of whether they can be translated to both o...

1192 - How To Make The Most From Your Money

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A breakdown of the 3 Tiers of Investing/Trading & how you make the most from your money. We also debunk many of the trading myths that stand in th...

1191 - I Blew My FTMO Account - Here's What Went Wrong

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing the story of a trader who passed his online prop-firm challenge, only to blow everything soon after due to some very basic trading mistakes an...

1190 - How I Found Freedom Through Trading

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The story of how I found freedom through trading and the crazy events & difficult decisions that led to that point. Check me out on The Trading Ba...

1189 - How To Fix Trading Anxiety

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As traders, there are 2 battles that we must constantly deal with. Unfortunately, neither is avoidable, but that doesn't mean that we can't im...

1188 - Trading's Hidden Difference Maker

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest difference makers in trading is something that isn't often spoken about. Let's dive into the science of habit & talk about how ...

1187 - How To Focus On What's Important In Trading

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to focus on what's important in trading & avoiding the dreaded "analysis paralysis" or information overload. Remember to check o...

1186 - The Win-Risk Paradox

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's important to question our beliefs & in this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, we ask the questions of "Can a high win% and/or gr...

1185 - The Noah Rule - Warren Buffett's Big Mistake

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A simple investment rule for both new and experienced traders looking to position themselves to manage risk and take full advantage of the great oppor...

1184 - Trading Intuition & The Back Alley Principle

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two great trading discussions on trading intuition and a trading rule that seems extremely dumb at first, but may actually be extremely helpful & ...

1183 - Wait? How Can Both Be Right?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look at trading strategies, indicators & the opinions of different traders. Learn to trade with us at www.TierOneTrading.comYour Trading Coach -...

1182- The 3 Lens Trading Test

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing when not to trade is just as important as knowing when to trade. In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, we'll take a look at a 3-part p...

1181 - Trading Personality Test - Do You Have The Right Type to Trade?

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have the right personality type to be a successful trader? Learn about the 4 battles & what they have to say about your trading.Learn to tr...

1180 - Hidden Fees & Embarrassing, Yet Funny Stories

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look at how I was losing money without even knowing it along with a few other embarrassing yet funny trading stories. Start your 14-Day Risk-Free Tr...

1179 - Have You Heard of the Graceful Exit Strategy?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A horrific series of trades & a look at 2 risk management strategies that can protect you from both short-term and long-term losses. Join us in th...

1178 - War, Price Gaps & Solutions to Fear

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and the U.S. recently bombed Iran, joining the war with Israel. Given that this occurred during the weekend, many traders were sent into ...

1177 - Is Your Ego Stopping Your Profits?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Examining the role ego can play for a trader during the strategy development phase and how research and groupthink can help solve many of those proble...

1176 - The Best Times & Days to Trade

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down the different Forex market sessions in search of the best times & days to trade the market.Learn to Trade at www.TierOneTrading.com🍼...

1175 - Transitioning To Technical Analysis - 3 Ways To Use Indicators

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reliving my extremely awkward transition to learning about & using technical analysis & a discussion on 3 ways to use indicators in your tradi...

1174 - The Trading Premonition That Saved My Life

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trading journey is interesting in how it changes over time. In this case, the actions that I was taking to earn success were the same actions that...

1173 - Why The Best Traders Work In Teams

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why the top traders work in teams & how doing so yourself can massively benefit your trading. Start your 14-day risk-free trial membership t...

1172 - Creating A Plan To Unstuck Your Trading

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traders will encounter many obstacles along their trading journey. Here's how to create a plan to help you navigate them, providing you with the best ...

1171 - Obstacle or Opportunity? Should I Trade Differently?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we have to have harsh conversations. BUT those conversations can be the ones that change our paths for the positive big picture. Here's ...

1170 - Reviewing The 3-5-7 Rule

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good traders are great risk managers, and in this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes takes a look at the pros and cons of a classic ris...

1169 - Is Trading Random? - The Most Efficient Way To Learn

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is trading random? If yes, then why are we trading it? If no, then how to ensure that it isn't? Answers to all of these questions & a discussion o...

1168 - Motivated By Uncertainty - The 10-Year Trading Plan

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trading can allow you to take control of your finances & therefore control over your life. Learn how uncertainty is what motivated this trader to ...

1167 - Building Strategies, Learning From Failures & Other Weird Stuff

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building trading strategies, learning from failures, positive self-sabotage & a strange story about developing mental toughness, Please leave this...

1166 - What To Think About Before Picking A Trading Strategy

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A common mistake many new traders make is picking a trading strategy strictly because they think it "makes the most money." In this episode ...

1165 - The Most Feared Words In Trading - MARGIN CALL EXPLAINED

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are 2 words that you never want to see in trading. "MARGIN CALL." In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, we'll explain what it means, how...

1164 - U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded! What Does It Mean?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. credit rating was recently downgraded. Here's what it means for you & what it means for the financial markets. Learn To Trade at www....

1163 - My Best Advice for New Traders - Anxiety & Depression in Trading

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Game-changing advice for traders focusing on what to pay attention to & what to ignore when it comes to technical analysis. A discussion on how an...

1162 - DOW Theory Explained: What It Is & How It Can Help Our Trading/Investing

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DOW Theory features 6 fundamental principles about how and why the financial markets move. In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, we'll bre...

1161 - Why Am I Great on Demo But Struggle with Live?

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you seem to kill it when trading a demo account but struggle whenever there is live money at risk? If you said "yes," then you are like m...

1160 - How To Create More Trading Opportunities... The SAFE WAY

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trading frequency is a double-edged sword, meaning it allows you to make more money, but it can also take all of your money from you. In this episode ...

1159 - Neglect This Part of Trading & You'll Fail

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ability to fight through the frustration is the main trait that separates success from failure. In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, we s...

1158 - Is The Trading Grass Greener On The Other Side?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

System hopping is a common mistake that costs traders both time and money. Many traders do it because they are frustrated with a certain aspect of the...

1157 - This Single Practice Can Improve 5 Aspects of Your Trading

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time on the chart is crucial to becoming a better trader, but it's not the only way. Here's a complimentary practice that can also help improv...

1156 - Trading Is Survival of the Fittest

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The financial markets are always changing and as traders, if we aren't changing along with them, we won't stand a chance.Learn To Trade at www...

1155 - A FAKE Trading Strategy That Destroyed Innocent Accounts

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The story of a fake trading strategy that helped a lot of traders lose a lot of money & what you can do to avoid putting yourself in the same situ...

1154 - Wants & Needs - How To Improve Your Trading Strategy

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to improving your trading strategy, one of the first questions you need to ask is, do I NEED to make a change or do I WANT to make a cha...

1153 - Quality of Trade Rankings - Become The Disciplined Trader

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traders can become more disciplined by shifting their mindsets to valuing the process of "good trading" over good trading results. This isn&...

1152 - Why Trump Wants To End Independent Economics

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump is on a war path with his latest mission being the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Can he legally do it, and if so, wi...

1151 - Why Technical Analysis Is Important & How To Benefit From It

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A presentation on why technical analysis is important & how having a greater understanding of why & how the markets move can help us both mana...

1150 - How To Grow A Small Trading Account Into A Big One

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to treat your trading like a business & grow a small trading account into a big one using tactics like compounding capital & adding trade ...

1149 - Building A Balanced Trading Portfolio - What Trading Metric i Value Most.

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion on how to create a balanced trading portfolio & what metrics I value the most when it comes to analyzing trading data. Please leave a...

1148 - How & Where To Find The REAL Holy Grail of Trading

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a Holy Grail in trading? Yes, but it's probably not what you think it is & it's certainly not where you think it's at. In tod...

1147 - 4 Important Questions for Newer Traders

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Answering 4 important questions from newer traders, covering topics such as building income, learning through structured methods, managing risk & ...

1146 - How One Word Caused A $6 Trillion Move

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A $6 Trillion oopsie. The story of how a single word relating to President Donald Trump & his tariff plans caused the financial markets to explode...

1145 - It's REALLY Easy & Hard To Lose Everything in Trading

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Losing all your money in trading is extremely difficult, yet extremely easy to do. In today's Trading Coach Podcast episode, I'll explain how ...

1144 - Timeframes & Trading Competitions

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Advice of proper progressions when it comes to using multiple timeframes & a look at the pros and cons of using trading competitions to build capi...

1143 - Q1 Review & Akil Discovers A New Index

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we officially start Q2 of our trading year, let's look back at the uncertainty & disruption that occurred during Q1. Akil also discovers a ...

1142 - 3 Ways To Compare Trading Results

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to looking at trading results, how do we know what's better or what's the best? Here are 3 ways to compare trading results &...

1141 - Game Changing Advice From 150 Traders

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One thing I wish I had as a new trader was someone to provide me with quality trading advice. In this episode of The Trading Coach Podcast, I'll s...

1140 - What You Have to Pay To Understand...

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, we've been hammered with high impact news, prompting a lot of trading questions about what to pay attention & what to understand abo...

1139 - How To Eliminate Revenge Trading & Control Drawdowns

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most struggling traders try to overcome drawdowns by trading more size & trading more frequently. This trading act is called revenge trading which...

1138 - Reading Between The Lies - Understanding Monetary Policy

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monetary policy is the biggest driver of the financial markets & this past week we had announcements from the Bank of Japan, FOMC & the Bank o...

1137 - Figuring Out Your Trading Future

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trading is a journey of self-discovery & one of the biggest answers a trader must discover is what type of trading strategy is best for me. In thi...

1136 - Comparing Trading Charting Platforms

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You'll never guess how much this elite charting platform costs. However, is it worth it? Let's talk about picking a charting platform & de...

1135 - My Most Important Trading Indicator

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that my MOST IMPORTANT trading indicator has nothing to do with how I identify or enter trading opportunities. Let's discuss.Learn ...