Traders Improved Trading Podcast

In this episode, we had the great honor of speaking with Linda Raschke, a true legend in the trading industry. With a trading career spanning over 45 years, Linda has seen it all—from starting out in 1981 to running her own hedge fund, which ranked #17 out of 4,500 hedge funds for best five-year performance. She was also featured in Jack Schwager’s The New Market Wizards - a must read interview. During this conversation, Linda shares invaluable insights on creating your own trading game, time-tested trading principles, and the power of specialization as a trader. She also talks about the passion and mindset required to sustain a long and successful trading career, offering practical advice for new and aspiring traders.

► Connect with Linda on Twitter: https://x.com/LindaRaschke

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This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built. 

Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading.

visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/ 

Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer

In this interview, we sat down with Jason Shapiro, a true trading legend and one of the featured traders in Jack Schwager’s Unknown Market Wizards. Jason is a hedge fund manager with more than 30 years of market experience and an incredible track record—over 20 consecutive profitable years without a single losing one.

Connect with Jason Shapiro

Website: https://crowdedmarketreport.com

Youtube ‪@crowdedmarketreport‬

Twitter: https://x.com/Crowded_Mkt_Rpt

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This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built. 

Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading.

visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/ 

Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kim Ann Curtin, also known as The Wall Street Coach. Kim is a renowned performance coach, speaker, and author who works with professional traders, hedge fund managers, and financial executives to elevate their performance through self-awareness and emotional mastery.

Connect with Kim 

https://x.com/kimanncurtin

https://thewallstreetcoach.net

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This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built. 

Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading.

visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/ 

Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer

In this episode, we speak with legendary trader Thomas Basso, featured in The New Market Wizards and former head of Trendstat Capital. Tom shares his insights on building trading systems that match your personality, managing emotions, and creating a stress-free trading approach. With decades of experience, he offers practical wisdom for traders seeking consistency and enjoyment in the process. A must-listen for anyone serious about long-term trading success.

Connect with Tom Basso

His website: http://enjoytheride.world

Twitter: https://x.com/basso_tom

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This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built. 

Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading.

visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/ 

Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer

Most traders are told to stay calm, suppress emotion, and stick to the plan—but what if that’s exactly what’s holding them back? In this episode, we sit down with Denise Shull, performance coach to top hedge fund managers, pro athletes, and the author of Market Mind Games. Denise breaks down why avoiding or ignoring your emotions leads to hesitation, slumps, and missed opportunities—and how understanding your emotional signals can actually become your biggest edge. We dive into the psychology of decision-making, the physical signs of confidence, and why your beliefs shape your perception of the market more than you think. If you've ever second-guessed yourself mid-trade or struggled to trust your process, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

►Connect with Denise

Twitter: https://x.com/DeniseKShull

Online course: https://therethinkgroup.net/intro-to-the-trader-brain/ 

Book on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071756221

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This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built. 

Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading.

visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/ 

Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer

Jared Tendler is a leading mental game coach who has worked with world-class performers across industries — including professional traders, poker players, and esports athletes. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology and over 20 years of experience, Jared helps high performers identify and correct mental leaks, build emotional resilience, and achieve peak consistency under pressure. He’s the author of The Mental Game of Trading and The Mental Game of Poker, widely regarded as essential guides for mastering mindset in performance-driven environments.

Connect with Jared 

Twitter: https://x.com/jaredtendler

Website: https://jaredtendler.com/

Get his book: https://jaredtendler.com/books/the-mental-game-of-trading/

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This episode is brought to you by Edgewonk, the online trading journal that we built. 

Edgewonk is the trading journal that turns your data into profits. It reveals the hidden patterns that consistently make you money while eliminating the losing trades that drain your account. Pioneering the industry since 2015, import your trades now and you’re only minutes away from taking control of your trading.

visit Edgewonk: https://edgewonk.com/ 

Risk disclaimer: https://edgewonk.com/risk-disclaimer

In this podcast episode, we talked to trader and educator Akil Stokes who shares his journey, trading philosophy, and advice for traders at all levels. He emphasizes price action trading, using structure and patterns.

Akil discusses his shift from strict mechanical trading to a more discretionary price action approach, highlighting the importance of aligning a strategy with a trader’s personality. He also stresses the value of data-driven decision-making, backtesting, and maintaining a trading journal.

The conversation covers scaling up capital, transitioning from day trading to swing trading, and why traders often exit profitable trades too early. Akil also talks about the importance of discipline, curiosity, and adapting to market changes.

For those balancing trading with a full-time job, he advises scheduling trading time wisely and focusing on higher timeframes if necessary. Lastly, he shares insights on prop firms, risk management, and the importance of patience in trading success.

► Connect with Akil:

Twitter: https://x.com/AkilStokesRTM

Website & more: https://tieronetrading.com/akil/

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Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

We had the pleasure of talking to Mandi R. last week. She is a trading performance and mindset coach. In this episode we talk about trauma, dealing with losses, and we go very personal with her. 

► Connect with Mandi:

Twitter: https://x.com/MPX_Trader

Website: High Performance Trading

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

Why the best traders make 'only' 30% annually, the importance of risk management, and the challenges of sustaining long-term success. Learn why consistency, emotional resilience, and understanding market conditions matter more than flashy returns. Perfect for traders looking to build sustainable and disciplined strategies.

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Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.

We had the pleasure of sitting together with Yvan Byeajee, known as Trading Composure on social media, and talk about all things trading psychology, habits, consistency, and accountability. We had a lot of fun picking his brain and diving deep into these important trading topics. 

Want to connect with Yvan? Here are his channels and trading materials:

Trading Composure book: https://amzn.to/4j1F9cw

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Edgewonk trading journal:

► https://www.edgewonk.com  *** use discount code: tradeciety ***

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Disclaimer: The experience reports and comments constitute the personal experiences of our users. These are individual results that do not permit conclusions to be drawn about future developments. In particular, we make no claim that these are typical results that can be achieved by our users on a regular basis. Tradeciety can neither predict nor guarantee the occurrence of certain developments or the achievement of profits, nor will it do so.

Results may not be typical and may vary from person to person. There are inherent risks involved with investing and trading, including the loss of your investment. Past performance in the market is not indicative of future results. Any investment is at your own risk.