Podcast Episodes

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

Episode 1221

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 can hurt your growth, the 3 reasons traders hit losin…

Published on 3 months ago

1220 - How Independent Traders Can Build Accountability

Episode 1220

In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes dives into one of the biggest challenges independent traders face—staying accountable without a built-in community.

You’ll discover:
⭐ Why acco…

Published on 3 months ago

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

Episode 1219

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 self-sabotage and finally trade with consistency.

Start y…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 1218

In this episode of the Trading Coach Podcast, Akil Stokes answers key backtesting questions and shares practical tips to help you avoid common mistakes. Learn how to refine your strategy, set proper …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 1217

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” strategy doesn’t fit—and why you shouldn’t give up on it ju…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 1216

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 projections, and why traders saw massive whipsaw mov…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 1215

In this episode, we dive into the psychology of the certainty effect—the human tendency to value guaranteed outcomes over uncertain ones, even when the uncertain path has better odds. You’ll see how …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 1214

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 ignoring it. From cutting losses quickly to detaching…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Season 1213 Episode 1213

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 Stokes breaks down the real challenges of live trad…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Episode 1212

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 charts and spotting patterns, to mastering risk manageme…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago