In this conversation on the Market Mamas podcast, host and futures day trader Becky Gaskell welcomes Erika Wasserman, a Certified Financial Therapist (CFT) and expert in financial psychology. The episode explores the emotional and psychological hurdles that day traders face with money. Erika shares her unique upbringing, which normalized financial discussions, her journey to becoming a CFT, and practical strategies for managing the high-octane emotions of trading the market.

In this episode/blog of the Market Mamas podcast, host Becky Gaskell welcomes Richard Weissman, a trading veteran who started his career on the exchange floor in 1987. Richard, a startup CTA with products like Return in Alpha and Tara, brings decades of wisdom, discussing his journey from the market crash of '87 to his current role overseeing risk for algorithmic models. The conversation dives deep into the philosophy of risk management, finding the "sweet spot" for aggressive yet calculated trading, and his "casino paradigm" for consistent success, which he details in his book, Trade Like a Casino.

Becky, host of the Market Mamas Trader Psychology podcast, welcomes guest Joy Charitoo, who shares her journey as a trader and entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of emotional resilience, community support, and mindset in trading. The discussion covers the challenges traders face, the impact of social media, and the significance of self-care and grounding practices. Joy, aka Your Forex Bestie, encourages aspiring traders to keep going despite setbacks and highlights the need for a supportive trading community. With empowering advice for traders to believe in themselves and their systems, we remind listeners that trading is as much about personal growth as it is about financial success.

In this episode of the Market Mamas, host Becky Gaskell interviews Chinonso, a Nigerian-based trader with years of experience trading forex. This conversation explores Chinonso's trading journey, his evolution from trading based on emotion to developing a robust strategy, and his advice for new traders.

In this episode of the Market Mamas podcast, host Becky Gaskell talks to her good friend and fellow day trader, Peter Ku, about the two most critical aspects of day trading: strategy and psychology. Peter discusses his journey and the key lessons he's learned. The conversation highlights the importance of creating a highly specific and replicable trading plan, as well as the deep inner psychological work, including "inner child work," necessary for consistent profitability. So many powerful tips from our experience in this episode!

In this episode of the Market Mamas, host Beckygoes deep into the emotional and psychological side of trading with guest Alex Morgan, a UK-based trader and performance mindset coach. With over a decade of trading experience across forex, gambling markets, and longer-term investing, Alex brings valuable insights into how emotional triggers, habits, and personal development can make or break a trader’s journey. This conversation explores how to manage emotions, develop routines, and approach trading as both a performance discipline and a path to personal growth.

In this technically rich episode, host Becky explores the art and discipline of technical analysis in trading. Joined by Tim Drescher, a passionate German trader and master's student, the conversation goes deep into strategy development, risk management, and the emotional resilience required to thrive in the world of forex and futures trading. This episode emphasizes the power of simplicity, consistency, and self-reflection in achieving trading mastery.