This podcast episode delves into the intricate relationship between stress and trading performance, highlighting how emotional and mental conditioning can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors. Mandi provides insights on managing stress through a comprehensive approach, advocating for realistic thinking and proactive strategies, while drawing powerful metaphors from the Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit" to illustrate the necessity of practice and teamwork in trading success. By addressing the mental challenges faced by traders and offering frameworks for recovery and resilience, the episode equips listeners with valuable tools to enhance their trading performance.