Beyond the Charts

Hosted by Maryam Rushdi, also known as The Curly Trader, Beyond the Charts is a podcast that connects the disciplined world of investing to the messy reality of being human. This isn't a typical show about stock picks or market predictions, though those realities provide the foundation. Instead, conversations here use trading as a powerful metaphor for self-examination. The market's relentless feedback loop-where fear, greed, overconfidence, and patience are instantly reflected in your portfolio-becomes a mirror for our personal habits and decision-making everywhere else. In each episode, Maryam explores how the psychological rigor required for sound investing directly applies to managing one's health, relationships, and personal ambitions. You'll hear reflections on how a losing trade can illuminate a stubborn bias, or how a disciplined risk management strategy can inform better life choices. This podcast operates on the belief that the skills for building lasting wealth are the same ones needed to build a resilient, examined life. Listening to Beyond the Charts offers a unique framework for anyone looking to understand their own patterns, both on the screen and off. It’s for those who suspect that the journey to becoming a better investor is inseparable from the work of becoming a more grounded, self-aware person. The discussions are candid, weaving together insights from the business of trading with the ongoing project of personal growth.