Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

Created by best-selling author and trader - Louise Bedford
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Want trading clarity, structure, and confidence - without spending all day staring at your screen or second-guessing every decision?  This weekly podcast, hosted by Louise Bedford, best-selling author and sharemarket educator, helps time-poor traders build a calm, repeatable approach to trading the Australian sharemarket. Whether you’re new to trading or frustrated that your results don’t match your effort, you’ll learn practical trading psychology, risk management, and sharemarket strategies you can apply straight away. Episodes cover everything from beginner foundations to advanced insights drawn from Louise’s long-running trading Mentor Program. You'll learn what to trade, how to manage risk, and how to execute with discipline when it matters most. If you’re tired of confusion, emotional decision-making, and inconsistent results, Talking Trading shows you how to trade with confidence. Listen, and you'll never approach the markets in the same way again... Visit www.talkingtrading.com.au for more resources.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The 5 Mega Trends Moving Markets: How Traders Can Read the Big Picture

    Markets don’t move in isolation. Behind every breakout, consolidation, and trend lies a powerful global force shaping price action. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by Philippe Gijsels, Chief Strategy Officer at BNP Paribas Fortis and co-author of The New World Economy in 5 Trends, to explore the five mega trends influencing global markets – and what they mean for traders. This conversation bridges macroeconomics and technical analysis, showing how large structural shifts often reveal themselves as long consolidation bases, powerful breakouts, and sustained trends on the chart. You’ll hear how forces such as: inflation and rising debt levelsdemographic changeclimate transitionglobal realignment beyond the USrapid technological innovation, including AIare already influencing shares, currencies, and commodities – often well before they appear in headlines. Rather than trading news, this episode focuses on how traders can stay macro-aware while remaining disciplined, using tools like trend structure, base formation, and the measure rule to align with big-picture forces. Whether you trade weekly charts or manage positions over months, this episode will sharpen your perspective and help you understand why markets move the way they do – not just how. --------------------------------------------------------- Let me give you my trading plan template… Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel. The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you. I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades. Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    34 min

  2. 28 APR

    Risk Management for Traders: How to Protect Your Capital in the Australian Sharemarket

    Risk management is the difference between traders who last... and traders who disappear. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford breaks down two core risk management tools that professional traders rely on to protect capital and improve long-term performance in the Australian sharemarket. Rather than focusing on predictions or stock picks, this episode shows you how structure, discipline, and repeatable rules create staying power across all market conditions. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1. How to use macro filters to control when you trade Louise explains how macro filters help traders step aside during unfavourable market conditions. She shares her own Australian market filter and why trading less often can lead to better results. 2. Anti-martingale position sizing, explained simply Discover how adjusting position size as your account grows can reduce risk while supporting steady progress. Louise walks through how to calculate portfolio risk using cash plus positions valued to their stoploss, and why reviewing this every few months builds discipline. 3. Turning risk rules into repeatable routines Learn how to remove emotion by turning risk management into a system. Louise explains how flowcharts, checklists, and scheduled reviews can help traders stay consistent... even during periods of market volatility. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to: Identify when not to trade, protecting capital during poor conditionsApply position sizing rules that scale with your accountBuild risk management directly into your trading planIf you want to trade with confidence, longevity, and clarity, this episode lays the foundation. ------------------------------------------------------- Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    18 min

  3. 21 APR

    How Scammers Target Traders: The $2 Billion Wake-Up Call for Australians

    Scams are costing Australians billions each year, and traders are among the most attractive targets. As soon as money is involved, scammers follow. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by cyber and financial investigations specialist Jacob Griffiths to unpack how modern scams actually operate. These are no longer obvious emails or clumsy phone calls. Today’s scams are personalised, sophisticated, and increasingly powered by technology designed to exploit human behaviour. You’ll learn why intelligent, capable people still get caught, how emotional pressure plays a bigger role than most realise, and what practical steps traders can take to strengthen their online and financial safety. Jacob also explains how scammers target families, older relatives, and time-poor professionals, and how to build simple safeguards without creating fear or overwhelm. If you trade, invest, or manage money for your household, this episode will change how you think about digital safety and risk in the Australian sharemarket. --------------------------------------------------------------- Let me give you my trading plan template… Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel. The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you. I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades. Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    30 min

  4. 14 APR

    ASX Trading as a Couple: From Overwhelmed to Clarity and Better Decisions

    Can trading as a couple strengthen your relationship… or quietly break it down? In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with John and Janina Black to explore the real experience of building trading skills side by side, from being overwhelmed and second-guessing… to clarity, structure, and better decisions. There’s a point in this conversation where John and Janina describe the moment the ‘penny dropped’, when everything went from overwhelming… to clear. That shift changes everything. You’ll hear how simplifying their approach helped reduce emotional pressure, improve execution, and strengthen their partnership - a powerful lesson in both trading psychology and practical technical analysis. If you’re learning to trade in Australia, feeling stuck, or trying to stay consistent with your plan, this conversation will resonate. Because when money, pressure, and uncertainty collide… things can get complicated fast. ------------------------------------------- Let me give you my trading plan template… Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel. The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you. I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades. Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    31 min

  5. 7 APR

    Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Wealthy (And What Will)

    Are you working harder… but not getting ahead? In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with property expert and wealth strategist Michael Yardney to explore a powerful shift in thinking - why trading time for money will only take you so far, and what you need to do instead to build real wealth. This conversation goes beyond productivity tips. It challenges the belief that more hours lead to better results, and shows how leverage, focus, and smarter use of time can dramatically change your outcomes. You’ll learn how to move from being busy… to being effective. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why working longer hours won’t make you wealthyHow the Pareto Principle applies to trading, investing, and businessThe difference between high-value and low-value activitiesHow to identify your most productive use of timeWhy delegation and systems are critical for growthHow top performers structure their time for better resultsThe mindset shift required to stop trading time for moneyIf you’re interested in ASX trading, property investing, trading psychology, or building wealth in Australia, this episode will give you a practical framework to help you focus on what actually drives results. Listen now to rethink your time, sharpen your priorities, and build a more leveraged approach to trading, investing, and life. ----------------------------------- Let me give you my trading plan template… Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel. The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you. I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades. Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    33 min

  6. 30 MAR

    Risk, Rules, and Resilience: How Championship Traders Think

    Today’s guest is Vibha Jha, a two-time runner-up in the US Investing Championship, who once experienced a crushing 70% loss in a particular position. Now she achieves triple-digit returns by trading leveraged ETFs like TQQQ. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by volatile markets, doubted your rules, or let emotions derail your trades – this episode is for you. Here are 3 reasons to stick around for the full show: You’ll hear how Vibha rebuilt after a huge early setback – and the exact steps she took to transform her results.You’ll learn how to trade risky vehicles like leveraged ETFs without blowing up – and apply the same principles to your own sharemarket investing.You’ll discover the mindset tools Vibha uses to stay disciplined under pressure – so you can stop second-guessing yourself and trade with confidence.This is trading psychology at a championship level – let’s dive in. -------------------------------------------------- Let me give you my trading plan template… Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel. The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you. I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades. Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    41 min

  7. 24 MAR

    Trading Psychology, Systems and Technology: What Really Creates an Edge

    Most traders focus on charts and indicators, but long-term success in the Australian sharemarket depends on far more than technical signals. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by Wall Street veteran Eddie Z, who brings nearly four decades of experience across multiple market cycles. Eddie shares what surviving the crashes of 2000, 2008, and 2020 taught him about trading psychology, risk management, and the importance of disciplined trading systems. The conversation explores how mindset, system design, and trading technology work together to support consistent execution. Eddie explains why many traders undermine their results with poor tools, slow setups, or emotional decision-making – and how a structured, professional approach helps traders stay aligned with their plan. If you’re focused on building systematic trading habits, improving execution, and developing the mindset required for long-term performance, this episode offers practical insights shaped by real market experience rather than theory. ---------------------------------------------------------- Let me give you my trading plan template… Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel. The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you. I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades. Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    38 min

  8. 17 MAR

    The Confident Trader: Why Self-Trust Is Your Real Edge

    Most traders don’t struggle because they lack knowledge. They struggle because they don’t trust themselves when it matters. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford unpacks the real source of trading confidence – not bravado, not certainty, and not pretending you know what the market will do next, but self-trust: the quiet confidence that allows clean execution under pressure. If you’ve ever hesitated on a valid setup, felt knocked off balance after losses, or found yourself second-guessing a system you know works, this episode will change how you think about confidence in trading. You’ll learn: Why hesitation isn’t a discipline flaw, but a confidence gap that can be trainedThe critical difference between confidence and overconfidence – and how each shows up in live tradingHow self-trust is built after the trade through execution, exits, and reviewWhy drawdowns test confidence more than winning streaks ever doHow concepts like Lagom (the power of “just enough”), hyperbolic discounting, and reversed effort quietly shape trader behaviourA simple self-trust check you can use to assess where confidence breaks down in your own tradingThis episode is for traders who want consistency without drama, discipline without force, and confidence that holds up in real market conditions – not just on good days.  Take your first confident steps toward building a trading process you can trust, one execution at a time. -------------------------------------------- Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities. For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence. www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

    23 min
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Want trading clarity, structure, and confidence - without spending all day staring at your screen or second-guessing every decision?  This weekly podcast, hosted by Louise Bedford, best-selling author and sharemarket educator, helps time-poor traders build a calm, repeatable approach to trading the Australian sharemarket. Whether you’re new to trading or frustrated that your results don’t match your effort, you’ll learn practical trading psychology, risk management, and sharemarket strategies you can apply straight away. Episodes cover everything from beginner foundations to advanced insights drawn from Louise’s long-running trading Mentor Program. You'll learn what to trade, how to manage risk, and how to execute with discipline when it matters most. If you’re tired of confusion, emotional decision-making, and inconsistent results, Talking Trading shows you how to trade with confidence. Listen, and you'll never approach the markets in the same way again... Visit www.talkingtrading.com.au for more resources.

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