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. 5d ago

    How to Create Consistency in Your Trading - Discipline Isn’t Willpower

    Why do so many traders understand what to do – but struggle to do it consistently? In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Robb Reinhold, Head Trader at Maverick Trading and host of the Trading Psychology Podcast, to unpack the real drivers of discipline and long-term trading performance. This conversation goes beyond motivation and willpower. Robb explains why discipline fails under pressure, how professional traders design psychological systems that support consistency, and what actually helps traders execute their plans in live market conditions. Together, they explore how trading psychology, structure, routines, and environment shape decision-making – especially during volatility, drawdowns, and emotional fatigue. If you trade the Australian sharemarket or global markets and want to improve execution, reduce hesitation, and build repeatable habits, this episode will sharpen your edge. You’ll learn: Why willpower isn’t enough for trading disciplineHow professional traders build systems that support consistencyThe psychological structures behind calm, repeatable executionWhy consistency is a trainable skill, not a personality traitHow to reduce emotional decision-making and self-sabotageThis episode is ideal for traders focused on mindset, discipline, and long-term performance. Take your first confident steps toward building a trading system that supports clarity and consistency. ------------------------------------- Get your free trading plan template Are you tired of the trading rollercoaster? One day you're up, the next, you're down—and it’s exhausting. You’re putting in the effort, but your results just aren’t where you want them to be. It’s time to take control. Visit www.tradinggame.com.au and grab my free trading plan template. It’s designed to help you create a plan that fits your lifestyle. 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

  2. Jul 21

    Impulse vs Discipline: Why Most Traders Lose the Battle BEFORE They Hit Buy

    Most trading mistakes don’t happen on the chart. They happen in the moments before you place the trade. In this episode of Talking Trading, psychologist and trading mindset specialist Dr David Bonanno explains why discipline breaks down under pressure, and why knowing your rules is never enough. Drawing on 30+ years in mental health and work with over 17,000 clients, David reveals how adrenaline, fear, and subconscious patterns hijack decision-making long before traders realise it’s happening. You’ll learn why traditional advice like "stay calm" or "just follow your plan" often fails, how impulsive trades are triggered automatically, and what disciplined traders do differently at a neurological level.  David also shares practical techniques for retraining reflexes, reducing emotional reactivity, and building calm, repeatable execution - even in fast-moving markets. If you’ve ever hesitated, over-traded, or broken your own rules despite knowing better, this episode will change how you understand discipline and your own mind. Perfect for traders interested in: trading psychology, discipline, impulse control, emotional trading, consistency, mindset, risk management, and behavioural finance. Listen now and strengthen the mental edge that shows up before every trade. ------------------------------------- Get your free trading plan template Are you tired of the trading rollercoaster? One day you're up, the next, you're down—and it’s exhausting. You’re putting in the effort, but your results just aren’t where you want them to be. It’s time to take control. Visit www.tradinggame.com.au and grab my free trading plan template. It’s designed to help you create a plan that fits your lifestyle. 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

  3. Jul 14

    Trading Psychology: Rewiring Your Money Personality for Market Success

    Your trading results aren’t just about charts and systems - they’re about you. Your wiring. Your personality. In this second part of her 2-part Trading Personality series, Louise Bedford explores the Thinker and Relater trader types, and how your money personality shapes every trading decision you make. You’ll discover: A quick recap of the ready-reckoner quiz to identify your trading style.Highlights from last week’s Director and Socialiser personalities.Why you can have more than one personality trait — and how 'masking' can hide your natural style for years.The Thinker Trader: disciplined, precise, and admired for their expertise — but prone to analysis paralysis and self-criticism.The Relater Trader: calm, steady, and empathetic — but often hesitant, procrastinating, or dependent on others for reassurance.How conflicts with your spouse or trading partner often come down to not recognising each other’s basic personality needs.Practical ways to lean into your strengths and manage your blind spots, so you trade more naturally and confidently.Louise also explains why this framework is her own version of Hippocrates’ ancient study of the four temperaments — but applied to the trading world. And if you missed the full quiz last week, download the PDF here. -------------------------------------------- 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

  4. Jul 7

    What’s Your Trading Personality? Discover Your Strengths and Blind Spots

    Are you trading against your own personality without even realising it? In this first part of her 2-part Trading Personality series, Louise Bedford explores the Director and Socialiser trader types, showing you how your wiring influences every trading decision you make. You’ll discover: A quick ready-reckoner quiz to identify your trading style.Why you can have one primary personality and a secondary trait that shapes your behaviour.The Director Trader: decisive, competitive, and fast-acting — but prone to overconfidence and overtrading.The Socialiser Trader: optimistic, energetic, and community-focused — but easily distracted when trading stops being 'fun'.Real stories of how these personalities show up in the markets.Why 'masking' your true personality can hold you back, and how understanding your wiring makes trading easier and more natural.This episode is Louise’s own modern take on Hippocrates’ four temperaments — but applied to the trading world. Share this episode with a trading buddy or partner. It may explain a lot about how they approach the markets! Don’t miss part two, Rewiring Your Money Personality for Market Success, next week, when Louise dives into the Thinker and Relater trader types.  And if you want to take the full quiz, download the PDF here. ----------------------------------------- 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

  5. Jun 30

    Trading in the AI Age: Adapt or Get Left Behind

    Artificial intelligence is transforming the trading world at extraordinary speed - but what does that actually mean for everyday retail traders? In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with trading coach Brian McAboy to explore one of the most important questions facing modern traders: Will AI make you a better trader… or leave you behind? AI is already changing how traders analyse markets, process information, generate ideas, and make decisions. But while artificial intelligence can scan data in seconds, it still can’t fully replace the human qualities that often determine trading success: judgement, discipline, adaptability, emotional control, and decision-making under uncertainty. So where does that leave human traders? Should retail traders embrace AI as a powerful trading tool? Or is over-reliance on technology creating a dangerous new trap? Brian brings a unique perspective to this conversation. With a background in mechanical engineering, quality systems, and trading psychology, he understands the importance of consistency, process, and avoiding costly mistakes - all critical skills in today’s rapidly evolving trading environment. In this episode: How AI is changing trading and investing right nowWhether retail traders should fear artificial intelligenceWhere AI can genuinely improve your trading decisionsThe areas where human judgement still outperforms machinesHow traders can use AI without becoming dangerously dependent on itWhether AI reduces emotional trading mistakes - or creates new onesWhy discipline and process matter even more in an AI-driven marketThe skills traders need to stay relevant in the years aheadWhat will separate successful traders from those who quietly disappearIf you’re interested in ASX trading, trading psychology, Australian sharemarket investing, artificial intelligence, trading systems, or the future of trading in Australia, this conversation is essential listening. Because while AI may change the tools… Your mindset may still be your greatest edge. -------------------------------------- Get your free trading plan template Are you tired of the trading rollercoaster? One day you're up, the next, you're down—and it’s exhausting. You’re putting in the effort, but your results just aren’t where you want them to be. It’s time to take control. Visit www.tradinggame.com.au and grab my free trading plan template. It’s designed to help you create a plan that fits your lifestyle. 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

  6. Jun 23

    The Ruthless Mirror: What Trading Reveals About Your Mind

    What happens when pressure strips away the polished version of who you think you are? In this powerful episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with mindset strategist Rebekah King for a deeply personal conversation about trading psychology, fear, resilience, self-sabotage, and emotional discipline. Because the biggest risks in trading are not always in the market. Sometimes they’re in your own mind. If you’ve ever hesitated before taking a trade, abandoned your system under pressure, second-guessed yourself after a loss, or felt fear hijack your decision-making, this episode will resonate. This is not a standard discussion about technical analysis or trading systems. This conversation explores the psychology behind ASX trading, investor behaviour, emotional triggers, confidence, and how your deeper beliefs around money and success influence your results in the Australian sharemarket. Louise shares personal stories about health challenges, career pivots, resilience, and the mindset shifts required to keep moving when life becomes uncertain. Together, Louise and Rebekah unpack a confronting truth: Pressure doesn’t create character. It reveals it. In this episode: Why trading psychology matters more than most traders realiseHow fear can either paralyse your trading or sharpen your performanceWhy hesitation and second-guessing often come from hidden conditioningThe emotional patterns that quietly sabotage even experienced tradersWhy trading acts as a mirror for your beliefs about money, success, and self-worthHow self-sabotage appears in trading, business, and lifeWhy adaptability beats control in uncertain marketsHow clarity often follows action - not the other way aroundWhy emotional resilience is a critical edge for tradersOne of Louise’s standout insights? Trading is personal development with a brokerage account. Whether you’re interested in trading in Australia, ASX trading, sharemarket investing, trading psychology, or becoming a calmer, more disciplined trader, this episode delivers powerful perspective. --------------------------------------------- Get your free trading plan template Are you tired of the trading rollercoaster? One day you're up, the next, you're down—and it’s exhausting. You’re putting in the effort, but your results just aren’t where you want them to be. It’s time to take control. Visit www.tradinggame.com.au and grab my free trading plan template. It’s designed to help you create a plan that fits your lifestyle. 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

  7. Jun 16

    ETFs vs Shares: The Truth Every Beginner Trader Must Know

    Should beginner traders put their money into ETFs or shares? It’s one of the first, and most confusing, questions new traders face. In this episode, Louise Bedford breaks it down, defines the key terms, and gives you the specific strategies you need to excel. You’ll discover: The single biggest risk when trading ETFs that most beginners completely overlook.How the Kelly Principle can protect you from blowing up your account – and why it applies differently to shares versus ETFs.Why there are now more ETFs than individual stocks in the USA, and what this means for your trading decisions.Louise’s key rule for choosing ETFs with confidence: always check Assets Under Management (AUM) and avoid the 'dogs'.The classic mistake most new traders make – chasing leverage and spreading themselves too thin – and why it destroys accounts fast.A timeless reminder from Ed Seykota: “There are no old, bold traders.”Louise also explains why you don’t have to choose one side. You can trade both ETFs and shares – as long as you have a structured method. ----------------------------------------------- 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

  8. Jun 9

    AI Without the Hype: What Traders ACTUALLY Need to Know

    AI is everywhere – but for most traders, it’s hard to know what’s genuinely useful and what’s just noise. In this episode, I speak with award-winning author and AI strategist Tracy Sheen about how to navigate the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence without losing your head (or your trading edge). Tracy makes complex tech feel human, accessible, and surprisingly practical. We dive into how much AI literacy traders really need, why some people resist technology while others embrace it, and the powerful mindset shift that can help you move from overwhelmed to in control. Tracy also shares her top tips on creating true tech-enabled freedom – from smart home setups to portable workspaces – so you can trade from anywhere, without compromising your structure or sanity. If you’ve ever felt unsure about AI tools or how to future-proof your trading life, this conversation is your compass. No hype. Just clarity, strategy, and plenty of lightbulb moments. -------------------------------------------- Get your free trading plan template Are you tired of the trading rollercoaster? One day you're up, the next, you're down—and it’s exhausting. You’re putting in the effort, but your results just aren’t where you want them to be. It’s time to take control. Visit www.tradinggame.com.au and grab my free trading plan template. It’s designed to help you create a plan that fits your lifestyle. 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

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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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