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. 4D AGO

    Blockchain Explained Without the BS: What Traders Actually Need to Know

    Blockchain is everywhere in the headlines, but separating signal from noise can feel exhausting. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with blockchain investment expert Mitch Mechigian to explain blockchain in plain English. Together, they unpack what the technology actually does, why it matters beyond Bitcoin, and how professional investors are approaching digital assets without speculation or hype. You’ll hear how blockchain is influencing global finance, why venture capital and family offices are paying attention, and how equities investors can think about blockchain exposure in a structured, risk-aware way. Mitch also explains common misconceptions, the role of regulation and geopolitics, and the practical questions investors should ask before engaging with digital assets at all. If you’ve ever wondered whether blockchain belongs in a serious investment conversation, this episode gives you the framework to decide with confidence. ---------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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

  2. MAR 3

    The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing in the Sharemarket (Trading vs Investing)

    If you’re learning ASX trading or sharemarket investing in Australia, one of the biggest questions beginners face is how to trade like a professional. Many beginners think sitting on the sidelines is safe. But in the sharemarket, the cost of doing nothing can quietly destroy your wealth. Inflation erodes savings, opportunities pass by, and uncertainty keeps people from getting started. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford explains the difference between trading and investing, and how beginners can approach the Australian sharemarket and ASX trading with clarity, structure, and sensible risk management. You’ll learn: The key difference between trading and investing in the sharemarketWhy risk management matters for both traders and investorsHow stop losses can help protect long-term portfoliosWhy weekly charts help investors stay informed without constant screen timePractical principles for building a diversified portfolio of quality companiesIf you want to invest with confidence, protect your capital, and develop a repeatable approach to building wealth in the Australian sharemarket, this episode will give you a clear starting point. ------------------------------------------------- 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

    21 min

  3. FEB 23

    Turning Fear into Fuel: Trading Psychology and the Courage to Succeed

    Fear. It can freeze you… or it can forge you. In this deeply personal episode, Louise Bedford sits down with Anne Wicking and Jo Wiese from What’s Fear Got to Do With It? to explore how fear shapes who we become - in life, and in trading. From a childhood marked by poverty and addiction, to health crises that stole her voice and nearly her future, Louise opens up like never before. She shares the pivotal moments that defined her courage, the mentors who changed her trajectory, and the practical tools that helped her turn fear into her greatest teacher. You’ll hear the stories that built her resilience - from hiding in a closet as a frightened child, to rebuilding her identity through trading when her body shut down. Louise’s honesty is raw, reflective, and deeply inspiring for anyone navigating fear, uncertainty, or self-doubt. You’ll Learn: The surprising link between fear and excitement — and how to use it to perform at your peak.How your childhood money scripts influence your trading decisions today.Three practical steps to turn fear into focus and confidence.Why persistence and purpose are the ultimate trading edge.How trading gave Louise back her identity, her freedom, and her voice. Key Insight: “You don’t need to wait for rock bottom. You can choose to change long before you hit the cliff.” – Louise Bedford ----------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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

    58 min

  4. FEB 16

    Trading Psychology Foundations: Building the Right Mindset from Day One

    Trading isn’t just about charts, strategies, or indicators - it’s about how you think, feel, and respond when the pressure is on. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford explores the psychological foundations that underpin long-term trading success. From self-sabotage and money beliefs to handling losses and staying mentally steady, this conversation focuses on the inner skills every trader needs - regardless of strategy or experience level. Louise explains why psychological fitness matters just as much as technical skill, and how unexamined beliefs can quietly shape your trading decisions. She also shares practical ways to stay mentally resilient through drawdowns, uncertainty, and market noise. You’ll learn: Why mindset plays a decisive role in trading performanceHow self-sabotage shows up... and where it often comes fromThe link between money beliefs and trading behaviourWays to respond to losses without spiralling emotionallyHow to maintain mental resilience over the long termSimple mindset practices that support disciplined tradingLouise is joined by trading expert Chris Tate, who shares the mindset habits he believes traders should build early in their journey. If you want trading to feel more steady, intentional, and sustainable, this episode lays an essential 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

    15 min

  5. FEB 10

    2026 Trading Reset: Why Waiting Hurts More Than a Loss

    The summer break is over. The routines are back. And if you want 2026 to be different in your trading, it starts with one thing: follow-through. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford tackles one of the biggest performance blockers for traders - hesitation. Not the kind that keeps you safe, but the kind that keeps you small: waiting for certainty, delaying decisions, and watching opportunities pass while your confidence slowly erodes. You’ll hear a sharp perspective on why a loss can be a useful teacher, while hesitation quietly drains momentum. Louise also reframes Mary Oliver’s line “one wild and precious life” into something far more practical for traders: what will you do with your one wild and precious morning? In this episode, you’ll learn: Why hesitation is often more damaging than a lossThe simple structure that helps traders follow their rules consistentlyThree practical moves to kick off 2026 with clarity: write your plan, run your scans, and take a first trade when your rules line upHow to build confidence through process, not predictionIf you’ve had a strong plan on paper but struggled to execute it, this conversation will help you rebuild momentum and trade with more consistency in 2026. 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

  6. JAN 27

    Share Trading for Beginners in Australia: Charts, Risk & How to Start on the ASX

    Getting started with share trading in Australia can feel overwhelming... especially when you’re not sure who to trust or where to begin. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford walks you through the core foundations every beginner trader needs to start safely and build confidence in the Australian sharemarket. This is a practical, plain-English guide designed to help you understand how trading really works - without hype, shortcuts, or unnecessary complexity. You’ll learn: Why trading should be treated like a business - and how mindset and risk rules protect your capitalThe difference between fundamental and technical analysis, and when to use eachHow to read line, bar, and candlestick charts - and what they reveal about trend and momentumHow indicators help confirm trends and support higher-probability decisionsStop losses and money management basics so you can survive losing tradesA simple beginner roadmap: writing a trading plan, opening a broker account, and starting small on the ASXWhat realistic returns look like for new traders - and why capital protection comes firstIf you’re new to share trading in Australia and want a clear, structured starting point, this episode will help you take your first confident steps toward a rules-based trading approach. --------------------------------------------- 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

    21 min

  7. JAN 12

    The Silent Killer of Algo Trading: Why Your Trading System Fails in Real Markets

    Algorithmic trading promises consistency, discipline, and freedom from emotion - but for many traders, reality looks very different. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by systematic trading expert Adrian Reid to uncover the silent killer behind so many underperforming algo trading systems: human psychology. You might have a well-built algorithm. The logic is solid. The backtests look impressive. Yet when real money is on the line, doubt creeps in. Trades get overridden. Rules get tweaked. Confidence evaporates at exactly the wrong time. Together, Louise and Adrian explore why even automated trading systems still require psychological discipline - and how traders unknowingly sabotage their own results by chasing control instead of consistency. You’ll discover: Why traders override profitable algorithms even when the data is soundHow fear, doubt, and impatience undermine systematic tradingThe danger of endless optimisation and 'fiddling'What it really takes to trust your trading system through drawdownsPractical ways to trade your rules instead of your emotionsIf you’ve ever found yourself rewriting code mid-drawdown, hesitating on valid signals, or questioning a system you once believed in, this episode will help you break that cycle. Perfect for traders using algorithmic, systematic, or rules-based strategies who want more consistency, confidence, and clarity in real market conditions. ----------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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

    40 min

  8. 12/21/2025 · BONUS

    Australian Sharemarket Wrap & How to Start Strong in 2026

    This is the final Talking Trading episode of 2025 — and it’s designed to help you finish the year clear-headed and step into 2026 with purpose. First, Chris Tate delivers his 2025 Australian sharemarket wrap, cutting through the noise to explain what actually worked, what failed, and the major trends that shaped the year. If you’re trading in Australia, this segment will help you understand where the real opportunities — and risks — showed up in 2025. Then Louise Bedford shifts the focus to trading psychology, sharing the mindset and discipline that separates traders who stall from those who build long-term success. She explains why every trade is a fresh start, why hesitation quietly erodes results, and how small, consistent actions compound into confidence and momentum. This episode isn’t just a look back. It’s a reset. If you want to: Trade the Australian sharemarket with clarityBuild discipline and consistencyProtect your capital and sharpen your decision-makingStart 2026 strong, focused, and intentionalthis conversation will help you do exactly that. ---------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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

    44 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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