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Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

Created by best-selling author and trader - Louise Bedford 483 Episodes Aug 11, 2026

This weekly podcast, hosted by best-selling author and sharemarket educator Louise Bedford, helps time-poor traders build a calm, repeatable approach to trading the Australian sharemarket. Episodes cover practical trading psychology, risk management, and sharemarket strategies for both beginners and advanced traders. The show aims to reduce confusion and emotional decision-making, providing a structured path to trading with confidence.

Episodes

Why Most Traders Never Make It: The Missing Link Between Method, Mind and Money
Why Most Traders Never Make It: The Missing Link Between Method, Mind and Money Aug 11, 2026 1831 Most traders think they need a better strategy.Robert van Eyden believes they're solving the wrong problem.In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with trader, author, and Scope Prime South Africa CEO Robert van Eyden to explore why so many intelligent traders struggle to achieve consistent results in the Australian sharemarket and beyond.Drawing on more than 30 years in
Why Your Process Matters More Than Your Predictions
Why Your Process Matters More Than Your Predictions Aug 4, 2026 1964 Most traders believe success stems from accurately predicting the market, but the real edge lies in having a reliable process.In this episode, Louise sits down with Diana Perkins – Founder and CEO of Trading with Diana – to explore why a clear structure beats clever predictions every time.Diana has spent her career helping professionals, advisors and organisations make better decisions under press
How to Create Consistency in Your Trading - Discipline Isn’t Willpower
How to Create Consistency in Your Trading - Discipline Isn’t Willpower Jul 28, 2026 2314 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 f
Impulse vs Discipline: Why Most Traders Lose the Battle BEFORE They Hit Buy
Impulse vs Discipline: Why Most Traders Lose the Battle BEFORE They Hit Buy Jul 21, 2026 2676 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, fe
Trading Psychology: Rewiring Your Money Personality for Market Success
Trading Psychology: Rewiring Your Money Personality for Market Success Jul 14, 2026 1135 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.Highlight
What’s Your Trading Personality? Discover Your Strengths and Blind Spots
What’s Your Trading Personality? Discover Your Strengths and Blind Spots Jul 7, 2026 1001 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
Trading in the AI Age: Adapt or Get Left Behind
Trading in the AI Age: Adapt or Get Left Behind Jun 30, 2026 1794 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 anal
The Ruthless Mirror: What Trading Reveals About Your Mind
The Ruthless Mirror: What Trading Reveals About Your Mind Jun 23, 2026 2043 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 yo
ETFs vs Shares: The Truth Every Beginner Trader Must Know
ETFs vs Shares: The Truth Every Beginner Trader Must Know Jun 16, 2026 1242 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
AI Without the Hype: What Traders ACTUALLY Need to Know
AI Without the Hype: What Traders ACTUALLY Need to Know Jun 9, 2026 2049 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 m
Budget Shock: What Share Traders Need to Know Now
Budget Shock: What Share Traders Need to Know Now Jun 2, 2026 1602 The latest Federal Budget has rattled many Australian investors - but what does it actually mean for share traders, investors, and people building wealth through the markets?In this important episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with financial experts Brenton Ellis and Claire Williams from The Gild Group to unpack the tax changes, superannuation strategies, and hidden financial tra
Share Price Charts Made Simple: How Buyers and Sellers Drive the Australian Sharemarket
Share Price Charts Made Simple: How Buyers and Sellers Drive the Australian Sharemarket May 26, 2026 1302 Many traders look at charts and feel overwhelmed. Too many lines. Too many indicators. Too little clarity.In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford strips chart reading back to its core purpose: understanding buyer and seller behaviour in the Australian sharemarket.Price charts aren’t random. They record conviction, hesitation, momentum, and panic. When you learn how to read them properly

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