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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 Jun 23, 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

The Ruthless Mirror: What Trading Reveals About Your Mind Jun 23, 2026 2014 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 Jun 16, 2026 1265 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 Jun 9, 2026 2021 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 Jun 2, 2026 1574 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 May 26, 2026 1325 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
Breaking Trading Myths: From Refugee to Freedom Trader May 19, 2026 1844 Breaking Trading Myths: From Refugee to Freedom Trader | Terry TranWhat if the biggest thing holding your trading back isn’t the market – but the beliefs you’ve been carrying for years?In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Terry Tran, founder of The Freedom Trader, for a powerful conversation about the myths that quietly sabotage traders long before they place a trade.T
Volatile Markets, Political Noise: How Smart Traders Stay in Control May 12, 2026 2043 What should you do when markets are volatile, headlines are constant, and political events seem to be driving the price action?In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by Jason McIntosh to explore how traders can stay disciplined and focused in uncertain conditions.From geopolitical events to political influence on markets, this conversation breaks down what actually matters fo
The 5 Mega Trends Moving Markets: How Traders Can Read the Big Picture May 5, 2026 2016 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 trader
Risk Management for Traders: How to Protect Your Capital in the Australian Sharemarket Apr 28, 2026 1080 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,
How Scammers Target Traders: The $2 Billion Wake-Up Call for Australians Apr 21, 2026 1789 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 person
ASX Trading as a Couple: From Overwhelmed to Clarity and Better Decisions Apr 14, 2026 1808 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 m
Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Wealthy (And What Will) Apr 7, 2026 1963 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 h

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