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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 Sep 1, 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 Smart Investors Make Dumb Decisions
Why Smart Investors Make Dumb Decisions Sep 1, 2026 1988 Why do intelligent investors repeatedly make irrational decisions with their money?In this special simulcast episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford and Australian property investment expert Michael Yardney explore the cognitive biases that quietly influence traders, property investors and long-term investors alike.Together, they unpack five powerful behavioural biases:Confirmation biasLoss ave
The 5 Mindset Shifts Every Trader Must Make To Win Consistently
The 5 Mindset Shifts Every Trader Must Make To Win Consistently Aug 25, 2026 1089 Most traders don’t fail because of bad charts.They fail because of the beliefs driving their decisions.In this solo episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford breaks down the five mindset shifts that separate inconsistent traders from those who trade with clarity, discipline, and confidence.This isn’t motivational talk. It’s practical trading psychology - the kind that directly affects risk manage
The 7 Traders Who Changed My Life
The 7 Traders Who Changed My Life Aug 18, 2026 1009 After 36 years trading the markets, which traders and mentors still influence Louise Bedford today?In this personal solo episode of Talking Trading, Louise reveals the seven people who transformed the way she thinks about trading: Jesse Livermore, Stan Weinstein, Nicolas Darvas, Steve Nison, Ed Seykota, Van Tharp and Dr Harry Stanton.Each contributed a different piece of the puzzle. Trading psycho
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 1801 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 1933 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 2283 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 2646 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 1156 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 1023 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 1763 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 2013 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 1264 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

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