Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Education & Trading Psychology

Most traders don’t fail because of bad strategies — they fail because of how they think.

If you’ve ever felt like every trade has to work, you might be trapped in a scarcity mindset - one that fuels fear, doubt, and hesitation every time you enter the market.

In this episode of Talking Trading, trading mentor Louise Bedford talks with mindset expert Rik Schnabel about how to escape the mental traps that sabotage your resul...

Why do most traders lose money while a few consistently win? In this episode of Talking Trading, Australian trading mentor Louise Bedford speaks with Robert Mennella, a Wall Street veteran with over 30 years of trading experience, to uncover the habits and mindset that separate winning traders from the rest.

You’ll learn how to develop your trading edge, control emotions under pressure, and avoid the costly mistakes that can quietly...

Do you keep jumping in and out of trades, second-guessing your decisions, and wondering why consistency feels impossible? You’re not alone. In this episode of Talking Trading, trading mentor Louise Bedford speaks with Frank De Jong, who broke free from the exhausting cycle of FOMO trading and found clarity, confidence, and financial freedom through structured systems.

Once overwhelmed and stuck, Frank is now retired from full-time w...

Feeling mentally drained and struggling to stay sharp at the screen? Fatigue is one of the biggest silent killers of trading performance. When your energy crashes, your focus fades, and small mistakes start costing you big profits.

In this episode of Talking Trading, trading mentor Louise Bedford teams up with high-performance expert Simon Kearney to reveal how Australian traders can recognise hidden energy drains, recover faster, a...

What would you do if you lost everything? 

In this powerful episode of Talking Trading, trading mentor Louise Bedford talks with Michelle Coomey, who went from devastating losses during the Global Financial Crisis to building open profits in the millions through disciplined Index Trading and unshakeable trading psychology.

Michelle reveals the emotional toll of losing big — the self-doubt, fear, and pressure — and how she rebuilt her...

After 25 years of trading in the Australian sharemarket, Heather Cullen has seen it all – the wins, the losses, and the hype. In this episode of Talking Trading, Heather shares the real lessons that matter for traders who want long-term success:

• When timing the market can actually work (and when it doesn’t).
• How so-called “tuition fees” – painful trading losses – can become your greatest teacher.
• The smart way to use AI in trading...

The Australian sharemarket has been on a wild ride, with the April tariff shock still rattling investors. In this week’s Talking Trading podcast, Chris Tate breaks down the ASX crash, the rally that followed, and the breakout stocks and sectors now leading the charge.

If you’re trading in Australia and want to sharpen your edge, this episode gives you practical insights into sharemarket investing, sector momentum, and trader psychol...

She spent decades making critical decisions as a rural GP 👩‍⚕️. But when it came to the Australian sharemarket, she felt completely out of her depth.

Overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, Dr Sandra Zeeman knew one thing: she didn’t want to drift into retirement without purpose.

What happened next? She discovered the power of trading psychology, built a trading plan, and developed the confidence to step into the markets with clarity...

Think it’s too late to build wealth or find purpose? Think again.

In this candid episode, Louise Bedford sits down with property investment expert Michael Yardney to explore why your midlife years can be the perfect time to create financial security and meaning.

Discover how to:

• Take control of your money and your mindset
• Avoid the biggest financial mistakes people make in midlife
• Design the next chapter of your life with confidence
...

Discover how to automate your trading in the Australian sharemarket without losing control.

In this episode of Talking Trading, I share the one thing traders should never use AI for – and it may surprise you. You’ll hear how smart automation can support your trading psychology, protect your capital, and help you focus on high-quality trades.

Whether you’re just starting out with sharemarket investing or you’re deep into your own AI r...

 Are you sitting on untapped trading potential because you’re wired for numbers?

 In this episode of Talking Trading, chartered accountant-turned-trader JC reveals how he went from analysing balance sheets to generating consistent sharemarket returns. 

Discover his systematic trading strategies for US equities, stock indices, and commodities, and how the Mentor Program helped him master process-driven trading for sustainable profits....

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Paul Taylor, resilience expert and former British Royal Navy Officer, to explore how comfort zones can hold traders back.

Modern life is making us some of the most overweight, stressed, and distracted adults in history — and trading is no exception. Paul shares practical strategies to build mental toughness and improve your trading psychology, helping you break free f...

Feeling exhausted by the ups and downs of trading? In this episode of Talking Trading, trading mentor Louise Bedford talks with Dr Kay Bretz, ultramarathoner and mindset expert, about how to overcome trading burnout, emotional fatigue, and inconsistency in the Australian sharemarket.

You’ll learn how to build resilience, develop discipline, and stay mentally strong through market volatility — just like an endurance athlete pushes th...

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with market strategist Henry Jennings to explore how your unique trading DNA — the fixed personality traits you bring to the table — can impact your success in the Australian sharemarket.

Henry shares practical strategies to help you understand and harness your natural strengths, assess your trading capabilities, and improve your trading psychology for better results.

If yo...

In this Talking Trading episode, Louise Bedford welcomes legendary trader Linda Raschke to share her expert insights on managing the emotional highs and lows of sharemarket trading.

Linda reveals practical strategies to help traders in Australia and beyond maintain discipline and thrive in volatile market conditions.

If you want to learn from a true Market Wizard and strengthen your trading psychology for lasting success, this episod...

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with AI expert Dr Kendra Vant to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of trading.

Is your trading edge at risk, or are there new opportunities emerging? Discover what’s real versus hype and how traders in Australia and beyond can adapt to this rapidly changing landscape.

If you want to stay ahead in sharemarket trading and understand the impact of AI ...

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford talks with Michael Katz about how losing $91,000 in just three days became the catalyst for building a successful global prop trading firm.

Michael shares the essential risk management tactics, mindset shifts, and lessons learned that helped him turn his trading career around.

If you’re interested in how funded traders grow their portfolios without risking personal capital, and want ...

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford chats with Philippa Hunt about the crucial role your money personality plays in shaping your trading results.

Learn how understanding your unique financial behaviour can unlock new levels of trading and investing success and boost your confidence in navigating the Australian sharemarket.

If you want to improve your trading psychology and make smarter decisions in your trading journey...

Is fear stopping you from taking the trades you know you should? In this episode of Talking Trading, trading mentor Louise Bedford sits down with Dr Amy Silver, author of The Loudest Guest, to explore how fear impacts decision-making and confidence in the Australian sharemarket.

You’ll learn practical mindset tools to manage fear, strengthen emotional resilience, and stay calm under pressure, even when markets get volatile.

If you’re...