Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

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, and repeatable rules create stayin...

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 personalised, sophisticated, and increasi...

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 moment the ‘penny dropped’, when eve...

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 hours lead to better results, and sh...

Today’s guest is Vibha Jha, a two-time runner-up in the US Investing Championship, who once experienced a crushing 70% loss in a particular position. Now she achieves triple-digit returns by trading leveraged ETFs like TQQQ.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by volatile markets, doubted your rules, or let emotions derail your trades – this episode is for you.

Here are 3 reasons to stick around for the full show:

1. You’ll hear how Vibh...

Most traders focus on charts and indicators, but long-term success in the Australian sharemarket depends on far more than technical signals.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by Wall Street veteran Eddie Z, who brings nearly four decades of experience across multiple market cycles. Eddie shares what surviving the crashes of 2000, 2008, and 2020 taught him about trading psychology, risk management, and the ...

Most traders don’t struggle because they lack knowledge.

They struggle because they don’t trust themselves when it matters.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford unpacks the real source of trading confidence – not bravado, not certainty, and not pretending you know what the market will do next, but self-trust: the quiet confidence that allows clean execution under pressure.

If you’ve ever hesitated on a valid setup, felt ...

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...

 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, Lo...

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 cour...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 rea...

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 —...

What does it really take for you to go from a beginner trader to trading full-time with confidence?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with Rose Hetherington, a Hobart-based trader who started with limited sharemarket experience and went on to build triple-digit returns through disciplined, rules-based trading. Rose now has 11 shares showing gains of more than 100%, has reached a personal equity high, and h...

Are you unknowingly paying the success tax – the hidden cost that drains your focus, slows your decision-making, and quietly eats into your trading profits?

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford explores Dr Kristy Goodwin’s research into digital burnout, cognitive overload, and the performance traps many high achievers fall into without realising it – especially when trading in today’s always-on markets.

You’ll discover ...

Are “all-weather” stocks real – or just a comforting story investors tell themselves? In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford speaks with Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, one of Australia’s most respected sharemarket analysts, to unpack what true resilience in a stock really looks like.

You’ll hear the biggest mistakes investors make when chasing so-called safe stocks, why some companies hold up in market storms while others crumble...

You’ve done the courses. You’ve read the books. You’ve built the spreadsheets.
 So why aren’t your trading results matching your potential?

In this powerful episode of Talking Trading, psychologist and trading mindset expert Linda Miller joins Louise Bedford to reveal why even the most intelligent investors can underperform in the markets.

We dig into the hidden psychological traps that derail smart traders, including:
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