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• The Ruthless Mirror: What Trading Reveals About Your Mind 23.06.2026 33min

  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 your own mind. If you’ve ever hesitated before taking a trade, abandoned your system under press...
• ETFs vs Shares: The Truth Every Beginner Trader Must Know 16.06.2026 21min

  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 blowing up your account – and why it applies differently to shares versus ETFs.Why there are ...
• AI Without the Hype: What Traders ACTUALLY Need to Know 09.06.2026 33min

  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 much AI literacy traders really need, why some people resist technology while others embrace it,...
• Budget Shock: What Share Traders Need to Know Now 02.06.2026 26min

  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 traps that could significantly affect Australian investors. If you trade shares, invest in ETFs, ma...
• Share Price Charts Made Simple: How Buyers and Sellers Drive the Australian Sharemarket 26.05.2026 22min

  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, charts become a story – not a mystery. In this episode, you’ll learn: How share price charts ...
• Breaking Trading Myths: From Refugee to Freedom Trader 19.05.2026 30min

  Breaking Trading Myths: From Refugee to Freedom Trader | Terry Tran What 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. Terry’s story is extraordinary. Arriving in Australia as a refugee, he carried the same fears m...
• Volatile Markets, Political Noise: How Smart Traders Stay in Control 12.05.2026 34min

  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 for traders - and what can safely be ignored. If you’re involved in ASX trading, sharemarket inve...
• The 5 Mega Trends Moving Markets: How Traders Can Read the Big Picture 05.05.2026 33min

  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 traders. This conversation bridges macroeconomics and technical analysis, showing how large structural...
• Risk Management for Traders: How to Protect Your Capital in the Australian Sharemarket 28.04.2026 18min

  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 staying power across all market conditions. In this episode, you’l...
• How Scammers Target Traders: The $2 Billion Wake-Up Call for Australians 21.04.2026 29min

  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 increasingly powered by technology designed to exploit human behaviou...
• ASX Trading as a Couple: From Overwhelmed to Clarity and Better Decisions 14.04.2026 30min

  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 everything went from overwhelming… to clear. That shift changes...
• Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Wealthy (And What Will) 07.04.2026 32min

  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 shows how leverage, focus, and smarter use of time can dramati...
• Risk, Rules, and Resilience: How Championship Traders Think 31.03.2026 40min

  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: You’ll hear how Vibha rebuilt after a huge early setback – and the exact steps she ...
• Trading Psychology, Systems and Technology: What Really Creates an Edge 24.03.2026 37min

  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 importance of disciplined trading systems. The conversation e...
• The Confident Trader: Why Self-Trust Is Your Real Edge 17.03.2026 23min

  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 knocked off balance after losses, or found yourself second-...
• Blockchain Explained Without the BS: What Traders Actually Need to Know 10.03.2026 37min

  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 how blockchain is influencing global finance, why venture ...
• The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing in the Sharemarket (Trading vs Investing) 03.03.2026 21min

  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, Louise Bedford explains the difference between trading and invest...
• Turning Fear into Fuel: Trading Psychology and the Courage to Succeed 24.02.2026 57min

  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 courage, the mentors who changed her trajectory, and the practic...
• Trading Psychology Foundations: Building the Right Mindset from Day One 17.02.2026 15min

  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 or experience level. Louise explains why psychological fitnes...
• 2026 Trading Reset: Why Waiting Hurts More Than a Loss 10.02.2026 17min

  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 slowly erodes. You’ll hear a sharp perspective on why a loss ...