Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

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  Why Your Process Matters More Than Your Predictions 04.08.2026 32хв

  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 pressure. With her background in global banking strategy, corporate advisory, and trading education,...
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  How to Create Consistency in Your Trading - Discipline Isn’t Willpower 28.07.2026 38хв

  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 fails under pressure, how professional traders design psychological systems that support consist...
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  Impulse vs Discipline: Why Most Traders Lose the Battle BEFORE They Hit Buy 21.07.2026 44хв

  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, fear, and subconscious patterns hijack decision-making long before traders realise it’s happening...
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  Trading Psychology: Rewiring Your Money Personality for Market Success 14.07.2026 18хв

  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.Highlights from last week’s Director and Socialiser personalities.Why you can have more than one person...
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  What’s Your Trading Personality? Discover Your Strengths and Blind Spots 07.07.2026 16хв

  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 trait that shapes your behaviour.The Director Trader: decisive, competitive, and fast-acting ...
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  Trading in the AI Age: Adapt or Get Left Behind 30.06.2026 29хв

  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 analyse markets, process information, generate ideas, and make decisions. But while artificial inte...
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  The Ruthless Mirror: What Trading Reveals About Your Mind 23.06.2026 34хв

  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...
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  ETFs vs Shares: The Truth Every Beginner Trader Must Know 16.06.2026 20хв

  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 ...
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  AI Without the Hype: What Traders ACTUALLY Need to Know 09.06.2026 34хв

  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,...
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  Budget Shock: What Share Traders Need to Know Now 02.06.2026 26хв

  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...
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  Share Price Charts Made Simple: How Buyers and Sellers Drive the Australian Sharemarket 26.05.2026 21хв

  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 ...
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  Breaking Trading Myths: From Refugee to Freedom Trader 19.05.2026 31хв

  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...
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  Volatile Markets, Political Noise: How Smart Traders Stay in Control 12.05.2026 34хв

  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...
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  The 5 Mega Trends Moving Markets: How Traders Can Read the Big Picture 05.05.2026 34хв

  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...
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  Risk Management for Traders: How to Protect Your Capital in the Australian Sharemarket 28.04.2026 17хв

  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...
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  How Scammers Target Traders: The $2 Billion Wake-Up Call for Australians 21.04.2026 30хв

  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...
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  ASX Trading as a Couple: From Overwhelmed to Clarity and Better Decisions 14.04.2026 30хв

  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...
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  Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Wealthy (And What Will) 07.04.2026 33хв

  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...
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  Risk, Rules, and Resilience: How Championship Traders Think 31.03.2026 40хв

  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 ...
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  Trading Psychology, Systems and Technology: What Really Creates an Edge 24.03.2026 37хв

  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...