Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

Created by best-selling author and trader - Louise Bedford
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Oct 20, 2025 • 47min

Why Most Traders Fail: The Hidden Danger of a Scarcity Mindset

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 results. You’ll learn how to replace fear with focus, rebuild your confidence, and finally trade with abundance and clarity.💡 Whether you trade stocks, ETFs, or CFDs, this episode dives deep into the psychology of success and what it really takes to become a consistent, confident trader in the Australian sharemarket.🎯 Tune in now to transform your mindset — and your trading results.------------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Oct 14, 2025 • 31min

How to Think Like a Wall Street Pro | Australian Sharemarket Trading Psychology

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 destroy performance in the Australian sharemarket.If you’re ready to trade smarter, stay disciplined, and build long-term success through better trading psychology, this episode will show you how to think — and act — like a professional.------------------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Oct 6, 2025 • 35min

Trading Discipline Made Simple: Build Consistent Profits in the Australian Sharemarket

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 work and trades for a living — using disciplined technical analysis and powerful trading psychology principles to guide his success in the Australian sharemarket.You’ll learn how to move from chaos to control, eliminate impulsive decisions, and create a trading plan that grows real wealth over time.If you’re ready to stop chasing quick wins and start building lasting success through structure, mindset, and discipline, this episode from the Trading Mentor Program is a must-listen.----------------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Sep 30, 2025 • 29min

The High-Energy Trader: How to Stay Focused and Resilient in Volatile Markets | Australian Sharemarket Psychology

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, and use well-being as a powerful trading edge.You’ll learn how to beat trader burnout, boost focus, and build resilience so you can make smarter decisions and maintain peak performance in the Australian sharemarket.If you’re a time-poor trader tired of feeling foggy, stressed, or inconsistent, this episode will help you recharge your energy, sharpen your trading psychology, and trade with clarity and discipline.------------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Sep 23, 2025 • 29min

She Nearly Lost Everything in the GFC - Then Turned a Single Trade into Millions | Trading Psychology, Australian Sharemarket

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 confidence and her fortune through the Trading Game Mentor Program. Her journey shows that true wealth comes from resilience, structure, and the courage to keep going when everything falls apart.If you’ve ever faced setbacks in the Australian sharemarket or wondered whether success is still possible after failure, this episode will reignite your belief in what’s possible.Listen in and discover how persistence, education, and mindset can turn catastrophe into financial freedom.--------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Sep 16, 2025 • 27min

Timing the Market, Trading Tuition Fees, and the AI Edge – 25 Years of Sharemarket Lessons with Heather Cullen

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, without falling for the hype.If you’re serious about trading in Australia, improving your trading psychology, and building consistency, this conversation will give you a mentor’s perspective from decades in the markets.----------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Sep 8, 2025 • 26min

Market Wrap - Tariff Shock, ASX Crash, Rally & Breakout - Who’s Leading the Charge? | Australian Sharemarket Education, Trading Psychology, Sharemarket Investing

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 psychology. Whether you’re building your own system or following a trading mentor program, you’ll hear exactly what’s moving the market and how to position yourself ahead of the crowd.---------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Sep 2, 2025 • 29min

From Rural GP to Confident Trader: Sandra’s Surprising Second Act |Australian Sharemarket and Trading Psychology

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. Now, she’s an independent trader who screens for top trades in seconds — and her story proves that anyone can learn to trade with the right mentor program and mindset.If you’ve ever wondered how to start trading in Australia, or how to build confidence in your own sharemarket investing journey, this episode of Talking Trading is for you.🎧 Listen now and be inspired and see full show notes: https://talkingtrading.com.au/rural-gp-to-confident-trader/#AustralianSharemarket #TradingInAustralia #TradingMentorProgram #SharemarketInvesting #TradingPsychology-------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Aug 26, 2025 • 43min

Midlife Money & Meaning: Why Your 40s, 50s and 60s Could Be Your Prime Financial Years - with Michael Yardney.

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 mindsetAvoid the biggest financial mistakes people make in midlifeDesign the next chapter of your life with confidenceIf you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond and want financial freedom, security and purpose, this episode is your roadmap.-------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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Aug 19, 2025 • 36min

AI Meets Trading: The Smart Trader’s Shortcut | AI in trading and sharemarket education

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 rabbit hole, this episode will show you how to stay disciplined and manage risk effectively.Learn how to build a rock-solid trading edge in Australia’s markets without being chained to your screen. The right automation could be the secret weapon that takes your trading to the next level.----------------------------------------Tired of feeling like the market has the upper hand? That confusion is costing you money and peace of mind. My Trading Made Simple video course cuts through the noise. In just a few lessons, I’ll show you the exact steps professionals use to trade with confidence — no guesswork, no fluff. Go to tradinggame.com.au right now and grab it for free. Don’t stay stuck — clarity is just one click away. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia’s leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

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