Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

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...

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...

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 i...

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 sm...

The emotional cost of ambition in the Australian sharemarket In this episode of Talking Trading , I sit down with author and high-performance coach Andy Reid to explore a blind spot many traders ignore: the impact of ambition on your closest relationships. If you’ve ever pushed too hard, worked too long, or chased results at the expense of the people who matter most, this conversation is for you....

 🎧 How to Overcome Heart, Head, and Habit If your trading results aren’t matching your potential, it’s probably not your strategy – it’s your psychology. In this week’s Talking Trading episode, I unpack a breakthrough framework from NYU researcher Adam Alter that reveals the three hidden forces shaping every trader’s performance – Heart, Head, and Habit. You’ll learn how emotional bias, overthink...

Most traders focus on charts, patterns, and entries — but the real edge lies between your ears. In this episode of Talking Trading , Louise Bedford talks with Gabriel Grammatidis , a globally respected trading coach and systems expert, about the psychological frameworks that separate consistent traders from emotional ones. Discover how elite traders:  🧠 Build mental resilience and confidence unde...

Most traders dream of pulling 90% in a single year - but geologist-turned-trader Mark Dugmore actually did it. In this episode of Talking Trading , Louise Bedford dives into how Mark transformed his analytical skills from the mining industry into the Australian sharemarket , and the precise trading habits that powered his success. You’ll discover: How Mark achieved a 90% return using disciplined t...

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 tr...

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 a...

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,...

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 hi...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 inves...

 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-d...

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...

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 — j...

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 tradin...

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 psycho...

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 tr...

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 witho...