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. We talk about why emotional resilience is just as important as technical analysis, and how strong relationships can actually improve your trading performance.

Sometimes the smartest trade you’ll ever make is choosing connection over isolation.

Tune in to explore what really counts when the markets close and real life begins.

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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 🎧 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, overthinking, and routine can quietly limit your results – and how to transform each one into an advantage. Plus, I’ll share a surprising story about jungle gyms and abandoned shopping carts, and what it teaches us about discipline, self-control, and financial success.

Tune in now to run your own Trading Friction Audit – and discover what’s really standing between you and consistent results in the markets.

Take this fun survey and then book a time with Louise, to explore the next step towards becoming a professional trader: https://survey.tradinggame.com.au/

🎙️ Listen now.

#TradingPsychology #AustralianSharemarket #TradingPodcast #TradingEducation #MindsetForTraders #TradingDiscipline #TradingMentorProgram #BehaviouralFinance

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Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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 under pressure
 ⚙️ Design systems that protect them from impulsive decisions
 📊 Use position sizing to control risk and grow steadily
 💡 Develop intuition without losing structure
 🔥 Practise deliberately to become consistent and calm

Gabriel shares insights from decades of experience teaching traders worldwide, blending psychology, system design, and the power of practice.

Whether you trade the Australian sharemarket or global markets, this conversation gives you the mindset roadmap every trader needs.

🎧 Listen now and start thinking like a professional trader.

 #TradingPsychology #TraderMindset #TradingEducation #AustralianSharemarket #PositionSizing #TradingSystems #LouiseBedford #TalkingTrading 

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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 technical analysis
• The psychological traps he had to outsmart to stay consistent
• Subtle tweaks in his trading plan that could take his performance even higher
• How structure, mindset, and risk management shaped his edge

If you’re serious about sharemarket investing and want to learn how everyday traders build extraordinary results, this conversation is pure gold.

🎧 Tune in to Talking Trading - your home for smart, psychology-driven trading in Australia.

#TradingPodcast #AustralianSharemarket #TradingMentorProgram #TradingPsychology #TechnicalAnalysis #LouiseBedford #TalkingTrading #SharemarketInvesting

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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.

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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.

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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.

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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.

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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.

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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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.

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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.
 

Serious about getting the trading results you deserve?

If you’re serious about getting the trading results you deserve, don’t leave it to chance. Head over to tradinggame.com.au and grab your free trading plan template.

 It’s going to help you trade with confidence. Make today the day you step up. 

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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