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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 many traders wrestle with today: not enough time, not enough experience, fear of loss, and the belief that trading is too risky. Through discipline, structure, and a risk-first trading approach, he transformed those beliefs into a framework for consistency and financial freedom.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why common trading myths like “I’m not smart enough” or “trading is gambling” persist – and how to dismantle them
• What a true risk-first trading process looks like in real market conditions
• How Terry navigated a major drawdown and rebuilt confidence step by step
• Why simple, repeatable systems often outperform complex strategies
• How to trade with clarity and discipline without risking your future

This is a grounded, practical conversation about trading psychology, risk management, and belief systems – designed for traders who want calm execution and long-term results.

If fear, FOMO, self-doubt, or past losses have been influencing your decisions, this episode will help you reset your thinking and refocus on what actually works.

Listen now and discover how breaking the right myths can change everything about how you trade.

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Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
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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.

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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 investing, or global markets, this episode will help you shift from reacting to noise… to executing with clarity.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Can politics really move the market, and how should traders respond?
• Why reacting to news and volatility often leads to inconsistent results
• How to filter out market noise and focus on high-probability setups
• The importance of structure and rules in uncertain conditions
• How experienced traders maintain discipline during volatility
• Practical ways to stay consistent when markets feel unpredictable

Who this is for:

This episode is ideal for traders who:

• Follow the Australian sharemarket or global markets
• Want to improve consistency during volatile conditions
• Are looking for a structured, rules-based approach to trading
• Want to reduce emotional decision-making and stay focused

Markets will always move.

Headlines will always distract.

The edge comes from knowing what to focus on - and what to ignore.

Listen now to Talking Trading and take your next step toward calm, consistent execution.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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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 shifts often reveal themselves as long consolidation bases, powerful breakouts, and sustained trends on the chart.

You’ll hear how forces such as:

• inflation and rising debt levels
• demographic change
• climate transition
• global realignment beyond the US
• rapid technological innovation, including AI

are already influencing shares, currencies, and commodities – often well before they appear in headlines.

Rather than trading news, this episode focuses on how traders can stay macro-aware while remaining disciplined, using tools like trend structure, base formation, and the measure rule to align with big-picture forces.

Whether you trade weekly charts or manage positions over months, this episode will sharpen your perspective and help you understand why markets move the way they do – not just how.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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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’ll learn:

1. How to use macro filters to control when you trade
Louise explains how macro filters help traders step aside during unfavourable market conditions. She shares her own Australian market filter and why trading less often can lead to better results.

2. Anti-martingale position sizing, explained simply
Discover how adjusting position size as your account grows can reduce risk while supporting steady progress. Louise walks through how to calculate portfolio risk using cash plus positions valued to their stoploss, and why reviewing this every few months builds discipline.

3. Turning risk rules into repeatable routines
Learn how to remove emotion by turning risk management into a system. Louise explains how flowcharts, checklists, and scheduled reviews can help traders stay consistent... even during periods of market volatility.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to:

• Identify when not to trade, protecting capital during poor conditions
• Apply position sizing rules that scale with your account
• Build risk management directly into your trading plan

If you want to trade with confidence, longevity, and clarity, this episode lays the foundation.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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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 behaviour.

You’ll learn why intelligent, capable people still get caught, how emotional pressure plays a bigger role than most realise, and what practical steps traders can take to strengthen their online and financial safety. Jacob also explains how scammers target families, older relatives, and time-poor professionals, and how to build simple safeguards without creating fear or overwhelm.

If you trade, invest, or manage money for your household, this episode will change how you think about digital safety and risk in the Australian sharemarket.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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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 everything.

You’ll hear how simplifying their approach helped reduce emotional pressure, improve execution, and strengthen their partnership - a powerful lesson in both trading psychology and practical technical analysis.

If you’re learning to trade in Australia, feeling stuck, or trying to stay consistent with your plan, this conversation will resonate.

Because when money, pressure, and uncertainty collide… things can get complicated fast.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.

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www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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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 dramatically change your outcomes.

You’ll learn how to move from being busy… to being effective.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why working longer hours won’t make you wealthy
• How the Pareto Principle applies to trading, investing, and business
• The difference between high-value and low-value activities
• How to identify your most productive use of time
• Why delegation and systems are critical for growth
• How top performers structure their time for better results
• The mindset shift required to stop trading time for money

If you’re interested in ASX trading, property investing, trading psychology, or building wealth in Australia, this episode will give you a practical framework to help you focus on what actually drives results.

Listen now to rethink your time, sharpen your priorities, and build a more leveraged approach to trading, investing, and life.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.
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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:

1. You’ll hear how Vibha rebuilt after a huge early setback – and the exact steps she took to transform her results.
2. You’ll learn how to trade risky vehicles like leveraged ETFs without blowing up – and apply the same principles to your own sharemarket investing.
3. You’ll discover the mindset tools Vibha uses to stay disciplined under pressure – so you can stop second-guessing yourself and trade with confidence.

This is trading psychology at a championship level – let’s dive in.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.
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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 explores how mindset, system design, and trading technology work together to support consistent execution. Eddie explains why many traders undermine their results with poor tools, slow setups, or emotional decision-making – and how a structured, professional approach helps traders stay aligned with their plan.

If you’re focused on building systematic trading habits, improving execution, and developing the mindset required for long-term performance, this episode offers practical insights shaped by real market experience rather than theory.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.
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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-guessing a system you know works, this episode will change how you think about confidence in trading.

You’ll learn:

• Why hesitation isn’t a discipline flaw, but a confidence gap that can be trained
• The critical difference between confidence and overconfidence – and how each shows up in live trading
• How self-trust is built after the trade through execution, exits, and review
• Why drawdowns test confidence more than winning streaks ever do
• How concepts like Lagom (the power of “just enough”), hyperbolic discounting, and reversed effort quietly shape trader behaviour
• A simple self-trust check you can use to assess where confidence breaks down in your own trading

This episode is for traders who want consistency without drama, discipline without force, and confidence that holds up in real market conditions – not just on good days.

 Take your first confident steps toward building a trading process you can trust, one execution at a time.

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Be the turning point...

Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They’re stuck, they’re guessing, and they’re losing. You can be the turning point.
 Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.
Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. 

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.
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