Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

Blockchain is everywhere in the headlines, but separating signal from noise can feel exhausting.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford sits down with blockchain investment expert Mitch Mechigian to explain blockchain in plain English.

Together, they unpack what the technology actually does, why it matters beyond Bitcoin, and how professional investors are approaching digital assets without speculation or hype.

You’ll hear how blockchain is influencing global finance, why venture capital and family offices are paying attention, and how equities investors can think about blockchain exposure in a structured, risk-aware way.

Mitch also explains common misconceptions, the role of regulation and geopolitics, and the practical questions investors should ask before engaging with digital assets at all.

If you’ve ever wondered whether blockchain belongs in a serious investment conversation, this episode gives you the framework to decide with confidence.

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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.
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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 If you’re learning ASX trading or sharemarket investing in Australia, one of the biggest questions beginners face is how to trade like a professional.

Many beginners think sitting on the sidelines is safe.

But in the sharemarket, the cost of doing nothing can quietly destroy your wealth. Inflation erodes savings, opportunities pass by, and uncertainty keeps people from getting started.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford explains the difference between trading and investing, and how beginners can approach the Australian sharemarket and ASX trading with clarity, structure, and sensible risk management.

You’ll learn:

• The key difference between trading and investing in the sharemarket
• Why risk management matters for both traders and investors
• How stop losses can help protect long-term portfolios
• Why weekly charts help investors stay informed without constant screen time
• Practical principles for building a diversified portfolio of quality companies

If you want to invest with confidence, protect your capital, and develop a repeatable approach to building wealth in the Australian sharemarket, this episode will give you a clear starting point.

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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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Fear. It can freeze you… or it can forge you.

In this deeply personal episode, Louise Bedford sits down with Anne Wicking and Jo Wiese from What’s Fear Got to Do With It? to explore how fear shapes who we become - in life, and in trading.

From a childhood marked by poverty and addiction, to health crises that stole her voice and nearly her future, Louise opens up like never before. She shares the pivotal moments that defined her courage, the mentors who changed her trajectory, and the practical tools that helped her turn fear into her greatest teacher.

You’ll hear the stories that built her resilience - from hiding in a closet as a frightened child, to rebuilding her identity through trading when her body shut down. Louise’s honesty is raw, reflective, and deeply inspiring for anyone navigating fear, uncertainty, or self-doubt.

You’ll Learn:

• The surprising link between fear and excitement — and how to use it to perform at your peak.
• How your childhood money scripts influence your trading decisions today.
• Three practical steps to turn fear into focus and confidence.
• Why persistence and purpose are the ultimate trading edge.
• How trading gave Louise back her identity, her freedom, and her voice.

 Key Insight:

“You don’t need to wait for rock bottom. You can choose to change long before you hit the cliff.” – Louise Bedford

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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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Trading isn’t just about charts, strategies, or indicators - it’s about how you think, feel, and respond when the pressure is on.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford explores the psychological foundations that underpin long-term trading success. From self-sabotage and money beliefs to handling losses and staying mentally steady, this conversation focuses on the inner skills every trader needs - regardless of strategy or experience level.

Louise explains why psychological fitness matters just as much as technical skill, and how unexamined beliefs can quietly shape your trading decisions. She also shares practical ways to stay mentally resilient through drawdowns, uncertainty, and market noise.

You’ll learn:

• Why mindset plays a decisive role in trading performance
• How self-sabotage shows up... and where it often comes from
• The link between money beliefs and trading behaviour
• Ways to respond to losses without spiralling emotionally
• How to maintain mental resilience over the long term
• Simple mindset practices that support disciplined trading

Louise is joined by trading expert Chris Tate, who shares the mindset habits he believes traders should build early in their journey.

If you want trading to feel more steady, intentional, and sustainable, this episode lays an essential 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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The summer break is over. The routines are back. And if you want 2026 to be different in your trading, it starts with one thing: follow-through.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford tackles one of the biggest performance blockers for traders - hesitation. Not the kind that keeps you safe, but the kind that keeps you small: waiting for certainty, delaying decisions, and watching opportunities pass while your confidence slowly erodes.

You’ll hear a sharp perspective on why a loss can be a useful teacher, while hesitation quietly drains momentum. Louise also reframes Mary Oliver’s line “one wild and precious life” into something far more practical for traders: what will you do with your one wild and precious morning?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why hesitation is often more damaging than a loss
• The simple structure that helps traders follow their rules consistently
• Three practical moves to kick off 2026 with clarity: write your plan, run your scans, and take a first trade when your rules line up
• How to build confidence through process, not prediction

If you’ve had a strong plan on paper but struggled to execute it, this conversation will help you rebuild momentum and trade with more consistency in 2026.

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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Getting started with share trading in Australia can feel overwhelming... especially when you’re not sure who to trust or where to begin.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford walks you through the core foundations every beginner trader needs to start safely and build confidence in the Australian sharemarket.

This is a practical, plain-English guide designed to help you understand how trading really works - without hype, shortcuts, or unnecessary complexity.

You’ll learn:

• Why trading should be treated like a business - and how mindset and risk rules protect your capital
• The difference between fundamental and technical analysis, and when to use each
• How to read line, bar, and candlestick charts - and what they reveal about trend and momentum
• How indicators help confirm trends and support higher-probability decisions
• Stop losses and money management basics so you can survive losing trades
• A simple beginner roadmap: writing a trading plan, opening a broker account, and starting small on the ASX
• What realistic returns look like for new traders - and why capital protection comes first

If you’re new to share trading in Australia and want a clear, structured starting point, this episode will help you take your first confident steps toward a rules-based trading approach.

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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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Algorithmic trading promises consistency, discipline, and freedom from emotion - but for many traders, reality looks very different.

In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford is joined by systematic trading expert Adrian Reid to uncover the silent killer behind so many underperforming algo trading systems: human psychology.

You might have a well-built algorithm. The logic is solid. The backtests look impressive. Yet when real money is on the line, doubt creeps in. Trades get overridden. Rules get tweaked. Confidence evaporates at exactly the wrong time.

Together, Louise and Adrian explore why even automated trading systems still require psychological discipline - and how traders unknowingly sabotage their own results by chasing control instead of consistency.

You’ll discover:

• Why traders override profitable algorithms even when the data is sound
• How fear, doubt, and impatience undermine systematic trading
• The danger of endless optimisation and 'fiddling'
• What it really takes to trust your trading system through drawdowns
• Practical ways to trade your rules instead of your emotions

If you’ve ever found yourself rewriting code mid-drawdown, hesitating on valid signals, or questioning a system you once believed in, this episode will help you break that cycle.

Perfect for traders using algorithmic, systematic, or rules-based strategies who want more consistency, confidence, and clarity in real market conditions.

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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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This is the final Talking Trading episode of 2025 — and it’s designed to help you finish the year clear-headed and step into 2026 with purpose.

First, Chris Tate delivers his 2025 Australian sharemarket wrap, cutting through the noise to explain what actually worked, what failed, and the major trends that shaped the year. If you’re trading in Australia, this segment will help you understand where the real opportunities — and risks — showed up in 2025.

Then Louise Bedford shifts the focus to trading psychology, sharing the mindset and discipline that separates traders who stall from those who build long-term success. She explains why every trade is a fresh start, why hesitation quietly erodes results, and how small, consistent actions compound into confidence and momentum.

This episode isn’t just a look back.
It’s a reset.

If you want to:

• Trade the Australian sharemarket with clarity
• Build discipline and consistency
• Protect your capital and sharpen your decision-making
• Start 2026 strong, focused, and intentional

this conversation will help you do exactly that.

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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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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 reached a personal equity high, and has stepped away from her day job to trade full-time.

Rose shares how committing to a clear trading plan, revisiting her education, and focusing on process over prediction helped her grow both her portfolio and her confidence. She also opens up about balancing trading with family life, including raising three children with special needs, and why structure and patience have been essential to her success.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How Rose built consistent profits by sticking to simple, repeatable trading rules
• Why discipline matters more than intelligence in long-term trading success
• What it takes to plan a safe transition from employment to full-time trading
• How trading with structure gave Rose more clarity, calmness, and presence at home

If you’re serious about improving your trading, building confidence in the Australian sharemarket, and creating more freedom through disciplined investing, this episode will show you what’s possible when you stay committed to the process.

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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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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’s always-on markets.

You’ll discover why your brain struggles to stay sharp in a screen-saturated world, how digital habits sabotage trading discipline and sharemarket investing results, and practical ways to restore energy, clarity, and consistent execution. If you’ve been feeling tired, distracted, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of diminishing returns, this episode will help you rebuild your mental edge.

This conversation is essential listening for traders focused on trading in Australia who want to protect performance, strengthen trading psychology, and stay competitive in the fast-moving 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.

www.tradinggame.com.au
www.talkingtrading.com.au.
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