Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology

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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
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Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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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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 in market storms while others crumble, and the long-term trends Australian traders need to pay attention to.

If you’re building a portfolio that can withstand volatility, protect your capital, and grow steadily over time, this episode is essential listening.

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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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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 smart traders, including:
 • perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes
 • overanalysis and “paralysis by data”
 • the psychological toll of constant market noise
 • why consuming more news, charts, and opinions often leads to worse decisions
 • how high achievers sabotage their own strategies without realising

If you’re trading the Australian sharemarket, learning technical analysis, or following a structured trading mentor program, this episode will give you the mindset tools you’ve been missing.

You’ll discover:
 • why intelligence alone can’t make you a profitable trader
 • how to spot when your brain is working against you
 • practical ways to filter out noise and stay aligned with your trading plan
 • how to turn your psychology into a genuine trading edge

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, this episode will help you trade with more clarity, confidence, and emotional discipline.

Perfect for traders who feel smart… but stuck.

#AustralianSharemarket #TradingPsychology #TradingInAustralia #TechnicalAnalysis #TradingMentorProgram #SharemarketInvesting #TalkingTrading

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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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 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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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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 🎧 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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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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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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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 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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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 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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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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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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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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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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Still trading on gut feel? That’s not strategy — that’s gambling. And it’s why most traders stay broke.
Get my Trading Made Simple course free at tradinggame.com.au and start trading like the pros. 

Don’t wait — the market won’t.

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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