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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. --------------------------------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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. ------------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 wealthyHow the Pareto Principle applies to trading, investing, and businessThe difference between high-value and low-value activitiesHow to identify your most productive use of timeWhy delegation and systems are critical for growthHow top performers structure their time for better resultsThe mindset shift required to stop trading time for moneyIf 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. ----------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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: You’ll hear how Vibha rebuilt after a huge early setback – and the exact steps she took to transform her results.You’ll learn how to trade risky vehicles like leveraged ETFs without blowing up – and apply the same principles to your own sharemarket investing.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. -------------------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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. ---------------------------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 trainedThe critical difference between confidence and overconfidence – and how each shows up in live tradingHow self-trust is built after the trade through execution, exits, and reviewWhy drawdowns test confidence more than winning streaks ever doHow concepts like Lagom (the power of “just enough”), hyperbolic discounting, and reversed effort quietly shape trader behaviourA simple self-trust check you can use to assess where confidence breaks down in your own tradingThis 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. -------------------------------------------- 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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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. ---------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

 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 sharemarketWhy risk management matters for both traders and investorsHow stop losses can help protect long-term portfoliosWhy weekly charts help investors stay informed without constant screen timePractical principles for building a diversified portfolio of quality companiesIf 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. ------------------------------------------------- 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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 ----------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 performanceHow self-sabotage shows up... and where it often comes fromThe link between money beliefs and trading behaviourWays to respond to losses without spiralling emotionallyHow to maintain mental resilience over the long termSimple mindset practices that support disciplined tradingLouise 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. ---------------------------------- 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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 lossThe simple structure that helps traders follow their rules consistentlyThree practical moves to kick off 2026 with clarity: write your plan, run your scans, and take a first trade when your rules line upHow to build confidence through process, not predictionIf 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. 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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 capitalThe difference between fundamental and technical analysis, and when to use eachHow to read line, bar, and candlestick charts - and what they reveal about trend and momentumHow indicators help confirm trends and support higher-probability decisionsStop losses and money management basics so you can survive losing tradesA simple beginner roadmap: writing a trading plan, opening a broker account, and starting small on the ASXWhat realistic returns look like for new traders - and why capital protection comes firstIf 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. --------------------------------------------- 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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 soundHow fear, doubt, and impatience undermine systematic tradingThe danger of endless optimisation and 'fiddling'What it really takes to trust your trading system through drawdownsPractical ways to trade your rules instead of your emotionsIf 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. ----------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 clarityBuild discipline and consistencyProtect your capital and sharpen your decision-makingStart 2026 strong, focused, and intentionalthis conversation will help you do exactly that. ---------------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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 rulesWhy discipline matters more than intelligence in long-term trading successWhat it takes to plan a safe transition from employment to full-time tradingHow trading with structure gave Rose more clarity, calmness, and presence at homeIf 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. ----------------------------------- If your trading feels like running on a treadmill — sweating, pushing, but going nowhere — it’s because you’re missing the right system.  Louise says: "I’m offering free 30-minute calls to rip the brakes off your trading. Spots are limited. Fill out the survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au."   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. Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn