Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Education & Trading Psychology

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.-----------------------------------Let me give you my trading plan template…Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Want to chat with Louise?Most traders fail because they never get personal guidance. Don’t be another statistic.Louise says: "Take my short survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au and book your free call. This could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for."Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

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.----------------------------------Let me give you my trading plan template…Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Want to chat with Louise?Most traders fail because they never get personal guidance. Don’t be another statistic.Louise says: "Take my short survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au and book your free call. This could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for."Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

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.-----------------------------------------Let me give you my trading plan template…Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Want to chat with Louise?Most traders fail because they never get personal guidance. Don’t be another statistic.Louise says: "Take my short survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au and book your free call. This could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for."Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

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 realisingIf 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 edgeWhether 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----------------------------------Let me give you my trading plan template…Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Want to chat with Louise?Most traders fail because they never get personal guidance. Don’t be another statistic.Louise says: "Take my short survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au and book your free call. This could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for."Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn

The emotional cost of ambition in the Australian sharemarketIn 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.---------------------------------Let me give you my trading plan template…Stuck in a cycle of losses? It’s tough, and I know how disheartening it can feel.The key is learning from those losses and creating a plan that works for you.I’ve created a free trading template to help you get back on track. It’s simple, practical, and designed to give you more control over your trades.Head to www.tradinggame.com.au and download it today. Want to chat with Louise?Most traders fail because they never get personal guidance. Don’t be another statistic.Louise says: "Take my short survey at survey.tradinggame.com.au and book your free call. This could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for."Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn