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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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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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.

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and 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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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.

Trade confidently. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author and founder of www.tradinggame.com.au and www.talkingtrading.com.au.

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