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Back to EpisodesTurning Fear into Fuel: Trading Psychology and the Courage to Succeed
Description
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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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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