EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 16 MIN
The 7 Traders Who Changed My Life
from Talking Trading | Australian Sharemarket Strategies, Education & Trading Psychology · host Created by best-selling author and trader - Louise Bedford
After 36 years trading the markets, which traders and mentors still influence Louise Bedford today?In this personal solo episode of Talking Trading, Louise reveals the seven people who transformed the way she thinks about trading: Jesse Livermore, Stan Weinstein, Nicolas Darvas, Steve Nison, Ed Seykota, Van Tharp and Dr Harry Stanton.Each contributed a different piece of the puzzle. Trading psychology, patience, technical analysis, candlestick charting, market structure, trading systems, position sizing, risk management and personal development.You'll discover how Stan Weinstein's Stage Analysis changed the way Louise finds trading opportunities, why Nicolas Darvas taught her to wait for confirmation, how Steve Nison inspired her passion for candlesticks, and why Ed Seykota and Van Tharp changed her thinking about discipline and risk.Louise also shares the deeply personal story of Dr Harry Stanton - the mentor and friend who helped shape not only the trader she became, but the person.Key Takeaways• Timeless lessons from seven legendary traders and mentors• Jesse Livermore on trading patience• Stan Weinstein and Stage Analysis• Nicolas Darvas on momentum and confirmation• Steve Nison on candlestick charting• Ed Seykota on trading systems and discipline• Van Tharp on position sizing and risk management• Dr Harry Stanton on trading psychology and personal growthFor anyone interested in trading psychology, technical analysis, candlestick charts, trend trading, risk management, position sizing, ASX trading or becoming a more disciplined trader, this episode explores the ideas that have survived decades of changing markets.Great traders come and go.Great lessons endure.----------------------------------------Tell a friend about us!I’ll bet you know someone who would love the Talking Trading show. Show a friend how to register on www.talkingtrading.com.au or on your favourite podcast app, so that they can share in your passion for the markets. 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.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
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After 36 years trading the markets, which traders and mentors still influence Louise Bedford today? In this personal solo episode of Talking Trading, Louise reveals the seven people who transformed the way she thinks about trading: Jesse Livermore, Stan Weinstein, Nicolas Darvas, Steve Nison, Ed Seykota, Van Tharp and Dr Harry Stanton. Each contributed a different piece of the puzzle. Trading psychology, patience, technical analysis, candlestick charting, market structure, trading systems, po...
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