Seeking Balance

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This week on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down at the WSOP with Kevin Rabichow and Owen "PR0DIGY" Messere fresh off their matches in the $25K Heads Up Championship. The conversation dives deep into what makes heads up poker uniquely mentally demanding — from how you build an exploitative strategy on a tiny sample, to knowing when a read is real and when you're fooling yourself. Owen b...

Today on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with Melanie Weisner! Melanie is a accomplished tournament player, performance coach, and one of the most thoughtful voices on the mental side of the game. In this episode she sits down with Jared to talk about why the best players never play their B-game, how the skills that make you great at poker transfer far beyond the table, and why your biggest break...

Today on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with Brian Hastings! Brian is a 6 time bracelet winner, former high stakes online cash game specialist, and one of the most respected mixed game players in the world. In this episode he sits down with Jared to talk about beating Isildur1 for $4M at the height of online poker, the best frameworks for making tough decisions, and why he believes a rich life o...

On this episode of Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with Marc Goone, co-founder of Hungry Horse Poker, to talk about the unlikely path from rapper to one of the most influential live poker coaches in the game. They get into the start of Hungry Horse as a stable, why teaching people how to think beats giving them rules to follow, and have an honest debate about where mental game coaching actually f...

This week on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with high stakes tournament player and performance coach Thomas Boivin to talk about what it actually takes to build a long, successful poker career. They dig into why the mental and performance side of the game is still the most overlooked edge in poker, how to build confidence that survives a downswing, and why your biggest strengths and your biggest...

This week on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with Charlie Carrel — poker pro, live tell specialist, and one of the game's most unconventional thinkers — to discuss the hidden edges most players never explore. From a $15 first deposit and binking the Sunday Million to thousands of hours playing and coaching, Charlie opens up about what really separated him from the field. A fascinating conversatio...

This week on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with Tommy Angelo — poker pro, author, and mental game pioneer, to discuss a 50-year journey from home game grinder to one of poker's most dedicated meditators. From Columbus card rooms and a rock bottom DUI to 22 years of daily meditation and Buddhist practice, Tommy opens up about what it really took to transform his mind and his game. A profound con...

This week on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with Terrance "TJ" Reid — poker media personality and 2025 Super Main Deep Runner — to discuss the journey behind a life-changing $3.1 million score. From growing up in a Jehovah's Witness cult to navigating a difficult childhood, losing everything, and ultimately finding his identity through poker, TJ opens up about what it really took to get here. A...

This week on Seeking Balance, Jared Sits down with Stephen Chidwick — one of the most accomplished tournament poker players in the world — to discuss the inner game behind two decades at the top. From navigating the mental health journey to neurofeedback training and meditation, Stephen opens up about what has shaped both his life and poker career. A candid conversation about kindness, presence, a...

In this Seeking Balance episode, Jared is joined by Philippe Beardsell, co-founder of Ruse AI and now a part of GTO Wizard. Jared and Philippe explore the evolution of poker solvers, the challenges of multiway play, and the hidden dynamics of ICM in tournament strategy. Philippe shares insights on the development of new features in GTO Wizard, how solvers shape modern poker, and the future of AI i...

In this Seeking Balance episode, Owen "PR0DIGY Messere" returns! Owen and Jared dive into everything from how randomization impacts strategy and the value of seeing showdowns, to impulsivity and self-compassion's impact on performance. Then, Owen recounts his experience playing in the 2025 Cash Game World Championship, what he learned, and unique spots that come up in this environment. Learn More...

In this episode, Jared is joined by Three Time National Chess Champion, PokerStars Pro, and Autor Jennifer Shahade! Inspired by some of the ideas in Jen's new book, Jared and Jennifer cover everything from decision-making and performance to how games and risk factor into everyday life. Join us for another thought provoking installment of Seeking Balance. Pre-order Thinking Sideways, Jen's New Book...

This week on Seeking Balance, Jared sits down with Patrick Howard, poker coach, researcher, and creator of the Stat-Checker. The two dive deep into how elite players actually make decisions, exploring the tension between intuition, data, exploits, and long-term thinking. From database reviews and bluffing psychology to mindset, confidence, and growth over time, this conversation unpacks what it re...

This Week on Seeking Balance we have Nelson Dellis! a 6 Time USA Memory Champion, Philanthropist, Mountain Climber, and Author. Jared and Nelson have been friends for over a decade and dive into everything from how to improve your memory to what it takes to climb mount Everest. Find All Things Nelson Here: https://www.nelsondellis.com Apply for the Meditation Group! https://forms.gle/shGk1F4TeT9y7...

On This Week's Seeking Balance episode we have a very vulnerable and honest conversation with Dylan Weisman! Jared and Dylan discuss what they've found doing performance and strategy coaching, what makes coaching successful, and how our education system, culture, and psyche shapes the Poker environment. Check Out Dylan's Website! https://www.dylanweisman.com/ Apply for the upcoming Coaching Group!...

Welcome back to Seeking Balance, the longest episode yet! This week Jared is joined by JNandez, a brilliant guy, and creator of PLO Mastermind. Jared and Fernando dive into the various endeavors Fernando has taken up recently, how poker and business change, and how fulfillment or purpose shift with ones journey through life. Check Out the Limited Time Discounts for Black Friday on PLO Mastermind!h...

*NOTE: Due to our audio issues in this episode, please turn off Audio Normalization in your Spotify settings for a better sound experience. Thanks!* In this Seeking Balance episode; Jared is joined by Elliot Roe, a leader in the coaching and performance space. Elliot and Jared dive into what makes Elliot's coaching unique, his journey, and what they've each learned so far in their coaching careers...

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In this episode, Jared is joined by Poker Pro and Upswing Coach Uri Peleg to reveal why GTO isn’t enough, the bet sizing tricks that crush, and the mindset shifts needed to win more — even in downswings. A fascinating conversation about Poker philosophy and how to improve. Upswing Lab 2.0 Coming Soon! https://upswingpoker.com/lab-2-sneak-... 🚀 Want to close the gap between your potential and perf...

Send us a text In this episode Jared is joined by WSOP Main Event Champ Espen Jørstad for an honest conversation about burnout, life after poker success, and what it takes to succeed while staying sane. If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at jaredalderman.com for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!...

Send us a text Description High-stakes performance coach Jared sits down with poker legend Lucky Chewy (Andrew Lichtenberger) to talk intuition training, “vibratory state,” and the science (and limits) of luck at the table. We unpack Chewy’s new Chemset app, debate the observer effect, human EM fields, quantum weirdness, and what it really means to stay coherent under pressure. Along the way we hi...

Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Jason Su returns to discuss his groundbreaking new book, exploring the critical difference between achievement and true success. Jason dives deep into the "dirty fuels"—common motivational strategies that may lead to accomplishments but ultimately leave us feeling empty and dissatisfied. He contrasts this with sustainable "clean fuels&qu...

Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with high-stakes poker pro and mindset expert Justin Saliba. Justin shares deep insights into managing the mental battle of high-stakes poker, balancing intense competition with mental clarity, and staying sane in pressure-packed situations. He opens up about his unique poker journey, working closely with legendary poker coach Jonathan Little, a...