Welcome to Seeking Balance , a podcast that delves into the art and science of performance in poker—and life. Hosted by Jared Alderman, a seasoned performance coach with a unique blend of experiences, this show explores what it truly means to succeed. Drawing from years as a Navy EOD tech, professional poker player, and now a mindset and lifestyle coach, Jared brings a depth of understanding to high-pressure situations and the mental game behind peak performance. With an extensive background in meditation, Jared takes listeners beyond typical strategies to explore how inner well-being and mindset fuel real achievement. Each episode offers insights into the soft skills that separate good players from great ones, uncovering the hidden edges found in emotional regulation, healthy habits, and peak performance strategies. With a focus on balancing achievement and personal well-being, we’ll challenge conventional definitions of success and look at how to thrive both at
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About the host
Jared Alderman hosts Seeking Balance, a education show with 29 episodes published.
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 pok
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 si
Beating Isildur1, Winning 6 Bracelets, and Finding Fulfilment Outside of Poker — Brian Hastings
May 23, 20261h 22mEp. 32S1
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 epi
The Simple Things That Cost Players BIG In Live Poker
May 8, 20261h 23mEp. 31S1
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 i
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 me
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
What 40 Years of Professional Poker Teaches You About Your Mind
Mar 27, 20261h 10mEp. 28S1
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
Why Losing Everything Made Him a Better Poker Player
Mar 13, 20261h 16mEp. 27S1
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 Jeh
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 ment
The Future of Poker Strategy (Start Learning this Now)
Feb 13, 20261h 26mEp. 25S1
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 Mistakes That Cost Pros Millions (And How To Avoid Them)
Jan 30, 20261h 27mEp. 24S1
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
National Chess Champion on Poker, and the Art of Better Decisions
Jan 16, 20261h 25mEp. 23S1
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-makin
The Way Elite Poker Players Think Through Tough Spots
Jan 2, 202657mEp. 22S1
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
Memory Championships to Everest: The Hidden Skills Behind Extreme Performance
Dec 19, 20251h 37mEp. 21S1
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 im
How Relationships, Culture, and Psyche Impact Performance
Nov 28, 20251h 20mEp. 20S1
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 success
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 rec
Elliot Roe on Mindfulness, Meaning, and Performance
Oct 10, 20251h 6mEp. 18S1
*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 leade
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Rene "TheWakko" Kuhlman on What Makes Good Players Great!
Aug 29, 20251h 16mEp. 16S1
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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 co
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