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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 the table and beyond it.
Join us for candid conversations with poker pros, industry leaders, and performance experts as we explore how to cultivate the habits, mindsets, and skills that lead to real, lasting success. Whether you're chasing poker greatness or looking to level up in your life, Seeking Balance is your guide to mastering the game within the game.

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 candid conversation about variance, self-worth, and learning to keep your head high no matter the result.Learn More About The Coaching Group:https://www.jaredalderman.com/pokerJoin Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/mDZuCxcgzvContact TJ:📸 Instagram: @tjreid1🐦 X: @tjreidpoker▶️: @tjreidpokerHost: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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, and what it truly takes to perform at the highest level.Learn More About The Coaching Group:https://www.jaredalderman.com/pokerJoin Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/8Ejbyvr84V👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Contact Stephen:🐦 X: @ChidwickStephenHost: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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 in the game.Learn More About The Coaching Group:https://www.jaredalderman.com/pokerJoin Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/8Ejbyvr84V👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Host: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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 About The Coaching Group:https://www.jaredalderman.com/pokerCheck Out Owen's Coaching Program!https://guerrilla-poker.com/Join Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/mDZuCxcgzv👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.The Excellent CGWC Tracker, at Mobius Poker:https://www.mobiuspoker.com/cgwc2025Contact Owen:🐦 X: https://x.com/OwenMessereHost: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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 Here!https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=Jennifer-Shahade&geniuslink=true&tag=catagdefault-20Apply for the Poker Mentorship Group!https://forms.gle/jsCTQfEn5LTXBQjV6Learn More:https://www.jaredalderman.com/pokerJoin Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/mDZuCxcgzvDonations Are Highly Appreciated!https://ko-fi.com/jaredalderman👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Contact Jennifer▶️: @JenShahade 📸 Instagram: @jenshahade🐦 X: @JenShahadeHost: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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 really takes to improve at the highest levels of poker.Apply for the Meditation Group!https://forms.gle/shGk1F4TeT9y7iaa9Join Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/mDZuCxcgzvDonations Are Highly Appreciated!https://ko-fi.com/jaredalderman👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Contact Patrick🌐 Website: https://www.mobiuspoker.com/📸 Instagram: @mobius_poker🐦 X: @mobiuspoker▶YouTube: @mobiuspokerHost: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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.comApply for the Meditation Group!https://forms.gle/shGk1F4TeT9y7iaa9Join Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/mDZuCxcgzvDonations Are Highly Appreciated!https://ko-fi.com/jaredalderman👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Contact Nelson🌐 Website: https://www.nelsondellis.com/📸 Instagram: @nelzor🐦 X: @ClimbForMemoryHost: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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!https://forms.gle/E5uuoGPihpd67sru7Join Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/mDZuCxcgzvDonations Are Highly Appreciated!https://ko-fi.com/jaredalderman👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Contact Dylan🌐 Website: https://www.dylanweisman.com/📸 Instagram: @dr.gto🐦 X: @Dweisman13Host: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

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!https://plomastermind.com/black-friday-2025/Apply for the upcoming Coaching Group!https://forms.gle/E5uuoGPihpd67sru7Join Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/mDZuCxcgzvDonations Are Highly Appreciated!https://ko-fi.com/jaredalderman👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Contact JNandez🌐 Website: https://jnandezpoker.com/📸 Instagram: @jnandez87Host: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermann

*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 about poker, performance, and people.Everything Elliot!https://elliotroe.com/👉 If you found this episode valuable, don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.jaredalderman.com/ for more deep dives into poker, performance, and personal growth!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.Join Our Discord Server!https://discord.gg/8Ejbyvr84VDonations, Your Support Is Highly Appreciated!https://ko-fi.com/jaredaldermanHost: Jared AldermanPerformance Coach🌐 Website: www.jaredalderman.com📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman🐦 X: @the_jaldermannElliot's Socials:X: @ElliotRoe1IG: elliotroe