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 ...
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Can You Train Luck? Intuition, Vibes & Peak Poker with Lucky Chewy
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1:10:01Send 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…
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The Joy of Poker - Jason Su on Dirty Fuel and How to Find Reliable Motivation
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58:32Send 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 th…
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Fear, Flow & Poker: Justin Saliba's Guide to Mental Dominance
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1:16:30Send 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 clo…
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Joey Ingram Reveals High-Stakes Mindset, AI Training Secrets, and Poker Network Hacks
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1:21:53Send us a text In this episode, Joey Ingram joins the podcast for an insightful, no-holds-barred conversation about his journey through poker, content creation, and personal growth. Known for his deep dives into the poker community and candid interviews, Joey flips the script and shares his own story, strategies, and perspectives. What You'll Learn…
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Disrespect, Preflop Mastery & The Mental Edge with Chris Brewer
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1:17:25Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with high-stakes tournament crusher Chris Brewer to explore the finer points of preflop complexity, ICM considerations, and the mindset required to excel in today’s toughest poker games. We also dive into his past as a competitive runner, how that journey shaped his approach to poker, and why “humans suck …
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The Balanced Player: Simon Welsch and the Holistic Approach to Poker & Performance
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1:32:55Send us a text Join your host and guest Simon Welsch—a performance coach with a background in sports science—as they explore what it really means to be a “balanced player.” In this episode, they dive into how to manage the emotional ups and downs of poker by integrating physical training, smart nutrition, and mindfulness into your routine. From pra…
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Structure and Improvisation: Balancing Theory, Intuition, and Wellbeing with Thomas Boivin
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1:01:32Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by high-stakes poker professional and coach Thomas Boivin, whose unique blend of structured study and real-time intuition has earned him a reputation as one of the game’s sharpest minds. We explore the interplay between solver-based “baseline” strategies and on-the-fly adjustments, as well as the mental ga…
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Poker Strategy, Longevity, and Letting Go of Ego: A Candid Conversation with Darius Bucinskas
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1:28:52Send us a text In this jam-packed episode, Jared sits down with Darius (EQPoker) to explore everything from the nitty-gritty of live poker strategy to the deeper questions of mindset and wellbeing. They break down major concepts like turn barreling, game-planning vs. freestyling, and how to avoid burnout in a profession that rewards constant hustle…
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Beyond Tells: Breaking Bias & Reading Human Behavior with Blake Eastman
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1:10:36Send us a text Join Jared Alderman and behavior expert Blake Eastman for a wide-ranging conversation about poker, human behavior, self-awareness, and how language shapes our perception of reality. They dive deep into the subtle art of reading people—on and off the poker table—and explore how our biases, fears, and personal histories color the way w…
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Send us a text My thoughts on navigating the holiday season while staying focused on my personal and professional goals. With Christmas approaching, I’ve been reflecting on how the festivities can sometimes feel like obstacles to my ambitions, such as growing my business, creating content, and improving my poker game. Support the show…
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Concepts Meet Context: Kevin Rabichow on Narrative, Theory, and Finding Your Game Flow
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1:04:05Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with renowned poker coach and player, Kevin Rabichow, who has over $7 million in tournament earnings and 15+ years of coaching experience. We dive deep into integrating quantitative theory with the qualitative narrative that unfolds in-game. Instead of relying solely on solver outputs or rote memorization,…
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Myths of Mindset: Jason Su On Traditional Mindset Coaching
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57:02Send us a text In this powerful conversation, mindset coach and author Jason Su challenges traditional mental game coaching in poker. Discover why attempting to control emotions and "letting go" might be holding you back, and how genuine emotional awareness could transform both your game and life. Key topics: - Why conventional mindset coaching can…
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Send us a text In this groundbreaking conversation, legendary poker pro Andrew "Lucky Chewy" Lichtenberger challenges the conventional wisdom about emotions in poker. Discover why suppressing feelings might be costing you money at the table, and how embracing your intuition could be the missing piece in your game. Key topics: Why logic alone isn't …
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Alexandre Vuilleumier on Passion and Productivity
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38:52Winner of the 2023 WSOP $25k bracelet event, Alexandre Vuilleumier, comes on the show to discuss his 1.2 million dollar victory, lessons learned from being an international master in chess, and how to grow your passion for the game while also increasing your productivity at the same time. You can find Alexandre's new Precision Poker masterclass on …
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High stakes pro and 3rd place finisher in the 2019 WSOP main event Alex Livingston shares his best advice on how to stay energized and motivated in the long run by making the game as fun as possible—not just for yourself, but for others around you as well.By Jason Su
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High stakes pro and performance coach Jared Alderman drops in to share his experience of going through the legendary Navy SEAL training—and all the harsh but needed lessons that came with it.By Jason Su
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Poker's funniest commentator drops by to discuss humor, luck, and the value of being brutally honest with yourself in front of others.By Jason Su
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Kevin Rabichow drops in to talk about battling Ivey and Negreanu heads up, the most efficient ways to learn poker, and what it's like to become a recognizable high stakes pro. To check out Kevin's new course, The Game Plan, visit: https://www.runitonce.com/courses/the-game-plan/By Jason Su
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The legend Phil Galfond drops in to discuss how principles from the world of improv can help increase your performance at the poker table, in business, and in life.By Jason Su
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Chance Kornuth of Chip Leader Coaching joins the show to shares his thoughts on how to best use tells and behavior patterns to maximize your winnings.By Jason Su
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Marle joins the show to talk about her creative process, what it's like to put your work out for the whole world to see, and the importance of being open to receiving feedback.By Jason Su
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The 2014 WSOP main event champion Martin Jacobson joins the show to talk about how he approaches high performance in big situations, what he finds to be the most efficient ways to study and learn new ideas, and much more. Check out Martin's course: www.prepare-perform.comBy Jason Su
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Whether you want to get invited to juicer games, or just have more good things come into your life, you need to be able to connect with others in a way that feels good to them—from a place of genuine authenticity.By Jason Su
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The thing about you that you're most embarrassed about is also the thing that's going to give you the most fuel to propel you to your highest goals, once you get fully resolved about them inside yourself.By Jason Su
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Presence can take you far beyond making more money at the poker table. And once it does, you'll make even more money at the poker table.By Jason Su
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There are thousands of different ways people try to manipulate their thoughts—but only one way to directly make your nervous system feel better.By Jason Su
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The more you open to feeling your feelings as they come, the more you'll improve your mental and physical well-being in your life—and your performance capabilities will go higher than ever before.By Jason Su
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Depending on what state you're in, you might be seeing what's actually there, or you might just be making up a whole bunch of stories in your mind and then acting on them.By Jason Su
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The way that you approach small decisions that have very little consequence either way determines how well you're going to be able to stay connected and solid when you find yourself facing a very big decision that will matter a lot.By Jason Su
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You'll never create lasting change if you can't find the thing that's currently keeping yourself from acting in the way you'd like.By Jason Su
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As you stay more present and connected to yourself, your style will emerge, and it will be unique to you.By Jason Su
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Your ability to focus deeply on the task in front of you—without splitting your attention off into the future—will determine how well you can perform at any given time.By Jason Su
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When you start to identify too strongly with your issues, they become a necessary part of your regular human experience, and you'll do whatever it takes to keep it that way.By Jason Su
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Presence is effortless—and if your way of playing is to focus as hard as you can and tire yourself out, that's not it.By Jason Su
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Andrew Lichtenberger aka LuckyChewy on Luck (Re-cast)
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1:05:54Andrew Lichtenberger joins the show to talk all things presence, such as: what it's like to be perceived by others the way he is, how he's able to blend technical mastery with intuition, and what he meant when he tweeted that luck might be just "another form of skill."
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Whether playing poker or dealing with holiday travel, learning how to accept things as they come—as a feeling, not a thought—will get you where you want to go.By Jason Su
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If you're having trouble being totally happy for people around you having success, you've got a big problem on your hands.By Jason Su
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When you fixate on wanting something to be true, you'll start to convince yourself things are true when they aren't—and this will derail your performance over time.By Jason Su
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Educating players at the table is a financial disaster, but something that happens all the time if you get overly dependent on external things for validation.By Jason Su
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The key to winning in any game is always staying one step aheadBy Jason Su
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Don't use this mindset in big moments (Re-cast)
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4:53The worst advice you can implement into your game in big moments is to "act like you've been there before," because you haven't—and trying to pretend you have will create tension in your system and take you out of presence.By Jason Su
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When you stop trying to pretend you're something you're not, a huge weight drops away and you can finally play and perform from a place of creativity and flow.By Jason Su
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It's not about the words—it's about the feeling being experienced when the words come through.By Jason Su
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When you think you're bored, it's likely that there's much more going on behind the scenes.By Jason Su
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When you choose from presence, you'll often choose the exact same thing as if you're not—but the process is still priceless.By Jason Su
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Going after what you want most means also being willing to face and get present with all possible outcomes—a vulnerable, but powerful position.By Jason Su
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When you learn how to feel presence and connection in one aspect of life, it very easily translates to everything in your world.By Jason Su
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If you're overly attached to winning, it also means that you haven't trained yourself to be present with the feelings that come with losing—and it will eventually bring you down.By Jason Su
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To get to levels you've never reached before, you need to keep increasing your capacity to have more of what you want—otherwise you'll always bring yourself down when you reach your limit.By Jason Su
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If you have big goals, what you do matters so much less than how you do it.By Jason Su
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