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.
In this episode of Seeking Balance, high-stakes regular Nick unpacks the turbulent reality of climbing the poker ranks. From grinding micro-stakes to facing massive downswings at $40KNL, Nick explains why surviving at the top demands a psychological resilience most people simply don't possess. We also dive deep into high-level strategy, covering the dangers of misusing HUD stats, how to exploit live private games, and a fascinating debate on whether players should prioritize perfect frequency stats or precise combo selection when making critical river decisions.
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Timestamps:
00:00 — Intro
00:55 — Nick’s Poker Origins
05:41 — Building a Bankroll & Sky Stakes Variance
09:37 — The Grind: Burnout & Volume
14:09 — Work Ethic and Emotional Toughness in Poker
22:31 — Solvers, Exploits, and Fact-Checking Plays
27:50 — The Danger of Misusing HUD Stats
29:59 — Live Hand Breakdown: Ace-Eight Suited
36:57 — Live Poker Reads vs. Theory: Why Pot Odds Matter
46:00 — Exploiting Live Pools & Cultural Poker Trends
54:11 — Targeting the Top vs. Bottom of Ranges
56:48 — Common Study Mistakes & Database Reviews
01:07:52 — The Dichotomy of Stats vs. Combo Selection
01:16:20 — Advanced Solver Mechanics & MDF
01:19:43 — Outro
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14 Sept 2026
How The Founder of StockX is Revolutionizing Poker
This week on Seeking Balance, Jared is joined by entrepreneur and founder of StockX Josh Luber! They get into Josh's passion for poker and how the space is unique, business, entrepreneurship, and what Josh's new company Alligator Blood is all about.
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🐦 X: @joshluber
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Performance Coach🌐
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28 Aug 2026
The #1 Psychological Leak Costing You Huge in Poker
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Contact Dylan
🌐 Website: https://www.dylanweisman.com/
📸 Instagram: @dr.gto
🐦 X: @Dweisman13
Host: Jared Alderman
Performance Coach
🌐 Website: https://www.jaredalderman.com/
📸 Instagram: @jared.alderman
🐦 X: @the_jaldermann
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Jennifer Shahade
Patrick Howard
Nelson Dellis
Dylan Weisman
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177,996
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5.0 / 5
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