Seeking Balance
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.
Seeking Balance
Concepts Meet Context: Kevin Rabichow on Narrative, Theory, and Finding Your Game Flow
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, Kevin discusses how to bring your own experience, intuition, and story-based understanding to the table—literally.
We explore why many players struggle to execute studied concepts in live environments, how to trust your instincts when facing both pros and recreational players, and ways to broaden your perspective beyond pure theory. We also touch on the emotional aspects of the game, the pressure of playing on stream, and why a blend of comfort, curiosity, and narrative thinking can help bridge the gap between knowledge and action.
Kevin’s Contacts:
Website: kevinrabichow.com
X (Twitter): @krabichow
Instagram: @krabichow
Jared’s Contacts:
Website: jaredalderman.com
X (Twitter): @the_jaldermann
Instagram: @jared.alderman