<![CDATA[Heads Up With Phil Galfond]]>Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve. Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests will explore many topics together, including: approaching poker and life in a professional manner, struggling to make the next step while reaching higher, addressing mindset blocks, and the patterns of decisions that lead to hardship while pursuing self-employment.

]]>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPhXbAKy7PoERiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:45:46 GMTTue, 14 Jul 2026 23:05:54 GMT60Phil Galfond<p>Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve. Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests will explore many topics together, including: approaching poker and life in a professional manner, struggling to make the next step while reaching higher, addressing mindset blocks, and the patterns of decisions that lead to hardship while pursuing self-employment.</p>episodicPhil Galfondteampg@philgalfond.comyes<![CDATA[When Poker Turns Against You]]>In Episode 4 of Heads Up With Phil Galfond, Phil helps Sergio navigate a brutal downswing, uncovering how the search for certainty can quietly become one of a poker player's biggest leaks.

Have you found success at mid or high stakes, but feel you haven't reached your full potential? Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game, may be for you.

Learn more about BTG, and apply to join, here: https://www.joinbtg.com/


What begins as a conversation about variance, confidence, and surviving long losing stretches quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of control. Phil and Sergio examine the mental habits that emerge during downswings, from constantly reinventing your strategy to chasing the "perfect" solution that will eliminate uncertainty altogether.


As they dig deeper, the conversation uncovers how childhood experiences, identity, and the fear of not being competent can shape the way we approach poker, improvement, and even life outside the game. Phil offers practical tools for resetting after difficult stretches while challenging Sergio to distinguish between productive experimentation and compulsive change.



Follow Sergio's journey at the following link: https://x.com/Donk_Orleone



Whether you're battling a downswing, struggling with perfectionism, or trying to improve without letting short-term results dictate your decisions, this episode offers valuable insights into building resilience for the long run.


Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve.


Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests explore topics including: navigating poker and life professionally, overcoming mindset blocks, improving decision-making under pressure, and building the habits needed for long-term success.


Timestamps:

00:00 Episode Preview

03:13 A Downswing That Changed Everything

05:48 Can Pessimism Actually Help?

08:38 Why Cynicism Feels Like Control

13:56 The Childhood Fear Behind It All

20:55 Long-Term Confidence vs Short-Term Doubt

25:25 When Poker Consumes Your Life

27:44 Phil's "Reset Your Watermark" Method

32:39 Why Taking a Break Feels Impossible

35:43 Do Players Really Play Worse During Downswings?

42:31 The Hidden Cost of Chasing New Strategies

46:50 The Trap of Constant Reinvention

53:42 The Need to Control the Outcome

56:11 "What If I've Already Reached My Ceiling?"

01:06:22 Fighting Reality Instead of Accepting Variance


Find Phil on:

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/philgalfond

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond


Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes

Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes

Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau

]]>92ee8fc9-4589-4bc7-9787-ae85e5aec09eTue, 21 Jul 2026 18:16:30 GMT<p>In Episode 4 of Heads Up With Phil Galfond, Phil helps Sergio navigate a brutal downswing, uncovering how the search for certainty can quietly become one of a poker player's biggest leaks.<br /></p><p>Have you found success at mid or high stakes, but feel you haven't reached your full potential? Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game, may be for you.<br /></p><p>Learn more about BTG, and apply to join, here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joinbtg.com/" target="_blank">https://www.joinbtg.com/</a></p><p><br />What begins as a conversation about variance, confidence, and surviving long losing stretches quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of control. Phil and Sergio examine the mental habits that emerge during downswings, from constantly reinventing your strategy to chasing the "perfect" solution that will eliminate uncertainty altogether.</p><p><br />As they dig deeper, the conversation uncovers how childhood experiences, identity, and the fear of not being competent can shape the way we approach poker, improvement, and even life outside the game. Phil offers practical tools for resetting after difficult stretches while challenging Sergio to distinguish between productive experimentation and compulsive change.</p><p><br /><br />Follow Sergio's journey at the following link: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Donk_Orleone" target="_blank">https://x.com/Donk_Orleone</a></p><p><br /><br />Whether you're battling a downswing, struggling with perfectionism, or trying to improve without letting short-term results dictate your decisions, this episode offers valuable insights into building resilience for the long run.</p><p><br />Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve.</p><p><br />Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests explore topics including: navigating poker and life professionally, overcoming mindset blocks, improving decision-making under pressure, and building the habits needed for long-term success.</p><p><br />Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Episode Preview</p><p>03:13 A Downswing That Changed Everything</p><p>05:48 Can Pessimism Actually Help?</p><p>08:38 Why Cynicism Feels Like Control</p><p>13:56 The Childhood Fear Behind It All</p><p>20:55 Long-Term Confidence vs Short-Term Doubt</p><p>25:25 When Poker Consumes Your Life</p><p>27:44 Phil's "Reset Your Watermark" Method</p><p>32:39 Why Taking a Break Feels Impossible</p><p>35:43 Do Players Really Play Worse During Downswings?</p><p>42:31 The Hidden Cost of Chasing New Strategies</p><p>46:50 The Trap of Constant Reinvention</p><p>53:42 The Need to Control the Outcome</p><p>56:11 "What If I've Already Reached My Ceiling?"</p><p>01:06:22 Fighting Reality Instead of Accepting Variance</p><p><br />Find Phil on:</p><p>X / Twitter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/philgalfond" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/philgalfond</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes</p><p>Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes</p><p>Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau</p>yes01:38:374When Poker Turns Against Youfull<![CDATA[Quitting Was the Easy Part: Going Pro]]>Phil coaches Konstantinos through one of the biggest transitions of his life: leaving behind a successful career to pursue poker professionally.

Have you found success at mid or high stakes, but feel you haven't reached your full potential? Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game, may be for you.

Learn more about BTG, and apply to join, here: https://www.joinbtg.com/


The conversation begins with practical questions about bankrolls, moving countries, studying efficiently, and building a professional routine - but quickly turns toward something much deeper. Together, they uncover how fear of incompetence, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to "know the right answer" can quietly fuel tilt and undermine long-term success.


Whether you're pursuing poker professionally, building a business, or simply betting on yourself for the first time, this episode explores the mindset needed to make that leap without letting fear dictate your decisions.



Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve.


Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests will explore many topics together, including: approaching poker and life in a professional manner, struggling to make the next step while reaching higher, addressing mindset blocks cemented in childhood, and the patterns of decisions that lead to hardship while pursuing self-employment.


Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Teaser

00:19 Quitting a Stable Career for Professional Poker

03:39 The Biggest Risks of Going Pro

06:17 Should You Specialize or Play Everything?

09:40 Is Moving Countries Worth It for Poker?

16:11 Don't Change Everything at Once

21:47 Building a Professional Study Routine

27:11 The Reality of Finally Going Full-Time

31:47 Live vs Online: Which Makes You Better?

37:35 Skill, Bankroll & Opportunity

44:30 Understanding Tilt Before It Happens

47:36 The Hidden Fear Behind Performance Anxiety

53:04 Childhood Experiences That Shape Competitive Mindsets

58:24 Learning to Trust Your Decisions

1:09:42 Guardrails for Long-Term Success


Find Phil on:

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/philgalfond

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond


Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes

Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes

Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau

]]>6759ebf1-ceeb-4420-af4c-28d34786b8a9Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:33:56 GMT<p>Phil coaches Konstantinos through one of the biggest transitions of his life: leaving behind a successful career to pursue poker professionally.<br /></p><p>Have you found success at mid or high stakes, but feel you haven't reached your full potential? Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game, may be for you.</p><p>Learn more about BTG, and apply to join, here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joinbtg.com/" target="_blank">https://www.joinbtg.com/</a></p><p><br />The conversation begins with practical questions about bankrolls, moving countries, studying efficiently, and building a professional routine - but quickly turns toward something much deeper. Together, they uncover how fear of incompetence, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to "know the right answer" can quietly fuel tilt and undermine long-term success.</p><p><br />Whether you're pursuing poker professionally, building a business, or simply betting on yourself for the first time, this episode explores the mindset needed to make that leap without letting fear dictate your decisions.</p><p><br /><br />Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve.</p><p><br />Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests will explore many topics together, including: approaching poker and life in a professional manner, struggling to make the next step while reaching higher, addressing mindset blocks cemented in childhood, and the patterns of decisions that lead to hardship while pursuing self-employment.</p><p><br />Timestamps:<br />00:00 Episode Teaser</p><p>00:19 Quitting a Stable Career for Professional Poker</p><p>03:39 The Biggest Risks of Going Pro</p><p>06:17 Should You Specialize or Play Everything?</p><p>09:40 Is Moving Countries Worth It for Poker?</p><p>16:11 Don't Change Everything at Once</p><p>21:47 Building a Professional Study Routine</p><p>27:11 The Reality of Finally Going Full-Time</p><p>31:47 Live vs Online: Which Makes You Better?</p><p>37:35 Skill, Bankroll &amp; Opportunity</p><p>44:30 Understanding Tilt Before It Happens</p><p>47:36 The Hidden Fear Behind Performance Anxiety</p><p>53:04 Childhood Experiences That Shape Competitive Mindsets</p><p>58:24 Learning to Trust Your Decisions</p><p>1:09:42 Guardrails for Long-Term Success</p><p><br />Find Phil on:</p><p>X / Twitter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/philgalfond" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/philgalfond</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes</p><p>Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes</p><p>Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau</p>yes01:23:563Quitting Was the Easy Part: Going Profull<![CDATA[Chasing Security When Winning Stops Working]]>Phil speaks with high-stakes poker pro, Jerrad, on navigating bankroll swings, financial stress, and the hidden cost of success.

Have you found success at mid or high stakes, but feel you haven't reached your full potential? Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game, may be for you.

Learn more about BTG, and apply to join, here: https://www.joinbtg.com/



Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve.


Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests will explore many topics together, including: approaching poker and life in a professional manner, struggling to make the next step while reaching higher, addressing mindset blocks cemented in childhood, and the patterns of decisions that lead to hardship while pursuing self-employment.


Find Phil on:

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/philgalfond

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond



Timestamps:

00:00 Episode Teaser

00:30 Heads Up With Phil Galfond, Jared, This Episode

01:57 Balancing Poker, Family, and High-Stakes Competition

04:59 How Success Led to Financial Hardship

08:49 Surrogacy, Family Growth, and the Dream House Decision

10:48 From a $750K Bankroll to $100K

13:39 Making Great Money While Falling Behind Financially

18:45 Fear of Backsliding and Financial Insecurity

26:21 Reimagining Your Financial Future

34:33 Variance, Bankrolls, and Long-Term Stability

40:25 The Real Leak: Volume and Consistency

47:47 Thinking in Weeks Instead of Days

59:14 A New Schedule for Better Results

01:01:07 The Results: More Hours, Less Stress, Better Performance

01:02:39 Wrap-Up


Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes

Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes

Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau

]]>b010f3f2-b340-4ced-9e35-347a88fdb757Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:32:25 GMT<p>Phil speaks with high-stakes poker pro, Jerrad, on navigating bankroll swings, financial stress, and the hidden cost of success. <br /></p><p>Have you found success at mid or high stakes, but feel you haven't reached your full potential? Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game, may be for you. </p><p>Learn more about BTG, and apply to join, here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joinbtg.com/" target="_blank">https://www.joinbtg.com/</a> </p><p><br /><br />Welcome to the Heads Up With Phil Galfond Podcast, where we listen in on a coaching call between Phil and a guest. In these episodes, Phil coaches the guest through whatever is holding them back from what they want to achieve. </p><p><br />Whether it's this call or another, Phil and his guests will explore many topics together, including: approaching poker and life in a professional manner, struggling to make the next step while reaching higher, addressing mindset blocks cemented in childhood, and the patterns of decisions that lead to hardship while pursuing self-employment.</p><p><br />Find Phil on:</p><p>X / Twitter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/philgalfond" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/philgalfond</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond</a></p><p><br /><br />Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Episode Teaser</p><p>00:30 Heads Up With Phil Galfond, Jared, This Episode</p><p>01:57 Balancing Poker, Family, and High-Stakes Competition</p><p>04:59 How Success Led to Financial Hardship</p><p>08:49 Surrogacy, Family Growth, and the Dream House Decision</p><p>10:48 From a $750K Bankroll to $100K</p><p>13:39 Making Great Money While Falling Behind Financially</p><p>18:45 Fear of Backsliding and Financial Insecurity</p><p>26:21 Reimagining Your Financial Future</p><p>34:33 Variance, Bankrolls, and Long-Term Stability</p><p>40:25 The Real Leak: Volume and Consistency</p><p>47:47 Thinking in Weeks Instead of Days</p><p>59:14 A New Schedule for Better Results</p><p>01:01:07 The Results: More Hours, Less Stress, Better Performance</p><p>01:02:39 Wrap-Up</p><p></p><p><br />Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes</p><p>Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes</p><p>Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau</p>yes01:02:452Chasing Security When Winning Stops Workingfull<![CDATA[Fear of Failure, ADHD & Chasing Shiny Objects]]>This is the first episode of Heads Up With Phil Galfond – a podcast I sat on for a year because I was afraid to put it out. It's a coaching call with Fabian "Suhepx," a high-stakes PLO pro who's been at this for over a decade, and we get into the stuff that actually holds smart, capable people back: the fear of failure, the "too smart to try" trap, and what it's like to set a goal and then watch your brain chase the next shiny thing instead. We both have ADHD, so a lot of this is personal. If either of those sounds like you, I think you'll get something out of it.

- Phil

Some guests, like Fabian, will be joining the podcast from Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game. Learn more about BTG, here: https://www.joinbtg.com/

Find Phil on:

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/philgalfond

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond

Timestamps:

00:00 Episode Teaser

00:17 Heads Up With Phil Galfond, Fabian 'Suhepx', This Episode

01:15 Why This Matters to Me

04:01 Fear of Failure, Discipline, Contentment and Greed

10:20 Aims, Recognition, Outside Perception

13:39 Too Smart To Try, ADHD and Routines

19:04 Regaining Focus and Goals

25:52 Childhood identity and Memories

36:56 Turning Down the Volume of Fears

42:30 Follow-Through, Goal-Setting and Focus

59:16 Favors for Friends

01:15:56 Commitment and Adjustments

01:19:31 Wrap-Up

Remember to Subscribe for more Podcast content like this episode, and turn on notifications so you don't miss any poker related content or other poker live streams!

Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes

Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes

Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau

]]>4ebfa784-750f-485c-9381-0a67fb2f849cTue, 14 Jul 2026 23:19:56 GMT<p>This is the first episode of Heads Up With Phil Galfond – a podcast I sat on for a year because I was afraid to put it out. It's a coaching call with Fabian "Suhepx," a high-stakes PLO pro who's been at this for over a decade, and we get into the stuff that actually holds smart, capable people back: the fear of failure, the "too smart to try" trap, and what it's like to set a goal and then watch your brain chase the next shiny thing instead. We both have ADHD, so a lot of this is personal. If either of those sounds like you, I think you'll get something out of it. </p><p>- Phil</p><p></p><p></p><p>Some guests, like Fabian, will be joining the podcast from Phil's group coaching program, Beyond the Game. Learn more about BTG, here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.joinbtg.com/" target="_blank">https://www.joinbtg.com/</a><br /></p><p>Find Phil on:</p><p>X / Twitter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/philgalfond" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/philgalfond</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/</a></p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond</a></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Episode Teaser</p><p>00:17 Heads Up With Phil Galfond, Fabian 'Suhepx', This Episode</p><p>01:15 Why This Matters to Me</p><p>04:01 Fear of Failure, Discipline, Contentment and Greed</p><p>10:20 Aims, Recognition, Outside Perception</p><p>13:39 Too Smart To Try, ADHD and Routines</p><p>19:04 Regaining Focus and Goals</p><p>25:52 Childhood identity and Memories</p><p>36:56 Turning Down the Volume of Fears</p><p>42:30 Follow-Through, Goal-Setting and Focus</p><p>59:16 Favors for Friends</p><p>01:15:56 Commitment and Adjustments</p><p>01:19:31 Wrap-Up<br /></p><p>Remember to Subscribe for more Podcast content like this episode, and turn on notifications so you don't miss any poker related content or other poker live streams!<br /></p><p>Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes</p><p>Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes</p><p>Creative Specialist: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau</p>yes01:20:141Fear of Failure, ADHD & Chasing Shiny Objectsfull