In this episode of The Predictably Random Podcast, Nick and Jay sit down with Eric Uresk, a no-BS coach whose journey from street-level chaos to deep personal transformation makes for one of the rawest and most inspiring conversations yet.

Eric opens up about his early years—ones marked by crime, addiction, and self-destruction—and how hitting rock bottom eventually led him into sobriety through the 12-step process. What followed wasn’t just recovery, but a complete reinvention: a life built on discipline, self-work, and helping others through the same deep inner work that changed his own trajectory.

Now a full-time coach and mentor (not a therapist, as he firmly clarifies), Eric works with clients navigating serious personal growth—often on a near-daily basis. He shares how he emotionally prepares for that kind of intensity, maintaining rigorous self-care rituals to keep his own inner world clear so he can be fully present for others.

The episode balances powerful insight with plenty of classic Predictably Random energy: jokes about Nick getting his face smashed in during jiu-jitsu, Jay’s AI flexing, and some bro-science on choking techniques (with love). Eric’s trademark intensity, honesty, and dry humor shine as he talks about what it means to live with intention, hold space for others, and stay committed to transformation—no matter where you started.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericthegentleman

Getting some hours in.