The HEALTHY DEVELOPER YouTube channel and podcast

A show that exposes the dark side of working on software teams - but offers hope and tools to rise above it.

Learn hard-won lessons from the biggest "aha!" moments I've had (and stupid mistakes I've made 😳) in my 25 year career.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories about how people treat each other on real software projects - and how I dealt with it.
Join me for interviews with special guests where we discuss topics related to having a healthy tech career.

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Episodes

April 29, 2024 | 28:04

Being a software engineer can cause us to do things we think the company wants – that actually hurt our reputation in the long run.

April 15, 2024 | 33:38

Making videos, podcasts, or blogs could be just what your programming career needs. But it could also be a complete waste of time.

April 8, 2024 | 35:52

If your mind is stressed out, add the pressure of personal relationships and finances – and you’ve got a recipe for horrible sleep problems.

April 1, 2024 | 14:03

Programmers love to “do it ourselves”, but this can make it harder to get help – when we actually need it.

March 25, 2024 | 27:58

To sell your technical product or service, connect with the person you’re convincing so they can understand the value you offer.

March 18, 2024 | 20:54

After being manipulated by many other programmers and managers through political games, I was tempted to fight dirty.