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

March 11, 2024 | 28:09

Why do people in tech careers often mistake intelligence for wisdom, and why is our industry so prone to making unwise decisions?

March 4, 2024 | 18:56

A lot of tech career advice that promotes short-term thinking – be careful not to burn your bridges before you reach the finish line.

February 26, 2024 | 27:54

It’s tempting to just bail the moment you don’t like some aspect of a tech job, hoping for greener pastures.

February 19, 2024 | 26:05

There are aspects of a tech job that can cause you to risk losing your romantic partner if you aren’t careful.

February 12, 2024 | 35:07

If you’ve never been an addict, you may be surprised to know many programmers (and other people in tech job roles) struggle with drug use.

February 6, 2024 | 30:27

The popular thing to do when faced with a toxic software project – is to complain. But you can use it to get stronger.