Jayme Edwards · Technology

Healthy Developer

If working in software feels like politics, pressure, and burnout—you’re not crazy. You're just awake. I’m Jayme Edwards, a tech career strategist and coach. After 27 years in the industry—across startups, consultancies, and enterprise teams—I learned the hard way that thriving in tech means more than chasing promotions or distracting yourself to try and survive the chaos. In this podcast (the audio version of my YouTube channel, Healthy Developer), I share honest lessons from my career, behind-the-scenes stories from real projects, and strategies you can use to have a healthier work/life balance while growing in tech. New episodes every Monday on YouTube and here on Wednesdays. Subscribe to join a growing community of software professionals choosing clarity, leverage, and a life over burnout.

Episodes

In this monologue, the speaker addresses the hype and fear surrounding AI, particularly its impact on the job market for programmers. Drawing parallels to past events like the pandemic, 9/11, and the microservices trend, the speaker cautions against succumbing to alarmism and propaganda. They identify media outlets, em...

Why Isn't Programming FUN Anymore?

06 Dec 2023

11m

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This podcast episode explores the reasons why programmers might start to feel bored with coding and offers suggestions for overcoming this boredom, including learning new languages and frameworks, exploring other interests, and evaluating whether programming is truly their strongest talent.