Healthy Developer

Healthy Developer

Jayme Edwards, Tech Career Strategist & Coach

Episodes 177
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Dormant
Since Jun 2017
Latest Episode May 2025

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

He Thought Product Management Was The Answer...

May 07, 2025 48m

Ever thought about stepping into product management—just to try something totally different from engineering? Want expert guidance to grow? Apply for 1-on-1 tech career coaching with me. That's…

You Were Right About Healthy Developer

Apr 30, 2025 5m

You ever notice how sometimes the people around you see what's really going on before you do? That's what happened with this channel. I tried to go broad, help everyone in tech, chase what the…

Helping a Dev Manager Fix Team Culture

Apr 23, 2025 50m

In this real coaching session, I talk with John, a developer-turned-manager, who's navigating the messy middle of leadership. He's caught between two teams, two continents, and shifting expectations.…

Helping a Dev Double Down on Creativity

Apr 16, 2025 57m

Ever feel like tech work has turned you into a robot? Just crank out code, stay in your lane, and don't ask too many questions? Yeah—same. → Find Out If You're Ready To Go Solo in Tech In this real,…

Helping a Dev Rediscover His Entrepreneurial Drive

Apr 02, 2025 1h 6m

Today, I'm sharing a real conversation I had with Matt—an experienced developer who's been wrestling with where to take his career next. If you've ever felt like you're stuck doing the same thing…

5 Signs You Shoulda Quit the Tech Grind YEARS Ago

Mar 26, 2025 17m

Get your tech career unstuck here: https://healthydeveloper.com/coaching Ever feel like you're living in the tech job twilight zone? One minute you're daydreaming about quitting, selling everything,…

Helping a Dev Manager Focus on Action—Not Fear

Mar 19, 2025 1h 15m

Ever feel stuck in analysis paralysis, trying to figure out if you should go solo or stick with a stable tech job? In this live coaching session, I help Ben—a seasoned engineering manager and Agile…

Loving Money Makes You a Perfect Programmer Slave

Feb 26, 2025 18m

Most people get into software development for the money—and hey, I get it. The tech industry can be insanely lucrative. But if your end goal is to break free from the corporate grind and work for…

Programmer Employees Don't Have a Career Anymore

Feb 19, 2025 11m

The days of stable employment in tech jobs as a career is over. I don't say this to scare you, but so you take some action to be less dependent on companies that couldn't care less about you! Grow…

Stop Solving Problems for Your Development Team!

Nov 20, 2024 37m

Are you helping or holding your team back? In this episode, I explore why sharing technical answers with your development team might not be the best way to help them grow. Instead, learn how to use…

Can Employees REALLY Set Boundaries With Managers?

Nov 06, 2024 13m

Ever had a manager who expects you to be Superman? No matter what you do, they keep asking for "more, more, more." Earlier in my tech career, I thought it was my manager's fault. But when I learned…

Does Corporate Culture KILL Creativity in Tech?

Oct 23, 2024 17m

Are you a tech professional who feels your creativity is being stifled by corporate culture? In this episode, I explore the impact of corporate culture on creativity in the tech industry. I share my…

If Your Tech Job is Comfortable, You're in Danger

Oct 16, 2024 21m

Is your tech job feeling a little too comfortable? You might be unknowingly putting your career at risk. In the fast-paced world of technology, complacency can lead to career stagnation, limiting…

Think Your Corporate Job Is Secure? Think Again

Oct 02, 2024 24m

What if the real risk isn't leaving your corporate job, but staying in it? If you're comfortable in your tech job today, layoffs aren't the only risk you face. The myth of job security is a common…

The Secret to Finding Profitable Software Ideas

Sep 25, 2024 13m

Thinking of quitting the tech industry grind to start a profitable software business yourself? Before you take the plunge, don't make the same mistakes I did! The secret to finding a profitable…

Real 10x Programmers Are SLOW To Write Code

Sep 18, 2024 15m

If you've ever been jealous of programmers who seem to write code faster than you - take heart. The myth of the "10x programmer" is misunderstood in many software teams and tech companies. What's…

How To ACTUALLY Get Your Boss To Listen

Sep 11, 2024 18m

If you've ever been on a software project and you can't get your boss to listen, I've been there. Many of us are technical types, so we often think facts are enough to convince management to support…

A TRUE Software Project Horror Story

Sep 04, 2024 32m

Have you ever felt like your software project was doomed from the start, almost as if it were the plot of a bad movie? Well, if so, you're not alone. I've been through my share of nightmarish…

Does LinkedIn Brainwash You Into Hating Your Job?

Aug 21, 2024 18m

LinkedIn is a great resource for connecting with people, but it can also cause serious mental health challenges - and even lead to burnout. If you're looking for a job or just trying to find…

Programmers HATE When Managers Do This

Jul 31, 2024 22m

Are you a programmer, or in any individual contributor tech role really? Considering switching into management? Be VERY careful. Most companies will not prepare you for what it takes to really be an…

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