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- Dealing with PTSD in Tech and Healing from Trauma | with Matt Hargett | debug:mind 03
This is episode 3 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project"). Originally released on YouTube on Feb 23rd, 2024.
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🔍 Description
In this episode of "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project") I delve into mental health in the tech community with Matt Hargett (aka "syke", ex-Sony, ex-Roblox, currently founder @ Rebecker Specialties). We explore the evolution of mental health awareness, the thin line between passion and burnout, and the impact of remote work on our well-being. Matt shares his journey with PTSD, underscoring the importance of recognizing signs and seeking help. Our conversation highlights the crucial role of support systems, the power of open discussions, and the need for personal growth in navigating mental health challenges in tech.
👥 About "debug:mind"
In debug:mind, I talk with other people in tech about their own mental health journeys, hoping that sharing our experiences can help you deal with your own challenges.
📚 Resources
- JetBrain's Developer Ecosystem survey has a section about mental health
- Linux Kernel maintainers summit session on mental health
- What PTSD is
- Statistics around PTSD
And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug:mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/
🔗 Matt
- Socials: Twitter
- Website: LinkedIn
- Matt's music: Same Not Same EP
🔗 Lorenzo
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @kelset
- Mastodon: @kelset
- Threads: @kelset.dev
- LinkedIn: Lorenzo Sciandra
- Website: https://kelset.dev/
57 min - Navigating Chronic Pain in the Tech World | with Jamie Birch | debug:mind 02
This is episode 2 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project"). Originally released on YouTube on Jan 30th, 2024.
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🔍 Description
In this episode of "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project") I delve into the often overlooked intersection of chronic pain and mental health in the tech industry with Jamie Birch (aka “LinguaBrowse”, TSC Chair of NativeScript), a software engineer who navigated a significant career transition due to chronic pain. We explore the importance of open conversations, support networks, and adapting work cultures to accommodate and understand chronic pain. Jamie shares personal insights on maintaining productivity and a positive outlook, emphasizing work-life balance, acceptance, and the role of tech in fostering accessibility. Join us as we shed light on the crucial link between physical well-being and mental health in our professional lives.
👥 About "debug:mind"
In debug:mind, I talk with other people in tech about their own mental health journeys, hoping that sharing our experiences can help you deal with your own challenges.
📚 Resources
- Jamie's post
- Josh Comeau's experience with chronic pain
- The Lancet report
- Paper on lower back pain and lost productivity
And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug:mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/
🔗 Jamie
- Socials: Twitter
- Newsletter: https://buttondown.email/whatever_jamie
- Website: https://github.com/shirakaba
🔗 Lorenzo
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @kelset
- Mastodon: @kelset
- Threads: @kelset.dev
- LinkedIn: Lorenzo Sciandra
- Website: https://kelset.dev/
33 min - Tech & Vulnerability: Opening Up About Mental Health | with Nathan Walker | debug:mind 01
This is episode 1 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project"). Originally released on YouTube on Dec 13th, 2023.
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🔍 Description
In this episode of "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project") I dive into the often overlooked realm of mental health in tech. Joined by Nathan Walker (aka “wwwalkerrun”, Principal Software Engineer at nstudio and maintainer of Nativescript), we share our personal journeys and the critical importance of addressing mental wellness within our industry. We explore the power of vulnerability, the impact of work-life balance, and practical self-care strategies.
👥 About "debug:mind"
In debug:mind, I talk with other people in tech about their own mental health journeys, hoping that sharing our experiences can help you deal with your own challenges.
📚 Resources
- Nathan’s thread on world mental health day
- 7 Ways for Maintaining Good Mental Health as a Software Engineer
- Stack Overflow 2022's survey - 15 percent of 65,000 developers interviewed stated they have a mental illness
- The WHO Report: Transforming mental health for all (Available in many languages)
And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug:mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/
🔗 Nathan
- Socials: Twitter
- Website: https://nstudio.io
🔗 Lorenzo
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @kelset
- Mastodon: @kelset
- Threads: @kelset.dev
- LinkedIn: Lorenzo Sciandra
- Website: https://kelset.dev/
49 min - Tech Burnout & Mental Health: bigtech Engineers Tackle Your Qs | with Roberto Clapis | debug:mind 00
This is the pilot episode for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project"). Originally released on YouTube on Oct 10th, 2023.
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🔍 Description
In this DEBUT episode of "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project")—made for World Mental Health Day 2023—I, alongside Roberto (aka “empijei”, ex-Google engineer specialized in webspecs and infosec), dive into the seldom-discussed but crucial topic of mental health in the tech industry by answering questions from our followers. We share personal experiences, tackle the effects of hustle culture, and offer strategies for achieving a healthier work-life balance.
👥 About "debug:mind"
In debug:mind, I talk with other people in tech about their own mental health journeys, hoping that sharing our experiences can help you deal with your own challenges.
📚 Resources
- GitLab's Guide to All-Remote
- The Sunk Cost Fallacy Is Ruining Your Decisions. Here's How
- Ali Abdaal's Videos and Another Video
- WHO's World Mental Health Day
- Guide for Healthy Minds
And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug:mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/
🔗 Roberto
- Socials: Twitter
- Website: https://empijei.science/
🔗 Lorenzo
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @kelset
- Mastodon: @kelset
- Threads: @kelset.dev
- LinkedIn: Lorenzo Sciandra
- Website: https://kelset.dev/
1 hr 12 min
About debug:mind
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In debug:mind, I talk with other people in tech about their own mental health journey, hoping that sharing our experiences can help you deal with your own challenges. A new episode will be released…
every Sunday, 3PM UK, until it catches up with the episodes on YouTube.