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.

Healthy Developer is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 177 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Healthy Developer, a business show with 177 episodes published.

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  Healthy Developer

  He Thought Product Management Was The Answer...

  May 7, 202549 minS0

  <p>Ever thought about stepping into product management—just to try something totally different from engineering?</p> <p>Want expert guidance to grow? Apply for 1-on-1 tech career coaching with me.</p> <p>That’s exactly where Monte found himself. After years in dev and even engineering leadership, he made a move he thought would lead to more ownership and product vision. But once he was in the role… something felt off.</p> <p>In this coaching session, we unpack what actually happens when you chase product titles inside companies—and why the version you’re offered often isn’t what you ima...

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  You Were Right About Healthy Developer

  Apr 30, 20255 minS0

  <p>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 “experts” and the algorithm said people wanted—but you knew better.</p> <p>You told me what made this channel special wasn’t the hype or some generic success formula. It was the real talk. The raw stories. The focus on staying healthy, sane, and actually living your life while you write code in an industry that rarely cares about either.</p> <p>In this ep...

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  Helping a Dev Manager Fix Team Culture

  Apr 23, 202551 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>Sound familiar? </p> <p>We dig into:</p> The difference between managing people and leading culture Why growth-stage teams break without intentional leadership How to lead without authority (especially when others outrank you) The startup → scale-up trap most companies fall into Ways to influence product direction by fixing culture first <p>This is one of the most honest, practical coaching conversations I’ve had on team culture, dev leade...

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  Helping a Dev Double Down on Creativity

  Apr 16, 202558 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>→ Find Out If You're Ready To Go Solo in Tech</p> <p>In this real, unfiltered coaching session, I work with Charlie—a creative technologist who’s been wrestling with how to bring *real* artistry back into his work. After running his own 3D animation business and helping other creatives thrive, he’s now stuck between paying the bills with soul-draining contracts... and figuring out how to build a career where...

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  Helping a Dev Rediscover His Entrepreneurial Drive

  Apr 2, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>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 over and over, or like your potential is being wasted, this episode is for you.</p> <p>→ Find Out If You're Ready To Go Solo in Tech</p> <p>Matt’s been on a journey to figure out what he truly wants, beyond just writing code. We dug into some deep topics—like whether he’s truly competitive, how to test his business idea...

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