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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.
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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Monte is a tech professional with years of experience in development and engineering leadership. He transitioned into product management seeking greater ownership and a clearer product vision, but found the reality of the role to be different from his expectations. His journey highlights the complexities of product management and the challenges faced by those moving from engineering roles.
Monte is a tech professional with years of experience in development and engineering leadership. He transitioned into product management seeking greater ownership and a clearer product vision, but found the reality of the role to be different from his expectations. His journey highlights the complexities of product management and the challenges faced by those moving from engineering roles.
John is a developer-turned-manager who is currently navigating the complexities of leadership. He is caught between two teams and two continents, dealing with shifting expectations in a growth-stage environment. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many in similar positions, making him a relatable figure for those in tech management.
John is a developer-turned-manager who is currently navigating the complexities of leadership. He is caught between two teams and two continents, dealing with shifting expectations in a growth-stage environment. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many in similar positions, making him a relatable figure for those in tech management.
Charlie is a creative technologist who has experience running his own 3D animation business. He has a background in helping other creatives thrive but is currently navigating the challenges of balancing financially stable work with his desire to engage in meaningful artistic projects.
Charlie is a creative technologist who has experience running his own 3D animation business. He has a background in helping other creatives thrive but is currently navigating the challenges of balancing financially stable work with his desire to engage in meaningful artistic projects.
I lost my way after 20 years in tech stole my life. Here's how to avoid the same fate.
Climbing the corporate ladder can drain the passion you once had for life. At work, you're killing it - but at home you're lonely, burned out, and aimless.
I was there.
At 23, I became a software architect. Later, I spent a decade consulting, learning how to work for myself. But burnout hit hard. I lost my job, my savings, and almost my marriage. That forced me to rethink everything about work - and what truly matters.
I thought I wanted to build a business to feel worthy—but what I really wanted was to be present, respected, and alive in my actual life. You don’t need another job. You need your life back.
I’ll help you:
✅ Reclaim your energy
✅ Rebuild your confidence
✅ Repair connection with people who truly matter in your life
Subscribe and join us—let’s build a community of Healthy Developers!
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.
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 imagined. Monte thought he was stepping forward. Instead, he realized he was just managing user stories and process artifacts.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this really what the role is supposed to be?”—you’re not alone.
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.
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 imagined. Monte thought he was stepping forward. Instead, he realized he was just managing user stories and process artifacts.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this really what the role is supposed to be?”—you’re not alone.
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.
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.
In this episode, I’m owning up to where I lost the plot—and why I’m bringing it all back to what *actually* matters. We’re going deep on why “Healthy Developer” is the right home for this community (and for me), what’s staying, what’s changing, and what you can expect from here on out.
If you’re here to argue or troll, you won’t like this one. But if you’re tired of the tech grind, and you want real strategies for staying grounded and growing as a developer *without* burning out, you’re in the right place.
Thanks for holding me to a higher standard—and for helping me find my way back. Let’s build something better, together.
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.
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.
In this episode, I’m owning up to where I lost the plot—and why I’m bringing it all back to what *actually* matters. We’re going deep on why “Healthy Developer” is the right home for this community (and for me), what’s staying, what’s changing, and what you can expect from here on out.
If you’re here to argue or troll, you won’t like this one. But if you’re tired of the tech grind, and you want real strategies for staying grounded and growing as a developer *without* burning out, you’re in the right place.
Thanks for holding me to a higher standard—and for helping me find my way back. Let’s build something better, together.
team cultureleadershipmanagementgrowth-stage teamsinfluenceproduct direction
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.
Sound familiar?
We dig into:
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
This is one of the most honest, practical coaching conversations I’ve had on team culture, dev leadership, and transitioning into management. If you're a senior dev or manager trying to scale impact without losing your soul, you’ll get a ton out of this.
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.
Sound familiar?
We dig into:
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
This is one of the most honest, practical coaching conversations I’ve had on team culture, dev leadership, and transitioning into management. If you're a senior dev or manager trying to scale impact without losing your soul, you’ll get a ton out of this.
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 he actually gets to make things that matter. We talk about time management, identity, and how hard it is to self-promote when your creativity feels personal.
If you’re a developer or designer who’s ever wondered “How do I get back to making stuff I care about?”, this one’s for you.
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 he actually gets to make things that matter. We talk about time management, identity, and how hard it is to self-promote when your creativity feels personal.
If you’re a developer or designer who’s ever wondered “How do I get back to making stuff I care about?”, this one’s for you.
Helping a Dev Rediscover His Entrepreneurial Drive
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Matt
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entrepreneurial drivecareer developmentbusiness ideasstability vs ambitionsoftware development
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.
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, and finding clarity between stability and ambition.
It’s a powerful session where Matt starts to rediscover his entrepreneurial drive and get real about what he wants to build. I think you’ll find a lot of takeaways you can apply to your own journey.
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.
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, and finding clarity between stability and ambition.
It’s a powerful session where Matt starts to rediscover his entrepreneurial drive and get real about what he wants to build. I think you’ll find a lot of takeaways you can apply to your own journey.
