What Open Source Maintainers Should Know About Mental Health | with Mike McQuaid | debug:mind 06

This is the season finale (episode 13) for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". 🔔 Subscribe to show your support and push me to work on season 2! 🔍 Description In this season finale of "debug:mind", I chat with Parul Singh about her experience with autism, neurodivergence in tech, and inclusive communities. We explore burnout, how therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution, how unions can support you, and the power of community in creating spaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive. 👥 ABOUT "DEBUG:MIND" 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. 📚 RESOURCES ✦ ARTICLES & TOOLS What is autism? (NHS) Executive function deficits mediate the relationship between employees' ADHD and job burnout EMDR therapy UTAW ✦ BOOKS The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy And for everything else, please refer to the debug-mind website: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 PARUL LinkedIn Discord Ultimate Neurodiversity Resource Bank Website 🔗 LORENZO Email: [email protected] Bluesky Mastodon LinkedIn My website

This is episode 12 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind", I chat with Alex, an engineering manager and advocate for neurodiversity in tech. We explore his journey with autism, late diagnosis challenges, masking, and building inclusive workplaces. Discover how awareness and accommodation benefit everyone. 👥 ABOUT "DEBUG:MIND" 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. 📚 RESOURCES ✦ ARTICLES Neuroclastic's "What Is Autism?" NHS' definition of autism "The Crash Of The High Masking Autistic Software Engineer" by Jennifer Opal "Can the future of tech include Autism Spectrum Disorder?" by Atlassian "Hiring Neurodivergent Talent Series" by Parul Singh ✦ BOOKS The Journal of Best Practices Unmasking for Life And for everything else, please refer to the debug-mind website: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 ALEX Bluesky Mastodon Website 🔗 LORENZO Email: [email protected] Bluesky Mastodon LinkedIn My website

This is episode 11 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind", I talk with Emad Ghorbaninia about the challenges of moving countries, the loneliness that comes with it, and how building meaningful relationships can support mental health. Emad shares his journey as an expat, navigating language barriers, and finding his community in tech. 👥 ABOUT "DEBUG:MIND" 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. 📚 RESOURCES ✦ ARTICLES Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic So Hard to Cure? (NYT) Harvard - Fostering Healthy Relationships ✦ BOOKS Plays Well with Others Tiny Habits The Mountain Is You You Are a Badass ✦ PODCASTS Something You Should Know Being in the Way Life In Seven Songs ✦ OTHER LINKS Emad's conf (Use code “debugmind” for 15% off tickets!) Emad's startup And for everything else, please refer to the debug-mind website: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 EMAD Email: [email protected] Twitter LinkedIn Website 🔗 LORENZO Email: [email protected] Bluesky Mastodon LinkedIn My website

This is episode 10 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". Originally released on YouTube on Sept 26th, 2024. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind", I chat with Aleks, an engineering manager at Microsoft (ex-Meta), about being a manager in tech. We dive into how empathy shapes management, the importance of open communication, and how managers can better support their teams while maintaining boundaries. 👥 ABOUT "DEBUG:MIND" 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. 📚 RESOURCES ✦ BOOKS The Manager's Path The Making of a Manager Dopamine Nation Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? ✦ SURVEYS Haystack Analytics - 2021 JetBrains Survey - 2023 StackOverflow - 2024 LeadDev Confs And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug-mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 ALEKS LinkedIn Twitter 🔗 LORENZO Send me an email Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Mastodon Follow me on Threads Follow me on LinkedIn For everything else, check out my website

This is episode 9 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". Originally released on YouTube on Aug 22nd, 2024. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind", Andrei and I discuss managing anxiety, especially in the tech world. We explore how forcing outcomes can worsen anxiety and the importance of letting the mind rest. Andrei shares his personal journey with anxiety, highlighting the impact of life changes, the benefits of exercise, mindfulness, and diet, and the value of therapy. We emphasise focusing on the present and taking actionable steps to manage anxiety without getting stuck in the past. 👥 ABOUT "DEBUG:MIND" 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. 📚 RESOURCES What is Anxiety? The book Andrei mentioned, “Waking the Tiger” Andrei’s blogpost about reducing stress and anxiety The Waking Up App (more apps are listed on the debug-mind website) Kundalini meditation And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug-mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 ANDREI Twitter Instagram The Anxious Developer Podcast Website 🔗 LORENZO Send me an email Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Mastodon Follow me on Threads Follow me on LinkedIn For everything else, check out my website

Debug:Mind - Episode 8 This is episode 8 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". Originally released on YouTube on Jul 29th, 2024. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind", I talk with Kitze about his journey through anxiety, productivity, and ADHD. Kitze shares how therapy and self-awareness helped him manage his mental health, the creation of his productivity app Benji, and his recent ADHD diagnosis. We also discuss practical tips for better sleep and the importance of sharing mental health struggles with trusted individuals. 📚 RESOURCES What is ADHD? and from the NHS: ADHD from the NHS JaidenAnimation's video about ADHD Logic - Anziety Psychiatrist Answers Mental Health Questions From Twitter Why you shouldn't use BetterHelp My blogpost about finding a therapist And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug-mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 KITZE Socials Kitzecast Benji Website 🔗 LORENZO Send me an email Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Mastodon Follow me on Threads Follow me on LinkedIn For everything else, check out my website

This is episode 7 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". Originally released on YouTube on Jun 12th, 2024. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind", I talk with Anisha from Amazon about imposter syndrome. We cover its definition, the five types, and how it affects careers, especially for women and minorities. Anisha shares personal experiences and coping strategies, highlighting the importance of open conversations and support at work. Join us to learn how to tackle imposter syndrome in the tech industry! 📚 RESOURCES The Neil Gaiman story What is Impostor Syndrome The BBC article we mentioned Anisha’s talk Whiting Wongs with Dan Harmon and Jessica Gao A Supportive Community: Codebar And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug-mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 ANISHA Twitter LinkedIn Website 🔗 LORENZO Send me an email Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Mastodon Follow me on Threads Follow me on LinkedIn For everything else, check out my website

This is episode 6 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". Originally released on YouTube on May 28th, 2024. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! In this special episode In this special episode of "debug:mind", I chat with Mike McQuaid, a leading figure in the open-source community and co-founder of Workbrew. We discuss the challenges of maintaining open-source projects while safeguarding mental health. Mike shares his strategies for setting boundaries, dealing with toxic behavior, and staying motivated. We also touch on the importance of community engagement and the benefits of therapy. 👥 ABOUT "DEBUG:MIND" 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. 📚 RESOURCES Open Source Maintainers Owe You Nothing Mike's article about finding a therapist and mine GitHub’s Maintainers Month Mental Health Awareness Month And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug-mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 MIKE Mastodon Threads LinkedIn BlueSky Website Workbrew 🔗 LORENZO Send me an email Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Mastodon Follow me on Threads Follow me on LinkedIn For everything else, check out my website

This is episode 5 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind". Originally released on YouTube on Apr 18th, 2024. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind" I chat with Rachel Nabors, DevEd expert (previously: Microsoft, AWS and Meta) about the crucial role of emotion regulation in tech. We talk about how understanding and managing emotions can transform your professional life, enhance decision-making, and improve workplace relationships. We also go into practical tips for recognizing and regulating emotions to become not just a better engineer, but a more empathetic colleague. 👥 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 What are emotions? from the NHS and Psychology Today Rachel's "Managing our emotions, managing each other" Why Men Don't Talk About Their Emotions My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Emotion Wheel And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug:mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 Rachel Twitter: Twitter Newsletter/book: Nearest Nabors Website: https://nearestnabors.com/ 🔗 Lorenzo Email: [email protected] Twitter: @kelset Mastodon: @kelset Threads: @kelset.dev LinkedIn: Lorenzo Sciandra Website: https://kelset.dev/

This is episode 4 for my series about tech and mental health, called "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project"). Originally released on YouTube on Mar 19th, 2024. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes in the future! 🔍 Description In this episode of "debug:mind" (formerly "Untitled Mental Health Project") I chat with Sara Vieira, someone I’ve always looked up to. Sarah gets real about her fight with depression, sharing stories and insights that hit home about what depression really feels like. We dive into how it's way more than just feeling sad and touch on the weird physical stuff that comes with it too. Sarah's openness gives a peek into the struggle and recovery, showing it's okay to talk about mental health and seek help. It’s a powerful convo that offers a bit of light and understanding for anyone facing similar battles. 👥 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 Brainfork, Sara's podcast What is depression? How depression makes you think Netflix's "The Mind, Explained" Powerwash simulator involvement with mental health Another article on Powerwash simulator and mental health And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug:mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ 🔗 Sara Twitter: Twitter Threads: Threads Website: https://sara.fail/ 🔗 Lorenzo Email: [email protected] Twitter: @kelset Mastodon: @kelset Threads: @kelset.dev LinkedIn: Lorenzo Sciandra Website: https://kelset.dev/