Mental Health in Tech
In this podcast series hosted by Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter, the conversation revolves around mental health in the tech industry. Each episode features a guest who joins the hosts in an honest and open discussion about their personal struggles with mental health. The hosts and guests offer valuable insights into tech workers' challenges, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. They also explore the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace and discuss practical strategies for promoting positive mental health. schalkneethling.substack.com
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This episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast features Erik Andersen, also known as the world’s happiest software engineer, who delves into the mental health challenges faced by developers in the tech industry, and the importance of supporting junior developers and fostering a supportive tech community. Erik shares
In this episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast, Schalk Venter and I spoke with Russ Jones about the mental health landscape from a broader perspective. Russ, known for his ADHD Big Brother podcast, opened up about his late ADHD diagnosis and its profound impact on his life and career decisions. With a backdrop of
The episode features a deep dive into Darko Arnautovic's professional journey in the tech industry, highlighting the challenges and growth he experienced. It covers his transition from initial technician roles to more senior roles in web development and management. A recurring theme in the podcast was Darko's mental he
In this episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast, hosts Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter, along with guest Kevin Ball (KBall), discuss the often-overlooked emotional and interpersonal aspects of working in technology. They highlight the unique challenges faced by those in tech, especially programmers, in terms of
In this episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast, hosts Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter, along with guest Kevin Ball (KBall), discuss the often-overlooked emotional and interpersonal aspects of working in technology. They highlight the unique challenges faced by those in tech, especially programmers, in terms of
Silencing the Noise: Blending Focus Bear with Mental Health Advocacy in Tech - Jeremy
In this episode of the Mental Health in Tech podcast, co-hosts Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter delve into a conversation with Jeremy Nagel, creator of Focus Bear, examining the intersection of cognitive science, mental well-being, and technology's impact on our daily lives. The discussion revolves around implementin
