Rethinking Autism and Neurodiversity in Tech | with Alex Karp | debug:mind 12

Beyond the Neurotypical Experience | with Parul Singh | debug:mind 13

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) [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/] * Executive function deficits mediate the relationship between employees' ADHD and job burnout [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11007411/] * EMDR therapy [https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/emdr] * UTAW [https://utaw.tech/] ✦ BOOKS * The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/181340269-the-autistic-survival-guide-to-therapy] And for everything else, please refer to the debug-mind website: https://debug-mind.com/ [https://debug-mind.com/] 🔗 PARUL * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-parallel-minds/] * Discord [https://www.parallelminds.io/neurodivergent-techies-discord-community] * Ultimate Neurodiversity Resource Bank [https://parallelminds.notion.site/The-Ultimate-Neurodiversity-Resource-Bank-d1c7bc26584c47998180cb227cc1d2b7] * Website [https://linktr.ee/parallelminds] 🔗 LORENZO * Email: youtube@kelset.dev [youtube@kelset.dev] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/kelset.dev] * Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@kelset] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-sciandra/] * My website [https://kelset.dev/]

Rethinking Autism and Neurodiversity in Tech | with Alex Karp | debug:mind 12

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?" [https://neuroclastic.com/autism/what-is-autism/] * NHS' definition of autism [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/] * "The Crash Of The High Masking Autistic Software Engineer" by Jennifer Opal [https://www.theopalblog.com/p/the-crash-of-the-high-masking-autistic] * "Can the future of tech include Autism Spectrum Disorder?" by Atlassian [https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/can-future-tech-include-autism-spectrum-disorder] * "Hiring Neurodivergent Talent Series" by Parul Singh [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hiring-neurodivergent-talent-series-accommodations-vs-parul-singh-3xree/] ✦ BOOKS * The Journal of Best Practices [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11184532-the-journal-of-best-practices] * Unmasking for Life [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757107/unmasking-for-life-by-devon-price-phd/] And for everything else, please refer to the debug-mind website: https://debug-mind.com/ [https://debug-mind.com/] 🔗 ALEX * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/autistic.af] * Mastodon [https://techhub.social/@AutisticManager] * Website [https://alexkar.ps/readme/] 🔗 LORENZO * Email: youtube@kelset.dev [youtube@kelset.dev] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/kelset.dev] * Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@kelset] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-sciandra/] * My website [https://kelset.dev/]

Overcoming Loneliness and Navigating Friendships as an Expat | with Emad Ghorbaninia | debug:mind 11

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) [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/magazine/loneliness-epidemic-cure.html] * Harvard - Fostering Healthy Relationships [https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/fostering-healthy-relationships] ✦ BOOKS * Plays Well with Others [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58782858-plays-well-with-others] * Tiny Habits [https://goodreads.com/book/show/43261127-tiny-habits] * The Mountain Is You [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53642699-the-mountain-is-you] * You Are a Badass [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15843166-you-are-a-badass] ✦ PODCASTS * Something You Should Know [https://www.somethingyoushouldknow.net/category/podcasts/] * Being in the Way [https://play.alanwatts.org/being-in-the-way-podcast] * Life In Seven Songs [https://www.lifeinsevensongs.com/episodes/] ✦ OTHER LINKS * Emad's conf [https://maize.dk/conf] (Use code “debugmind” for 15% off tickets!) * Emad's startup [https://saichologist.com] And for everything else, please refer to the debug-mind website: https://debug-mind.com/ [https://debug-mind.com/] 🔗 EMAD * Email: emad@maize.dk [emad@maize.dk] * Twitter [https://x.com/emadgnia] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emadgnia/] * Website [https://www.emadgnia.com/] 🔗 LORENZO * Email: youtube@kelset.dev [youtube@kelset.dev] * Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/kelset.dev] * Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@kelset] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-sciandra/] * My website [https://kelset.dev/]

Being a Manager in Tech is HARDER Than You Think | with Aleksandar Andelkovic | debug:mind 10

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 [https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-managers-path/9781491973882/] * The Making of a Manager [https://www.juliezhuo.com/book/manager.html] * Dopamine Nation [https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation] * Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? ✦ SURVEYS * Haystack Analytics - 2021 [https://www.usehaystack.io/blog/83-of-developers-suffer-from-burnout-haystack-analytics-study-finds] * JetBrains Survey - 2023 [https://www.jetbrains.com/lp/devecosystem-2023/lifestyle/#job_burnout] * StackOverflow - 2024 [https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/professional-developers#job-industry-and-satisfaction-job-sat] LeadDev Confs [https://leaddev.com/] And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug-mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ [https://debug-mind.com/] 🔗 ALEKS * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandarandjelkovic/] * Twitter [https://x.com/aandjelkovic] 🔗 LORENZO * Send me an email [youtube@kelset.dev] * Follow me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/kelset] * Follow me on Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@kelset] * Follow me on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@kelset.dev] * Follow me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-sciandra/] * For everything else, check out my website [https://kelset.dev/]

The RIGHT Way of Dealing With Anxiety | with Andrei Zgîrvaci | debug:mind 09

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? [https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/anxiety] * The book Andrei mentioned, “Waking the Tiger” [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/384924.Waking_the_Tiger] * Andrei’s blogpost about reducing stress and anxiety [https://andreizgirvaci.com/blog/how-to-reduce-stress-and-overcome-anxiety-as-a-software-developer] * The Waking Up App [https://www.wakingup.com/] (more apps are listed on the debug-mind website) * Kundalini meditation [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-kundalini-meditation-4688618] And for everything else, please refer to the ✨shiny NEW debug-mind website✨: https://debug-mind.com/ [https://debug-mind.com/] 🔗 ANDREI * Twitter [https://twitter.com/andrei_zgirvaci] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/andrei.zgirvaci] * The Anxious Developer Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/4uJ2IWCAsKJxvlmQsUa0P1] * Website [https://andreizgirvaci.com/blog] 🔗 LORENZO * Send me an email [youtube@kelset.dev] * Follow me on Twitter [https://twitter.com/kelset] * Follow me on Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@kelset] * Follow me on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@kelset.dev] * Follow me on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-sciandra/] * For everything else, check out my website [https://kelset.dev/]