The Invisible Developer
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Claims decades of depression and anxiety, a slipped disc in lockdown and a pain medication that produces suicidal thoughts from medication; ongoing therapy via Telehealth with James and practical steps like getting a mental health care plan and crisis lines. Describes teaching five fitness programs and 14 years on Body Balance, moving to Adelaide to rebuild family ties, deleting Twitter and Instagram, keeping a gratitude journaling habit and a “happy me” photo album, and using Death Stranding’s asynchronous multiplayer as a metaphor for small acts that help others.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:44Developer Life
- 2:38Feeling Invisible
- 3:10Mental Health Struggles
- 5:34Seeking Support
- 13:29Social Exclusion
- 25:41Mindfulness Insights
- 33:41Conclusion
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