ClueCon Weekly with Michelle Bakels [Sn. 15 Ep. 2] : Developer Health OS -- Fighting Burnout in Tech
In this episode of ClueCon Weekly, host Jon Gray sits down with Michelle Bakels, Program Director at G2i and organizer of React Miami.
Michelle shares her deeply personal journey with stress and health challenges in the tech industry and how it led her to champion developer health—a movement focused on supporting the mental and physical well-being of software developers.
From the creation of the Developer Health OS, a free self-paced resource for burnout prevention and recovery, to initiatives like the Developer Health Fund, Michelle discusses practical ways the community is addressing these often-overlooked issues.
They also explore the critical role of community, the impact of initiatives that provide tangible health support to developers worldwide, and the cultural shift toward prioritizing rest, fitness, and sustainable work habits in tech.
Whether you’re a developer, team lead, or simply curious about the intersection of health and software development, this conversation offers valuable insights into how we can build healthier, more supportive tech communities.
👉 Learn more about Developer Health OS at https://www.devhealthos.com/
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