{"id":497,"date":"2026-04-20T06:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leenewman.us\/playbook\/?p=497"},"modified":"2026-06-19T04:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:31:28","slug":"mental-health-support-for-engineers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leenewman.us\/playbook\/mental-health-support-for-engineers\/","title":{"rendered":"You are More Than Your Impact: A Guide to Our Mental Health Journey Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there is one thing I\u2019ve learned in over two decades in this industry\u2014from the early startup days to the halls of Google\u2014it\u2019s that we are human beings first, and engineers second.<\/p>\n<p>Often, we\u2019re taught to prioritize logic above all else, leaving very little room for the messy, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming reality of our emotions. I\u2019ve lived through those moments where the weight of a project feels like it\u2019s sitting right on your chest, and I\u2019ve navigated the quiet, isolating fear that I might not actually belong in the room.<\/p>\n<p>I created this space because I want you to know that <strong>you don\u2019t have to carry that weight alone.<\/strong> My coaching is built on radical empathy and the belief that your well-being is the foundation of your success, not a distraction from it.<\/p>\n<p>This page serves as a home for the resources, stories, and pathways we can explore together to help you feel grounded, confident, and truly at peace in your career.<\/p>\n<h3>How We Can Care for Your Mental Well-being<\/h3>\n<p>My approach is collaborative and kind. We don\u2019t just look at your career trajectory; we look at how you\u2019re feeling as you walk the path. Here are the core areas where I provide support:<\/p>\n<h4>1. Finding Your Voice (and Coexisting with the Critic)<\/h4>\n<p>Imposter syndrome thrives in the dark. We bring it into the light together, using gentle frameworks to recognize that &#8220;inner critic&#8221; for what it is\u2014a protector that has overstayed its welcome. We\u2019ll work on helping you own your achievements with genuine warmth and pride.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Related Reading:<\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/leenewman.us\/playbook\/imposter-syndrome-stress-anxiety-oh-my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imposter Syndrome, Stress, and Anxiety\u2026 Oh My!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2. Cultivating Daily Resiliency<\/h4>\n<p>The pressure of tech can feel like a constant tide. I help you find your &#8220;anchor&#8221; through mindfulness and personalized self-care practices. These aren&#8217;t just &#8220;to-do&#8221; items; they are moments of stillness that help you stay centered when the world around you feels chaotic.<\/p>\n<h4>3. 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Let\u2019s focus on your humanity first.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><a href=\"[calendly-30-min-with-title target=\" rel=\"noopener\">Let&#8217;s Have a Heart-to-Heart chat.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there is one thing I\u2019ve learned in over two decades in this industry\u2014from the early startup days to the halls of Google\u2014it\u2019s that we are human beings first, and engineers second. Often, we\u2019re taught to prioritize logic above all else, leaving very little room for the messy, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming reality of our emotions. 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