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Proxy with Yowei Shaw

Yowei Shaw
Mental Health
Layoffs
Psychology
Podcasting
Introversion
Emotional Intelligence
Forgiveness
Narcissism
Patreon
Narrative Psychology
Child Abuse
Emotional Investigative Journalism
Grief
Emotional Health
Alzheimer's
Trans Rights
Dementia
Caregiving
Trauma
Personal Relationships

Proxy investigates the emotional mysteries that run our lives and world — sometimes by finding someone who gets it, sometimes by reporting from the emotions beat. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and editorial lead of Invisibilia.

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Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw

Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes

The case of the woman who's scared of a shipwreck. 

Georgia knows the Titanic can't hurt her. So why does just looking at a picture fill her with dread? And can she make the fear go away? 

We find her a proxy who has spent decades helping people ov... more

The case of the tryhard who wants to care less.

Yowei has a problem. She overprepares, overthinks, and worries so much about doing a good job that sometimes it makes her worse at her job. Can you care deeply about your work without being consumed by... more

The case of the other woman. 

Ellie never thought she’d be the other woman. Then she fell in love with a married man. 

We find Ellie a proxy: another woman who knows what it's like to fall in love with someone else's husband. 

In this episode: sha... more

The case of the guy who keeps falling for his female friends.

Ryan Jay has a problem. He makes friends with women. They get close. Then he falls for them. It’s happened enough times that Ryan Jay is starting to question whether he actually knows how... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Jay
27-year-old Filipino-American guest sharing his experience with friendships turning romantic
Former friend group member interviewed for the episode
Episode: Ryan Jay Keeps Falling For His Friends
Andrew Smiler
Psychologist specializing in working with men
Clinical psychologist, author
Episode: Ryan Jay Keeps Falling For His Friends
Natalia Mansmith
Carrie's partner
Listener/Subject of the episode
Episode: Carrie Doesn't Know If She Can Afford a Baby (This Is Uncomfortable)
Wendy Wright
Licensed financial therapist guiding the couple
Colorado-based financial therapist
Episode: Carrie Doesn't Know If She Can Afford a Baby (This Is Uncomfortable)
Ethan Kross
Professor of psychology, University of Michigan; author of Chatter
University of Michigan
Episode: How to Stop Your Inner Voice From Spiraling (A Slight Change of Plans)
Heather Hill
Funeral director
North Raleigh funeral home (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Episode: Heather Knows What Happens After You Die (What's It Like To Be... with Dan Heath)
Courtney Lane
Host of The Ace Couple Podcast and Victorian hair artist
The Ace Couple, Ace community
Episode: Taelor Doesn't Want to Have Sex
David Steely
Former millionaire who has given away most of his money; involved with Resource Generation
Resource Generation (organization)
Episode: Sam Doesn't Know How to Be Rich
Jason Stewart
Podcaster and DJ, host of How Long Gone
How Long Gone
Episode: Yowei Can't Speak Bro

Hosts

Yowei Shaw
Host of Proxy with Yowei Shaw; editor/creative lead background linked to Invisibilia
Andrea Dunlop
Guest/interviewer/host-persona on episodes; author

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Love this show

    This podcast is consistently

    so good and I get so much out of every episode. Sometimes I have a niche problem and the new proxy episode exactly addresses it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiena E
    United States9 days ago
  • so glad this exists

    sometimes, you need to talk to someone who has been in a similar difficult situation. I’m glad you’re sharing these stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jo mccall
    United States9 days ago
  • Phenomenal story telling combined with empathetic exploration of the struggle to be human in this modern day.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Amcaleer
    4 months ago
  • Love

    Can’t believe I’m just discovering this podcast! I loved yowei on invisibilia and feel super excited to listen to more of her work! Love this concept.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ninarene711
    United States4 months ago
  • found at the perfect time

    this podcast is helping heal me i am getting so much out of each episode. thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kendallrain
    United States5 months ago

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Ellie and the Other Woman
Q: Had you ever been cheated on before in a relationship?
Ellie and Liz confirm past experiences with infidelity, which framed their current perspectives and vulnerabilities during the conversation.
Sam Doesn't Know How to Be Rich
Q: How much is enough?
A participant suggests there is no fixed number; it is a feeling question and depends on personal security and what life throws at you.
Yowei Can't Speak Bro
Q: Why did you say yes to this interview?
Because the subject matter is close to my heart and because Ian suggested the guest,
Jane Doesn't Like Her Dogs
Q: Have you heard of anticipatory grief before this conversation?
Yes, and it helps explain why Jane's body and emotions reacted strongly to the looming loss of Baxter, suggesting a two-year preemptive grieving process that heightened fatigue and disconnection.
Caitlin Lost the Voice In Her Head
Q: What happened to Caitlin's inner narrator and how did it affect her writing?
Her inner narrator disappeared after a concussion leading to months of rehab; over time she learned to write with a new approach and found ways to reconnect with creativity even without the old internal voice.

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Proxy presents deeply personal, conversation-driven storytelling that centers on intimate, emotionally charged questions—often around relationships, money, identity, and health. Episodes frequently pair a real-life proxy with experts or peers to unpack universal human struggles, from money fights in couples to navigating grief, sexual identity, and vocal or creative loss. The show stands out for its blend of narrative intimacy, expert context, and reflective meta moments about production and podcasting itself, which can make for uniquely honest sponsorship and guest opportunities. Listeners likely value vulnerability, actionable tools, and insightful perspectives on sensitive topics like wealth, mental health, and consent.

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2. Andrew Smiler
3. Natalia Mansmith
4. Wendy Wright
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7. Courtney Lane
8. David Steely

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