
Proxy investigates the weird, specific feelings that run our lives — sometimes by finding someone who gets it, sometimes by reporting from the emotions beat. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia.
Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

The case of the person who worries their husband still sees them as his wife.
Alex is nonbinary, and their husband Henry is a straight cis man. Henry has been supportive through every step of Alex’s transition — pronouns, testosterone, top surgery ... more
The case of the podcast host who can't speak bro.
For the past twelve years, Yowei has been trying — and failing — to have a normal conversation with her husband's best friend. It's not for lack of goodwill. But somehow, every time, they can't find ... more
The case of the dog trainer who stopped feeling close to her own dogs.
Jane's whole life has been dogs. Doggie daycare, animal rescue, behavior modification, fostering, training — dogs were the place she felt most at home. Which is why Jane is so d... more
The case of the writer whose inner narrator who disappeared.
For most of her life, Caitlin Myer had a narrator. A voice that told stories, shaped sentences, kept her company, and made writing feel less like work than a way of being alive.
Then, af... more
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Vocal fry hell
Just discovered this show recently after Yowei was featured on How to be a Better Human, and it has been as advertised!
As a huge fan of podcasts, I love, love, LOVE the “behind the scenes chit chat.”
Those clips are a big part of why I subscribe and support the show.
I listened to the first few minutes of the Kyle episode. Now that you mention it, the couple privilege is annoying. To be clear Kyle seems fine. But I skipped the episode (thanks for the trigger warning) and now I’m probably going to have a harder time listening to the show in the future, too. I know lots of podcast hosts are partnered but there is something about facing it head-on that put me off - not just mentioning or including a partner here and there but talking about the dynamic explicitl... more
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This show centers on deeply personal, emotionally complex stories told through intimate conversations with people who have lived through situations that are usually private or stigmatized. Episodes explore topics like compassion fatigue, voice and creativity after loss, family dynamics in medical cases, and the social pressures surrounding parenting, consent, and reproductive rights. The host blends memoir-style storytelling with expert insight, often weaving in perspectives from researchers, clinicians, activists, and survivors to illuminate universal human experiences. A notable strength is the careful balance between lived experience and analytical context, which can yield both catharsis and practical takeaways for listeners facing simil... more
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