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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
Emotional Health
Alzheimer's
Trans Rights
Dementia
Caregiving
Trauma
Personal Relationships
Extroversion

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.

Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Jason Stewart
Podcaster and DJ, host of How Long Gone
How Long Gone
Episode: Yowei Can't Speak Bro
Scott Kiesling
Sociolinguist, professor at University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Yowei Can't Speak Bro
Caitlin Myer
Writer, poet, memoirist; subject of the episode's case
Independent author
Episode: Caitlin Lost the Voice In Her Head
Greta Morgan
Songwriter, musician, and author of The Lost Voice; guest who also lost her voice
The Lost Voice — memoir; Springtime Carnivore (musical project)
Episode: Caitlin Lost the Voice In Her Head
Kyle Pulley
Musician and husband of Yowei, co-owner of The Headroom studio (Philadelphia)
The Headroom, Philadelphia
Episode: Yowei Used to Hide Her Husband Kyle (from Love Letters)
Robin Putcher
Sister of Hope Yabara, family member interviewed
Family member in Fort Worth, Texas
Episode: Presenting: Sisters (with Nobody Should Believe Me)
Paul Putcher
Father of Hopi Barra/ Hope Yabara
Family member in Fort Worth, Texas
Episode: Presenting: Sisters (with Nobody Should Believe Me)
Nick Putcher
Brother of Hopi Barra/ Hope Yabara
Family member in Fort Worth, Texas
Episode: Presenting: Sisters (with Nobody Should Believe Me)
Fabian Yabara
Hope Yabara's husband
Family member in Fort Worth, Texas
Episode: Presenting: Sisters (with Nobody Should Believe Me)

Host

Yowei Shaw
Host of the show; emotional investigative journalist concentrating on niche emotional conundrums.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Vocal fry hell

    Podcast Addict
    2
    david
    25 days ago
  • Engaging and thought provoking

    Just discovered this show recently after Yowei was featured on How to be a Better Human, and it has been as advertised!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcusProbus282
    United Statesa month ago
  • Yowei and Kyle

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tottosuke
    Japan2 months ago
  • Agree w/infamous review

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    -racer-
    United States2 months ago
  • proxy is great!

    fun, smart, fascinating & innovative

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    plausiblefabulist
    Switzerland2 months ago

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Many appreciate candid, real conversations and the host's empathetic approach.
A subset highlights the show's meta-nodcast elements and fundraising discussions as less engaging.
Listeners praise the show's emotional depth and storytelling craft, calling it healing and deeply thoughtful.
Some listeners note production choices (music/clip usage) can be polarizing but still find the content impactful.

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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.
Presenting: The Staircase (with The Longest Shortest Time)
Q: What do you think you'll do?
Sasha feels capable of asserting herself and mentions she might ignore someone at first but would then be direct in saying she's not interested.
Presenting: Babies Not Having Babies (with The Dream)
Q: When you were working with the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, what was your experience?
Charlotte shared how she was used as a poster child in the anti-abortion movement and how she felt manipulated and exploited.

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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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1. Jason Stewart
2. Scott Kiesling
3. Caitlin Myer
4. Greta Morgan
5. Kyle Pulley
6. Robin Putcher
7. Paul Putcher
8. Nick Putcher

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