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It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a problem so specific, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we investigate the weird, specific feelings that run our lives — sometimes by finding someone who gets it, sometimes by reporting from the emotions beat. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia. It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a feeling so specific, it makes you feel alone. On Proxy, we investigate niche emotional conundrums through proxy conversations and dispatches from the emotions beat. Sometimes we find someone who’s lived something close enough — and follow the conversation that unfolds. Sometimes we report on the hidden forces shaping how we feel. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia.
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- 3 days ago51 min
Alex's Husband Is Too Straight
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 — but Alex worries: if Henry is straight, does that mean he still sees Alex as a woman?In this episode, we find Alex two proxies: Elvis, a trans man who transitioned inside his long-term relationship, and Ryan, Elvis’s straight cis husband. Together, they talk about labels, desire, dysphoric sex, and the tender, terrifying question underneath it all: will you still want me if I change?New to Proxy? Try Bisexual Wife Guy for another story about identity changing inside a relationship, or Yowei Can't Speak Bro, about the emotional rules of people who say “that’s cool."For episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get our free newsletter File Under Feelings at proxyhq.org.Proxy is an independent show, supported mostly by listeners. Paid members get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live Proxy hangs, and the satisfaction of keeping emotional investigative journalism alive 🍏Follow us on Instagram — @proxypodcast @yoweishawVisit — proxypodcast.comGet in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Yowei Can't Speak Bro
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 a rhythm. Yowei's theory: he speaks bro, and she doesn't know how. In this episode, Yowei finds a proxy bro and gets a crash course in bro banter — the hidden rules and emotional logic behind the joking, shit-talking, and conversations that can last for hours without a single life update. From the episode:— Jason Stewart — podcaster, DJ, and co-host of How Long Gone. Follow him on Instagram and X @themjeans.— Scott Kiesling — professor of linguistics at the University of Pittsburgh, whose work explores masculinity and how men use talk to build relationships and their identities. Learn more at sfkiesling.com.New to Proxy?— Try Bisexual Wife Guy — one of the clearest examples of what this show does— Or try The First Ever Extrovert-Introvert Cage Match — another case about what happens when friends have different ideas of what connection looks likeFor episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get our free newsletter File Under Feelings at proxyhq.org.Proxy is an independent show, supported mostly by listeners. Paid members get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live Proxy hangs, and the satisfaction of keeping emotional investigative journalism alive 🍏Follow us on Instagram — @proxypodcast @yoweishawVisit — proxypodcast.comGet in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com
- May 5, 202649 min
Jane Doesn't Like Her Dogs
The case of the dog trainer who loves her dogs, but doesn't feel close to them anymore. Please note: This story contains brief mention of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.Funding for this story was provided by the University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, as part of its “Spreading Love Through the Media” initiative, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.From the episode: — Jen Blough, LPC — therapist, compassion fatigue educator, and author of To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior — learn about her compassion fatigue certification program and more: www.animalwelfarewellness.comResources on compassion fatigue, pet caregiving, and pet loss:—Compassion fatigue resources from ASPCApro—Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOl) — a free self-assessment tool for compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress—Pet caregiver burden resources from Insight Animal Behavior Services—Cornell Pet Loss Support HotlineNew to Proxy?— Try Bisexual Wife Guy — one of the clearest examples of what this show does— Or Brian Can't Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-In-Law — when love, duty, and resentment get tangled upFor episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get File Under Feelings, our free newsletter, at proxyhq.org.Proxy is an independent show, supported mostly by listeners. Paid members get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live Proxy hangs, and the satisfaction of keeping emotional investigative journalism alive 🍏Follow us on Instagram — @proxypodcast @yoweishawVisit — proxypodcast.comGet in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com
- Apr 21, 20261h 2m
Caitlin Lost Her Voice
The case of Caitlin Myer, a writer who relied on her internal narrator... until one day it disappeared. Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one.From the episode: — Caitlin Myer — author of Wiving— support her on Patreon and learn more: www.caitlinmyer.com— Greta Morgan — author of The Lost Voice — sign up for her Patreon and newsletter: www.gretamorganmusic.comNew to Proxy?— Try Bisexual Wife Guy — one of the clearest examples of what this show does— Or Mic Chooses the Wrong Life — when the road not taken won’t leave you aloneFor episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from. the emotions beat, get File Under Feelings, our free newsletter, at proxyhq.org.Proxy is an independent show, supported mostly by listeners. Paid. members get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, live Proxy hangs, and the satisfaction of keeping emotional i nvestigative journalism alive 🍏Follow us on Instagram — @proxypodcast @yoweishawVisit — proxypodcast.comGet in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com
- Apr 7, 202640 min
Yowei Used to Hide Her Husband Kyle (from Love Letters)
New to Proxy? Start with Bisexual Wife Guy — it’s one of the clearest examples of what this show does. New season starts April 21. In the meantime, here’s a story about a time Yowei found having a boyfriend… embarrassing. Not because of him—because of what it said about her. This story comes from the Love Letters podcast. Listen to other episodes here.
- Mar 31, 202629 min
Presenting: Sisters (with Nobody Should Believe Me)
New to Proxy? Start with Bisexual Wife Guy — it’s where many listeners fall in love with the show. When Andrea Dunlop's sister was investigated for Munchausen by proxy abuse, it tore apart her family. In this episode of Nobody Should Believe Me, Andrea tries to understand what happened in her family by talking to a proxy family who went through something similar. Listen to Nobody Should Believe Me and the latest season here. Stay tuned for new Proxy cases coming April.
- Dec 2, 202553 min
Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro
New to Proxy? Start with Bisexual Wife Guy — it’s where many listeners fall in love with the show. Nicole is an organizer who's good at channeling her anger. The problem is she can't always downshift. From the episode: Learn more about Deborah Gould, a Professor and Chair of Sociology at UC Santa Cruz Read Debbie's book Moving Politics: Emotion and ACT UP's Fight Against AIDS For liner notes and reading recs from Debbie and Nicole, sign up for our newsletter by becoming a free member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ProxyPodcast Proxy is an independent podcast, supported mostly by listeners. If you want to help the show keep going, consider joining our Patreon. Membership starts at $5 a month and includes bonus episodes, ad-free-listening, and access to our group Zoom hangs. You can also join for free to get the newsletter 🍏 Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com
- Nov 4, 202545 min
Bob and the Forgiveness Spell
New to Proxy? Start with Bisexual Wife Guy — it’s where many listeners fall in love with the show. Erin wants to forgive the person she's holding a grudge against, but doesn't know how. Is it possible to just disappear resentment? From the episode: Find Robert Enright's forgiveness program and other free resources at the International Forgiveness Institute: www.internationalforgiveness.com Read Bob's book Forgiveness Is A Choice: A Step-By-Step Process for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope Learn more about Bob and his research Proxy is an independent podcast, supported mostly by listeners. If you want to help the show keep going, consider joining our Patreon. Membership starts at $5 a month and includes bonus episodes, ad-free-listening, and access to our group Zoom hangs. You can also join for free to get the newsletter 🍏 Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com
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About Proxy with Yowei Shaw
It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a problem so specific, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we investigate the weird, specific feelings that run our lives — sometimes by finding someone who gets it, sometimes by reporting from the emotions beat. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia. It’s the knot you can’t untangle — a feeling so specific, it makes you feel alone. On Proxy, we investigate niche emotional conundrums through proxy conversations and dispatches from the emotions beat. Sometimes we find someone who’s lived something close enough — and follow the conversation that unfolds. Sometimes we report on the hidden forces shaping how we feel. It’s not therapy. It’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia.
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