<p>Sometimes in life, you have an emotional question that no one in your life can relate to. Maybe you’re an introvert who wants to stop feeling resentful of the extroverts in your life? Maybe you’ve survived prostate cancer and have questions around sex?</p><p></p><p>That’s where Proxy comes in. Host Yowei Shaw (formerly of NPR's Invisibilia) connects you for a frank conversation with experts and strangers who have shared experience. In other words, the "proxies" you need.</p><p></p><p>The show launches on May 22 with a 3-part series on the emotional and mental health toll of layoffs. It's the prologue to Proxy.</p><p></p><p>Episode credits:</p><p>Produced by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yoweishaw.com/">Yowei Shaw</a></p><p>Edited by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.starlightdiner.studio/">John DeLore</a></p><p>Mixed by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kylepulley.net/">Kyle Pulley</a></p><p>Research and reporting support by Kim Nederveen Pieterse</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Proxy is a completely independent production. To support the show and get exclusive bonus episodes and other goodies, go to </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://patreon.com/proxypodcast"><strong>patreon.com/proxypodcast</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p></p><p>Other ways you can support:</p><ul><li>Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! That stuff matters apparently.</li><li>Follow us on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/proxypodcast/">Instagram</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@proxythepodcast">TikTok</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfZRa-zgSyh9qqA0WH4qlw/about">YouTube</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fproxythepod">Twitter</a> for updates, BTS, and shenanigans.</li><li>Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.</li><li>Sign up for our free newsletter at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/ProxyPodcast">patreon.com/proxypodcast</a>.</li><li>Share with loved ones and spread the word! We don't have a marketing budget and rely on word of mouth.</li></ul>
