Proxy with Yowei Shaw

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 [https://www.animalwelfarewellness.com/books] — learn about her compassion fatigue certification program and more: www.animalwelfarewellness.com [https://www.animalwelfarewellness.com/] Resources on compassion fatigue, pet caregiving, and pet loss: —Compassion fatigue resources from ASPCA [https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/compassion-fatigue-resilience-resources-animal-shelter-staff-volunteer-wellness]pro —Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOl) [https://proqol.org/proqol-1] — a free self-assessment tool for compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress —Pet caregiver burden resources [https://www.insightfulanimals.com/pet-caregiver-burden?utm_source=chatgpt.com] from Insight Animal Behavior Services —Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline [https://www.vet.cornell.edu/impact/community-impact/pet-loss-resources-and-support?utm_source=chatgpt.com] New to Proxy? — Try Bisexual Wife Guy [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_a0685e99-f271-4ecf-b840-5df22ed6a746&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — one of the clearest examples of what this show does — Or Brian Can't Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-In-Law [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_c2eff0f1-e652-47c7-80df-0d336607630e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — when love, duty, and resentment get tangled up For episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get File Under Feelings, our free newsletter, at proxyhq.org [https://proxyhq.org/]. Proxy [https://proxyhq.org/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/proxypodcast/] @yoweishaw [https://www.instagram.com/yoweishaw/?hl=en] Visit — proxypodcast.com [https://www.proxypodcast.com/] Get in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com [proxythepod@gmail.com]

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 [https://www.caitlinmyer.com/wiving]— support her on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/u202112] and learn more: www.caitlinmyer.com [https://www.caitlinmyer.com/] — Greta Morgan — author of The Lost Voice [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-lost-voice-greta-morgan?variant=43095337893922] — sign up for her Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/gretamorgan] and newsletter: www.gretamorganmusic.com [https://www.gretamorganmusic.com/] New to Proxy? — Try Bisexual Wife Guy [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_a0685e99-f271-4ecf-b840-5df22ed6a746&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — one of the clearest examples of what this show does — Or Mic Chooses the Wrong Life [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_5f836944-c7ef-4fa3-b6c3-0a06aaecb91b&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — when the road not taken won’t leave you alone For episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get File Under Feelings, our free newsletter, at proxyhq.org [https://proxyhq.org/]. Proxy [https://proxyhq.org/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/proxypodcast/] @yoweishaw [https://www.instagram.com/yoweishaw/?hl=en] Visit — proxypodcast.com [https://www.proxypodcast.com/] Get in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com [proxythepod@gmail.com]

Yowei Used to Hide Her Husband Kyle (from Love Letters)

Once upon a time, Yowei felt embarrassed to have a boyfriend—not because of him, but because of what it said about her.  This story comes from the Love Letters podcast. Listen to more of their episodes here [https://www.boston.com/love-letters-podcast/].  Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one. New to Proxy? Start with Bisexual Wife Guy [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_a0685e99-f271-4ecf-b840-5df22ed6a746&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — it’s one of the clearest examples of what this show does.

Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro

Nicole is an organizer who's good at channeling her anger. The problem is she can't always downshift.  Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one. From the episode:  — Deborah Gould — Professor and Chair of Sociology at UC Santa Cruz [https://dbgould.sites.ucsc.edu/], and author of Moving Politics: Emotion and ACT UP's Fight Against AIDS [https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/M/bo6943529.html] New to Proxy? — Try Bisexual Wife Guy [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_a0685e99-f271-4ecf-b840-5df22ed6a746&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — one of the clearest examples of what this show does — Or Zakiya Used to Be So Fun [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_98a45e14-7926-4356-8324-e20a858ae398&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — on missing a version of yourself you can’t quite get back For episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get File Under Feelings, our free newsletter, at proxyhq.org [https://proxyhq.org/]. Proxy [https://proxyhq.org/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/proxypodcast/] @yoweishaw [https://www.instagram.com/yoweishaw/?hl=en] Visit — proxypodcast.com [https://www.proxypodcast.com/] Get in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com [proxythepod@gmail.com]

Bob and the Forgiveness Spell

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 — find his forgiveness program and free resources at the International Forgiveness Institute: www.internationalforgiveness.com [https://internationalforgiveness.com/] — Read his book Forgiveness Is A Choice: A Step-By-Step Process for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope [https://internationalforgiveness.com/product/forgiveness-is-a-choice/]  New to Proxy? — Try Bisexual Wife Guy [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_a0685e99-f271-4ecf-b840-5df22ed6a746&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — one of the clearest examples of what this show does — Or JC's Kids Won't Talk To Her [https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_9862_e3fe0ed6-b484-4183-82b2-a0741fceee64&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeed.proxypodcast.com%2F] — when your version of a relationship doesn't match theirs For episode liner notes, show gossip, and dispatches from the emotions beat, get File Under Feelings, our free newsletter, at proxyhq.org [https://proxyhq.org/]. Proxy [https://proxyhq.org/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/proxypodcast/] @yoweishaw [https://www.instagram.com/yoweishaw/?hl=en] Visit — proxypodcast.com [https://www.proxypodcast.com/] Get in touch — proxythepod@gmail.com [proxythepod@gmail.com]