The case of Amanda, a writer whose internal monologue won't stop narrating her life, instead of just letting her live it. From the episode: <ul>
<li>Read Amanda Montell's books <a href="https://amandamontell.com/magical-overthinking/">The Age of Magical Overthinking</a>, <a href="https://amandamontell.com/cultish/">Cultish</a>, and <a href="https://amandamontell.com/wordslut/">Wordslut</a>
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<li>Listen to Amanda's podcasts <a href="https://pod.link/1745220403">Magical Overthinkers</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1566917047">Sounds Like a Cult</a>
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<li>Follow Amanda on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanda_montell/?hl=en">@amanda_montell</a>
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<li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.jonathan-adler.com/">Jonathan Adler's work</a>
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<li>Follow Jonathan on X <a href="https://x.com/JonathanMAdler">@JonathanMAdler</a>, Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jadler.bsky.social">@jadler.bsky.social</a>, and <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-m-adler">LinkedIn</a>
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Proxy investigates the weird, specific feelings that run our lives and world — sometimes by finding someone who gets it, sometimes by reporting from the emotions beat. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and senior producer of Invisibilia.We’ll be back with new cases this fall — and we’ll be dropping a few treats in the feed this summer. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next case. Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishawGet in touch at proxythepod@gmail.comIf you’re new, try: Bisexual Wife Guy, Yowei Can't Speak Bro, or Jane Doesn't Like Her Dogs.