Proxy with Yowei Shaw

Amanda and the Nonstop Narrator

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The case of Amanda, a writer whose internal monologue won't stop narrating her life, instead of just letting her live it.


If this episode resonates, you might also try Aparna and the Self-Loathing Introvert or Mic Chooses the Wrong Life.


From the episode: 

  • Read Amanda Montell's books The Age of Magical Overthinking, Cultish, and Wordslut
  • Listen to Amanda's podcasts Magical Overthinkers and Sounds Like a Cult
  • Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_montell
  • Learn more about Jonathan Adler's work
  • Follow Jonathan on X @JonathanMAdler, Bluesky @jadler.bsky.social, and LinkedIn


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