
Yowei Shaw
Reporter from NPR's Invisibilia podcast, focusing on human behavior and the impact of stranger interactions.
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Oct 7, 2022 • 35min
Power Tools
Bad bosses. Obnoxious coworkers. Unfair compensation. There are so many reasons people feel disempowered in the workplace. But how can our feelings about power enable or disrupt the larger dynamics we hate at work? This week, Yowei Shaw seeks answers from a power researcher and a union organizer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 2min
How to Bounce Back After a Layoff with Yowei Shaw
In this enlightening discussion, Yowei Shaw, an award-winning podcast host and emotional investigative journalist, offers invaluable insights into overcoming the aftermath of layoffs. She shares her own emotional experiences, highlighting the stigma surrounding job loss. Listeners will learn the importance of cognitive diffusion techniques and personal rituals for emotional healing. Yowei emphasizes resilience, support networks, and the complex interplay between identity and work, inspiring those facing similar challenges to navigate their journeys with creativity and hope.

Oct 30, 2024 • 39min
Finding Healing After Layoffs
Yowei Shaw, a former host of NPR's Invisibilia and now the voice behind Proxy, shares her poignant journey through the emotional chaos of layoffs. She discusses how job loss can drastically alter one's identity and self-worth. Shaw delves into the shame and stigma often attached to being laid off and the necessity for open dialogues about workplace emotions. Her insights on embracing vulnerability and finding authenticity in storytelling resonate deeply, offering hope and wisdom for those navigating similar challenges.

May 22, 2024 • 42min
The Layoff Trilogy 1: Layoff Girl
Former NPR employee Yowei Shaw discusses her feelings after being laid off, exploring emotional turmoil, identity crisis, societal shame, and rejection. She reflects on the impact of layoffs on individuals and the importance of sharing their stories. The episode delves into the historical context of job loss and the struggles of navigating layoffs, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster experienced by those affected.

May 22, 2024 • 44min
ICYMI: The Aftermath of a Layoff
Former co-host of NPR’s Invisibilia, Yowei Shaw, discusses the aftermath of a layoff, including her own experience. The podcast explores the psychological impact of layoffs, humor as a coping mechanism, and the formation of supportive spaces for employees. Shaw reflects on the value of NPR and the impact of job loss on individuals.