Dr. Aziz Gazipura, Psychologist and Author

Authentic Confidence with Dr. Aziz

Do you worry what other people will think? Does it make you doubt yourself, feel guilty, and ultimately stop you from being fully yourself? This can show up as people-pleasing and difficulty saying no. Or as social anxiety, staying silent in meetings, replaying conversations for hours afterward. Dr. Aziz Gazipura is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Not Nice. He's helped thousands of people break free from self-doubt and the fear of others' opinions. After 20 years of clinical work, Dr. Aziz discovered one pattern running underneath all of it. He calls it the approval trap: pri...

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Dr. Aziz Gazipura, Psychologist and Author

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Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

How To Overcome Not Feeling “Manly” Enough 03.06.2015

Do you sometimes question if you’re “manly” enough? As good as other guys? Or do you see yourself as somehow weaker or lacking?   In today’s episode you’re going to learn how to break that old pattern and step into accepting yourself at a higher and deeper level than ever before.

Say F*ck It And Do What Scares You 27.05.2015

The biggest force that stops us from being our most confident self in the world is fear. Fear of failing, of looking bad, of being judged or rejected.   Join Dr. Aziz in the second half of his interview with author and teacher John Parkin as they explore how to say f*ck it to fear and just get out there and do what you want to do in the world.

How To Say F*ck It To Needing Approval 20.05.2015

Do you get hung up on what other people will think? Do you worry that people judge you and even talk about you after you leave?   It’s time to let that go. Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews John Parkin, one of the world’s leading experts on letting things go, using a simple, playful, and powerful technique that can transform your life.

Why Doing Things Alone Is Awesome 13.05.2015

Do you allow yourself to enjoy activities alone?   Do you go to the movies, parties, bars, concerts, events and other places along?  Or are you held back by fear?  What if you had the freedom to go anywhere and do anything, and trust that you will have an awesome time and maybe even meet some new friends along the way?   Discover how to do this in today's episode...

You Can Learn Confidence 06.05.2015

Do you believe that you can learn confidence? The truth is confidence is a skill that you can keep learning and getting better at to excel in your career, increase your income, and create outstanding friendships and relationships. Join Dr. Aziz to find out how to rapidly progress in the skill of confidence.

Real Confidence vs Bravado 29.04.2015

Do you want to have deep confidence in yourself? To feel so solid in who you are, that you have nothing to prove to anyone. You just know that you are awesome and bring great things to any situation. This is the difference between real confidence and bravado…

How To Become Fearless with Steve Chandler 22.04.2015

Are you sometimes held back by fear or self-doubt? Perhaps you don’t think you can do something, or that you might fail or get rejected. Join Dr. Aziz in the gripping second half of his interview with world-renowned coach Steve Chandler as they dive into how to become fearless in all areas of your life.

How To Reinvent Yourself with Steve Chandler 15.04.2015

  Do you ever say to yourself - “I can’t do that”? Whenever we do this, we are viewing ourselves as fixed and limited.   Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews one of the world’s leading coaches about how to reinvent yourself whenever you want to be more confident, effective in business, and enjoy amazing relationships.

How To Give And Receive Compliments 08.04.2015

How are you when it comes to compliments? Do you get nervous or awkward when someone gives you one?  Do you freely share compliments with others or do you hold back and keep them inside?  What would it be like if you could feel joy at receiving a compliment and love and appreciation as you give compliments to others? Join Dr. Aziz in today’s show to find out how!

How To Feel Like A Kid Again with The Barefoot Doctor 01.04.2015

Do you remember what it felt like to be a kid? That raw excitement, enthusiasm, and joy in life...Even for the small things like playing in the grass or going out to dinner. Join Dr. Aziz in the second part of his interview with the Barefoot Doctor, where they dive into how to reclaim that sense of ease, joy, and innocence.

How To Accept Everything With The Barefoot Doctor 25.03.2015

How often do you get frustrated? With yourself, your progress, or some other aspect of your life? Most of us spend most of our time resisting what's happening in our lives. This resistance can turn into self-criticism, judgment, impatience, or resignation. Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews one of the world's leading experts of Taoism - a philosophy that allows you to accept everything, just as it is.

Turning Failure Into Fuel 18.03.2015

When you hit a setback or a failure, how do you handle it? Most people will get discouraged, pessimistic, and give up. This is especially true in the building of social confidence. Our minds will say, "I'll never get it. I'm not cut out for this..."  This is completely FALSE. Join Dr. Aziz as he teaches you how to turn anything around, and how to turn failure into fuel that drives you forward...

Embarrass Yourself To Total Confidence 11.03.2015

Do you hate feeling embrrassed? Do you do anything you can to avoid that feeling?  What if the fastest way to eliminate social anxiety and replace it with massive social confidence was to embrace feeling embarrassed... To actually seek it out! Join Dr. Aziz as he shares what embarrassment REALLY is and how you can use this to get to the next level of freedom in your life!

Fail Bigger, Fail Faster with Andrea Waltz 04.03.2015

Do you avoid going after what you most want? Are you holding yourself back, hesitating, waiting? Why? Usually, because we're scared. Scared of it not working out. Of trying and not getting the outcome we want. Of failing. And then all the stuff we associate to failing, like embarrassment, shame, and being "a failure." Join Dr. Aziz in the second half of his insight-packed interview with author of...

Eliminate Your Fear Of No with Andrea Waltz 25.02.2015

Do you hate rejection? Do you avoid getting a "no" in many situations in your life? If so, you are not alone. Most of us would rather get a yes than a no, and most of us hate getting rejected. But what does it cost you to avoid the "no's"? What would your life be like if "no" stopped being such a big deal? Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews the world-renowned author of the best-selling book, Go For No...

Own Your Confidence, Own Your Life 18.02.2015

Do you feel capable, effective, excited, and in charge of your life? Or do you feel frustrated, stuck, scared, resentful, and hopeless?   Did you know there is one thing that determines whether you feel that first list or the second?   It's being the owner of your life.   Join Dr. Aziz to find out exactly what that means and how to start doing it...  

Your Dating Destiny 11.02.2015

How is your dating life? Is it what you want it to be? Dating can be hard, frustrating, confusing and sometimes depressing. But it doesn't have to be! The key is to realize who is in charge of your dating life, and ultimately your dating destinty (hint: you are!) Join Dr. Aziz as he shares stories about dating breakthroughs from his own life and those of his clients. You will leave with a renewed...

My Beloved Monster And Me 04.02.2015

Are you held back by that critical voice in your mind? You know, the one that tells you that you aren't good enough, that people are judging you, and that you suck for a variety of reasons... What if that voice had no power over you? Join Dr. Aziz as he helps you see right through that critic so you can relax, enjoy yourself, and skyrocket your deep confidence.

How To Interview With Confidence 28.01.2015

When was your last job interview? How did it go? For many, interviews are an uncomfortable and anxiety-filled process where they feel nervous, self-conscious, and the opposite of confident. Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews his guest expert, Elatia Abate on exactly how to increase your interview confidence so you can be more relaxed, come across better, and ultimately command a better position and sa...

Create The Career You’ve Always Wanted 21.01.2015

Are you alive in your career? Are you thriving when you are doing your work in the world? Or do you want to be doing something else something else? Maybe you want to grow further in your current career, or perhaps pursue something completely different? In either case, making career moves requires confidence. What if you had unstoppable courage to move towards what excites you in work and career?&n...

Own Your Strengths 14.01.2015

Do you see the good in yourself? Or do you tend to focus on your flaws and shortcomings? Learn how to let go of negative thinking and self-criticism and how to boost your self-esteem so you can start feeling more confident and talking with people more easily. Focusing on your strengths is the key...

Change Your Predictions, Change Your Life 07.01.2015

Do you predict bad things are going to happen? Do you anticipate that talk not going well, that person rejecting you, and other bad stuff? Join Dr. Aziz as he uncovers this pattern and learn how to install a new habit of positive predictions that will help you dramatically increase your confidence and your performance in all areas of life.

New Year, New You! 31.12.2014

New Years! The time that many people will sit down and come up with new year goals. Resolutions. Those are powerful, but there's something that is much more powerful and much more effective. Don't ask yourself, "what am I going to do next year?" Ask yourself, "who am I going to be next year?" Join Dr. Aziz as he reveals the most powerful force inside of you, and how to use this force to not only a...

Give Yourself The Gift Of Confidence 24.12.2014

Are you getting gifts for others during this holiday season? Have you ever considered giving yourself a gift? Not just a new gadget or toy, I mean a real gift -- one that will serve you for a lifetime. Join Dr. Aziz as he shares the 3 most powerful things you can give yourself so that you feel a lasting, profound sense of confidence in your life.

How To Be Fearlessly Creative 17.12.2014

Are you as creative as you'd like to be? Are you using your creativity on a daily basis to bring yourself and your ideas into the world? Creativity is inherently rewarding and it is essential in creating art, solving problems at work, and growing a thriving business and earning more money. What is stopping your creativity? Join Dr. Aziz as he highlights the biggest blocks to creativity and how to...

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