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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Jul 7, 2026

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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...

Truth In Dating with Dr. Susan Campbell 10.12.2014

"Just be yourself" is commonly stated dating advice. But what does that actually mean? What if you're feeling nervous? What if you are desparate?  Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews Dr. Campbell about how to show up authentically in dating so you can connect, find love, and create outstanding relationships all by being yourself.

Being Your Real Self with Dr. Susan Campbell 03.12.2014

What stops us from just showing up and being ourselves around people? How can we be more honest, real, and genuine in our social lives? Join Dr. Aziz in this fascinating discussion with honest expert Dr. Susan Campbell where you will discover what stops us from being fully ourselves and how you can increase your confidence by just relaxing and being genuine with others.

How To Greet People With Confidence 26.11.2014

Did you know that greetings communicate a tremendous amount about your confidence? More importantly, how you greet people sends a powerful message to your subconscious mind about what you think of yourself. Join Dr. Aziz as he shares the secrets of high confidence greetings (and goodbyes) so you know how to improve your social life, make quicker connections, and leave a positive, lasting impressio...

Dating Multiple Women 19.11.2014

Have you ever had the opportunity to be dating multiple women simultaneously? If you're new to that situation, can actually produce a lot of anxiety, fear, guilt, and discomfort. Join Dr. Aziz as he teaches you how to navigate this "high quality problem" with integrity and honesty, so you can feel good about yourself, confident, and completey in charge of your dating life.

Unstoppable Courage 12.11.2014

What would you do in your life if you had more courage? What would you say? Who would you talk to? How would you move through the world? Did you know that courage is a certifiably learnable skill? Yep. And there are just 2 very simple things you must learn to master your courage. Join Dr. Aziz in today's show, where he will teach you exactly how to raise your courage, so you can start kicking even...

Changing Your Brain With Compassionate Imagery 05.11.2014

By now you probably realize that being critical of yourself does NOT help you feel more confident. But how do we stop?  Join Dr. Aziz as he discusses the fascinating field of Compassionate Imagery with his guest expert, Dr. Lynne Henderson. You'll discover exactly what this technique is and how to use it to shift long-standing patterns of being hard on yourself, so you can feel more accepting...

The Benefits Of Shyness With Dr. Lynne Henderson 29.10.2014

Do you tend to criticize yourself when you're feeling shy, inhibited, or otherwise not fully confident and outgoing? You're not alone. In fact, our culture teaches us that we are bad for being this way. But in truth, there are tremendous benefits to the shy part of yourself.  Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews world-renowned author and shyness expert, Dr. Lynne Henderson. You'll discover what the...

How To Start Conversations 22.10.2014

There you are, at a networking event, party, or supermarket, and you see someone you want to talk to. Maybe it's a chance to grow your network, to meet a woman you find attractive, or to just connect. But what do you say?? If you've ever struggled to start conversations, then get ready to transform this area of your life. Join Dr. Aziz as he breaks down the mechanics of conversations in a way that...

What Is Social Freedom? 15.10.2014

What is social freedom? What would your life be like if you were free to talk, move, interact, and be however you wanted to be around others, without feeling nervous or worried about what they will think of you? Join Dr. Aziz as he shares the 3 levels of social freedom AND some hilarious stories about how to achieve the highest level, no matter where you are starting from.    

The Truth Will Set You Free with Dr. Brad Blanton 08.10.2014

What are the fears that stop us from just being honest with people? Are you afraid of rejection or disapproval? Of hurting other people's feelings or people not liking what you have to say? Join Dr. Aziz in the second half of his engaging interview with honesty expert Dr. Brad Blanton as you learn exactly how to be honest in a way that dramatically improves your life.

How Being Honest Builds Confidence With Dr. Brad Blanton 01.10.2014

Are you fully honest with the people in your life? Are you direct, clear, and bold in your communication? Or do you hide out, hold back, please others, and try hard to be "nice"? Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews honesty expert Brad Blanton, author of numerous books including Radical Honesty.  Discover what stops you from being fully honest, and how taking the risk to start telling the truth mor...

Being Yourself Is Sexy with Dr. Dan Wile 24.09.2014

Did you learn that you had to be somehow "better" or "cooler" in order to be attractive? Most of us have been conditioned to think that just being ourselves -- especially soon after meeting someone -- will make them not like us. Instead, we think we're supposed to impress them, or somehow "win them over." Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews Dr. Dan Wile -- one of the world's leading Couples Experts --...

How To Break Out Of The Shyness Prison 17.09.2014

When we're stuck in a place of shyness or social anxiety, we are socially imprisoned. There are so many things you want to do, but feel like you can't -- starting conversations, meeting friends, dancing, dating, and so much more. Join Dr. Aziz as he shares the 2 major components of the "Shyness Prison" and provides you with exact steps on how to break free of this forever so you can start enjoying...

The Secret To Self-Acceptance 10.09.2014

Do you like yourself? Do you accept yourself no matter what? For most people, these sound like good goals, but are often hard to achieve in daily life. Join Dr. Aziz to discover your underlying psychology, and how to set yourself up to be on your own side no matter what.

Stop Idealizing Others 03.09.2014

Do you sometimes see others as "better" than you. Perhaps you think they are very confident, successful, powerful, or charismatic. You see them and are impressed. When you look at yourself by comparison, you feel inferior and "less-than." Join Dr. Aziz as he helps you break this habit of comparison. You'll see how you can "idealize" others, seeing them as better than they really are. You also can...

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