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
Truth In Dating with Dr. Susan Campbell 10.12.2014 33:53
"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 31:41
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 27:51
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 31:37
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 28:40
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 31:33
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 30:28
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 28:14
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 28:37
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 37:12
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 29:58
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 35:01
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 29:54
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 29:07
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 37:39
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...
The World Is A Friendly Place 27.08.2014 31:28
Do you see the world as a friendly place? Do you imagine that most people are intereted in talking with you, meeting you, and maybe even becoming your friend or girlfriend? For most, this is NOT the picture of the world they have. In fact, the world seems scary, hostile, and quick to reject. People are cold and distant. Join Dr. Aziz as he breaks through these ideas and helps you see that the worl...
Who Cares What They Think? 20.08.2014 30:38
Have you ever held yourself back from doing something you wanted to do? Of course! We all have. But what exactly stopped you? Were you concerned about how other people might react? Were you worried about judgement? Ridicule? Holding yourself back based on what "they" might think is one of the most powerful ways to stay stuck in shyness. Join Dr. Aziz as he blows a hole through what "they" wi...
The Acceptance Paradox 13.08.2014 32:33
Do you hate feeling anxiety, doubt, or other "negative" emotions? Because these feelings can be unpleasant, the most common reaction is to try to push them away or get rid of them. We must conquer the anxiety and destory it forever! But this approach actually just leads to more pain and frustration. There is a better way! Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews an expert in Acceptance And Commitment T...
It's Possible IF... 06.08.2014 30:22
Do you believe your goals are possible? Do you believe you can find love, enjoy your work, and make an impact in the world? Can you create the life you really want? After a decade of research, Dr. Aziz is convinced that creating an outstanding life is entirely possible, IF you are willing to do one specific thing. Join him in this exciting and inspring episode to learn how to harness the power of...
The Comparison Game 30.07.2014 31:55
Do you compare yourself to others often? Do you frequently see yourself as inferior or "less than" others? So often we see the strengths and positive qualities of others, but have a hard time seeing our own value. Frequent comparison just makes this worse. Join Dr. Aziz as he shows you how to stop playing the comparison game, and start feeling proud of who you really are.
The Genuine Approach 23.07.2014 30:56
Want to know how to meet women, create conversations, and go on dates, all by being yourself? So much infomration out there on the internet tells guys not to be themselves. It encourages you to use "game" tactics, manipulation, and other ways to "make" women like you. If you are tired of this and looking for ways to simply meet women and create relationships by being yourself, then this episode wi...
Free Yourself From Toxic Shame 16.07.2014 31:50
Ever have that feeling that there's something wrong with you? Not that you did something bad, but that you are bad. That feeling is called "toxic shame" and it is at the root of shyness and social anxiety. Join Dr. Aziz in the second part of his interview with Sean Cooper, where you will learn exactly what toxic shame is and how to free yourself from its grasp.
Hidden Inferiority 09.07.2014 29:20
Do you feel nervous around some people but not others? Perhaps it's your boss, a "cool" guy, or a woman you find attractive? Join Dr. Aziz as he uncovers what's happening behind the scenes that makes you feel this anxiety. He interviews guest expert Sean Cooper, creator of The Shyness-Social Anxiety system, which has helped thousands of people world-wide rid themselves of social fears.
Social Fitness 101 02.07.2014 28:02
Many people think being social and confident are things that you either have or don't. This couldn't be further from the truth. In reality, social confidence is a skill that can developed over time. You can think of your social abilities like your physical fitness. The more you practice and develop them, the better they get. Join Dr. Aziz as he describes how "social fitness" is like physical fitne...
Don't Let Fear Stop You 25.06.2014 31:37
There is something you want to be able to do. Maybe it's starting conversations, making friends, improving your love life, or starting that big project. Something that would make your life more fulfilling, exciting, and interesting... But then the voice of fear and self-doubt kicks in. What if it doesn't work? You're not good enough to do that... You'll fail and then everyone will see that and jud...
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