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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Episodes

Choose Door #3 To End Social Anxiety 06.06.2023

Did you know that each and every day you're making a choice that either keeps you stuck in social anxiety or sets you free? In today's fun and fasinating episode, Dr. Aziz shares how you're in a room with 3 ways out. Behind door 1 and 2 there is perpetual trap that keeps you stuck. But behind door #3... your freedom awaits! To take your confidence to a new level, go beyond the podcast and join Dr....

Why You're Stuck (Reason #3) 31.05.2023

In this final episode of the "stuck series" you'll discover the most hidden/sneaky pattern of all. Dr. Aziz playful and honestly illuminates a major pattern that can hinder you from owning your value, feeling confident, and creating the life you want.

20 Tips From 20 Years Of Confidence (Part 2) 24.05.2023

This year Dr. Aziz celebrated his 40th birthday, and 20 years of obsessively studying confidence. He continues to share his top 20 tips that he's gleaned over helping thousands of clients and students over the last two decades This is a followup to part 1, which aired on 4/26/23. Be sure to start with that one if you haven't heard it already!

The Secret Reasons You Resist Being Social 17.05.2023

Do you resist being social? Before that meeting, gathering, or even a visit with a friend, do you feel dread and a desire to not go? If so, you're doomed for life. No! Actually this is extremely common and there's nothing wrong with you. Join Dr. Aziz in this insightful episode to discover the hidden sources of this resistance and how to connect and have fun in all social experiences.

Why You're Stuck (Reason #2) 10.05.2023

If you've been striving to build your confidence, you may have discovered something... it's not easy! It turns out there are many sneaky patterns that keep people stuck. After working with thousands of people over the years, Dr. Aziz has discovered some of the key patterns that keep people stuck. In this episode you'll discover the 2nd major reason you might be feeling stuck in building more confi...

The End of Scarcity with Kristen Ragusin 03.05.2023

Do you feel more confident when you have more money? Does money mean being valuable or special or worthy? Join Dr. Aziz in this fascinating interview with financial expert and author Kristen Ragusin to take a big step back to explore what money really is and why it's so linked with our confidence and sense of self.

20 Tips From 20 Years Of Confidence (Part 1) 26.04.2023

This year Dr. Aziz celebrated his 40th birthday, and 20 years of obsessively studying confidence. In this fun and fascinating episode you'll discover key insights and practical tips that Dr. Aziz has learned from studying confidence first in himself, and then with thousands of clients and students over the last two decades.

The Conversation You Don't Want To Have Will Set You Free 19.04.2023

What if everything you want in your life is on the other side of a conversation that you don't want to have? Join Dr. Aziz for this inspiring episode the discover exactly why oyu might want to have difficult conversations and what can happen in your life as a result.

Risk, Failure, And Creating An Extraordinary Life with Nic Carlson 12.04.2023

Overcoming fear and anxiety, reprogramming negative stories from the past, and building confidence can be hard work. It can be easy to fall into a discouraged or hopeless state of self-pity, asking "why is this happening to me?" Join Dr. Aziz in this inspiring episide with one of his colleagues, a master of marketing named Nic Carlson. In this episode you'll go deep into Nic's personal story, whic...

Why You're Stuck (Reason #1) 05.04.2023

While it seems like listening to podcasts or watching videos about building confidence would automatically work, it turns out there are some pitfalls. Join Dr. Aziz as he highlights the first of the 3 major reasons why people get stuck in building confidence...and how to break free!

Assume People Like You 29.03.2023

Do you know what your secret assumptions are when you meet people? What about before you speak up at work? It turns out these assumptions are a reflection of your confidence and make ALL the difference when it comes to being more confidenta and connected. Join Dr. Aziz to uncover what your subconscious assumptions are and discover how to upgrade them!

How To Care Less About Other's Opinions 22.03.2023

The primary symptom of social anxiety is excessive fear of the judgments of others. AKA: What will THEY think of me?? This stops most people from sharing boldly, taking risks, asking for what they want, saying no, and so much more. Join Dr. Aziz in this experiential episode where he guides you into the actually feeling state of caring less what others think. You'll leave this episode feeling more...

Nervous System Mastery With Jonny Miller 15.03.2023

You've probably heard that confidence and success come when you step outside your comfort zone. But how do you do this when you're freaking out inside? How do we boldly take action when doubt and anxiety are rampant? Join Dr. Aziz for this fascinating interiew with Nervous System Specialist, Jonny Miller. You'll discover powerful strategies that you can use immediately to quickly regain control of...

3 Fundamental Confidence Truths #3 08.03.2023

In the final episode of this three-part seires you'll discover the last fundamental confidence truth. Here you'll discover how all your stories are false, and why this is actually extremely liberating! You'll leave this episode with more flexibility to choose your mindset, selecting one that will serve you with greater confidence and courage.

3 Fundamental Confidence Truths #2 01.03.2023

In this episode you'll learn the second fundamental truth about confidence: ACTION IS REQUIRED You'll discover what the different types of action are and the primary reason most people don't take consistent or effective action to create the confidence and life they truly want.

3 Fundamental Confidence Truths #1 22.02.2023

In today's episode you'll discover the first of 3 key principles about confidence. These truths are derived from Dr. Aziz's decades of focus on helping peope overcome social anxiety to lead more confident, free lives. This first truth will help you see how you're approach your entire life, not just social interactions. Armed with this awareness, you'll be able to start choosing something new, whic...

3 Ways To Overcome Your Fear Of Sharing Your Creations 15.02.2023

Sadly, a large percentage of people never fully share their creations or gifts with the world. Not because they don't have anything worthwhile to share... but because they TELL themselves they don't have anything worthwhile to share. Join Dr. Aziz in this inspiring episode where he tackles the fears that stop most people from sharing boldly with the world... so you can more freely and easily put y...

Stop Seeking Approval From Your Family 01.02.2023

How do you feel around your family of origin, including parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, etc? Do you feel upset, hurt, overlooked, frustrated, or resentful? Many clients I work with struggle around their families and focus on the ways in which their families are hard to get along with. While this might be true, they often overlook a major factor—which just happens to be the ONE thing they actu...

Are You Willing To Do What It Takes? 25.01.2023

After helping people creating life-changing confidence for almost two decades, I can say one thing for certain: Transforming social anxiety into confidence is 100% possible for anyone. AND... at the same time key ingredients are required to make that change occur. It doesn't just happen automatically. In today's episode you'll discover one of the biggest ingredients that ensures a radical and rapi...

What Nice People Regret As They Die 18.01.2023

Do you experience a lot of regrets? What if those regrets were to compound over your life and be there as you approach death? It turns out that most people end their lives with some pretty significant regrets... especially nice people. Join Dr. Aziz in this catalyst episode that will jolt, agitate, and inspire you to creating your life as you want it NOW so that you can live, and die, without regr...

Deep Confidence for Dating & Beyond with Dr. Robert Glover 11.01.2023

Are you deeply confident in yourself? What about when approaching love, dating, and relationships? This is where most of us have at least a few insecurities (or more!). Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews renowned author and therapist, Dr. Robert Glover about confidence, dating, and being less nice. To learn more about Dr. Glover and what he's up to, visit his website here.

How A Mirror Can Change Your Life with Tara Well 08.01.2023

How do you relate to the mirror? Do you briefly look at yourself and then look away before self-judgment sets in? Are you often harsh with yourself? Join Dr. Aziz in this fascinating interview with an expert in the mirror meditation technique. You'll discover why we're all so uncomfortable with the mirror and how to use this tool to completely transform your relationship with yourself (and ultimat...

What Are You Waiting For? 04.01.2023

Welcome to a brand new year! To kick things off, ask yourself this question... What are you waiting for? Have you been hold back, hesitating, and putting off taking certain actions? Are you aware of why you are waiting or what you're actually waiting for? Join Dr. Aziz in this powerful episode to investigate the hidden fears that hold us back and cause you to put things on the backburner for way t...

Celebrate Your Victories To Unlock Unlimited Confidence 28.12.2022

Use Your 2022 Wins To Create Fulfillment And Fuel! You made it! Welcome to the end of 2022...and the beginning of everything. What victories did you experience this year? Are you aware of all your wins? Join Dr. Aziz in this heart-warming episode where you will discover how to easily access your wins for sustained confidence and fuel for this coming year.

How To Release Your Fear of Criticism 21.12.2022

Are you held back by a fear of criticism or judgment from others? Perhaps a better question is how MUCH are you held back, since all of us are on some level. Join Dr. Aziz in this practical episode where you will learn 3 key strategies to overcome your fear of crticism so you can bold express yourself both personally and professionally.

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