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

Are Women Worth It? 16.05.2016

Have you lost your motivation to improve your dating confidence?   Have you come to the conclusion that Women Are Not Worth It? Dr. Aziz shares his personal experience to answer this writer's question and give motivation for breaking through your confidence in dating. Check out if you agree if you think it's worth really pushing for what you want and asking for what you want in the datin...

Why Judging Other People is Good 11.05.2016
What If I Don't Feel Like Socializing? 09.05.2016

Is your desire to socialize low?  Do you feel like you don't have things in common with most people? Do you feel like you are indifferent and do you question if socializing is a necessity? Today's writer has such a great question that many people feel, check out how Dr. Aziz tackles this tough question and gives wonderful advice and tips on breaking through on social confidence.  

Crushing Your Comfort Zone with Tim Gross Part 2 04.05.2016

Last week we worked on getting the hammer out and CRUSHING OUR COMFORT ZONES! This week it's all about technique and strategies how to BREAK FREE and HOW TO BE FEARLESS!  

Should I Plan Conversation Ahead Of Time? 02.05.2016

Do you sit around playing conversations in your head before you have them?   Trying to think of what you might say to someone before that conversation actually takes place?   The question from today's writer is should I do this, should I continue to plan a conversation before I have them or am I training my brain to have them and should not? Is this creating a pattern that I need to brea...

Crush Your Comfort Zone 27.04.2016

Do you struggle with just staying as comfortable as possible in your life and avoid all the things that scare you? Instead of sitting in a place of comfort let's begin to lean into what scares us and continue not just once or twice but push through to experience the growth you desire. In today's episode we will be interviewing Tim Gill who teaches people how to crush their comfort zones. Today we...

What to Do When Social Anxiety Strikes 20.04.2016

Have you been sitting somewhere and all of a sudden that dreaded fear, self doubt and imploding feeling rise up and make you feel like you aren't good enough to be here. No matter what setting at work, at a social gathering or in dating we are going to learn what to do When Social Anxiety Strikes. What Do you Do When Social Anxiety Strikes Learn how to Shift the Pattern Break free of the...

How To Get People To Like You 13.04.2016

Do you struggle with building relationships with friends, having girlfriends or having people like you?   Learn five things you can do today that will change how people see you.  If you put these five practices into place today you will see a change in your social confidence.   Learn what not to do and what to start doing today to get people to like you!

Why Are You So Quiet? 06.04.2016

How To Be Relaxed And Confident With Silence Do you hate being asked the question, “why are you so quiet?”  Do you feel nervous or stressed about silences in conversations, and feel like you have to come up with something to say to fix it fast? Join Dr. Aziz in today’s episode to discover the real fear behind silence and how to become completely comfortable, confident, and relaxed no matter w...

Master Your Fear With Dr. Robin Zasio (Part 2) 30.03.2016

How To Effectively Use Exposure To Eliminate Fear And Skyrocket Confidence   Join Dr. Aziz in the second half of his interview with internationally renowned psychologist and host of the hit TV show Hoarders, Dr. Robin Zasio, in this fascinating interview about mastering our fears.   In this episode you will discover:   => How to make exposure completely life-transforming and make...

Master Your Fear With Dr. Robin Zasio (Part 1) 23.03.2016

How To Neutralize Anxiety And Take Bold Action   Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews internationally renowned psychologist and host of the hit TV show Hoarders, Dr. Robin Zasio, in this fascinating interview about mastering our fears.   Inside you will learn key insights about exposure work, and how to make sure you overcome your fears to create the life you really want.   You will also...

How To Dance Freely Without Social Anxiety 16.03.2016

Powerful Strategies To Let Go Of Insecurity And Self-Consciousness While Dancing   Are you uncomfortable dancing around others? Do you imagine people are watching you and judging you for your poor dance moves?   Dancing is one of the most natural things any human can do. Discover what social anxiety and negative patterns are getting in the way and stopping you from truly enjoying yoursel...

How To Stop Replaying Conversations In Your Head 09.03.2016

Discover Why You Do It…And How To Stop Once And For All   Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head? How about 25 times after you got rejected?    This painful pattern is something we all can relate to. Join Dr. Aziz in this insightful episode as he shows us why we do this in the first place. He then goes on to provide actionable strategies and techniques to let go of insec...

How To Be An Unstoppable Fearless Badass with Peter Scott IV - Part 2 02.03.2016

Uncover The Secrets Of The World’s Most Fearless And Powerful People   Join Dr. Aziz in the second half of his information packed interview with guest confidence expert Peter Scott IV.   Inside this episode you’ll discover:   => What “The Fearless Four” are, and how to use them in your life to become more confident than ever before.   => Powerful tips for meditation maste...

How To Be An Unstoppable Fearless Badass with Peter Scott IV - Part 1 24.02.2016

Discover Proven Strategies To Instantly Feel Powerful And Confident In Any Situation   What would you life be like if fear never held you back from doing what you wanted?   Does that sound too good to be true?   Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews high-powered coach and entrepreneur Peter Scott IV. Inside you will discover:   => How to leverage your body to maximize your power an...

How To Overcome Shyness And Social Anxiety 17.02.2016

Free Yourself From Fear And Create The Life You Are Meant To Live     => How do you overcome shyness? => How do you free yourself from the fear of failing or being embarrassed? => How do you think positively of yourself and feel proud of who you are?   These are the life-changing questions that Dr. Aziz tackles in today’s monumental 100th episode of the show. Inside you wil...

Dealing With Critics, Haters, And Bullies 10.02.2016

Discover Exactly What To Say To Eliminate Criticism And Take Control Of The Conversation   Do you struggle with people making fun of you, picking on you, or otherwise criticizing you?   It can be an incredible frustrating experience that leaves you feeling powerless, upset, and stuck in low confidence.   Join Dr. Aziz as he describes exactly why this is happening, and more important...

Better Questions = Better Conversations 03.02.2016

Discover How To Ask Powerful Questions To Transform Your Social Life   Do you ask good questions? Do you know what to say to create engaging and dynamic conversations?   Join Dr. Aziz as he explores the power of questions. You’ll discover the two more impact kinds of questions you can ask - those you ask of yourself and those you ask of other people. The more you master questions, the mo...

How To Quickly Make The Friends You Want With Paul Sanders (Part 2) 27.01.2016

Discover How To Create The Friendships You Want With The People Who Excite You Most    Dr. Aziz continues his liberating interview with friend-making expert Paul Sanders. In this in-depth interview you will discover exactly how to make friends step-by-step. From where to go, what to say, and how to ask people to hang out in the future, this episode has everything you need to create the s...

How To Quickly Make The Friends You Want With Paul Sanders (Part 1) 20.01.2016

Do you have the friends you want? Do you have several deep close friendships, lots of people you can hang out with, and a thriving social life?     Learn A Simple, Proven Formula To Rapidly Make New Friends, No Matter What Age You Are Do you have the friends you want? Do you have several deep close friendships, lots of people you can hang out with, and a thriving social life? If not, don...

How To Talk To “High-Status” People 13.01.2016

Confidently Speak With Anyone, No Matter How Attractive Or Powerful They Are   Do you get nervous or intimidated by people you think are beautiful, powerful, or successful? When we feel insecure around these people, we then stop being ourselves, and instead try to get their favor and approval (which completely backfires).

Unlimited Confidence And Motivation for 2016 06.01.2016

How To Skyrocket Your Confidence And Achieve Everything You Want In 2016   Most people set goals at the beginning of the new year, but few actually make them a reality. We get tired, lose focus, and tend to settle back into our comfort zones. Some people think the problem is willpower, but actually it’s confidence.   Join Dr. Aziz as he guides you towards unlimited motivation and self-co...

2016: The Year That Everything Changed 30.12.2015

Do you want 2016 to be different than 2015? Do you want to break through to greater levels of confidence, dating and relationship success, career advancement, income, and success? That’s what 2016 is all about. Join Dr. Aziz in this powerful episode that will guide you through a process to make 2016 the year that everything changed.  

How To Crush It At Christmas Parties 23.12.2015

Confidently Meet People, Make Connections, And Enjoy Yourself This Holiday   Do you dread Christmas parties? Do you have a hard time starting conversations, keeping them going, and really enjoying yourself at these things? If so, you’re in the right place. Join Dr. Aziz as he provides simple, practical guidance on how to show up to any party with way more confidence and social power.

3 Body Language Secrets That Skyrocket Your Success With Women 16.12.2015

How To Instantly Create More Attraction In The Women You Approach   Do you often feel like women aren’t that interested in talking with you? Even when you work up the courage to start the conversation, it seems like it doesn’t go the way you want it to, and she’s scanning around the room, looking for an exit. One incredibly simple, yet highly important area to master is your body language. Yo...

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