Authentic Confidence with Dr. Aziz

Dr. Aziz Gazipura, Psychologist and Author•www.socialconfidencecenter.com

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: prioritizing approval over being yourself, saying what you mean, and going for what you actually want. This show is for the person who looks confident on the outside and doesn't feel it on the inside. New episodes every Wednesday. Next Steps: 1. Discover your approval type. Take the 2-minute quiz to find out which of the four patterns is running your work, dating, and social life — Diplomat, Avoider, Fixer, or Performer: www.draziz.com 2. Apply for the Unstoppable Confidence Mastermind. Dr. Aziz's flagship year-long program for serious work on confidence, authenticity, and freedom from self-doubt: https://www.socialconfidencecenter.com/ucmv3 3. Watch on YouTube. Every podcast episode is also available as a video, plus additional content not on the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAzizGazipura 4. Read Dr. Aziz's books: - Not Nice - The Art of Extraordinary Confidence - Doubtless - On My Own Side - Less Nice, More You - The Solution to Social Anxiety 5. Connect: Website: www.draziz.com Facebook: facebook.com/DrAzizGazipura Instagram: @drazizconfidencecoach TikTok: @drazizgazipura LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drazizgazipura

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The Courage To Be Vulnerable

Being vulnerable, especially as a man, can be difficult. We get many messages growing up that we must be strong, in charge, and always "have it together." Revealing challenges, confusion, or pain can make us feel weak, or worse... Join Dr. Aziz as he reveals why vulnerability is uncomfortable, how to make it easier to do, and how to transform your life by telling the truth!

May 28, 2014•33 min

Changing The Way You Think (Part 2)

So much of our anxiety can come from our thinking. We can scare ourselves senseless by imagining all sorts of bad outcomes and negative scenarios, most of which never acutally occur! Join Dr. Aziz in the 2nd half of his interview with NLP expert and author, Brad Pendergraft as he talks about the physiology of excitement and anxiety, and how to transform your feelings in an instant.

May 21, 2014•34 min

Changing The Way You Think (Part 1)

Did you know that you are "doing" social anxiety? It is actually a pattern that you run in your mind and body. Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews Brad Pendegraft, NLP expert and author of The Entrepreneurial Brain. Once you disocver exaclty how you are creating this pattern of social anxiety, you will have the insight needed to shift it rapidly.

May 14, 2014•35 min

Defeat Your Fear Of Rejection

How do you feel about rejection? Do you hate it and avoid it at all costs? That might be part of the problem...Join Dr. Aziz as he shares why rejection is so painful and exactly how to overcome your fear of it. You will learn how to defeat your fear of rejection so that you can start talking to people, meeting women, and going after what you really want in life.

May 07, 2014•30 min

You And Your Inner Critic

What do you say to yourself in your own head? No, you're not crazy... Everyone has a voice in their head that tells them things. Most commonly, it is critical and judgmental. It tells you that you can't do things and that people won't like you. Join Dr. Aziz as he uncovers the source of this negative voice and teaches you how to break free from it forever. If you are stuck in self-doubt or you don't like yourself much, then this episode is a must-listen!

Apr 30, 2014•39 min

Overcoming Fear (Part 2)

The biggest obstacle in your way is fear. It's not your appearance, your net worth, your clothes. These are just things you focus on instead of the real underlying block, which is simply fear. In order to overcome shyness and social anxiety, you must be willing to confront and overcome your fears. In this episode, Dr. Aziz goes deeper into how to transform your relationship with fear to no longer be paralyzed by it. He continues his interview with Josh and gets into fear in dating and relationsh...

Apr 23, 2014•35 min

Overcoming Fear (Part 1)

What stops you from having the life you truly want? Most likely, it comes down to fear. Fear of failure, fear of what others will think, and fear that you just aren't good enough. Join Dr. Aziz to learn how to break free from self-doubt and the limitations of your fears.

Apr 16, 2014•30 min

How To Change Your Story

What stories do you have about yourself? Do you perceive yourself as attractive, capable, and effective in the world? Do you believe you deserve to be loved for who you are? Or do you see yourself as defective, awkward, and unlovable? Whatever you believe about yourself tends to create your reality. If you think no one can like or love you, then that is what you will discover. Join Dr. Aziz to uncover what your current stories are, and how to transform them into ones that inspire and empower you...

Apr 09, 2014•27 min

The Cause Of Shyness

If you are feeling stuck with shyness and social anxiety, then you probably have come to some pretty negative conclusions about yourself. You might think there's something wrong with you and you are somehow different or worse than others. Join Dr. Aziz as he breaks through the myths about shyness and uncovers what the REAL cause of shyness and social anxiety is...and it's not what you think!

Apr 02, 2014•30 min

What Is Social Anxiety?

Do you have social anxiety? Join Dr. Aziz to discover what the difference between shyness and social anxiety is. You'll also learn the truth about social anxiety and what the biggest misconceptions are about social anxiety.

Feb 03, 2014•30 min

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