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Authentic Confidence with Dr. Aziz

Dr. Aziz Gazipura, Psychologist and Authorwww.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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Episodes

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

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, which is absolutely inspiring. Facing massive adversity at a young age, he continued to find a way to ch...

Apr 12, 202355 min

Why You're Stuck (Reason #1)

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!

Apr 05, 202323 min

Assume People Like You

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!

Mar 29, 202321 min

How To Care Less About Other's Opinions

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 powerful, resourceful, and capable to create your own life, regardless of what "they" might think!...

Mar 22, 202323 min

Nervous System Mastery With Jonny Miller

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 your inner system, calming yourself as needed in order to take your next bold step.

Mar 15, 202350 min

3 Fundamental Confidence Truths #3

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.

Mar 08, 202324 min

3 Fundamental Confidence Truths #2

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.

Mar 01, 202322 min

3 Fundamental Confidence Truths #1

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, which will set you on a course for ever-increasing confidence.

Feb 22, 202323 min

3 Ways To Overcome Your Fear Of Sharing Your Creations

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 yourself out there where you need to most!

Feb 15, 202324 min

Stop Seeking Approval From Your Family

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 actually have control to change! Listen to this episode if you'd like to experience a greater sense of f...

Feb 01, 202330 min

Are You Willing To Do What It Takes?

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 rapid change in your confidence is not only possible, but inevitable!

Jan 25, 202328 min

What Nice People Regret As They Die

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 regrets.

Jan 18, 202324 min

Deep Confidence for Dating & Beyond with Dr. Robert Glover

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.

Jan 11, 20231 hr 30 min

How A Mirror Can Change Your Life with Tara Well

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 ultimately others). To learn more about Tara Well and her work, visit her website: https://mirrormeditation...

Jan 08, 202347 min

What Are You Waiting For?

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 too long.

Jan 04, 202324 min

Celebrate Your Victories To Unlock Unlimited Confidence

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.

Dec 28, 202221 min

How To Release Your Fear of Criticism

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.

Dec 21, 202224 min

No One Is Going To Save You

Most people are not consciously waiting around for someone to solve all their problems, and yet... If you are not fully aware, it can be quite easy to slip into "victim mode" where you see yourself as powerless and look to others to solve your problems, or indeed save you. Join Dr. Aziz as he challenges these old patterns with compassion and direct honesty, so you can take total ownership of your life and fully become The Captain of your own ship!

Dec 14, 202223 min

Do Everything That Scares You With Sadiq M.

Is it possible to go from avoiding what scares you to facing it? Better yet, can you start actively moving towards what scares you on a daily basis, becoming stronger and stronger as the months go by? Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews an inspiring client who has done exactly this!

Dec 08, 202244 min

How To Stop Replaying Conversations In Your Head

After conversations do you repeatedly replay them, looking for awkward moments or social fails? Do you sometimes even cringe with embarrassment at that joke you shouldn't have made, or that risk you shouldn't have taken? If so, you're not alone! This negative confidence habit is extremely common. In this episode, you'll discover exactly why you run this pattern and, more importantly, how to be free of it!

Nov 30, 202224 min

Courage vs. Comfort

Did you know that you are making a certain choice every single day of your life that radically impacts your confidence and freedom? It turns out you are. What is this choice? Are you making it correctly? Join Dr. Aziz in this inspiring episode to make a daily choice that continually increases your confidence and self-esteem. Discover Dr. Aziz's Life Changing Confidence University

Nov 23, 202222 min

Start Having Preferences

Are you aware of your preferences and do you share them freely and easily? Or do you tend to float them out there timidly, withdrawing them at the first sign of someone else being bothered or upset? Many nice people tend to downplay their preferences for fear of it being a burden to others. Join Dr. Aziz in this liberating episode where you will discover why you may be disconnected from your own preferences and how to start advocating for yourself now!

Nov 16, 202222 min

The Path To Confidence Is Uncomfortable

The Secret To Transforming Social Anxiety Into Social Confidence The good news is there is a path to confidence! The slightly less awesome news is it turns out it involves discomfort. Join Dr. Aziz in this humorous and liberating episode to inspire yourself to do what you know you must to truly liberate yourself.

Nov 09, 202220 min

Emotional Mastery: From Stress To Safety

Using Mindfulness To Free Yourself From Anxiety Join Dr. Aziz in this experiential episode to quickly ease anxiety and free yourself from tension, fear, and stress.

Nov 02, 202224 min

Confidence Transformation Step By Step with Roger H

Are you fully aware that confidence is a muscle that anyone (including you) can build? There's a big difference between believing that intellectually and really living it. Join Dr. Aziz for this inspiring interview with a client from his mastermind program who has been building confidence step by step for an entire year. You will discover exactly what Roger did and just how much is possible when you fully apply yourself.

Oct 26, 202259 min

A Life Of Confidence And Meaning

The Secret To Feeling More Fully Alive Now Did you know that you have a collection of voices in your head that stop you from living fully? No, you're not crazy—this is actually true for all humans. Join Dr. Aziz as he expertly teaches you how to notice the voices that are guiding you in your life, and how to choose to live with more openness, confidence, and courage now to create a life of meaning, connection, and fulfillment.

Oct 19, 202225 min

When The Doubts And Fears Unite

How To Deal With Doubt Storms And Other Unpleasantries Doubt. Yuck. When this comes rolling into town, it can be hard to find any place safe to hide. You end up being buffeted around in doubt, self-criticism, and a general sense of despair about your future. The good news is none of it is true! Join Dr. Aziz in this inspiring episode to gain key liberating insights about how to interrupt doubt, overthrow its control over you, and steer your ship in the direction you really want in this life....

Oct 12, 202217 min

Embrace Uncertainty And Live With Confidence Now

Use These Two Universal Forces To Live Your Best Life Do you like when things are stable, predictable, and under control? Sure feels good, doesn't it. Until...Life happens. Join Dr. Aziz in this mind-expanding episode where you will discover how to use the two forces of creation in the universe to free yourself from fear, step into the unknown, and live your best life now.

Oct 05, 202223 min

Trust In The Process

How To Go Beyond The Mind To Solve Social Anxiety Have you ever heard that phrase before - "trust the process"? It's a key piece of wisdom that teachers have shared for centuries. Join Dr. Aziz as he helps you see the grasping patterns of impatience and certainty addiction that can actually slow your progress and keep you stuck. Instead you'll discover how to trust in the process and flow freely towards your goals. To learn more about our Confidence University program, click here!...

Sep 28, 202219 min

Perfectionism And The Endless Pursuit Of Proving Yourself

How To Release Perfectionism And Claim Your Confidence Now Are you a perfectionist? Do you overthink before you share, delay posting anything on the internet because it's not quite good enough yet, or demand yourself to always feel happy and "up" and never sad, anxious or down? If so, you might be running a perfectionistic pattern that doesn't serve you or your confidence. Join Dr. Aziz in this insightful episode to see all the ways perfectionism might be manifesting in your life and how to chan...

Sep 21, 202224 min
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