Authentic Confidence with Dr. Aziz

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.

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 "devalue" yourself and not be able to see your own strengths and values.  

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 world is, indeed, friendlier than you might think. You'll also hear Dr. Aziz speak with a former client, Dominic, who has completely changed his view of the world over the last year.

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" will think and teaches you how to step up and be more of who you are in the world.

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 Therapy. You will learn how to accept your feelings, free yourself from negative thinking, and take action based on your deepest values.

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 your motivation to achieve more than you once though possible.

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.

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 will help you do just that. Join Dr. Aziz as he finishes his interview with Sean Cooper, in which they discuss approaching women from a place of authenticity and honesty.

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.

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.

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 fitness, and discover how to get into amazing social shape!

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 judge you for it. As long as you listen to this voice, you will never reach your full potential. Join Dr. Aziz as he guides you around the fear trap and into a life of more boldness, courage, and social success.

When you don't like yourself, life is difficult. It's hard to feel happy, take on new goals, and create satisfying relationships. Everything seems to fall short. Learning how like yourself, love yourself, and be on your own side no matter what is the most important skill you will ever learn. Join Dr. Aziz as he breaks down exactly how to start doing this now.

There is one approach to blasting through shyness and social anxiety that has been scientifically proven to work. It's been studied and tested with thousands of people, of all ages, races, and genders. It works for virtually everyone. Join Dr. Aziz as he interviews Dr. Robin Zasio, of the hit A&E show Hoarder's and Animal Planet's My Extreme Animal Phobia. They discuss the exact steps of life-changing exposure work used to help people rapidly overcome social fears.

How do you get more of what you want out of life? How do you go beyond surviving and actually thrive? How do you achieve your dreams and lead a life of fulfillment? The answer is "Go For No." Join Dr. Aziz as he discusses how to overcome your fear of rejection and go after exactly what you want. This direct focus will get you that "yes," but you will rack up many "no's" along the way.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!