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Jan 27
The Nice Trap
Join Dr. Aziz LIVE for a 3-day virtual event: Not Nice LIVE > Go here for details and tickets.In this episode of Shrink for the Shy Guy, Dr. Aziz exposes one of the most insidious traps keeping people stuck in anxiety, guilt, and people-pleasing: The Nice Trap. This subtle form o ... Show More
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Jan 20
The High Cost of Deferring Decisions
In this episode of Shrink for the Shy Guy, Dr. Aziz dives deep into one of the sneakiest traps that keep us stuck: deferring decisions. Whether it’s fear of making the wrong choice, wanting more clarity, or simply waiting for the “perfect time,” delaying decisions comes at a stee ... Show More
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Jan 13
The Truth About Change In The New Year
🌟 In this empowering kickoff to 2026, Dr. Aziz challenges a deeply held belief: that being nice means you care more. In fact, the opposite might be true. In this episode, you’ll discover how what looks like “caring” is often fear, over-responsibility, and codependence in disguis ... Show More
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