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Feb 3
Why Knowing How to Speak Up Isn’t Enough
Join Dr. Aziz live for a 3-day VIRTUAL event: Not Nice LIVE > Go here for details and tickets. Most people don’t struggle to speak up because they lack communication skills. They struggle because crossing that line feels dangerous. In this episode, Dr. Aziz Gazipura explores why ... Show More
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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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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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