The Zachary Stockill Podcast

In today’s video, I will explain why trying to suppress intrusive thoughts is the wrong approach. I’ll also give you some ideas for what to try instead. Read or watch below to learn more about dealing with intrusive thoughts. Zachary Stockill: When you are struggling with unwanted painful, intrusive thoughts, it’s tempting to try to suppress […] The post Dealing With Intrusive Thoughts: The #1 Mis...

In today’s video, I want to share five reasons why retroactive jealousy is no longer an issue in my life. Read or watch below to hear why I no longer struggle with retroactive jealousy. Zachary Stockill: I don’t often talk about my personal life on this channel. But it seems to me that many of you […] The post I NO LONGER Struggle With Retroactive Jealousy. Here’s Why… [VIDEO] appeared first on Ov...

In today’s video, I want to explore the potential connection between nutrition, diet, and retroactive jealousy. Read or watch below to learn more about retroactive jealousy and your diet. Zachary Stockill: In a recent video on this channel, I spoke about the potential connections between alcohol and retroactive jealousy. In today’s video, I want to explore […] The post Retroactive Jealousy and You...

In today’s video, I talk about one of the “secret” causes of retroactive jealousy that I don’t hear a lot of people talking about. Read or watch below to learn more about a secret cause of retroactive jealousy. Zachary Stockill: One of the most common questions I receive from people who find my YouTube channel and […] The post Is This a SECRET Cause of Retroactive Jealousy? [VIDEO] appeared first...

In today’s video, I want to talk about two things that are often related: alcohol and retroactive jealousy. Read or watch below to learn more about the possible connection between alcohol and retroactive jealousy. Zachary Stockill: Whenever we’re facing a problem in life, in particular a recurring problem, it’s important to take a look at all […] The post Alcohol and Retroactive Jealousy: A Few Th...

In today’s video, I’m going to share my top 5 “distractions” from retroactive jealousy and how they can be valuable. Read or watch below to learn more about retroactive jealousy distractions. Zachary Stockill: Needless to say, when life gets difficult, we could all use a little bit of a distraction sometimes. And certainly, when you’re struggling […] The post Retroactive Jealousy DISTRACTIONS: Try...

In today’s video, I’m going to give you 5 tips to ensure that you’re going to struggle with retroactive jealousy forever. Read or watch below to discover how to keep struggling with retroactive jealousy. Zachary Stockill: On this channel, I give you all kinds of exercises and perspectives and practices to overcome retroactive jealousy as […] The post Top-5 Tips to KEEP Struggling With Retroactive...

In today’s video, I’m going to share 6 tips on moving on from the feeling “I wish my girlfriend’s past was different.” Read or watch below to learn more about healing from feeling “I wish my girlfriend’s past was different.” Zachary Stockill: At one time or another, most retroactive jealousy sufferers have the feeling that they […] The post “Wish My Girlfriend’s Past was DIFFERENT…” 6 Tips to Heal...

In today’s video, I respond to a viewer question: “Why do women have more success on dating apps than men?” Read or watch below to hear my response to the question “Why do women have more dating options than men?” Zachary Stockill: I received an interesting email lately from a viewer of this channel asking me […] The post “Do Women Have MORE Dating Options Than Men?” Q & A [VIDEO] appeared first o...

In today’s video, I’m going to go into detail about retroactive jealousy and the “Best Friend Technique.” Read or watch below to learn more about the “Best Friend Technique.” Zachary Stockill: If you are struggling with retroactive jealousy, there’s a high likelihood that your “best friend” can help you out. In today’s video, I’m going to […] The post Retroactive Jealousy and the “Best Friend Tech...

Join thousands of retroactive jealousy survivors from around the world, and start getting clarity and peace of mind about your partner’s past right now. Read or watch below to learn more about thinking of yourself as a “victim of retroactive jealousy,” and how it’s stopping you from getting clarity and peace of mind. Zachary Stockill: […] The post “VICTIM of Retroactive Jealousy and My Partner’s P...

In today’s video, I address an interesting question I received recently: “How can I convince myself that women can be sexual?” Read or watch below to know more about how to stop sexually shaming women. Zachary Stockill: It’s no secret that a lot of men struggle with the idea of female sexuality for a lot of […] The post “Sexually Shaming Women… How To Stop?” Q & A [VIDEO] appeared first on Overcom...

In today’s video, I share the top 5 mistakes that I see retroactive jealousy sufferers making all the time, based on a decade of work in this field. Read or watch below to learn more about the most common retroactive jealousy mistakes. Zachary Stockill: If you have been struggling with retroactive jealousy for any period of […] The post Retroactive Jealousy MISTAKES (Most) Sufferers Make [VIDEO] a...

In today’s video, I’ll try to answer the question: when does self-improvement become self-indulgence? Read or watch below to learn more about the truth about self-help. Zachary Stockill: If you’re watching this video right now, chances are pretty good that you have at least some interest in personal development.  But when does self-improvement become self-indulgent?  […] The post The TRUTH About S...

In today’s video, I want to talk about what I believe to be the least useful human emotion (and what you can do to transcend it). Read on or watch below to learn more about retroactive jealousy and self-pity. Zachary Stockill: In today’s video, I want to talk about what I believe to be the […] The post Retroactive Jealousy and Self-Pity: How to Get Out [VIDEO] appeared first on Overcoming Retroact...

In today’s video, I’m going to share five reasons why jealous behavior doesn’t work. Read or watch below to learn about the top-5 reasons why jealous behavior doesn’t work. Zachary Stockill: If you’re struggling with any kind of irrational jealousy in your relationship or in your dating life, this can involve things like obsessive jealousy, […] The post Jealous Behavior DOESN’T Work: Here Are The...

In today’s video, I’m going to talk about possibly the number one factor that holds many retroactive jealousy sufferers back. Read or watch below to discover a new perspective on the meaning of your partner’s past. Zachary Stockill: As you may or may not know, I’ve been working on this issue of overcoming retroactive jealousy for […] The post The Meaning of Your Partner’s Past: Does THIS Hold You...

In today’s video, I’m going to share a possible “secret” for how to stay together in a long-term relationship. Read or watch below to learn the secret of staying together. Zachary Stockill: There are a lot of videos on the internet with people talking about the secret of staying together, how to make love last, how […] The post SECRET of Staying Together: Is This It? [VIDEO] appeared first on Over...

In today’s video, I’m going to talk about the #1 key to long-term health and happiness, according to the world’s longest research study on human flourishing. Read or watch below to learn about the key to long-term happiness. Zachary Stockill: Scientists and researchers have recently discovered the number one key to human health and long-term […] The post Key To Long-Term Happiness DISCOVERED in Ne...

In today’s video, I respond to a reader who tells me “I found out about my wife’s past by accident.” Read or watch below if you can relate to this reader, who “found out about my wife’s past by accident.” Zachary Stockill: One of the common components of retroactive jealousy is wanting to go snooping for […] The post “Found Out About My Wife’s Past by ACCIDENT… Help!” Q & A [VIDEO] appeared first...

In today’s video, I’m going to talk about a thought experiment you can try if you feel like your girlfriend’s past relationships are “killing” you. Read or watch below if you’ve ever said the words “My girlfriend’s past is killing me!” Zachary Stockill: As you probably know, I get endless emails from retroactive jealousy sufferers from […] The post “My Girlfriend’s Past Is KILLING Me… Help!” Q & A...

In today’s video, I’m going to talk about a term that could be applicable to some people who struggle with their partner’s past– retroactive envy. Read or watch below to learn more about retroactive envy. Zachary Stockill: I speak a great deal about something called retroactive jealousy. Which basically refers to unwanted intrusive thoughts, and often […] The post Is It Retroactive ENVY… Or Retroa...

In today’s video, I want to cover a very common cognitive distortion: personalization. Read or watch below to learn more about personalization. Zachary Stockill: In today’s video, I want to cover a very common cognitive distortion, which is personalization. So what is personalization? The simplistic answer is continually taking things way, way, way too personally. […] The post What is “Personaliza...

In today’s video, I’m going to share my #1 question that I believe every retroactive jealousy sufferer needs to ask themselves. Read or watch below to learn more about my #1 question to retroactive jealousy sufferers. Zachary Stockill: I’m speaking to you today in the first month of the new year. And I think the first […] The post My #1 Question for Retroactive Jealousy Sufferers [VIDEO] appeared...

In today’s video, I’m going to cover the cognitive distortion of “labeling.” Read or watch below to learn more about labeling. Zachary Stockill: Hello and welcome back to my ongoing series on retroactive jealousy and cognitive distortions. In today’s video, we’re going to cover a classic, and that is the cognitive distortion of labeling.  So what […] The post What is “Labeling?” (RJ and Cognitive...