Zachary Stockill

Zachary Stockill (M.A., M.A.) is an author, speaker, and coach who has helped thousands of people overcome unwanted intrusive thoughts about their partner's past, and enjoy happier relationships.

Zachary has been widely acknowledged as a leading voice on overcoming retroactive jealousy. Since 2013, his work has been featured by BBC News, Radio 4, HuffPost, The Sun, and many other global publications.

A Canadian by birth, Zachary has lived, studied, and traveled throughout Asia, and North and South America. Before starting his coaching practice, he obtained two Masters degrees in History. His website, RetroactiveJealousy.com, has become the internet's go-to source for information concerning its central topic.

Learn more at www.retroactivejealousy.com


Zachary Stockill

I’ve been thinking about offering something new very soon...

A small, structured group coaching program for men who want to finally get over their partner’s past, for good.

It would include weekly live calls with me, a clear plan, and accountability inside a private group — but at a much lower cost than private coaching.

But of course, before I build it, I need to make sure it’s something you’d actually want.

Would you take 30 seconds to answer a couple of quick questions for me?

👉 Click here to share your thoughts: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgZ7VYwUlq5zMsTL…

Your feedback will help me decide whether to move forward with this.

Thanks a lot,
Zachary

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

Zachary Stockill

There’s nothing quite like being on two wheels. The moment I fire up the bike and hit the road, everything else falls away—deadlines, worries, noise.

Motorcycling has always felt like freedom in its purest form. The wind in your face, the road stretching out ahead, the sense that you could keep going forever if you wanted to. It’s not just about speed—it’s about presence. Every twist of the throttle, every curve in the road, demands your full attention.

For me, it’s a reminder to live fully in the moment. To breathe deeper. To go further. To embrace that rare kind of stillness you only find while moving fast.

Nothing else compares.

3 months ago | [YT] | 14

Zachary Stockill

Healing from retroactive jealousy isn’t just possible — it’s happening every day.

Reading testimonials like this from my student support group reminds me why I do this work.

This person went from feeling isolated and desperate to going days without ruminating, reconnecting with their life, and finding real peace of mind.

If you’re struggling with painful thoughts about your partner’s past… you’re not broken. You’re not crazy. And you’re not alone.

There’s a way through.

Inside my online course "Get Over Your Partner’s Past Fast," I guide you through proven writing exercises, cognitive techniques, and healing practices that have helped thousands of men and women around the world reclaim their confidence, trust, and joy.

You don’t have to stay stuck. You don’t have to feel isolated. Healing is possible — and it can happen faster than you think.

Lean on the right support. Take the right actions.

You’ve got this.

📚 Ready to get serious about your healing? Click here: www.retroactivejealousy.com/course-open/

6 months ago | [YT] | 4

Zachary Stockill

It’s been years since retroactive jealousy had any real grip on me.

Years since I felt that pit in my stomach.
Years since I spiraled over stories from the past.
Years since I felt like I had to compete with someone who didn’t even matter.

And I can tell you—life on the other side is beautiful.
Calm. Confident. Deeply connected.

I trust myself. I trust her.
And I feel more love—and more freedom—than I ever thought possible back when I was struggling.

Retroactive jealousy used to dominate my thoughts.
Now it feels like a distant memory… a past life.

If you’re going through it right now, I get it.
But don’t let anyone tell you this is something you just have to “live with.” You don’t.

I’m living proof. And life gets so much better once you’re free.

#retroactivejealousy #emotionalfreedom #masculinehealing #relationshipgrowth #mindfreedom

7 months ago | [YT] | 29

Zachary Stockill

I received this comment recently from someone who waited too long.

She thought time would fix her retroactive jealousy.
She thought love alone would be enough to silence the obsessive thoughts.
She thought if she just ignored the pain long enough, it would eventually disappear.

It didn’t.

By the time she reached out, it was too late.
Her relationship was already gone.

I hear this story far too often—people waiting, hesitating, hoping they can do this alone…

And then waking up one day to find they’ve pushed away the person they loved most.

If you’re struggling with obsessive thoughts about your partner’s past…
If you’re tired of the anxiety, the arguments, the shame…
If you feel like you’re drowning in a storm you didn’t ask for…

You don’t have to do this alone.

I offer one-on-one coaching to help people move past retroactive jealousy—for good.

No guesswork. No fluff. Just the proven tools, frameworks, and support to get your peace (and your relationship) back.

If you’re ready to break free, don’t wait until it’s too late.

Click the link in my bio to learn more.

This work is intense. It’s personal. But it’s worth it.

You owe it to yourself—and your partner—to heal.

7 months ago | [YT] | 5

Zachary Stockill

There was a time in my life when moments like this felt impossible. I was too caught up in the past, too distracted by stories in my head, to really see the person in front of me.

Now, I get to sit beside my wife as the sun sets—grateful, grounded, and fully present.

Helping others overcome retroactive jealousy isn’t just about fixing a problem—it’s about helping people come home to themselves, so they can finally show up for real love.

It’s not always easy. But it’s always worth it.

7 months ago | [YT] | 35

Zachary Stockill

I used to believe that if my partner just said the “right” thing…
If they reassured me enough times…
If they changed their story or their past just a little…
…then maybe the pain would finally go away.

But it never worked.

Because retroactive jealousy isn’t really about them.
It’s not about what they did before you.
It’s not about their past.
It’s about how you’re interpreting it.
It’s about the stories you are telling yourself.
It’s about wounds that probably existed long before you met them.

Your partner can love you deeply.
They can be patient, kind, understanding.
But they can’t climb into your brain and silence those obsessive thoughts.
They can’t rewrite your narrative.
They can’t give you peace if you haven’t claimed it for yourself.

Healing retroactive jealousy is a solo mission.
Not because your partner doesn’t care—
But because no one else can do your inner work for you.

I know how hard it is.
I’ve been there.
But I also know what’s waiting for you on the other side of this work:
Clarity.
Confidence.
Freedom.
And real intimacy that isn’t held hostage by the past.

You’re not broken.
And you’re not alone.
But the truth is: this is your path to walk.

And that’s actually a beautiful thing.
Because it means you have the power to change it.

Click here to get started --> www.retroactivejealousy.com/free-mini-course/

7 months ago | [YT] | 18

Zachary Stockill

There are moments in life when you know something has to change.

Not tomorrow.
Not “someday.”
But now.

Because you’ve already wasted enough energy trying to suppress it, outrun it, or figure it out on your own.

I know what it feels like to be consumed by retroactive jealousy.
The obsessive thoughts. The spirals.
The shame you don’t know how to talk about.
The guilt that keeps you stuck.
The feeling of watching something good slowly fall apart—because of something you can’t seem to control.

I’ve been there.

And that’s why I do this work.

Not to “coach” from a pedestal. But to guide you out of the darkness I once lived in myself.

This isn’t about quick fixes.
It’s not therapy.
It’s not “mindset hacks.”

It’s about walking with someone who’s already made it to the other side—
who has the tools, the structure, the accountability, and the lived experience to help you finally overcome this.

Right now, two coaching spots have opened up.

If you’re done playing small…
If you’re ready to stop living in the past, and start building the future you actually want…
If you’re ready to take this seriously—

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We go deep.
We go all in.
And I only work with people who are ready to face the truth and grow from it.

Let’s begin.

#OvercomingJealousy #RetroactiveJealousy #MensWork #HealingRelationships #EmotionalResilience #SelfMastery #ZacharyStockill

8 months ago | [YT] | 8

Zachary Stockill

Retroactive jealousy is a difficult challenge. But let’s be clear: using it as an excuse to control or punish your partner is weak and deeply misguided.

There’s a subset of men out there who believe retroactive jealousy is always justified—who think it’s appropriate to hold a woman’s past over her head, making her feel guilty for things that happened before she even met them, or, that any discomfort with someone's past means you should leave, 100% of the time.

This mindset isn’t "alpha." It’s about fear. Insecurity. A refusal to take responsibility for your own emotions.

A strong man faces his fears head-on. He acknowledges discomfort, but doesn’t use it as a weapon against his partner. He puts in the work to overcome intrusive thoughts and builds a relationship rooted in trust and respect—not judgment and control.

Real masculinity isn’t about dominating or controlling. It’s about discipline, emotional strength, and the courage to grow. Don’t let weakness disguise itself as ‘justifiable jealousy.’

#RetroactiveJealousy #Masculinity #PersonalGrowth #RelationshipAdvice #EmotionalStrength #SelfMastery

8 months ago | [YT] | 14