Humans in Love ft. Zachary Stockill

In today’s episode of Humans in Love Podcast, I’m joined once again by author and psychologist Dr. Shawn T. Smith. Dr. Smith is the author of The Tactical Guide To Women: How Men Can Manage Risk in Marriage and Dating, and The Women’s Guide to How Men Think: Love, Commitment, and the Male Mind. Dr. […] The post #53 – Marriage, Masculinity, Men’s Issues and More with Dr. Shawn T. Smith appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

In today’s episode of Humans in Love, I spoke with Jennifer Lehr, a writer, couples therapist, and the founder of WeConcile. Jennifer created WeConcile to help couples get free from pain and disconnection, and to again find happiness in marriage. She spent years working on her own issues, educating herself as well as studying and […] The post #52 – Building Better Relationships with Jennifer Lehr, MFT appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

In today’s episode of Humans in Love podcast, I pose the question: “what is polyamory?” I spoke with polyamory researcher Dr. Elisabeth Sheff about polyamory, what is polyamory, the challenges and advantages of polyamorous relationships, raising children in polyamorous homes, overcoming jealousy, relationship anarchy (!) and more. Hope you dig. Learn more about Dr. Sheff […] The post #51 – What is Polyamory? Open Relationships, Jealousy, & More with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Happy New Year! It’s episode 50 (!) of Humans in Love! I hope you’re as excited to start 2021 as I am. In what I’m sure will be a controversial episode of Humans in Love podcast, I was joined once again by author and speaker Caleb Jones to reflect on the lessons of 2020, open […] The post #50 – Rational Selfishness, Outcome Independence, and “What is Love?” with Caleb Jones appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Mark Walsh is a popular YouTuber, and the co-founder of the Embodiment Conference and the Embodied Facilitator Course. Mark offers embodied approaches to life coaching, leadership, business training, stress management, communication, activism and “body-mind stuff more generally – martial arts, yoga, meditation, bodywork, dance, etc.” Mark’s charisma and passion for embodiment practices shines through every […] The post #49 – What is Embodiment (And Why Does it Matter)? with Mark Walsh appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Cadell Last is an author and YouTuber with a focus on philosophy and anthropology. Cadell Last and I first met around 10 years ago when we were students in History at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. I was in graduate school, and Cadell was an undergrad taking a graduate level course–and he was still one […] The post #48 – Sex, Masculinity, and God with Cadell Last, Ph.D. appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Dr. Michael Pariser is an American psychotherapist and psychoanalyst specializing in men’s issues. Michael Pariser is the author of the recently released companion guide to No More Mr. Nice Guy by friend-of-the-podcast Robert Glover, No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Hero’s Journey. From Amazon: This guide, both a companion to Dr. Robert Glover’s No More […] The post #47 – The Hero’s Journey and Overcoming Nice Guy Syndrome with Dr. Michael Pariser appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

In today’s episode of Humans in Love, I’m joined by New York City sex therapist Stephen Snyder MD. Dr. Stephen Snyder is the author of the award-winning book, Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship. Love Worth Making is one of the finest books I’ve read about long-term relationships in recent […] The post #46 – How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex ft. Dr. Stephen Snyder appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

In today’s episode of Humans in Love, I’m joined once again by the author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, Dr. Robert Glover. Dr. Robert Glover has become one of my favourite people to talk to for my podcast. You may have heard him before on episodes 17 and 29. In Dr. Glover’s third appearance […] The post #45 – Love Under Lockdown, Breakups, Drugs, God & More with Dr. Robert Glover appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

In today’s episode of Humans in Love, I’m joined by returning guests Uriel Yariv and Blandine Wegener from Mahasiddha Yoga, Thailand. Uriel and Blandine are Tantra yoga teachers and psychologists, and two of the most insightful people I know when it comes to maintaining passion in long-term relationships. You might remember Uriel from episode 14, […] The post #44 – Maintaining Passion in Long-Term Relationships with Uriel Yariv and Blandine Wegener appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

G.S. Youngblood is an American coach, and the author of The Masculine in Relationship: A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman. From Amazon: In this book is a model of Masculine groundedness that you can manifest in your relationship with a strong and capable woman. Such a woman doesn’t […] The post #43 – Reclaiming the Masculine in Relationship with G.S. Youngblood appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Caleb Jones is an author, consultant, and speaker promoting “freedom-focused lifestyle design for men.” With this podcast I remain committed to presenting unconventional perspectives on culture, relationships, and personal development–and that’s exactly what Caleb Jones has to offer. From his website: Many years ago I found myself in the same boat most men eventually do. […] The post #42 – Mission, Purpose, Open Marriages, and Jealousy with Caleb Jones appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

And now for something completely different… A music-only episode! Loosely based around the theme of social distancing, and the sheer weirdness of being human in May of 2020. Hope you dig. Mentioned in this episode: Tangentially Speaking with Dr. Chris Ryan “One More Year” by Tame Impala “Digital Witness” by St. Vincent “Time” by Pink […] The post #41 – A Soundtrack for Social Distancing appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Stephen Jenkinson is a culture activist, teacher, and author. Stephen Jenkinson is also one of the most articulate and thought-provoking public intellectuals I know. From his website: Stephen is the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School, co-founded the school with Nathalie Roy in 2010, convening semi-annually in Deacon, Ontario, and in northern […] The post #40 – Recovering Our Humanity in a Time of Trouble with Stephen Jenkinson appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Greetings from Bali, Indonesia. View this post on Instagram Strange times we’re living in. Just put out a new solo podcast talking a little about coronavirus and Stoicism. Link to listen in bio. #coronavirus #travel #travels #travelgram #traveling #indonesia #bali #podcast #podcasting #podcasts A post shared by Zachary Stockill (@zfstockill) on Mar 16, 2020 at […] The post #39 – Love in the Time of Coronavirus appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Greetings from the island of Siargao, Philippines! On today’s episode of Humans in Love, I’m joined once again by my good friend Jordan Luke Collier. Jordan is Head Coach at Ars Amorata, and one of my favourite people to talk to about life, love, and long-term relationships. In today’s conversation, Jordan and I tackle the […] The post #38 – Defining Our Legacy and Discovering Our Purpose with Jordan Luke Collier appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

If you’re a longtime listener of this podcast, my guest today probably needs no introduction. Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata, as well as a good friend of mine. This is his third or fourth time on Humans in Love, and as you’ll hear, there’s a good reason for that. He’s one […] The post #37 – Navigating Conflict in Relationships with Jordan Luke Collier appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Happy New Year, friends! In a brief solo episode of Humans in Love, I wanted to share a few thoughts on love, loss, and Leonard Cohen. More specifically: how I’m approaching the recent loss of loved ones, breakups, and more. But don’t worry: I don’t think this is a downer of an episode. Quite the […] The post #36 – “Ain’t No Cure for Love:” On Love, Loss, and Leonard Cohen appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Zach Poitra is a modern-day Ayahuasca shaman, and the co-founder of La Familia Ayahuasca. La Familia Ayahuasca is a retreat center in Guatemala devoted to promoting personal transformation with Ayahuasca, an ancient South American spiritual medicine. Ayahuasca is having a cultural “moment” in the west. You’ve probably heard of it by now. All kinds of […] The post #35 – From Stock Broker to Shaman with Zach Poitra of La Familia Ayahuasca appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Today I’d like to bring you the second half of my most recent conversation with Tantra yoga teacher Maria Blandine Wegener. (You can listen to the first half of our conversation in Episode 33.) Blandine is an expert on Tantra, as well as a psychologist based at Mahasiddha Yoga in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She’s also […] The post #34 – Overcoming Jealousy and Growing in Love with Maria Blandine Wegener appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Tantric lovemaking offers us so many benefits when it comes to building, and strengthening, intimate relationships. My guest today is an expert on this topic. Maria Blandine Wegener is a Tantra Yoga teacher at Mahasiddha Yoga in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She’s also a friend of mine. (You might remember Blandine from Episode 20 of this […] The post #33 – Tantric Lovemaking & Long-Term Relationships with Maria Blandine Wegener appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

East Forest is an American musician and composer. His latest project, an album-length collaboration with the famed Western spiritual teacher Ram Dass, is a beautiful melding of timeless, spoken-word wisdom, and gorgeously understated musical accompaniment. If Ram Dass doesn’t win a Grammy this year, I’ll be shocked. It’s a beautiful, meditative piece of work, and […] The post #32 – Ram Dass, the Spiritual Path, and Making Music with East Forest appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

David Tian, Ph.D, is a personal development coach specializing in dating and relationship advice for men. He’s also a recovering pickup artist. David hosts the popular YouTube show “Man Up!”, the David Tian PhD Podcast, and a host of popular courses in self-development at Aura Transformation. Originally Taiwanese, David spent most of his early life […] The post #31 – Pickup Artistry, Long-Term Relationships, and Marriage with David Tian, Ph.D appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Kyle Gray is an author and consultant who focuses on helping entrepreneurs craft powerful stories to help their business. He’s also an old friend of mine. Kyle and I met around five years ago in Chiang Mai as we were both going through the growing pains of learning about online business, and location-independent entrepreneurship. It […] The post #30 – Overcoming Anxiety and Telling Better Stories with Kyle Gray appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Dating Essentials for Men is the latest title from renowned therapist Dr. Robert Glover. Dr. Glover is the author of the iconic men’s development classic, No More Mr. Nice Guy. You might remember him from Episode 17 of this podcast. I was privileged to catch up with Dr. Glover once again to talk about his […] The post #29 – Dating Essentials for Men with Dr. Robert Glover [No More Mr. Nice Guy] appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

James Batcho is an author and philosopher. He’s also a good friend of mine, and semi-regular Chiang Mai resident. James is the author of Terrence Malick’s Unseeing Cinema. You might remember James from episode 5 of this podcast. But we don’t talk much about movies and pop culture in today’s episode. Last year, James faced […] The post #28 – Facing Mortality and Being Here Now with James Batcho appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Marnia Robinson is the author of Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow: From Habit to Harmony in Sexual Relationships. Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow is one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read on sex and long-term relationships. From Amazon: Zing! Cupid’s arrow skewers a primitive part of the brain. Obediently, we fall in love amid showers of passionate […] The post #27 – Making Love Last, and ‘Cupid’s Poisoned Arrow’ with Marnia Robinson and ‘Anya’ appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Some exciting new interviews coming soon. In the meantime, today I’m very happy to announce the publication of my newest project, The Overcoming Jealousy Workbook. From Amazon: Jealousy and possessiveness have the potential to destroy any relationship. Left unchecked, our jealousy can push our partner away, destroy our self-esteem, and rob us of the life […] The post Introducing: The Overcoming Jealousy Workbook appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Sam Lawrence is a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and consultant. In part two of my kitchen table discussion with Sam, we talk about the challenges presented by long-distance relationships, unconventional parenting, “unschooling,” slow travel, and much more. Hope you dig. Connect with Sam on: His personal website “Grow Big Always” Podcast (currently on hiatus) Instagram Please don’t […] The post #26 – Long-Distance Relationships, Parenting, “Unschooling” and more with Sam Lawrence appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Sam Lawrence is a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and consultant. But we hardly talk about any of that on this podcast. First and foremost, Sam is a guy with an unorthodox approach to life and love. Sam first came on my radar through his wonderful “Grow Big Always” podcast, but I got to know him personally […] The post #25 – Non-Conformity, Slow Travel, and Making Marriage Work with Sam Lawrence appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

[This interview was originally recorded and released in 2016 on my old Travels in Music Podcast] Sylvie Simmons is a longtime rock critic and music writer whose 2012 biography of Cohen, I’m Your Man, was the rare hotly anticipated music biography that lived up to the hype. Written over several years with the support, if […] The post #24 – Making Music and Living Leonard Cohen with author Sylvie Simmons [Bonus Episode] appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. He’s also a good friend (and frequent guest of the podcast). In today’s episode of Humans in Love, Jordan and I go all ‘When Harry Met Sally’ and ask the age-old question: can men and women be friends? We also talk jealousy, long-term relationship maintenance, and […] The post #23 – “Can Men and Women be Friends?” Jealousy, and More with Jordan Luke Collier appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. Founded by Canadian author Zan Perrion, the Ars Amorata is an organization dedicated to celebrating “the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.” You might remember Jordan from Episode 10 of this podcast. Last week Jordan and I got […] The post #22 – Goal Setting, Presence, and Simplicity with Jordan Luke Collier appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Raghu Markus is one of my favourite podcasters. I was introduced to Raghu through his association with the author and speaker Ram Dass, and the Ram Dass Here and Now podcast. Raghu also hosts Mindrolling, which was a major inspiration for my own podcast. Raghu is also a traveler, a meditator, a fellow India-enthusiast, and […] The post #21 – Love, Serve, Remember with Raghu Markus appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

(If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to Part One of this conversation) Maria Blandine Wegener is a Tantra yoga teacher in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She’s the partner and co-teacher of Uriel Yariv, who you met back in Episode 14. Blandine and Uriel teach at Mahasiddha Yoga, one of the most popular and well-regarded […] The post #20 (Part Two) – Intimacy, Presence, and Sexual Continence for Women with Maria Blandine Wegener appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Maria Blandine Wegener is a Tantra yoga teacher in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She’s the partner and co-teacher of Uriel Yariv, who you met back in Episode 14. Blandine and Uriel teach at Mahasiddha Yoga, one of the most popular and well-regarded yoga schools here in Chiang Mai. Blandine is one of the most insightful and […] The post #20 (Part One) – Faith, Spirituality, and a Woman’s Tantric Path with Maria Blandine Wegener appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Dr. Shawn T. Smith is a clinical psychologist based in Denver, Colorado. He’s also the author of one of the most important books I’ve read over the past year. The Tactical Guide to Women: How Men Can Manage Risk in Dating and Marriage is a comprehensive examination of the potential risks of marrying the wrong […] The post #19 – Managing Risk in Marriage and Dating with Dr. Shawn T. Smith appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

GoldJacketLuke (Luke Eilers) is a popular YouTube personality with over 60,000 subscribers. Luke makes videos on a range of topics from seduction, sexuality, personal development, and more recently pornography, masturbation, and the burgeoning #nofap movement. Luke was a self-described “addict” when it came to pornography, which led him to exploring the dangers of pornography and […] The post #18 – The Danger of Pornography, Masturbation, and #NoFap with GoldJacketLuke appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

  Dr. Robert Glover is the author of one of the most influential self-help books of the past twenty years. If there ever was a book written for the 21st century man, it’s No More Mr. Nice Guy.  Along with David Deida’s The Way of the Superior Man, I find myself recommending Dr. Glover’s opus to […] The post #17 – Building Better Relationships, and No More Mr. Nice Guy with Dr. Robert Glover appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Mike Commito, PhD, is an author and hockey historian. His work has been featured in Vice, Sportsnet, and beyond. Mike has a new book out called Hockey 365: Daily Stories from the Ice. Mike is also a former colleague of mine. When I was working on my M.A. in Globalization Studies at McMaster University (Canada), Mike […] The post #16 – For the Love of Hockey (and Hustling!) with Mike Commito, PhD appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

In today’s solo episode of Humans in Love, I share my thoughts on breakups. More specifically, how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and recover from a breakup. Responding to a reader/listener going through a rough time. This is a new type of format for this podcast. In “With a Grain of Salt” episodes, […] The post #15 – On Breakups (With a Grain of Salt) appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

[If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to Part One!] Uriel Yariv is an Israeli psychologist and Tantra yoga teacher. In Part Two of my conversation with Uriel, we delve deeper into Tantric sex and relationships, Tantra “do’s and don’t’s,” masculine and feminine polarity, Uriel’s personal introduction to Tantra, recommendations for further reading, and […] The post #14 (Part Two) – An Introduction to the Tantric Path with Uriel Yariv appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

  What is Tantra? And when you hear the word “tantra,” what comes to mind? If you’re anything like most people, the mental associations may not be all positive. It’s my feeling that tantra is simultaneously one of the most valuable, and worst-represented of the world’s great spiritual traditions. Tantra, and Tantra yoga, offers us […] The post #14 (Part One) – What is Tantra? An Attempt at Demystification with Uriel Yariv appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Zhana Vrangalova, PhD, is a NYC-based sex researcher who studies casual sex, nonmonogamy, and sexual orientation. She holds a PhD in developmental psychology from Cornell University, and currently teaches human sexuality-related courses as an adjunct professor at New York University. In addition, Dr. Zhana is the founder of The Casual Sex Project, a forum where […] The post #13 – Navigating Casual Sex, Non-Monogamy, and Consent with Dr. Zhana Vrangalova appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Dustin Joseph is a serial entrepreneur, chef, and coffee roaster based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He’s also a mate of mine. Dustin has spent the past two decades exploring the world’s great food cultures, particularly in northern Thailand. He’s the founder of Left Hand Roasters, a coffee roasting and subscription company, and the owner of […] The post #12 – A Culinary World Tour with Chef and Entrepreneur Dustin Joseph appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

In 2013, I published a blog and guidebook called Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy. In a nutshell: it’s a book detailing the most embarrassing challenge of my life, and how I responded to it. Retroactive jealousy is basically being bothered by your partner’s past relationships and/or sexual history. And years ago, I had it bad. The long […] The post #11 – Overcoming Retroactive Jealousy: An Introduction (With Me!) appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

  Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. Founded by Canadian author Zan Perrion, the Ars Amorata is an organization dedicated to celebrating “the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.” In today’s second part of my kitchen table conversation with Jordan, we discuss two […] The post #10 (Part Two) – Cheating Death, Loving Women and Searching for Meaning with Jordan Luke Collier appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

  Jordan Luke Collier is Head Coach at Ars Amorata. Founded by Canadian author Zan Perrion, the Ars Amorata is an organization dedicated to celebrating “the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure.” Full disclosure: I’m an Amorati (graduate of the program) and the work of Ars […] The post #10 (Part One) – Journeys in the Land of Women with Jordan Luke Collier appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Dr. Brad Blanton is the author of the self-help classic Radical Honesty. His daughter, Carsie Blanton, is among the finest pop singer-songwriters of her generation. You might remember Brad from Episode 2 of this podcast, and Carsie from Episode 4. Brad and I connected via email and social media in the aftermath of Anthony Bourdain’s […] The post #9 – Anthony Bourdain, Grief, Depression, and Creating Better Connections with Brad and Carsie Blanton appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Paul Saltzman is an Emmy-award winning Canadian documentary filmmaker. But in 1968, he was a heartbroken young traveler looking for inner peace. In an incredible twist of fate, he accidentally found himself meditating at the same ashram as the Beatles during their famous Rishikesh sojourn (which inspired most of the songs on the White Album). […] The post #8 – Paul Saltzman on Meditating with the Beatles in India [Bonus Episode] appeared first on Zachary Stockill.

Rosie Wilby is a standup comedian, musician, broadcaster, and author based in London. She’s performed at the Sydney Mardi Gras, The World Famous Comedy Store, BBC Radio 4, and the Glastonbury festival. Rosie’s brand new project The Breakup Monologues, supported by Arts Council England, has launched as a podcast (recommended by Metro as one of the top […] The post #7 – Breakup Monologues, Standup Comedy, and ‘Is Monogamy Dead?’ with Rosie Wilby appeared first on Zachary Stockill.