Break Up and Date Up Bootcamp
DECEMBER 6TH, 2023
EPISODE 19: Break Up and Date Up Bootcamp with Amy Chan
Falling in love, breaking up, the thrilling but often tricky dance of attraction – it's all part of relationships. But what happens when the intense chemistry leads us astray, into repeated pain and harmful patterns, ending in a tough breakup full of heartache? And once we're there, how do we pick ourselves up, heal, and face the challenging world of dating again?
Today on the podcast, Dr. Scott sits down with Amy Chan, an expert in healing from heartbreak and a leader in combining scientific and spiritual approaches for healthy dating. Amy, the founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and author of "Breakup Bootcamp - The Science of Rewiring Your Heart," dives into the messy yet enlightening world of relationships and breakups.
Together, Dr. Scott and Amy unpack the complexities of romantic connections, discussing why we're drawn to certain people, the realness of vulnerability, and how to turn the end of a relationship into a new beginning. They explore how early life patterns affect our love lives and share tips for bouncing back stronger after a breakup.
Tune in for an engaging talk with Amy Chan, where you'll find insights on navigating through heartbreak, embracing the dating scene again, and rewiring your heart for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Topics We Break Down:
The value of a kind breakup.
Key tenants of good communication.
The complexity of chemistry and attraction.
Attachment theory and repatterning your attachment stance.
How we heal within relationships.
The dangers of putting people on a pedestal.
Strategies for better dating.
The power of authentic vulnerability.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE
Show Notes
Episode Links:
Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart
Discount Codes:
Save 10% at Omala with offer code DRSCOTT10
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Special Guest
AMY CHAN
Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to heal the heart. The Observer calls her "A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw" and her company has been featured across national media including Good Morning America, Vogue, Glamour, Nightline, The Times, CNN, Fortune and more. Her New York Times featured book, Breakup Bootcamp - The Science of Rewiring Your Heart, published by Harper Collins, was an instant best-seller and she has just launched The Breakup Bootcamp podcast.
Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
