Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Heart Hackers Club, an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind love, lust, and desire. Her book, Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart, is available now.
What you'll learn from this episode:
The seven stages of a breakup, strategies to get through it, and why it’s important to give yourself time to heal your heartbreak in the same way you would a physical ailment.
Why it’s important to write down all the reasons your relationship didn’t work and review it any time you are tempted to contact your ex, and how much time you should spend without contact before considering friendship.
What is intermittent reinforcement—how unpredictable rewards reel you in and keep you hooked.
Common cognitive distortions, how to identify them, and how to analyze your relationship stories and root out these cognitive distortions.
Tools and tips for finding a healthy relationship, and why you should consider dating types of people you may have ruled out in the past.
And so much more!
Resources from this episode:
Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart by Amy Chan | Amazon
Why a Breakup Feels like a Drug Withdrawal | SBS News
Love Me, Love Me Not | Psychology Today
Attachment Theory: The 4 Attachment Styles & How They Form | MBG Relationships
Big T and Little T Trauma and How Your Body Reacts to It | GoodTherapy
15 Cognitive Distortions to Blame for Your Negative Thinking | PsychCentral
Do Contraceptive Pills Affect Attraction? | Psychology Today
Deactivating Strategy–An Overview | ScienceDirect Topics
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