Leah Smart interviews Amy Chan, creator of the breakup bootcamp, discussing the science behind heartbreak, healing, and empowerment. They explore reframing one's story, the importance of community support, and using heartbreak as a catalyst for personal growth. They also delve into the concept of attractions of deprivation, conscious effort in relationships, and embracing sadness for resilience.
Heartbreak can extend beyond romantic relationships and impact patterns of behavior in different areas of life.
Heartbreak can be a catalyst for self-improvement, leading to positive change and a more fulfilling life.
Deep dives
Creating a New Show: Everyday Better with Leah Smart
The podcast will be renamed to Everyday Better with Leah Smart starting in September. The goal is to provide episodes that are more specific to what matters to the listeners, with accessible tools for everyday life improvement.
Breakup Bootcamp and Rewiring the Heart
Amy Chan's Breakup Bootcamp is designed to help people heal from heartbreak and understand patterns in relationships. By rewiring their hearts and focusing on self-awareness, individuals can rebuild their lives and relationships.
Heartbreak Beyond Romance
Amy highlights that heartbreak can extend beyond romantic relationships to work, friendships, and major life changes. The wounds from childhood can carry into different areas of life, impacting patterns of behavior and relationships.
Reframing the Narrative of Heartbreak
Amy emphasizes that heartbreak is a catalyst to seek self-improvement. By troubleshooting our own patterns and relationships with ourselves, we can create positive change and live more fulfilling lives.
This week, Leah sits down with Amy Chan, author of Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart and creator of the first weekend retreat for working through heartbreak. They dig into why we get our hearts broken, and the science behind cultivating a healthier relationship with our circumstances, ourselves and other people.