Amy Chan holding a copy of Breakup Bootcamp Book

BREAKUP BOOTCAMP
The Science of Rewiring Your Heart

Written by: Amy Chan

TRANSFORM YOUR HEARTBREAK

This is your holistic guide to getting over heartbreak and embracing a life full of self-possession, empowerment, and real, healthy, lasting love.

Not fresh out of a breakup? No sweat.

Whether you’re divorced or dating, single or married, this book has something for you.

In Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart, Renew founder Amy Chan condenses over a decade of professional experience into a must-have guide to a happier, stronger, healthier you.

Dubbed “the Chief Heart Hacker,” Amy grounds her practical tools and insights in cutting-edge psychology and research. Since launching Renew Breakup Bootcamp, she has helped hundreds of people heal their hearts, break toxic patterns, and reclaim their power once and for all.

A self-affirming, science-backed guide for everyone—single or married, divorced or dating—to transform heartbreak into deep healing and long-term relationship growth.

Breakup Bootcamp comes at the perfect time, when so many are feeling the intensity of being in or out of a relationship—lonely or suffocated, or tempted to return to patterns they’ve outgrown. Relatable, life-changing, and rooted in real science, this book offers a clear path to turn pain into power.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amy Chan has been a trusted voice in modern relationships for nearly two decades, beginning as a dating columnist and evolving into one of today’s most influential experts. In 2016, she launched Renew Breakup Bootcamp, the world’s first science-based retreat blending psychology and neuroscience to help people heal from heartbreak. She now leads Dating Bootcamp and teaches at Esalen Institute, helping singles date smarter and create healthy, lasting love.

Dubbed “a scientific Carrie Bradshaw” by The Observer, Amy is the author of the best-selling book Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart, which was featured in The New York Times and optioned by a major network. Her work has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New Yorker, The Guardian, USA Today, and more.

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Whether you are reeling from a breakup or just feeling lonely, Amy Chan is deconstructing heartbreak, teaching us how to move through that pain and come out stronger on the other side.

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Breakup Bootcamp FAQ


Who is this book for?


This book is for anyone healing after a breakup, whether you’re dealing with recent
heartbreak or emotional pain from a relationship that ended long ago. If you’re searching
for a breakup recovery book that helps you break toxic patterns and find emotional
freedom, this is for you.


How is Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart different from
other breakup books?



Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart isn’t just advice—it’s a blueprint for transformation. I developed this method through years of helping people as the founder of the first-ever breakup retreat, Renew Breakup Bootcamp. The book blends psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual healing, offering real tools to help you stop repeating toxic relationship patterns and start building a healthier relationship with yourself and others.


Do I need to attend the bootcamp to benefit from the book?


Not at all! I designed Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart so that you could access the core teachings of the bootcamp experience from the comfort of
your home. It’s a breakup recovery guide you can turn to anytime you need clarity, healing, or direction.


Can this book help if my breakup happened a long time ago?


Yes, absolutely. Whether it’s healing from a divorce, a breakup or even a situationship – the grief of getting over your ex can last a long time if you don’t use the right tools to help
you move forward. Time doesn’t always heal emotional wounds—especially when the patterns run deep. This book will help you uncover the subconscious beliefs you may still
carry and provide practical tools to rewire those patterns for lasting healing.


Is there a workbook or companion guide I can use with the book?


Yes—there’s a Breakup Bootcamp Workbook available in both digital and paperback formats. It’s packed with guided exercises, journaling prompts, and reflection tools that
will support your healing process.
• Get the digital guide here:
• Get the paperback workbook on Amazon


Do you plan on writing more books in the future?


Definitely! My new book will be on the science of dating and will be released in April of 2026. You can follow me on my socials @missamychan and subscribe to our newsletter
so you can be updated and get more insights, tips, and tools to support your relationship journey.

Amy Chan helps readers transform pain from a breakup or divorce into self-love and healing. Between determining your attachment style, client testimonials and practical mood-enhancing exercises, chapters focus on how to live, learn and grow after splitting with a significant other.

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