166: Breakup Bootcamp: Attachment, Heartbreak & Healing w/ Amy Chan

This one's for those looking for love, healing from lost love, or running out of love to give. Today's guest is Amy Chan, relationship expert and author of Breakup Bootcamp, sharing her wisdom on the psychology of love and relationships. Listen on to learn why we ignore relationship red flags, what to do when you're giving more than receiving, and how to find out if your relationship will last. In this episode we explore: 4:18 – Why do we choose wrong people? What makes the “bad boy” or “bad girl” attractive? 7:49 – How to break the cycle of choosing the wrong person 11:00 – An exercise in co-dependency and losing your sense of self 17:06 – Attachment styles 101: Secure, avoidant, or anxious? 22:53 – How to know when to let go, even when you're partner's amazing 25:08 – Regaining trust & healing from bad breakups 27:48 – How to know if they really like you, or if you should stop waiting around 30:10 – Amy's dream life, book rec, life-changing habit, best received advice & favorite part about life 31:55 – Lavi Love takeaways you should reflect on today Amy's links: Renew Breakup Bootcamp Heart Hackers Club (formerly Just My Type) Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart Instagram Show notes: Attached by Amir Levine 2021 Artist of Life Workbook Quotes: It's never just about the ex. It's recycled pain. Hanging on to hope for someone else to change in order for you to be happy is a recipe for disaster. We can be dating people who are amazing … but are they amazing for you? Are they the amazing fit for you? Love is something that is created through time, getting to know someone’s character, through seeing them through different situations in life.  Have something to say? Join the conversation in our Facebook group! Please leave us a review on iTunes. It helps more than you know <3 The post 166: Breakup Bootcamp: Attachment, Heartbreak & Healing w/ Amy Chan appeared first on Lavendaire.