In 2012, I interviewed local blogger Amy Chan and one of her goals for the future was to publish a book – something she’s now accomplished! Since we connected, Amy went on to found the innovative and revolutionary Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. Her first book, Breakup Bootcamp is being released by Harper Collins Canada on December 1st.
Breakup Bootcamp by Amy Chan
“A self-affirming, holistic guide to transforming heartbreak into healing.”
Amy Chan hit rock bottom when she discovered that her boyfriend cheated on her. Although she was angry and broken-hearted, Chan soon came to realize that the breakup was the shakeup she needed to redirect her life. Instead of descending into darkness, she used the pain of the breakup as a bridge to self-actualization. She devoted herself to learning various healing modalities from the ancient to the scientific, and dived into the psychology of love. It worked. Fast forward years later, Amy completely transformed her life, her relationships and founded a breakup bootcamp helping countless women heal their hearts.
In Breakup Bootcamp, Amy directs her experience as a relationship columnist and as the creator of Renew Breakup Bootcamp into a practical, thoughtful guide to turning broken hearts into an opportunity to break out of complacency and destructive habits. Dubbed “the Chief Heart Hacker,” Amy grounds her practical advice and tried and tested methods rooted in cutting-edge psychology and research, helping first her bootcamp attendees and now her readers most effectively heal and reclaim their self-love.
Rewire Your Patterns
Life-changing and backed by sound scientific research, Breakup Bootcamp will help you heal from the heartaches of the past and move forward to create healthy love. In this book you will:
Process the pain and emotions of the past so you can move forward in a healthy way
Identify and rewire the subconscious patterns and beliefs that are not serving you
Be less reactive and more balanced in your emotions using tried and tested tools
Connect from a place of wholeness versus a place of wounding Relatable, life-changing, and backed by sound scientific research, Breakup Bootcamp can help anyone turn their greatest heartbreak into a powerful tool for growth.
Relatable, life-changing, and backed by sound scientific research, Breakup Bootcamp can help anyone turn their greatest heartbreak into a powerful tool for growth.
Giveaway
I have a copy of the book to give away! Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Friday, November 27, 2020 at 12:00pm. UPDATE: The winner is Sujin!
New provincial health orders and restrictions were issued on November 19th, extending until December 7th, limiting events and social gatherings. If you are looking to get in the holiday spirit but will be staying at home, here are a few things to tune into online after decorating the tree:
Online Christmas Events in Vancouver
Vancouver Tree Lighting When: Friday, November 27, 2020 at 6:00pm Where: Watch online (then at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square) About: From the comfort of your home watch Amacon and CTV Vancouver as they officially light the 75 foot Amacon Christmas Tree. During the season, post a photo in front of the tree and tag @amaconlivewell to show off your holiday spirit. Amacon will donate to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival as part of its ‘Light It Up’ campaign that has raised over $1 million for local charities.
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival When: Saturday, November 21, 2020 Where: Watch online (then at Surrey City Hall Plaza) About: Hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus, this year’s online event connects everyone at home on Facebook and YouTube Live. The livestream will feature performances from Warren Dean Flandez, Ashley Pater Music, Zaac Pick, DACEY, Quinn Pickering and more.
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (“DVBIA”) announced today that its newest laneway project, snékwem lane, has officially launched and is ready for the public to enjoy. snékwem lane is located between Granville and Pender Streets and is the fourth transformed laneway project managed by the DVBIA.
snékwem lane photo by Kai Jacobson
snékwem lane
snékwem lane is part of a larger transformation project that came from a public engagement process called Re-Imagine Downtown Vancouver that revealed a need for more inclusive experiences and spaces over the next 25 years.
The mural design is a collaborative artistic vision between artists James Harry and Lauren Brevner, turning a predominantly grey laneway into a bright, visual feast with blue, yellow, and salmon-red colours.
The laneway’s design features Lauren Brevner and James Harry’s modern interpretation of a traditional Squamish story about how the salmon came to Squamish waters. The story was passed down to Harry by his father, Xwalacktun, and speaks of visitors with supernatural powers who, with the help of snéḵwem (the sun), led the Squamish people to the village of the salmon people.
The design’s focal point is a 50ft feminine figure personifying the spirit of snéḵwem (the sun) and seven kwu7s (chinook) salmon, which are the first salmon species to run every year. Seven is also a significant number for Indigenous people as it represents the Seventh Generation Principle: a philosophy that the actions we make now impact the future seven generations.
snékwem lane is the DVBIA’s fourth laneway transformation. Previous projects include Alley Oop, a bright, pink and yellow alleyway located just off of Hastings and Granville; Ackery’s Alley, an outdoor performance space featuring an interactive light and sound installation adjacent to the Orpheum Theatre; and Canvas Corridor, located in Eihu lane between Alberni and Robson Streets, highlighting forty-five doorways and vents wrapped with artwork from local artists.
About the Artists
Lauren Brevner is a Japanese-Trinidadian mixed-media artist. Lauren’s work has been exhibited internationally and published in National Geographic and CBC Arts. James Harry is Squamish Nation and of Namgis decent. James’ creative vision comes from a formal study of traditional practice and artistic approach of reclamation. His work can be seen at the Vancouver International Airport, atop Whistler Mountain, and he has permanent public art installations across the lower mainland and in the United States.
It’s the tradition we didn’t know we wanted but about ten years later, a holiday season isn’t complete for John and I until we get some loaves of stollen. We usually pick up this cake-like fruit bread (stuffed with buttery marzipan) from Yew at the Four Seasons or the Christmas Market but since neither are around this year, here are a few places where you can get stollen in Vancouver:
With a surge in COVID cases in BC, residents are being encouraged to limit social gatherings and unnecessary travel within the region. The good news is that while we’re all at home, our resilient arts community has come up with online programming that will inform and entertain, and help us get some holiday shopping done.
Here’s the lineup of things to do in Vancouver this weekend, from a safe distance/with distancing in place:
