Do this exercise to connect with people, says dating coach: 'People start to have more of a positive response to you'

Cnbc · Jun 03, 2026 · 439 words · By Gili Malinsky

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In 2017, after nearly a decade of writing about romance and dating online, Amy Chan launched what she called her "breakup bootcamp" — a three-day healing retreat on a private property offering sessions with a psychologist, a yoga instructor and Chan herself.

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Since then, Chan, 44, has continued running her breakup retreats and expanded into dating-focused experiences and one-on-one coaching.

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She has also written two books: "Breakup Bootcamp," about healing from heartbreak, and "Unsingle," about building healthier dating habits.

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Claim 1: “In 2017, after nearly a decade of writing about romance and dating online, Amy Chan launched what she called her "breakup bootcamp"”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Amy Chan launched her breakup bootcamp (Renew Breakup Bootcamp) in 2017 and that she has a long history as a dating columnist/voice in modern relationships.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Amy Louise Acker (born December 5, 1976) is an American actress. She is best known for starring as Winifred Burkle and Illyria on the supernatural drama series Angel (2001–2004), as Kelly Peyton on th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Acker

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gemma Chan (born 29 November 1982) is a British actress and model. A graduate of Worcester College, Oxford, Chan began acting during the late 2000s, making her film debut in 2009. She rose to attentio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemma_Chan

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shannon Chan-Kent (born September 23, 1988) is a Canadian voice and stage actress. She is known for her roles as Silver Spoon, Smolder and the singing voice of Pinkie Pie in My Little Pony: Friendship…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_Chan-Kent

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Claim 2: “She has also written two books: "Breakup Bootcamp," about healing from heartbreak, and "Unsingle," about building healthier dating habits.”

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Multiple sources confirm Amy Chan is the author of 'Breakup Bootcamp' and the forthcoming book 'Unsingle' (scheduled for April 2026).

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web search NEUTRAL — The new book from the bestselling author of Breakup Bootcamp…UNSINGLE is Amy’s latest book, publishing in April 2026. Endorsement for un-single. A fun, science-backed dating guide that will change you…
https://missamychan.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing. Learn more here.
https://renewbreakupbootcamp.com/about-amy/

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web search NEUTRAL — Amy Chan is a leading expert in social and relational skills and the author of the forthcoming book Unsingle: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts (April 2026).She is also the bestselling au…
https://www.audible.com/author/Amy-Chan/B07Y5HDWS5

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Claim 3: “Chan, 44, has continued running her breakup retreats and expanded into dating-focused experiences and one-on-one coaching.”

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The evidence confirms she runs the bootcamp and is a relationship expert, but there is no mention of her age (44) or specific details about 'dating-focused experiences' and 'one-on-one coaching' in the provided search results. The Wikipedia results provided are for unrelated people named Chan.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chan Kong-sang (born 7 April 1954), also known as Fang Shilong and known professionally as Jackie Chan and Sing Lung, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor and filmmaker, known for his slapstick, acrob…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prayut Chan-o-cha (Thai: ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา, pronounced [prā.jút tɕān.ʔōː.tɕʰāː] ; born 21 March 1954) is a Thai former politician and military officer who became the 29th prime minister of Thailand …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayut_Chan-o-cha

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Claim 4: “a three-day healing retreat on a private property offering sessions with a psychologist, a yoga instructor and Chan herself.”

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While sources confirm the existence of the bootcamp and that it involves therapy and counseling, the specific details regarding it being a 'three-day' retreat on 'private property' with a specific trio of facilitators (psychologist, yoga instructor, and Chan) are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — Amy Chan’s method in overcoming the cycle of unhealthy relationship patterns encourages awareness, promotes the manifestation of self love and resets attendees ability to increase an abundance of happ…
https://renewbreakupbootcamp.com/retreat/

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web search NEUTRAL — "Amy Chan’s Breakup Bootcamp is a new kind of relationship guide for women.Between determining your attachment style, client testimonials and practical mood-enhancing exercises, chapters focus on how …
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breakup-bootcamp-amy-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Amy Chan, founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and relationship expert, started her retreats in 2017.During her session, Pervette also spoke about how to work with your pain and alchemize it into power. …
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-11-21/breakup-b…

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