TEDx Vancouver 2026 Speaker Bio
Amy Chan
Amy Chan
Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and Author of UNSINGLE: How to Date Smarter and Create Love that Lasts
Amy Chan has been a trusted voice in modern relationships for nearly two decades, evolving from a dating columnist into one of today’s leading experts. In 2017, she launched Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat blending psychology and neuroscience to help people heal from heartbreak. She also leads The Dating Bootcamp and is faculty at Esalen and the Omega Institute, where she teaches skills for building healthy, lasting relationships.
She 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 streaming network. Her upcoming book, UNSINGLE: How to Date Smarter and Create Love That Lasts, will be released in 2026. Dubbed “the scientific Carrie Bradshaw” by The Observer, 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.
