Breaking The Chains Foundation

We focus on breaking the chains of mental health and body-image struggles. While providing artistic programming and services for those looking to “link” with others on their healthy mental and emotional wellness journeys.

We use the power of art and expression to provide programs, events, and services to build efficacy in the areas of mental health and body-image struggles, cancer, and eating disorders. Bringing tools, skills, and shared lived experiences to life. Areas that address problematic social media use and negative mental health among youth and young adults, productions integrating dance with mind/body wellness principles, and unique beauty experiences for cancer survivors.

Online Social Media Literacy Youth Program

Cancer Survivors and Care Givers Program

Self Enrichment and Confidence Building Event

Live Performance

Storytelling Dance and Movement Experience

Live Stage Production

Movement Workshop For Connection and Renewal

IMPACT AND COMMUNITY

We believe that positive body image, health and self-love are all possible. We believe in full recovery.

RESOURCES/FAQs

BTCF produces all forms of art, events, outreach, and campaigns to support overall wellness.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Meet the amazing celebrities who support BTCF and how they encourage and inspire others to bring forth healing, self-love & recovery.

CELEBRITIES

Meet our monthly featured artist.

FEATURED ART

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CONNECT

“Art speaks to our need to reveal, heal, and transform”

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Canvas of Culinary Arts

Health and Wellness Conversations

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Through the arts~we foster creativity, connections & communities to thrive; committed to the prevention of body-focused & mental well-being stigmas.

As Eating Disorder Awareness Week approaches, we w

As Eating Disorder Awareness Week approaches, we would like to share some updates about our “How To Love Yourselfie” online social media literacy & eating disorders prevention program with interactive videos and workbook. We are excited to expand the program to include wellness and movement within the 5 modules guided by @krysiastcyr , BTCF Advisory Board, Holistic Coach, and Director of Student Wellbeing for @cliconservatory !

***Please visit our link in the bio: “How To Love Yourselfie” to sign up for our June virtual workshop, and to learn how to bring the program to your school, organization, or home.

Feel free to reach out at iambreakingthechains@gmail.com for a free consultation or to learn about facilitator training, program options, and more!

HTLYS is developed as a prevention program to provide additional support to those who are looking for support and education around positive body image, self-esteem, and social media literacy. This program is intended to support and aid in cultivating positive and reflective conversations around body image. This program is not intended to be used in lieu of eating disorder treatment with a medical, clinical, and/or nutritional provider.

Follow up with your pediatrician or primary care doctor if you have concerns about eating disorder symptoms or treatment.

#howtoloveyourselfie #htlys #jillianrosereed #socialmedia #socialmedialiteracy #eatingdisorder #support #prevention #wellness #tools

Photo credit @photos_by_edward

#BTCF Featured Artist @kaydentokarski 💜✨LINK

#BTCF Featured Artist @kaydentokarski 💜✨LINK IN BIO for full feature✨

Kayden is an acclaimed actor from Orange County, California. She is recognized for portraying a young Julia Roberts (Martha Mitchell) in the Emmy, Critics Choice, and Golden Globes-nominated Starz original TV series “Gaslit” on Hulu. Kayden’s notable filmography includes “Love’s Fast Lane” on Peacock; “My Melancholy Baby” on Amazon Prime; My Professor’s Deadly Secret” and “Killer in the Woods” on Lifetime; “Roswell Delirium” alongside Anthony Michael Hall and Reginald VelJohnson on Apple TV; and the upcoming “Curse of Vandor” and its sequel with Dee Wallace. Kayden is currently in Mississippi filming her next movie.

Kayden is also a recurring actress on the inspirational Dhar Mann web series, with over 115 million social media followers worldwide.

In July 2024, Kayden won a Young Artists Academy award for her work as young Julia Roberts in “Gaslit.” In 2023, she won a Young Entertainer’s Award for her lead in the independent film “Bombay Beach.”

A multi-talented individual, Kayden also sings and reached Junior Olympian status on the 1-meter diving board. Her dedication to community service is evident through her keynote speeches at the 33rd annual Walk Against Drugs and a Red Cross LA fundraiser as well as her participation in the Joyful Child Foundation’s “Be Brave” pilot.

Kayden rocked it as our emcee at our How To Love Yourselfie Arts and Wellness Camp. We are thrilled to welcome Kayden as a BTCF Youth Ambassador and look forward to working with her!

Thank you Kayden!❤️

#btcf #youth #ambassador #actress #artist #film #tv

We are thrilled to announce #BTCF Youth Ambassador

We are thrilled to announce #BTCF Youth Ambassador Mikaela Zarsky is our new BTCF Youth Ambassador Chair!❤️

Mikaela has been with BTCF for 3 years. Her support, passion, and contributions to BTCF include featured artist, an Instagram live takeover from @cliconservatory , featured workshop panelist, program team member, and led our kick-off to our 2024 How To Love Yourselfie Youth Arts and Wellness Camp in addition to assisting BTCF Board, @alex_little in facilitating dance.

Mikaela is an incredibly gifted dancer, model, and choreographer. This creative and intelligent young woman is currently pursuing her Bachelor in Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Performance Science @uscedu @usckaufman . Her training dance styles include ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, modern, lyrical, musical theatre, ballroom, hip hop/street styles, acrobatics, character, bollywood, and tap.

She graduated from both academics and dance as the valedictorian of her class at @abballetschool Professional Division. Additionally, she was a company member of @yycdanceproject . After graduation, she furthered her training at @cliconservatory under the direction of @teddyforance and signed with @go2talent .

As a multidisciplinary artist and human, when she is not dancing, Mikaela enjoys teaching younger students, fitness, fashion, photography, film production, nature, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She hopes to expand her career in commercial dance, concert dance, choreography, cinematic arts, and production while using research-based practices to help others creatively and mentally achieve their full potential.

We really look forward to 2025 working with Mikaela as our Youth Ambassador Chair!❤️ @mikaelazarsky

To learn more about Mikaela, please visit our website!

#btcf #youth #ambassador #chair #dance #creative #artist #arts #wellness

We look forward to sharing, connecting, serving, s

We look forward to sharing, connecting, serving, supporting, and creating with you all in 2025!❤️

Wishing each of you, your families, and loved ones a Happy New Year!

📸 @photos_by_edward

We are thrilled to announce #BTCF Board Rick Borqu

We are thrilled to announce #BTCF Board Rick Borquez is our new BTCF Treasurer!💙

Rick joined the BTCF Board in 2024 with passion, commitment, support, and service! He is a talented and driven individual with a passion for technology and giving back to the community.

As the CTO of PARRIS Law Firm, Rick has made a significant impact in the legal tech industry with his innovative ideas and leadership skills. He is an award-winning experienced, highly proven Senior IT Leader, operating with 20+ years working professionally in Fortune 500 environments, educational institutions, consulting firms, Hospitality, Law Firms, and Accounting Firms. He is also is owner of IT Solutions Integrated.

In addition to his professional endeavors, he enjoys traveling, camping, mountain climbing, photography, seeking adventure and inspiration in the great outdoors. Rick is also a loving husband who cherishes quality time with his wife Teisha.

We truly look forward to working with Rick and his multitude of talents and passion!

To learn more about Rick, visit our website.

#board #officer #member #treasurer #technology #community #creativity #connection

We are thrilled to announce #BTCF Board Member Cou

A glimpse into our November Power Crew Event for o

A glimpse into our November Power Crew Event for our program “Big C New Me”@cliquesalonandmedspa supporting cancer survivors and caregivers💛 LINK IN BIO 💛

Thank you @brandiegoleno @racheal__clique_ceo and the entire @cliquesalonandmedspa team for hosting this very special day in service of these incredible powerhouse individuals who are battling cancer and who have overcome cancer🙏 The immense opportunity to build community, strength, self-empowerment, joy, and so much more was shared through support, kindness, education, resources, personal stories, and of course new hair styles, makeup, facials, and self-care! 💛💛

Thank you @pastachefcatering for providing a wonderful lunch ~ the pasta bar was beyond!💛

Thank you to physiologist, Sherry Rumel @posture_people for providing free consultation and exams! 💛

Thank you to our youth contributor @itsjaneg27 for your photography and capturing so many special moments! 💛📸

Thank you Melissa Wallace,LCSW @leadinglighttherapyllc and Tiffany Van Wieren, @watson_clinic for your onsite support! 💛💛

Thank you @convivacare for sponsoring our fun swag!💛

We are honored by you all! For more information about Big C New Me and Power Crew events, please see link in bio on our website 💛💛

#bigcnewme #powercrew #cancer #survivor #caregiver #support #selflove

#BTCF Featured Artist @savannahroseee._ 💜 ✨ L

#BTCF Featured Artist @savannahroseee._ 💜 ✨ LINK IN BIO for full feature ✨

Meet Savannah Rose, where passion and grace collide in the world of dance. With over 10 years of experience, Savannah performs a diverse range of dance styles, from tap to modern dance. She has graced the stage in numerous outstanding productions and brings a unique blend of artistry and skill to every performance. Some of her film credits include The Righteous Gemstones on HBO Max, and the JA Collective X CLI Conservatory.

This dynamic young artist from Charleston, South Carolina currently attends @amdaofficial in New York City. She just finished her first semester with the remaining two semesters to be completed in Los Angeles. Savannah also attended the prestigious @cliconservatory under the guidance and instruction of @teddyforance .

Dance is Savannah’s safe space and saving grace. One of her goals is to be on Broadway, in addition to pursuing dance on both the East and West Coast in films, music videos, and everything else!

It was such a joy to chat with Savannah and we look forward to watching her incredible journey continue to flourish and be even more than she can possibly imagine it to be!

Thank you Savannah!❤️

#dance #dancer #choreographer #artist #broadway #stage #film #journey

We are thrilled to welcome our new #BTCF Youth Amb

We are thrilled to welcome our new #BTCF Youth Ambassador @kaydentokarski 💜

Kayden is an acclaimed actor from Orange County, California. She is recognized for portraying a young Julia Roberts (Martha Mitchell) in the Emmy, Critics Choice and Golden Globes-nominated Starz original TV series “Gaslit.” Kayden’s notable filmography includes “Love’s Fast Lane” on Peacock; “My Melancholy Baby” on Amazon Prime; My Professor’s Deadly Secret” on Lifetime; and the upcoming movies “Killer in the Woods”; “Roswell Delirium” alongside Anthony Michael Hall and Reginald VelJohnson; and “Curse of Vandor” and its sequel with Dee Wallace.

Kayden is also a recurring actress on the inspirational Dhar Mann web series, which has more than 115 million social media followers across the world.

In July 2024, Kayden won a Young Artists Academy award for her work as young Julia Roberts in “Gaslit.” In 2023, she won a Young Entertainer’s Award for her lead in the independent film “Bombay Beach.”

A multi-talented individual, Kayden also sings and reached Junior Olympian status on the 1-meter diving board. Her dedication to community service is evident through her keynote speeches at the 33rd annual Walk Against Drugs and a Red Cross LA fundraiser as well as her participation in the Joyful Child Foundation’s “Be Brave” pilot.

Most recently, Kayden did an amazing job as our emcee at our 2024 How To Love Yourselfie Youth Arts & Wellness Camp 🎤!

#actress #creative #youth #ambassador #diver #advocate

We are honored to welcome Advisory Board Member, K

We are honored to welcome Advisory Board Member, Kathy Moufarrege, certified art therapist, artist, muralist, art instructor, and owner/creator of @mobilemozart 💜

Kathy has over two decades of experience in the creative industry. She is the owner and creator of Mobile Mozart, whose mission is to simplify art and teach step-by-step instruction to create your own masterpiece. Since 1999, she has been sharing her passion for art with others through teaching and therapeutic practices which she started in 2022. Kathy’s hometown is Burbank, California where she shares a home with her wonderful husband and their three amazing children.

She is very involved in her community as much as possible because it’s something she loves being part of. Kathy believes that we are all born artists, and some of us like to make a living off of it!

Most recently, Kathy facilitated awesome painting sessions to all the youth attendees at our #2024 How To Love Yourselfie Camp 🎨!

More about Kathy ~
https://mobilemozart.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mobilemozart

#artist #arttherapist #arttherapy #artteacher #arteducator #muralist #creator #mom #buisnessowner

We are super excited to partner with @cliquesalona

We are super excited to partner with @cliquesalonandmedspa for our Big C New Me Power Crew Event in Lakeland, FL on November 10th!

If you are a cancer survivor and live near the Lakeland, FL area, please fill out an application on the website LINK IN BIO or scan this QR code. We even get the caregivers involved! SPACE IS LIMITED! Must have a ticket to attend💛

The Power Crew is a free one-day event for cancer survivors. We even get caregivers involved!
- Makeover with a professional makeup artist or a Facial with a pro!
- Hair Cut & Style (wigs available) with a professional stylist
- Professional Photo Shoot and digital images
- Meet other survivors and professionals who can grow your support network and resources - Share your story!
- Lunch provided by @pastachefcatering (gluten free options available)
- Educational presentations
- Swag

If you would like to get on our mailing list for upcoming Power Crew events that may be coming to your area or more information, please email iambreakingthechains@gmail.com

Thank you @brandiegoleno and the entire Clique Team!💛

PART 2️⃣ #BTCF Health and Wellness Conversatio

PART 2️⃣ #BTCF Health and Wellness Conversations ~ A personal story about an eating disorder leading to the creation of Alex Little’s dance production, 7 CHAIRS💜

Facilitated by Krista Stryker @12minuteathlete , NSCA -CPT, Author, #BTCF Board with guest, @alex_little #BTCF Board, Master Dance Teacher/Choreographer, and creator of 7 Chairs.💜

These conversations highlight the stories of #BTCF team members and how these stories can help to inspire others and enrich our lives.

#dancer #masterteacher #choreographer #artist #7Chairs #eatingdisorder #survivor #recovery #healing #hope #journey

PART 1️⃣ #BTCF Health and Wellness Conversatio

PART 1️⃣ #BTCF Health and Wellness Conversations ~ A personal story about an eating disorder leading to the creation of Alex Little’s dance production, 7 Chairs.

Facilitated by Krista Stryker @12minuteathlete , NSCA -CPT, Author, #BTCF Board with guest, @alex_little #BTCF Board, Master Dance Teacher/Choreographer, and creator of 7 Chairs.💜

These conversations highlight the stories of #BTCF team members and how these stories can help to inspire others and enrich our lives.

#dancer #masterteacher #choreographer #artist #7Chairs #eatingdisorder #survivor #recovery #healing #hope #journey

🔥@idris.keith “Even if I can’t speak it,

🔥@idris.keith

“Even if I can’t speak it, I can always dance it.” – Unknown

#htlys #camp 2024
video: Pennie Curet

Every. Single. Day. 🗓️ Your mental health mat

Every. Single. Day. 🗓️ Your mental health matters💛

#worldmentalhealthday #journey #daybyday #moments #bekindtoyourself #youarenotalone #mentalhealthishealth

🔗 Link in Bio: NAMI resources and support
🔗 Link in Bio: #BTCF Website: programs, creativity, community, and connection 💜

Moments💕 #HTLYS CAMP 9/22/24 Thank you @photos

Moments💕 #HTLYS CAMP 9/22/24

Thank you @photos_by_edward 📸👈

What a team! 💕 Cheers to these wonderful indivi

What a team! 💕 Cheers to these wonderful individuals who contributed their time, energy, talent, and expertise to our September 22nd, How To Love Yourselfie Youth Arts and Wellness Camp at @mihrankstudios 💕

So grateful to each and every one ~ Thank you @jillianrosereed & #BTCF Board of Directors, ambassadors, facilitators, volunteers, & sponsors who made this day so very special!

Check out our HTLYS CAMP Highlights 💕
More to come ~ will be here all week😂

Photos: @photos_by_edward 🥰

💛 Inside our special evening we had this week f

💛 Inside our special evening we had this week for our event “The Night Out: Small Plates ~ Big Hearts”💛

Big shoutout to the folks in the Charlottesville, VA community, all our chefs, volunteers, sponsors, contributors, families, and friends!

This was our first event with our east coast chapter and the outpour of support, kindness, and generosity was amazing! Thank you all!

More moments yet to share💛

#bigcnewme #cancer #support #recovery #journey #resources #programming

💛Capturing a few moments with our family and fr

💛Capturing a few moments with our family and friends on this very special evening we had this week for our event “The Night Out: Small Plates ~ Big Hearts” featuring #BTCF Board, Chef Gason Nelson benefiting our program “Big C New Me” created by #BTCF Board and 2x cancer survivor, Amy Hart and co-created by #BTCF Advisory Board, Eric Hart.

We are truly grateful for the immense support, kindness, and generosity given by our Charlottesville, Virginia community on our east coast chapter!

More moments yet to share💛

#bigcnewme #cancer #support #recovery #journey #resources #programming

#ICYMI 💛In light of our upcoming #BTCF Virginia

#ICYMI 💛In light of our upcoming #BTCF Virginia chapter event, The Night Out: Small Plates, Big Hearts Benefit supporting our Big C New Me program, please take a listen to this conversation, Moving On After Cancer Treatment where Amy Hart shares her personal cancer journey and what inspired her to create Big C New Me.💙

Facilitated by Krista Stryker, NSCA -CPT, Author, #BTCF Board with guest, Amy Hart, #BTCF Board & Creator of Big C New Me 💛💙

For more information about the event, please visit the link in our bio!

These conversations highlight the stories of #BTCF team members and how these stories can help to inspire others and enrich our lives.

#cancer #survivor #recovery #hope #journey #bigcnewme #program #education #thenightout #community #benefit #fundraiser

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