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Breaking The Chains Foundation x Jillian Rose Reed How To Love Yourselfie Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Breaking The Chains Foundation and Celebrity Spokesperson Jillian Rose Reed (MTV’s Awkward, Disney’s Elena of Avalor) have launched “How To Love Yourselfie” Holiday Stocking Stuffer sets on Etsy available for purchase from November 26th – December 15th, 2021 to support social media positivity evidenced based program.  To order click here Etsy

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OUR MISSION : Actress/BTCF Celebrity Spokesperson, Jillian Rose Reed

“We can live without alcohol. We can live without drugs (we should), but we can’t live without food and that’s why this is possibly one of the most difficult things to overcome”

Emmy Winning Actress/NY Times Best Selling Author/Celebrity Ambassador – Carolyn Hennesy


“Breaking the Chains Foundation’s goal is to continue to work with artists and art based communities to encourage them and bring forth awareness about eating disorders. We stand as an artistic motivator to ignite a fire in a whole new light. In order to change the face and conversation of eating disorders, we will inspire an entire new matrix.”

Founder, Debra Hopkins

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Hope you can join us! #BTCF Founder/President Deb Hope you can join us! #BTCF Founder/President DebraHopkins chats “The Art of Worthiness” w/ @eatingrecovery Host & Mental Health Advocate @fkdrag for ERC’s Love Your Tree IG LIVE Series on Dec. 6th, 11am pst💜 #loveyourtree #instagram #live #series #art #worthiness #growing #hope #erc #btcf
💝How To Love Yourselfie with Jillian Rose Reed 💝How To Love Yourselfie with Jillian Rose Reed Holiday Stocking Stuffers💝 TO ORDER ~ LINK IN BIO💝 Nov 26 ~ Dec 15 Each set comes in a beautiful tulle bag that will fit perfectly in a holiday stocking or will also make a nice gift for someone special! For every purchase you make, $5.00 will go to Breaking The Chains Foundation to help facilitate the How To Love Yourselfie evidence based online interactive video & workbook program into schools and youth organizations for our new 2022 Community Outreach Program! How To Love Yourselfie personalized Hand Sanitizing Gel is manufactured in an FDA registered facility #PlanetBreeze and meets CDC hand sanitizer regulations. It is made with aloe to leave skin feeling soft and moisturized and helps prevent dryness. It is lightly scented with natural premium oils. How To Love Yourselfie Personalized Room Spray is formulated with premium essential oils and all-natural ingredients. This spray provides a long-lasting scent to freshen up any room or wherever you need a little pick-me-up scent! This product is gluten-free, lead-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, and non-toxic. 💝 #HTLYS Holiday Stocking Stuffers premium oil scents include: Lavender Lemon, Jasmine Mint, Peppermint, Orange Sherbert and Banana Split. Choose from a 1 oz set of 5 hand sanitizers or a 2 oz combo room spray & hand sanitizer set. For more information about our How To Love Your Selfie online program ~ please email iambreakingthechains@gmail.com #jillianrosereed #howtoloveyourselfie #selfcompassion #selfawareness #selflove #selfie #love #journey #discovery #patience #gratitude #growth #renewal #mtv #awkward #tamara #disney #elenaofavalor #holiday #gift #stockingstuffers #scent #give #season #joy
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#BTCF NOVEMBER FEATURED ARTIST @themusicalmushroom #BTCF NOVEMBER FEATURED ARTIST @themusicalmushroom 💛 So thrilled to reconnect with this multi-talented artist and passionate soul! Link in Bio💛 Taylor Blackwell was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and presently lives in Los Angeles. She is an actor, artist, musician, singer, writer, and creator of The Infinite Possibilities Oracle Deck. Taylor began acting at age five. She stars in several Lifetime Movie Network films. A few of other her TV and film credits include a series regular on the Starz original series “Magic City”, “Designated Survivor”, “NCIS”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, the feature film “Dolphin Tales 2”, among many others. In addition to, Taylor has also done hundreds of commercials, national print campaigns, catalogs, and voice over work. In 2018, she formed the band “the tenth” with Harley Quinn Smith and has since released an EP “Boys We Don’t Know”, and album “DUNES”. The band has performed at venues like the legendary “The Troubadour”, “The Hi Hat”, “The Smell”, among others. Her songs have also appeared in feature films. Recently, Taylor released her debut solo album In Memory of Haroldine which was produced by Sharp/Shock’s Davey Warsop. We first met Taylor in 2016 at our first annual event interviewing guests on the red carpet for her podcast! It was amazing reconnecting with her and learning about all the wonderful projects she has done, is doing, as well as creating. Taylor is a very gifted artist who explores her craft in a multitude of ways, while collaborating with others, and being very mindful of remaining close to her family, loved ones and staying true to herself. She is constantly blooming and creating! We look forward to seeing more from this colorful creator. Thank you Taylor!💖 Photographer Credits: Chase Cope, Jon Del Real, and Brent Mata #featured #artist #musician #actrees #writer #poet #drawing #singer #creator #community #selfcompassion #creative
We are thrilled to welcome Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, We are thrilled to welcome Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S to our BTCF Clinical Advisory Board!💛 We are really looking forward to working with you! Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (49842), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (844), Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), and a CEDS supervisor who has a private practice in Studio City, Los Angeles. She’s the author of MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues, a book offering readers help, hope, and connection through its 23 relatable mini-memoirs about eating and body image stresses paired with expert insights. Her articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals, trade magazines, and online hubs. A special honor was co-authoring a two-part piece with renowned eating disorders expert and pioneer Carolyn Costin. In addition, Alli has presented educational workshops at international and local conferences, graduate schools, clinical training facilities, and hospitals. Passionate about advocacy and service to the field, Alli has run a support group for friends and family of people with eating and body image issues for over a decade and co-chaired committees for the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, “iaedp.” She also created #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! –a series of public events sparking important conversations through fun, inspiring speeches, and flash mob dance, which appeared throughout the United States. Distinctions include the following: iaedp named her the 2017 Member of the Year; Mayor Eric Garcetti recognized July 13, 2017, as "#ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day” in the City of Los Angeles; and HappyRubin.com placed MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues in their list, “10 Books That Change Your Life.” www.TherapyHelps.Us www.MeaningFULLread.com www.ShakeItforSelfAcceptance.com
Our own @danikelmar LCSW, TEAM-CBT Therapist is a Our own @danikelmar LCSW, TEAM-CBT Therapist is a guest speaker for a Teen Talk Webinar on Combating Suicidal Thoughts. Produced by @teens4teenshelp next Tuesday, November 9th at 6pm PST. Anyone can ask questions in the Q & A and learn more about depression. Please contact @teens4teenshelp for more info! #teens #depression #depressionhelp #depressionawareness #suicideprevention
Congratulations to the very joyous and inspiratio Congratulations to the very joyous and inspirational @thecourtneyhope and her husband @duelly as they made their wedding vows this past weekend! Wishing you both an amazing life together🎉🥂❤️🖤❤️ #Repost • @thecourtneyhope 💀🌹❤️ Thanks to everyone for joining us in celebrating our love 🖤. The perfect gothic night, surrounded by those we cherish most 🥰! More pics to come soon! #1923rollsroyce #sandceremony 📸: @joannamiriam 👰🏽‍♀️ : @asanchezfashion 💄: @staceyannmakeup 💇🏽‍♀️: @daniellefspencer Planner: @center_of_attention_events
#Repost @drgiamarson ~ Your internal dialogue 💭 #Repost @drgiamarson ~ Your internal dialogue 💭 may be making you vulnerable to binge eating. Research suggests that negative self-talk can lead to and maintain unhealthy eating behaviors. Healing and recovery 🌱 from an eating disorder starts with listening to the underlying messages of our internal dialogue. Paying attention to the inherent desire to be healthy pays off. Journaling, meditation, yoga, therapy, and walking as well as other reflection-based activities can help uncover the deeper messages ✉️beneath negative thoughts and set you on the path to healing. Do you want help in reprogramming your internal dialogue? Click the link in my bio to grab my Binge Eating Prevention Workbook! 📖 ——— #journaling #creative #selfcompassion #selfcare #selfacceptance #intuitiveeating #health #wellness #yoga #breathe #selfreflection #healing #journey #recovery
A big congratulations to the passionately amazing A big congratulations to the passionately amazing @jillianrosereed & her husband @marty_shannon who apparently can already weather any storm (read below 😉) 💕Wishing you both all the best as you continue to share your lives together💕 #repost • @jillianrosereed The night before our wedding, the owner of our venue @rimrockranch said “everyone has desert sunset wedding photos, how cool would it be for you to have a storm” - and she was right ✨ never did I imagine I’d be getting married in 70mph winds - but holding on to @marty_shannon made everything feel right 💕 thank you for the exclusive @people!! And special thanks to @nicolekirshnerphotography @ritavinieris ✨more to come ✨
October 20th, 10:00 am - 10:45 am PST Binge Eati October 20th, 10:00 am - 10:45 am PST Binge Eating Disorder ~ Discover Ways to Heal Conversation 🌼To Register ~ Link In Bio🌼 FREE BTCF Founder Debra Hopkins chats with Dr. Gia Marson about her acclaimed book, The Binge Eating Prevention Workbook along with a Q and A. "Do you wonder why we lose control with food? The reason may be that binge eating is a symptom of a deeper issue. Binge eating disorder may actually protect you from another, more complex, pain. Now, just imagine that it may be your protector. What messages are your symptoms trying to convey? By listening to these parts of yourself, you may open up more keys to healing." ~ Dr. Gia About Dr. Gia Marson: please visit drgiamarson.com #emotionaleating #empowerchange #foodfreedom #healthyeatinghabits #ditchthediet #healthyeatingtips #intentionalliving #intuitiveeating #intuitiveeatingcoach #intuitiveeatingofficial #nofoodrules #restrictiveeating #bingeeating #healing #recovery #btcf #drgiamarson #thebingeatingpreventionbook #book #workbook #selfcompassion #selflove #selfacceptance
NEW #BTCF FEATURED BLOG🍁 “Struggling with foo NEW #BTCF FEATURED BLOG🍁 “Struggling with food? Don’t give up!” by Dr. Gia Marson ~ Link https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/category/featured/ Dr. Marson’s blog includes personal stories that were offered as a contribution to her book, The Binge Eating Prevention Workbook: An Eight-Week Individualized Program to Overcome Compulsive Eating and Make Peace with Food. About: @drgiamarson is a psychologist, author, consultant, integrative medicine health coach, lecturer, and longtime meditation practitioner in private practice in Santa Monica, CA. She is the psychologist consultant for UCLA’s Medical Outpatient Feeding and Eating Disorders Program & was the Founder/Director of the UCLA CAPS Eating Disorder Program and a psychologist-member of the UCLA Athletic Care Committee including working closely with the Department of Athletics to support the well-being of athletes. She has been a clinical supervisor for psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows, a clinician at The Renfrew Center & at The Monte Nido Treatment Center. Dr. Marson is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, the Los Angeles Psychological Association and an advocate for Health at Every Size. She is co-creator of www.PsychologistSecrets.com, a hub for bringing the science of psychology into the light. Dr. Marson has been a featured, expert contributor for NBC, for Maria Menounos’ book The Everygirl’s Guide to Life and was the host and co-writer of the University of California’s PSA on Eating Disorders. She lectures and writes about body image and eating disorders. Dr. Marson is an expert contributor to www.recoverywarriors.com. Additionally, Dr. Marson has been a long-time Clinical Director on the board of Breaking The Chains Foundation (BTCF) where her outstanding work, service, and care continues as a BTCF Clinical Contributor. Thank you Gia for your incredible work and sharing this informative resourceful piece! #emotionaleating #empowerchange #foodfreedom #healthyeatinghabits #ditchthediet #healthyeatingtips #intentionalliving #intuitiveeating #intuitiveeatingcoach #intuitiveeatingofficial #nofoodrules #restrictiveeating #healing #recovery #feature #blog #author #book
NEW #BTCF FEATURED BLOG ☀️ “Finding Joy In M NEW #BTCF FEATURED BLOG ☀️ “Finding Joy In Movement” by Krista Stryker, NSCA-CPT, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach ~ Link in Bio ☀️ About Krista ~ @12minuteathlete Krista Stryker is a journalist, entrepreneur, and world-renowned fitness expert. She is the creator of the 12 Minute Athlete app, used by over 500,000 people worldwide and the author of The 12-Minute Athlete: Get Fitter, Faster, and Stronger Using HIIT and Your Bodyweight. Additionally, she is also a BTCF Board Member and Celebrity Ambassador. From trying her first push-up in college, to teaching herself to do pull-ups and handstands, Krista is living proof of her philosophy that everybody is an athlete. She is passionate about helping others become stronger inside and out through the intersection of mental and physical fitness. Krista regularly writes on well-being, healthy living, positive psychology, and high performance. Krista has been featured in The New York Post, The Washington Post, SHAPE Magazine, Train Magazine, Muscle & Fitness HERS, and on ESPN and Mindbodygreen, among many others. She is also a faculty member at the Center for the Science of Human Potential where she teaches for Transcend, the online course teaching the latest science of positive psychology and self-actualization taught by Scott Barry Kaufman. In addition to training the masses, Krista is also an amateur boxer and has traveled the world studying the fine art of handstands. She has a degree in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College. You can find her online at 12minuteathlete.com and @12minuteathlete Thank you Krista for your amazing work and writing this resourceful piece! #btcf #feature #blog #health #healthylifestyle #physicalhealth #mentalhealth #joyfulmovement #individual #fitness #movement #happyfriday #losangeles #nonprofit
10 Days of Dance💛 Day 10 ~ @deena_bryan “Arti 10 Days of Dance💛 Day 10 ~ @deena_bryan “Artists are not like athletes. We cannot win gold. We cannot beat other creatives. We cannot come first. Sport is objective. Creating to be best is a waste of energy. Instead, create to connect with the people who need you. Because they are out there. Create in your own way, because there is no right way. Take the pressure off,and focus on your own unique brand of magic.” - Unknown Thank you Deena for sharing with us! Photo credit @vinnielionas #dance
10 Days of Dance💛 Day 9 ~ @julia._katharina “ 10 Days of Dance💛 Day 9 ~ @julia._katharina “Showing up every day as your authentic self is one of the most powerful ways to live freely. It is one of the few things we CAN control. On days I feel low the one task I give myself is: stay real and authentic with yourself. Authenticity is power. Staying true to yourself will attract the right people and experiences into your life. Trust yourself. You are enough!” - Julia Katharina Thank you Julia for sharing with us! photographer Cliff Kapatais @pixelcoma #dance
10 Days of Dance💛 Day 8 ~ @lillyybryann “danc 10 Days of Dance💛 Day 8 ~ @lillyybryann “dance is my everything. it’s my morning, my noon, my night and my dreams. my happiness, my sadness, my anger and my fear. it’s my past, my present and my future. i cant see life without it. it has no limits and makes me feel limitless.” - Lilly Bryan Thank you Lilly for sharing with us! Photo by @deena_bryan #dance
10 Days of Dance💛Day 7 ~ @alex_little “The bo 10 Days of Dance💛Day 7 ~ @alex_little “The body says what words cannot" - Martha Graham Thank you Alex for sharing with us! Photo by Beau Austin for @bellamoxidance
10 Days of Dance💛 Day 6 ~ @ggtownson “Life is 10 Days of Dance💛 Day 6 ~ @ggtownson “Life is like a disco, no matter how the music changes, you just keep on dancing.” Jumping The Broom movie. Thank you GG for sharing with us! Photographer @birds_eye_photo #dance
10 Days of Dance💛 Day 5 ~ @thecourtneyhope “D 10 Days of Dance💛 Day 5 ~ @thecourtneyhope “Dance isn’t so much something that you do but a way of life and a state of being. A reflection of your emotional state and an unaltered expression of your soul. An assessment of the physical space encapsulated within your flesh and how freely it is willing and able to shift and transform. The emptiness that’s filled with new breathe and the release of stagnant energy built up within your vessel. Dance is my home. My healing. My first true love. And with its movement, I am constantly born again and set free.” - Courtney Hope Thank you Courtney for sharing with us! Photographer @jasonyokobosky #dance
10 Days of Dance💛 Day 4 ~ @zoelionas “If we s 10 Days of Dance💛 Day 4 ~ @zoelionas “If we seek the real source of dance, if we go to nature, we find the dance of the future is the dance of the past, the dance of eternity, and has been and always will be the same... The movement of waves, of winds, of the earth is ever the same lasting harmony.” - Isadora Duncan Thank you Zoe and Matthew for sharing with us! Photo by Kendra Stanley-Mills #dance
10 Days of Dance💛 Day 3 ~ @irelynnbryan “Danc 10 Days of Dance💛 Day 3 ~ @irelynnbryan “Dance has always been in my life and I knew from my first dance class I was going to do it for the rest of my life . Dance helps me express myself when words cannot. Dance means I get to be who I want and say what I want without worrying about what other people think . Dance means everything to me.” - Irelynn Bryan Thank you Irelynn for sharing with us! photo @bellemattson #dance
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