BREAKING THE CHAINS FOUNDATION

Changing the conversation and face of eating disorders

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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

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, campaigns, outreach and events that supports changing the face of eating disorders.

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 featured artist and how their artform aides to the healing of an eating disorder, inspiring others to express themselves.

FEATURED ART

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

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INSTAGRAM INSPIRATION

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Please join us✨THURSDAY ✨FEB 25th • 12p PST

Please join us✨THURSDAY ✨FEB 25th • 12p PST • FB Live✨ IAmBreakingTheChains ✨LINK IN BIO

2/25 ARTISTS:
@_arie_b
@avamorseofficial
@geradhopkins @hopkinsjake
@faithzieglermusic

Our 3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series celebrating everyone’s unique journey through artistic expression 💜

#NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek

#breakingthechains #onelinkatatine #artist #singer #songwriter #musician #dancer #poet #painter #personalstory #creator

Please join us✨WEDNESDAY ✨FEB 24th • 12p PST

Please join us✨WEDNESDAY ✨FEB 24th • 12p PST • FB Live✨ IAmBreakingTheChains ✨LINK IN BIO

2/24 ARTISTS:
@imanitrishawn
@maxx.nies
@skyletgunner

2/23 ARTIST
@adamlicsko

Our 3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series celebrating everyone’s unique journey through artistic expression 💜

#NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek

#breakingthechains #onelinkatatine #artist #singer #songwriter #musician #dancer #poet #painter #personalstory #creator

Please join us✨WEDNESDAY ✨FEB 24th • 12p PST

Please join us✨WEDNESDAY ✨FEB 24th • 12p PST • FB Live✨ IAmBreakingTheChains✨LINK IN BIO

2/24 ARTISTS:
@molleegray
@starrbelle_
@trevordmusic
@sethlee01

Our 3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series celebrating everyone’s unique journey through artistic expression 💜

#NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek

#breakingthechains #onelinkatatine #artist #singer #songwriter #musician #dancer #poet #painter #personalstory #creator

Please join us✨Starts TODAY! Tuesday! ✨FEB 23r

Please join us✨Starts TODAY! Tuesday! ✨FEB 23rd • 12p PST • FB IAmBreakingTheChains✨LINK IN BIO

2/23 ARTISTS:
@thecourtneyhope
@lacondadavies
@trinityroseofficial

Our 3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series celebrating everyone’s unique journey through artistic expression 💜

#NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek

#breakingthechains #onelinkatatine #artist #singer #songwriter #musician #dancer #poet #painter #personalstory #creator

UPDATE✨FEB 23 - 28th • 12p PST • FB Live✨

UPDATE✨FEB 23 - 28th • 12p PST • FB Live✨ LINK IN BIO

3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series celebrating everyone’s unique journey through artistic expression 💜

#NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek

Artists to include:

@serenalaurel @_arie_b @ggtownson @alex_little @thecourtneyhope @racheleroyalemusic @kathrynrmccormick @trinityroseofficial @imanitrishawn @molleegray @starrbelle_ @trevordmusic @sethlee01 @thetoodaloos @itsariabrooks @zoelionas @heyjenna_k @kapalilong @robbiedean_ @maxx.nies @rickypalomino @avamorseofficial @julia._katharina @geradhopkins @hopkinsjake @adamlicsko @skyletgunner @faithzieglermusic @lacondadavies @brimckee77

#breakingthechains #onelinkatatine #artist #singer #songwriter #musician #dancer #poet #painter #personalstory #creator

#Repost @serenalaurel #btcfambassador 💜I’m be

#Repost @serenalaurel #btcfambassador 💜I’m beyond excited to be partnering with @breakingthechainsfdn for our 3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series

FEB 23 - 28
FB LIVE LINK IN BIO

#NationalEatingDisordersAwarenessWeek

Please join us at Noon Pacific
for a variety of genres creating beautiful journeys.

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#elementsofexpression
#btcf #btcfambassador #breakingthechainsfoundation
#onelinkatatine #liveperformance #serenalaurel #singersongwriter
#selflove #mentalhealth #postivevibes

✨FEB 23 - 28th • 12p PST • FB Live LINK IN B

✨FEB 23 - 28th • 12p PST • FB Live LINK IN BIO✨Super excited to share our 3rd annual #ElementsOfExpression Artist Series celebrating everyone’s unique journey through artistic expression 💜 #tunein each day for live performances, creative works & personal story!

#NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek 💜

#breakingthechains #onelinkatatime #artists #singer #songwriter #musician #dancer #poet #painter #testimony #personalstory #creator

@serenalaurel @_arie_b @ggtownson @alex_little @thecourtneyhope @racheleroyalemusic @kathrynrmccormick @trinityroseofficial @imanitrishawn @molleegray @starrbelle_ @trevordmusic @sethlee01 @thetoodaloos @itsariabrooks @zoelionas @heyjenna_k @kapalilong @robbiedean_ @maxx.nies @ellenspencer1 @avamorseofficial @julia._katharina @geradhopkins @hopkinsjake @adamlicsko @skyletgunner @faithzieglermusic

#staytuned for more performers

✨MEET OUR #BTCF FEATURED ARTIST Imani McGee Staf

✨MEET OUR #BTCF FEATURED ARTIST Imani McGee Stafford @imanitrishawn 💜 LINK IN BIO✨

Imani McGee Stafford is a professional basketball player who plays at the Center position for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. She grew up in Los Angeles whereas basketball played a prominent role within her family roots. During Imani’s first year in college, she was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and continued to create an outstanding college and professional career. She has been AP All-American, All Big 12 first Team, and 10th overall pick in the 2016 WBA draft, among many other amazing accomplishments. Imani has been pro since 2016 and currently taking a hiatus for law school!

BTCF had pleasure chatting with Imani. She is super intelligent, well-spoken, goal oriented, warm-hearted, focused, self-motivated, passionate, and compassionate person. Imani is also a very talented published poet. She has also been very open about the sexual abuse she experienced as a child, which lead to deep depression and attempted suicides in her younger life. Diagnosed with bi-polar disorder has not stopped Imani and her ability to shed light on her struggles and turn them into productive outreach to youth and many, many others.

Thank you Imani!

#wnba #basketball #pro #poet #poetry #poems #book #creativity #artist #athlete #law #lawschool #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #advocate #mentor #bipoc #enrichment }journey #hope #healing #recovery #allthingsarepossible #faith

NOLA CHEF GASON’S CANVAS OF CULINARY ARTS: Month

NOLA CHEF GASON’S CANVAS OF CULINARY ARTS: Monthly Recipes
✨Link in Bio✨

BTCF has teamed up with @chef_gason to engage in a culinary experience, respecting all food, the preparation process, and the enjoyment of food. He believes plating is a canvas for one to express yourself and use your imagination – there is no right or wrong and possibilities are endless, have fun, create shared experiences and memories with families and friends, having purpose that can be bold and exciting!

NOLA Chef Gason Nelson is a Global Cooking Instructor for ‘The Chef & The Dish’, a Private/Personal Chef/Owner/CEO of “Full of Flavor” in New Orleans, and a National Featured Chef in many publications and television programs, including Food Network’s ‘Chopped’, Readers Digest, Sports Illustrated, and New Orleans’s morning shows to name a few. He is a two-time James Beard Scholar and appeared in many noted festivals. Additionally, Chef Gason was also named Louisiana top 25 Best Chefs of 2017 and 2020. His clients include celebrities such as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Matthew McConaughey, Sinbad, the Kardashians, and NBA and NFL Players like Aaron Brooks, DeMarcus Cousins, Reggie Bush, Chris Paul, and Ben Watson. He is also a long-time supporter of Breaking The Chains Foundation!

Happy New Year #2021 ! Wishing you all a year of j

Happy New Year #2021 ! Wishing you all a year of joy, peace, hope, grace, prosperity, loving relationships, community & new adventures!

Thank you #BTCF Board & Advisory Board 💜💜
#debrahopkins @jillianrosereed @carolynhennesy
@alex_little @danikelmar @thejonathanfoundation #rajamarhaba @drgiamarson @dr.kellirugless @12minuteathlete @brwn.sugrr @saddie_baddies @keystonetreatmentla #TammyBaghdassarian @ellenspencer1

Thank you #BTCF Celebrity Ambassadors💜 @jillianrosereed @carolynhennesy @thecourtneyhope @brookelewisla @12minuteathlete @serenalaurel

Thank you 2020 #BTCF Featured Artists💜
@brimckee77 @chef_gason @agentletouchofart @brwn.sugrr @saddie_baddies @dancingwithed.inc @itsariabrooks @trinityroseofficial @_arie_b @aglimpseofnat

Thank you #BTCF Artist Contributors💜 @_arie_b (Artist Ambassador)
@brimckee77 @julia._katharina @amybarnardphotography @kennethmader

Thank you 2020 #BTCF #virtual #support #outreach

Thank you 2020 #BTCF #virtual #support #outreach #service #community 💜🙏

@amberarttherapy @dancingwithed.inc @thecourtneyhope @jillianrosereed #debrahopkins @danikelmar @alex_little #devonlittle @saddie_baddies @brwn.sugrr @serenalaurel @neda @deborahkobyltlive @nami_eastside @dr.kellirugless @brookelewisla @molleegray @_arie_b @kashhovey @jasikaistrycurious @kmax18 @illuminatedanceandartscenter @trevordmusic @avamorseofficial @geradhopkins @sethgreen @daltoncyr @planttherapy @hartbotanicals #addion @monarchprla @perfectreel @keystonetreatmentla

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and joyous Holid

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and joyous Holiday Season!

✨MEET #BTCF DECEMBER FEATURED ARTIST NATHALIE RO

✨MEET #BTCF DECEMBER FEATURED ARTIST NATHALIE RODRIGUEZ ✨ LINK IN BIO✨

Nathalie Rodriguez @aglimpseofnat is an 18-year-old up and coming Los Angeles based photographer. Her photography has shown her great value and patience for creating. While both working as a photographer and attending college, it has also taught her responsibility, and the need for balance and motivation. Nathalie is a featured photographer for Orenda Media Magazine!

Nathalie recently contributed her time, talent, and energy to BTCF on our video/workbook program “How To Love Yourselfie” and is a joy to work with! She has an incredibly positive and joyful outlook on life while also understanding the struggles of her generation and the world around her. Thank you, Nathalie for taking the time to share and chat with us! We look forward to seeing you bloom and soar!

#photographer #photography #youth #positivevibes #positivity #diversity #art #artist #college #student #selfacceptance #selflove #creativity

Love this! Thank you @starrbryann for rocking our

Love this! Thank you @starrbryann for rocking our #BTCF #grabalinkandbreakit t-shirt!💕

#healing #hope #fierce #warriors #bodypositivity #gratitude

We are thrilled to collaborate with @keystonetreat

We are thrilled to collaborate with @keystonetreatmentla on our virtual workshop INSIDE OUT💛 w/ @alex_little & Devon Little!

Saturday, December 19th: 10:30 AM – 12 PM PST
FREE! Donations are welcome!

REGISTER: www.breakingthechainsfoundation.org
After registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with the Zoom link.

INSIDE OUT: a movement and dance workshop for every body

Goals: To experience movement and dance as resources for connection and renewal.

Description: Join artists and sisters Devon and Alex on a facilitated experience (accompanied by music) during which you will give yourself permission to move freely, listen to your body and have fun. Dance and movement have been proven to calm the nervous system and cultivate resilience. Moving can also help us tap into a deeper, wise part of ourselves. Every Body is welcome, and no prior dance experience is needed.

Audiences: 14 +

Testimonials:

“I had such a blast in your workshop! It was so relaxing and so fun. Thank you.“

“Your (Devon and Alex) presence’ gave people the space and vulnerability to be open, explore and share. My heart feels so much lighter now.”

“It was the best group Zoom/virtual experience I have had to date. The experience felt like an opportunity to continue healing… and to pay attention to the inner sensations of my body when I move, letting go of my inner (very critical) voice.”

“Today’s workshop was so beautiful. Almost even better that we did it virtually (on Zoom) in our own spaces because I couldn’t be influenced by anyone else’s movements or expectations.”

#artists #artistsupport #dance #movement #renewal #connection #community #flow #healing #gratitude #virtual #workshop #sisters

@morganharpernichols 💛 #inspired

@morganharpernichols 💛 #inspired

#repost @jillianrosereed LINK IN BIO 💜 Today i

#repost @jillianrosereed
LINK IN BIO 💜
Today is #GivingTuesday! 🤍I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than letting you guys know about this awesome giveaway @breakingthechainsfdn is doing in collaboration with @planttherapy and @hartbotanicals! ✨If you purchase of my limited edition How To Love Yourself t-shirt or tote bag, OR you simply just want to donate, you’ll be entered to win a fun tote full of goodies from our partners that values over $150!🎄

HTLYS is our first online evidence based interactive video and workbook with the goal to inspire and educate young people to use social media for all its positive effects and help live their lives to the fullest both on and offline. Purchases and donations like yours will help us bring this program into schools, organizations and treatment centers nationwide. ❤️

To Enter:
Make sure you’re following these accounts
@jillianrosereed
@breakingthechainsfdn
@planttherapy
@hartbotanicals

Purchase a tee/tote/or donate and then come back here and let us know! We’ll be tracking purchases and donations so no sneaky business! US only, winners will be announced by Wednesday 12/16🎄🎄🎄

✨MEET #BTCF NOVEMBER FEATURED ARTIST ARIELLE BOD

✨MEET #BTCF NOVEMBER FEATURED ARTIST ARIELLE BODENHAUSSEN✨LINK IN BIO✨

Arielle Bodenhaussen @_arie_b is a professional dancer, actress, dance teacher, and Pilates instructor. She has been a continual artist contributor, voice, and supporter since 2016, as well as a #BTCF Artist Ambassador this past year.

Arie is truly a treasure both as an artist and person. For those who have had an opportunity to see her perform, you would have experienced her beyond captivating artistry and deeply emotional storytelling. She lights up the room and her joy to teach both youth and adults provides a multitude of gateways to something more than just her craft, but her compassion for nurturing self-acceptance and love. Thank you for sharing Arie, we love you!💜

#dancer #actress #dance #teacher #pilates #instructor #storyteller #creator #eatingdisorder #recovery #hope #healing #art #selfacceptance #selfesteem #selflove #selfcare #jouney #personalstory #story #artistry #paint #writing

Awww!!! Thank you @irelynnbryan for this amazing p

Awww!!! Thank you @irelynnbryan for this amazing photo of you in our #BTCF “Grab a Link and Break It” t-shirt💜! #dance #dancer #creator

#youth #powerofpositivity #hope #illuminaTe

✨T-shirt link: https://www.bonfire.com/grab-a-link-and-break-it/

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