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.

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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.

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NOLA CHEF GASON’S CANVAS OF CULINARY ARTS: Month

NOLA CHEF GASON’S CANVAS OF CULINARY ARTS: Monthly Recipes
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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/

Keep Hope Alive – Choosing Life Over an Eating D

Keep Hope Alive – Choosing Life Over an Eating Disorder -
Tuesday, November 17th @ 7pm
REGISTER: https://nami-eastside.org/forums/ with Debra Hopkins, President/Founder, Breaking The Chains Foundation

Join us for an insightful, meaningful, & encouraging presentation on the aspects of hope, building an army to support that hope, and magnifying the idea there is “extraordinary” in each person. She believes full recovery and healing is possible from an eating disorder and takes a personal inside look of one’s journey by creating an enriched sense of self-efficacy, self-discovery, and self-love.

By sharing her personal experience which includes what is commonly referred to as The Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a disorienting sense of visual perception, Debra will discuss how it affected her, how she learned to overcome it, and how she came to express it in her story, “Finding Alice”.

In addition to her personal story, Debra also chats:
- What are eating disorders, the stigma & shame associated with them.
- Tapping into health & wellness within our own choices & what that means to our happiness and engaged daily living.
- Identify common feelings and emotions between body/food relationships during Covid & the holidays.
- The relationship between eating disorders & mental health
- Provide useful resources and support

PC: @deniseleitnerphotography

A VERY JOYOUS CONGRATULATIONS to the newly married

A VERY JOYOUS CONGRATULATIONS to the newly married MR. and MRS. MARTY SHANNON🎉💕!!!

#repost @jillianrosereed I can’t believe I’m a WIFEY 💍 yesterday was the exact OPPOSITE of everything we thought we wanted, but it turned out to be so special and intimate. Just the two of us standing in the same place we got engaged a year before 🤍 we can’t wait to celebrate FOR REAL next year with our loved ones, but I honestly wouldn’t trade this moment for anything ✨
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I also wanted to give a huge shoutout to @manlybands for getting Marty his wedding ring SO quickly. This marriage was kind of a quick decision, and with everything going on we left his ring until ONE WEEK before 😬 but #manlybands came to the rescue and sent us this beautiful ring that shipped within a day. We were extra excited to partner with them because each month their teams selects a different organization to give back to (in August they donated $80k worth of rings to brides in the US) ✨ they were nice enough to send me a code once I told them how many of YOU are tying the knot a little differently than you expected too.. so you can use JILLIANROSEREED if you’re in need of a band as well 🤍🤍🤍

✨MEET #BTCF OCTOBER FEATURED ARTIST TRINITY ROSE

✨MEET #BTCF OCTOBER FEATURED ARTIST TRINITY ROSE✨LINK IN BIO✨

Trinity Rose @trinityroseofficial is a professional singer, songwriter, musician, and storyteller. At the age of 13, she was the youngest contestant to ever appear on NBC’s “The Voice” and went on to be one of eight high school teens in the country to be chose not once, but twice for Grammy Camp! Her very soulful and rich vocals in addition to her beautiful guitar playing produce a variety of creative musical textures, dynamics, and genres.

BTCF first met Trinity Rose when she was one of our guest performers in a music live-stream we produced last year. It was a moment to ask, “Wait, how old is she?” For we were all amazed! Her love to reach young people like herself and share her stories through her music is something that not only brings her joy but allows her to connect with so many and hopefully be a voice of inspiration, hope, and perseverance. At 17, she is creating leaps and bounds and can be heard on a several platforms, so be sure to check her out! Thank you, Trinity Rose for sharing!💜

#singer #songwriter #musician #vocalist #music #guitar #storyteller #creator #youth #inspiration #rolemodel #selfesteem #selflove #selfcare #family #jouney #personalstory #story #thevoice #grammycamp #trinityrose #morningtext

Thank you @singingharts for your support & sharing

Thank you @singingharts for your support & sharing your photo with us in our new #BTCF #grabalinkandbreakit t-shirt! Love it! 💜💜

Excited to share "INSIDE OUT" - A Movement Worksho

Excited to share "INSIDE OUT" - A Movement Workshop for Connection and Renewal is an official #BTCF program that we offer both on-line and in-person. Created and taught by sisters, Devon Little and Alex Little ( #BTCF Board Member)!

"Join artists and sisters Devon & Alex on a guided journey to move freely, listen to your body, and experience joy! Dance and move can calm our nervous system, cultivate our resilience, and facilitate our growth." Devon and Alex 💜

Contact us for more information and pricing. Electronic press kit available upon request! iambreakingthechains@gmail.com www.breakingthechainsfoundation.org

#sisters #movement #dance #workshop #mind #body #spirit #healing #calm #selfcare #growth #community #joy

📷: @jameswirthphoto

We are happy to partner w/West NEDA Virtual Walk!

We are happy to partner w/West NEDA Virtual Walk!
#BTCF President Debra Hopkins shares “Why I Walk”

Event Location: Online!
Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020
Event Times: 11am - 12:30pm Pacific Time
BTCF DONATE PAGE: Link in bio ✨

Event registration closes at 3pm PT on 9/25. Please sign up to receive the virtual event login link! 💜

Join the event on @neda Facebook and spread the word!

#Repost 💜 @12minuteathlete 💜 It’s always

#Repost 💜 @12minuteathlete 💜

It’s always such an honor to be part of @breakingthechainsfdn as an ambassador and board member to help share their mission to change the conversation and stigma around eating disorders through art, creativity, and community.⁣
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If you’re looking for ways to join the conversation, check out our t-shirt fundraiser at www.bonfire.com/grab-a-link-and-break-it ❤️⁣
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#BTCF INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER✨ Tune in tomorrow with

#BTCF INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER✨

Tune in tomorrow with Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH- mental health activist and founder of @saddie_baddies for an instagram story takeover! She’ll be touching on intuitive eating and wellness as a woman of color, you don’t want to miss this! Tomorrow, 9/14 @ 10am PST/1pm EST 💜

#BTCF Advisory Board Member #wellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #inspoquotes #blackmentalhealth #anxiety #selfcare #depression #selflove #mentalhealthmatters #therapy

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