BREAKING THE CHAINS FOUNDATION

We are committed to the prevention of body-focused and mental well-being stigma. Our mission is to use the power of art and expression to foster creativity, build connections, and create a community in which individuals are able to thrive by transforming research and personal stories into artistic programs aimed at increasing self-love, self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.

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Welcome to our conversation: Turn Your Struggles Into Strengths with The Loving Me Lifestyle
Where we will be chatting about Natalie Leon’s genetic condition of 25 years, Periodic Paralysis, which has turned a lifetime struggle into a lifelong mission through her creation of The Loving Me Lifestyle.

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Meet Our Featured Artist
Meet our newest featured artist

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How To Love Yourselfie!
Learn more about How To Love Yourselfie with Jillian Rose Reed

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Our Health & Fitness Blog
Discover and find personal growth through movement and exercise

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Chef Gason’s Canvas of Culinary Arts
Monthly Recipes from NOLA Chef Gason

Let’s Eat
Love Your Tree - Instagram Live with Debra Hopkins & ERC
Eating Recovery Center hosted an Instagram Live with guest Debra Hopkins

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7 Chairs Performances
Alex Little’s 7 Chairs

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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: INSIDE OUT
Inside Out virtual workshops combine multiple art forms and reflection, with a focus on dance and movement

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Eating Disorder Education & Information
Find resources, education and information about eating disorders

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Finding Alice
Finding Alice is based on creator/writer Debra Hopkins’ experience as a young girl with a disoriented sense of visual perception, commonly referred to as, The Alice in Wonderland Syndrome.

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“AT ITS BEST, ART IS LIKE AN UNEXPECTED MESSENGER THAT HELPS US LOOK AT OUR LIFE AND OUR EXPERIENCES IN DIFFERENT WAYS.”

– GALINSKY

“Art can be very healing, it’s such a beautifully shared process not only by those who create, but for those who experience it which makes it timeless and limitless. I always believed that art can take on a shape all of its own, sometimes we can control and other times we cannot. It’s a fascinating process no matter its form. Art can be breathtaking, meditative, and filled with the darkest emotions as well as the happiest of emotions all at once or not. It’s therapy for so many and transcends all space and time.Artists are some of the most passionate and emotional individuals I have ever known. They are intuitive, bold, exciting, brave, shy, and empathic. Channeling healing and wellbeing through art is magical and inspiring. Artists are curious, so they dive into emotion even though they may not be ready for the outcome. The process can be quite immersive, impactful, and sometimes scary. It also has the propensity to aid in emotional regulation as one learns to hope and receive a variety of the healing benefits. It can transport people into a different state of mind – we can sit still as creators too as there is such a deep appreciation and relaxation that takes place when doing so. Art is energy! BTCF uses the power of art and expression to foster creativity, build connections, and create a community in which individuals can thrive.”

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

Welcome to our BTCF Community and join our mailing list and stay connected with us!

CONNECT

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

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Finding Alice

Canvas of Culinary Arts

7 Chairs

Community and Support

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

BTCF is very focused on rolling up our sleeves and being of service to celebrate hope, healing, and recovery as well as building friendships and enriching communities through a variety of creative genres and programming. We are so grateful to be able to partner with these like-minded organizations!