Every Body Deserves Love (EBDL) creates programs that help people reconnect with themselves and their communities through body acceptance, mental wellness, and compassionate leadership.
From healing circles to hands-on internships, every experience is built around one belief — when people feel safe, seen, and supported, they grow into their purpose.
Our Programs
Every Body Deserves Love (EBDL) creates spaces where healing meets action. Our programs blend emotional wellness, education, and leadership development—helping people reconnect with themselves and their communities through body acceptance and compassion.
What makes EBDL unique is that much of our programming is led by interns—our Self-Love Soldiers. Through real-world experience, they learn how to plan events, facilitate workshops, and build programs that uplift others. This hands-on approach transforms students into confident leaders who carry EBDL’s message of self-love into every space they enter.
Signature Programs
💖 Heart Healing Circles with Dr. Marcia
Biweekly online sessions designed to help participants release shame, rebuild self-worth, and heal through guided reflection, mindfulness, and shared stories of resilience.
💬 Helping Skills Training with Dr. Reyna
A foundational course that teaches empathy, insight, and active listening—skills our interns use as they grow into compassionate leaders capable of holding safe, supportive space for others.
🏖️ Beach Wellness Day
Our signature annual event that celebrates body acceptance, movement, and mindfulness. Interns coordinate logistics, outreach, and activities—gaining valuable leadership and event management experience while creating community joy.
👗 Clothing Drive for Confidence
Our Self-Love Soldiers host clothing donation drives that empower people to look and feel their best. These events teach interns how to coordinate community partnerships, manage resources, and promote confidence through care.
🏠 Community Partnerships
Interns bring EBDL’s mission directly into local shelters and resource centers—including Illumination Foundation and Thomas House Shelter—by facilitating workshops on self-worth, mindfulness, and empowerment.
🍎 Food & Self-Care Drive
An annual community initiative focused on nourishment, gratitude, and wellness during the holidays. Interns lead outreach, donations, and logistics, learning the impact of giving back through service.
Internship & Education Pipeline
Our Internship & Education Pipeline partners with CSUF, CSULA, and local colleges to train the next generation of compassionate, career-ready leaders. Each intern is mentored through a journey of self-discovery and professional growth—building confidence, leadership, and a sense of purpose through service.
From peer mentorship and social media campaigns to community events and research projects, interns graduate with the real-world experience needed to make mental wellness and body acceptance accessible in both digital and in-person spaces.
Impact & Connection
- 💬 5,000+ community members served online and offline
- 🎓 30+ interns trained through our education pipeline annually
- 🤝 10+ community partnerships across Southern California
Together, we’re building a movement of leaders who turn self-love into community change—and create a world where every body feels safe, seen, and supported.
Ready to grow, lead, and make an impact? Apply for the 2026–2027 EBDL Internship Program by sending your résumé and cover letter to our Founder, Alexa Phelece, at Alexa@EBDL.org.
✨ Let’s build a more compassionate world—together.
Our acronym EBDL is defined by our core concepts as defined below.
Empowerment
We believe true empowerment begins with self-awareness and acceptance. When young people recognize their unique talents, gifts, and identities, they gain the confidence to use their voices and take meaningful action in their lives.
At Every Body Deserves Love, empowerment means helping individuals understand their worth and their power to create change—starting from within. When our youth feel safe, seen, and supported, they build healthier relationships with themselves and others, turning self-discovery into purpose and self-love into leadership.
Empowerment isn’t just a feeling—it’s the lived experience of realizing you have real influence over your choices, your healing, and your future.
Boundaries
Healthy boundaries are an act of self-love. They help us honor our own needs while respecting the space and individuality of others. At Every Body Deserves Love, we teach that setting and recognizing boundaries is essential to emotional intelligence and personal growth.
Through our programs, we encourage open communication, self-respect, and accountability—learning to express feelings honestly, honor different perspectives, and stand firm in our values even when others disagree. Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re bridges to healthier relationships built on mutual respect, understanding, and authenticity.
Discipline
Discipline isn’t about punishment—it’s about commitment to your growth. It’s the quiet strength that helps you keep showing up for yourself, even when things get hard. At Every Body Deserves Love, we see discipline as a form of self-respect—the daily practice of choosing what aligns with your goals, values, and well-being.
Through our programs, we help individuals develop perseverance, focus, and self-control—skills that make real, lasting self-love possible. Discipline allows us to move beyond comfort zones, stay grounded through setbacks, and continue striving toward the life we deserve. It’s one of the most powerful expressions of love you can give yourself.
Leadership
At Every Body Deserves Love, we believe leadership begins within. Before we can guide or uplift others, we must first learn to lead ourselves—with confidence, integrity, and compassion. Through self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and community support, our programs help individuals uncover the leader that already lives inside them.
When people heal, grow, and embrace their worth, they naturally inspire others to do the same. This is the foundation of our movement—developing leaders who lead with love.
Priority Outcomes: self-confidence, healing, emotional intelligence, body positivity, good character, and the courage to become a true Self-Love Soldier.
