About Us

• About Me…

I heard many times: “I want to be you when I grow up!”…”Are you a superwoman?” (no, but I am really good at pretending that I am 😊)…”How do you do it all?” …”The world needs more of you”…

….Well, “Mind and Body Psychology” YouTube channel has been created to answer all of those questions and to help you realize and achieve your own goals! 

Why am I qualified to help you discover your own superpowers? Let me introduce myself…

I was born in the former USSR I came to the US in my teens. I have always tried to figure out how the world works and what is the purpose behind everything. I always strive to be productive and helpful. Where did it get me? Here! 

Along the way …

• A mother of 11 (yes, eleven) grown children. Five biological, four adopted from an orphanage in Ukraine as teenagers, and 2 foster kids. 
• Non-profit work: I have resettled refugees, founded a non-profit (Marina’s Kids), working with orphans of Ukraine; Cooked for homeless; Organized events and programs for other non-profits.
• Education: After dropping out of college at 20, I went back to college when my kids were older. Graduated with B.S. general psychology in 26 months (CLEPing out of 11 classes). Earned MA in Psychology in 9.5 months time, and I am now perusing a PhD in Psychology. Additionally, I am certified in Bariatric Counseling. 
• Careers and skills: Professional seamstress; simultaneous interpreter of self-development courses; masseuse; I love and I do all of my own construction, like masonry, carpentry, and painting.
• Hobbies: learning, cooking, sewing, any projects that involve a challenge!
• Work I do now: Private Behavioral Health Practice, run an Airbnb, and …a YouTube channel. (Oh, and a full time PhD student) 
• What surprises people in addition to what is mentioned above: I lost 150 lb. and kept most of it off for 5 years. I can accomplish 2-3 times more then an average person in any given period of time (meaning I am extremely organized, self-propelled, and love EVERYTHING that I do!)

A disclaimer: I am not perfect! I live with chronic conditions, like depression and fibromyalgia. For many years had a low sense of self-worth. It took a lot of work to become who I am now, and there is more to go- sky is the limit! My body and my mind are in constant state of growth and transformation. That is my preferred state. I am here to bring this possibility of self-discovery and growth to you! 

To learn more, visit my YouTube channel “Mind and Body Psychology”. See you there, Marina James.