Mind-Body Healing Expert: Dzhemile's Journey from Crimea to Philadelphia

Not every healer's journey begins with a textbook. In this episode, we meet Dzhemile Dzhabbarova, a clinical psychologist whose path from Crimea to Philadelphia carries over a decade of healing expertise.

Dzhemile grew up in Crimea from age 4, earned the Psychologist of the Year award in 2022, and specializes in an integrative approach combining traditional psychotherapy with body-based and breathwork practices. Now based in Philadelphia, she's completing a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to deepen her mind-body toolkit for American clients.

With over 13,000 Instagram followers and extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum, families in crisis, and adults navigating trauma, Dzhemile's story is about carrying healing wisdom across borders.

👇 Jump to key topics below
0:00 – Welcome and introduction
0:02:00 – Manus intro: Crimean Tatar history and New World Association partnership
0:05:00 – Dzhemile's background: Crimean Tatar, grew up in Ukraine from age 4
0:07:00 – Why psychology: Family addiction challenges, wanting to understand suffering
0:09:00 – First job: Child Development Center, working with ages 1-3 and preschoolers
0:11:00 – Special needs children: Autism spectrum, speech delays, seeing the soul not diagnosis
0:13:00 – Konstantin's Crimea connection: Family deportation stories, Margilan and Fergana
0:17:00 – Where in Crimea: Alushta, Simferopol, Sudak area family connections
0:20:00 – Family guidance: Supporting parents of special needs children
0:21:00 – Mind-body approach: Body-oriented techniques from university, movement and sensory activities
0:23:00 – Her children's adjustment: Son was 5 when they moved, daughter born in US
0:26:00 – COVID transition: Started private practice, working in parks with children
0:28:00 – Anxiety and sleep problems: Observations from the pandemic period
0:29:00 – Modalities: Breathing practice, yoga, mindful walking, body movement
0:30:00 – Psychologist of the Year award 2022: What the recognition meant during hard times
0:32:00 – Philadelphia impressions: Mental health culture, people openly talk about therapy
0:34:00 – Stigma differences: Crimea vs US, autism acceptance and visibility
0:35:00 – Language learning: Russian, Ukrainian, English, Crimean Tatar, Turkish connection
0:37:00 – Crimean Tatar food: Chebureki, baklava, plov, Uzbek influence discussion
0:45:00 – Love for America: Feeling comfortable, positive thinking, grateful for support
0:47:00 – Instagram presence: 13K followers, simplifying psychology, daily tips on parenting and anxiety
0:51:00 – Social media and mental health: Making psychology understandable, avoiding harmful content
0:54:00 – Protecting from news manipulation: Avoid criminal stories, don't subscribe to negative pages
0:56:00 – UK social media ban for under 16: Parental regulation vs restriction discussion
0:59:00 – Summer goals: Continue learning, share tools, build life in United States
1:01:00 – Closing and welcome to America

If you're interested in mental health, the mind-body connection, or how healing wisdom travels across borders, Dzhemile's journey offers practical tools and hope.

Follow Dzhemile on Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/psychology_milya/

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