Hi, I’m Ninna Makrinov and my preferred pronouns are she/her. I’m a psychologist. And, yes I am fat. I am The Fat Psychologist.
I love who I am. In fact, I want everyone to embrace who they are. Fat or skinny, gay or straight, white, black or brown, funny or boring- whatever! Just be you!
Saying this sounds easy, doing it can be hard. Join me in a journey that starts with self-love and might end with changing the world.
About Ninna, aka The Fat Psychologist
About me
I am an organisational health psychologist with a passion for wellbeing, diversity and inclusion. I believe that the best approach to happiness for all is to create environments where people can thrive. My professional perspectives are informed by my personal experiences as a migrant, solo mum and fat person. Read my blog above to learn more about me.
Education
MSc Organisational Health Psychology
The University of Nottingham, UK
Masters in Business Administration
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Organisational Psychology Professional Qualification
and BSc (Hons) Psychology
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Relevant Experience
Assistant Professor in Research Methods
University of Warwick, UK
Skills Programme Coordinator
University of Warwick, UK
Visiting Lecturer
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Employability Projects Officer
The University of Nottingham, UK
Lecturer in Occupational Health Psychology
The University of Nottingham, UK
Chair of Governors
Water Mill Primary School, UK
Chair of Interim Executive Board
Broadmeadow Infant and Nursery School, UK
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The contents of this website present my opinions and not those of any organisations I am affiliated to. They are not intended to provide healthcare advice, but to help all of us make evidence based decisions on our wellbeing. Each of us is unique, evaluate for yourself if any of my opinions resonate with your experience. Any other contributors to the website or podcast are also expressing their personal opinions.
I have been careful to be respectful and accurate in sharing my views. However, I recognise I am human and can make mistakes. If you spot an error or have a comment, please let me know through my contact form.
I share stories, many from my own life. In doing this, I balance openness with confidentiality. I am careful in navigating the boundaries between confidentiality, attributing the contributions of others, and keeping secrets when a story is not fully my own. If in doubt, I will err in the side of caution. If I have not done this appropriately with your own story, please contact me directly so I can correct my mistake. This might include, for example a request that I attribute your story when I shared it using a pseudonym.
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