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The "How are you, really?" PodcastThe Sacred in Psychiatry | Dr. Inna Conboy | How are you, really? Podcast | Season 3 Ep. 2 Part 1In this enlightening first part of the second episode of Season 3 of the How are you, really? Podcast, we delve into the intersection of science and spirituality with Dr. Inna Conboy, a renowned psychiatrist specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy and host of the podcast @TheQuantumCouch . Join us as we explore the profound questions surrounding the soul, consciousness, and the metaphysical experiences that challenge the boundaries of traditional psychiatry. Discover how these sacred elements can enrich our understanding of mental health and personal growth. And learn what psychodynamic psychotherapy is along the way.
2026-02-2433 min
The Quantum CouchExistential Thoughts and the Human Experience | Dr. Mariel HerbertDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Mariel Herbert. Together they discuss: what existentialism is, intersection of existentialism and medicine, the importance of understanding the human experience beyond mere symptoms and diagnoses, how existentialism can enrich the healing process, the role death plays in shaping our lives, significance of creativity, the nature of suffering, importance of finding personal meaning in the current chaotic world, and the ways individuals can navigate their own existential crises. Dr. Mariel Herbert is a board-certified psychiatrist and writer in private practice in Northern Virginia. Her person-centered practice includes consultations, medicine, and individual and g...
2026-02-121h 21The Quantum CouchHolistic Mental Health in Practice | Dr. Faryal MallickDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Faryal Mallick. Together they discuss: innovative approaches to mental health that include yoga, sound baths and vision boards. They delve into the intricacies of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, its benefits, and the importance of combining ketamine treatment with psychotherapy for lasting effects.Dr. Faryal Mallick is a triple board-certified psychiatrist in Adult, Child & Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry. She is the founder of FMP Family Psychiatry and FMP Mental Health Spa in Tampa, where she blends evidence-based psychiatric care with holistic wellness. Her work centers on creating spaces of healing and connection, guided by...
2026-01-291h 33The Quantum CouchIntuition: The Hidden Wisdom | Dr. Katrina GarveyDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Katrina Garvey. Together they discuss: definition of intuition, its role in clinical practice and daily life, personal anecdotes of intuitive hits, the importance of recognizing emotional responses as part of intuitive process, intuition in medical education, intuition in aging , and much more. Dr. Katrina Garvey is a psychiatrist with a diverse career spanning inpatient, academic, correctional, and coaching settings. A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin, she completed her psychiatry residency at UT Southwestern in Dallas before beginning her career in a large private hospital. She later joined the University o...
2026-01-1559 minThe Quantum CouchQuantum Check-In: 2025 Recap & 2026 IntentionsDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Patrick Conboy. Together they discuss: reflections on the podcast's past six months, Patrick's favorite episodes, the importance of critical thinking in exploring unconventional ideas, Patrick's thoughts regarding podcast's direction, Inna's feelings about the podcast so far, and a lot of light hearted and not so deep thinking banter. Happy New Year!_________________________________________________Patrick's Woodworking:WebsiteInstagram YouTube Facebook Instagram Email: thequantumcouch@gmail.com
2026-01-0137 minThe Quantum CouchVedanta: the Path to True Nature of Self | Dr. Krishna TanejaDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Krishna Taneja. Together they discuss:the profound philosophical tradition of Vedanta, exploring its core concepts, the journey of self-realization, and its integration into modern psychiatry. They discuss consciousness and its existence beyond our physical bodies, the nature of suffering, the role of karma vs free will, the various paths to realization within Vedanta, and so much more. Dr. Taneja shares her personal journey with Vedanta and how it shapes her practice as a psychiatrist, emphasizing the holistic approaches to mental health and to life in general. Dr. Krishna Taneja is a...
2025-12-181h 27The Quantum CouchThe Quantum Mechanics of Connection | Dr. Liz AlfsonDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Liz Alfson. Together they discuss: somatic countertransference/resonance in therapy, synchronicity and intuition, quantum entanglement, alternative explanations for connection, quantum physics, consciousness, therapeutic applications of quantum concepts, the interplay of intention and quantum mechanics, real-life examples of synchronicities and resonance in therapy, the power of observation, experiential learning and openness, the role of relationships in healing, and more. The Fish PaperDr. Liz Alfson is a board-certified psychiatrist and experiential therapist based in Austin, Texas. She attended college at Princeton University, medical school at the University of Virginia, and r...
2025-12-041h 29The Quantum CouchADHD Treatment : Beyond The Standard | Dr. Ying Wang Dr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Ying Wang. Together they delve into the complexities of ADHD, exploring its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. They discuss the importance of integrative approaches that include medication, psychotherapy, nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Wang shares her journey towards understanding ADHD better, particularly in high-functioning individuals who often go undiagnosed. The conversation emphasizes the need for a comprehensive evaluation and the role of supplements and cognitive training in managing ADHD symptoms. They also touch on the relationship between neurodiversity and giftedness, highlighting the unique strengths and challenges faced by individuals with ADHD.
2025-11-201h 11The Quantum CouchThe Healing Mind: Hypnosis & Meditation | Dr. Akira OtaniDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Akira Otani. Together they discuss: the importance of human connection in healing, hypnosis and its potential usage in various aspects of life, Milton Erickson and the Case of Joe, story of a gang member turned monk, mindfulness meditation in daily life and therapy, the common ground and differences between hypnosis and meditation, and other beautiful stories.Dr. Akira Otani. Dr. Otani is a licensed, practicing psychologist currently working at Spectrum Behavioral Health in Arnold, MD. He was born in Osaka, Japan, before moving to US at the age of 17. He is...
2025-11-061h 32The Quantum CouchSoul Focused Healing and Osteopathy | Dr. Iris TianDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Iris Tian. Together they discuss: what soul focused healing is, chakras and their roles in healing, the process of evaluating a patient, integrating soul focused healing with osteopathy, how osteopathy works, the importance of women's health, differentiating osteopathic medicine from chiropractic care, advice for pain management, and more. Dr. Iris Tian is a Double Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Lifestyle Medicine Physician with a concierge-style practice, Luminé Wellness located in Sandy Springs, GA. Dr. Iris combines her Western Medicine expertise in Pain Management and Sports Medicine with an Eas...
2025-10-2356 minThe Quantum CouchWired For Purpose: Exploring Human Design | Dr. Stacy CisnerosDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Stacy Cisneros, a Wound Care physician and coach. Together they discuss : understanding Human Design chart, purpose of Human Design, personal growth, Infinity Healing, how both Human Design readings and Infinity Healing are used in coaching, personal experience with infinity healing, and more. Dr. Cisneros is a physician and coach. Within her coaching practice, she a certified Level 4 Human Design Specialist with Advanced Trainings in Life Cycles Analysis and Relationship & Family Analysis. She is also a certified as an Infinity Healing Practitioner and as an Infinity Healing Level 1 Trainer. She uses both o...
2025-10-0951 minThe Quantum CouchHandwriting Analysis: Between the Lines | Sheila LoweDr. Inna Conboy speaks with a renown handwriting analyst and author, Sheila Lowe. Together, they discuss graphology and its applications, forensic work, personality assessments, gestalt handwriting analysis, Ms Lowe's memoir- Growing From The Ashes, spiritual journey, automatic writing, mystery book writing.Sheila Lowe is a forensic handwriting examiner, court-qualified handwriting expert, author, and educator with over fifty years of experience decoding the written word. Her nonfiction books include, among others: Reading Between the Lines: Handwriting Decoded and her memoir, Growing From the Ashes. In the bestselling Forensic Handwriting suspense series, Sheila’s real-world expertise drives unforgettable fiction as...
2025-09-251h 02The Quantum CouchNavigating Two Worlds: Medical and Spiritual | Dr. Michelle MarinDr. Inna Conboy speaks with her best friend from medical school, Dr. Michelle Marin. Together, they discuss: familial influence on career and spirituality, melding science and spirituality in medicine, daily spiritual practices, mediumship abilities, life after death, personal experiences with "spirit", caring for patients and families in end-of-life situations, death and grief, soft skills in healthcare, COVID-19, and pediatric vaccination schedule.Dr. Michelle Marin is a board certified pediatric emergency medicine physician who completed her pediatric residency at NYU Langone School of Medicine and fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is recognized fo...
2025-09-111h 19The Quantum CouchSound Healing: The Science of Resonance | Dr. Megan GalaskeDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Megan Galaske about sound's ability to heal people physically and mentally. They discuss: Dr Galaske's journey toward becoming an integrative healer, navigating challenges in Western medicine, role of emotions in healing, physics of sound, innovations of using sound in cancer treatment, future of sound healing, historical perspectives on healing, sound healing in mental health, and an on air singing bowl experience.Dr. Galaske was trained as a pediatrician, and now works as an integrative director of Nashville Therapy Group in Tennessee and sees patients for primary mental health under her own...
2025-08-281h 27The Quantum CouchNeurodynamic Breathwork: Inner Journey Without Psychedelics | Dr. Nissa KeyashianDr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Nissa Keyashian about Neurodymic Breathwork and its use to attain non ordinary states of consciousness. They discuss mindfulness meditation, left vs right brain functioning, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's book- My Stroke of Insight, the eight limbs of yoga, the three doshas, Dr. Stan Grof's work on LSD and holotropic breathwork, Michael Stone and neurodynamic breathwork, Martha Beck, retreats.Nissa Keyashian, M.D. is a psychiatrist, coach, author, and holistic wellness leader who integrates her expertise in mental health with the transformative practices of yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Website : https://a...
2025-08-1455 minThe Quantum CouchEpisode Zero: Settling In On The CouchIn this very first episode of "The Quantum Couch", Dr. Inna Conboy introduces herself and the podcast "manager and tech support", Patrick Conboy. They both talk about how this podcast was started, and its' unique blend of science, philosophy, and mysticism. They discuss open-mindedness, importance of different perspectives, intuition, consciousness, quantum mechanics, and the nature of reality.Keywords: Quantum Couch, Inna Conboy, psychiatry, consciousness, spirituality, intuition, science, mental health, philosophy, mysticism YouTube Facebook Instagram Email: thequantumcouch@gmail.com
2025-07-3150 minThe Quantum CouchIntro MusicIntro Music Trailer: Uncharted Paths by Draganov YouTube Facebook Instagram Email: thequantumcouch@gmail.com
2025-07-1800 min
Good News Mental Health with Dr. Uejin Kim, MDPsychiatrist Moms' Open Dialogue: How to escape perfectionism and embrace being a "good enough mom"In this episode, Dr. Inna Conboy and I have an open dialogue about the impossible standards of perfectionism in parentinghow social media expediated parenting burdenhow to embrace the concept of "Good enough mom"the benefits of not being perfecthow to find your "style" in parentingwhat to do when you mess up in your familyThis episode is a perfect example of the vulnerable human connection... which is what we all need and want! I hope you find some encouragement today that you are not al...
2024-05-2338 min