The Quantum Couch

The Quantum Couch

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The Quantum Couch episodes

  • Intuition: A Deeper Dive | Dr. Michelle Marin

    Dr. Inna Conboy once again speaks with Dr. Michelle Marin. Together they discuss: intuition as more than just rapid unconscious processing, deeper unconscious levels of intuition, involvement of psychic energy and telepathy in intuition, local vs. non-local intuition, quantum entanglement as possible explanation for some intuition, importance of understanding our interconnectedness as living beings, psychedelics and natural remedies for healing and self growth, potentials and limits of modern science to validate intuitive experiences, and the future of intuition and consciousness. 

    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 for her evidence-based, patient-focused approach and is attentive to both medical expertise and intuition in caring for children and families. Her key areas of focus include medical education and physician wellness—having
    been honored in 2023 as Service Educator of the Year by a former residency program.


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    1 hr 13 min
  • Colors of Courage: An Abuse Survivor's Story | Jen Torres

    April is  recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to bring awareness to the impact of abuse on children and families, and to emphasize the importance of safety, support, and early intervention. It is also a reminder of the resilience of those who have endured and the responsibility we share in creating environments where children can feel safe, seen, and protected.

    In this episode, Dr. Inna Conboy speaks with Jen Torres. Together they discuss: Jen's journey from traumatic childhood marked by domestic violence to becoming an author and advocate. She discusses her memoir "Colors of Courage, Paving a Path to Freedom", her creative process, and her inspiring message of hope and resilience.

    *Warning* This episode includes discussion of abuse and domestic violence, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening and feel free to pause or skip if needed.

    Jen Torres is a writer, artist, mother of three boys, stepmother to a daughter, and a grandmother. Jen’s life is full, layered, and deeply creative. Professionally, Jen works in the Admissions Department at Philadelphia’s Temple University Hospital, where she has dedicated over two decades of service, including her years at the Episcopal Campus. 

    If you or someone you know may be experiencing domestic violence, support is available:

    • In the U.S., you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or visit thehotline.org (chat available)
    • If you are in immediate danger, please call 911
    • You can also find international resources at www.hotpeachpages.net

    You are not alone, and help is available.

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    (Correction on the episode- Jen has three sisters, not two.) 

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    52 min
  • The Enneagram: A Tool for Self-Awareness | Marioleni “Lĕna” Mandelis

    Dr. Inna Conboy speaks with Lena Mandelis. Together they discuss: the journey of self-discovery, awareness and personal growth, breaking free from patterns, connecting to the universe, exploring the Enneagram's nine types of personality, Russ Hudson,  reflections on the Enneagram types, exploring the roots of the Enneagram in Ancient Egypt, rocks and spirituality, applying the Enneagram in personal and professional life. 

    Marioleni “Lĕna” Mandelis, JD, CFP®, is a Certified Financial Planner who co-founded ALENA Wealth with her business partner. She is passionate about helping people awaken to how their money can serve their lives and support a more joyful way of living. She believes that one cannot guide others to places they have not explored themselves. Committed to continuous growth, she actively explores new frontiers in her professional, emotional, and spiritual development. She has been studying the Enneagram through the Enneagram Institute Training Program since 2014.

    Connect with Lena:

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Food as Medicine: Delicious Prescriptions | Dr. Tooba Jahangir

    Dr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Tooba Jahangir. Together they discuss: Dr. Jahangir's journey from traditional pharmaceuticals to natural remedies, benefits of holistic health practices, science-backed  benefits of common kitchen ingredients like ginger/garlic/ turmeric, and the importance of listening to our bodies.

    Dr. Tooba Jahangir is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who traded clinic days for natural remedies, and never looked back. As a mother of five and a gentle medicine advocate, she blends modern science with ancestral wisdom to help families reclaim their health, one gentle remedy at a time.

    She’s the author of the books Healing Protocols, Healing Prescriptions, and Healing Refills. She runs a growing Substack and is the voice behind T by Tooba and The Unconventional Doc , where medicine meets mint tea and modern moms get real options beyond the pharmacy aisle.

    Whether it’s making fennel tea in her kitchen or breaking down PubMed studies on garlic, Dr. Tooba’s approach is both evidence-based and deeply rooted in real healing. Expect science, soul, and maybe a story or two about how her kids haven’t touched Tylenol in over two years. 

    Connect with Dr. Jahangir:

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    1 hr 19 min
  • In Pursuit of Joy | Dr. Seema Desai

    Dr. Inna Conboy speaks with Dr. Seema Desai. Together they discuss: what is joy, practical approaches to cultivating it, role of suffering and trauma in deepening our understanding of joy, exploring reincarnation and spiritual philosophy, differentiating happiness from joy, the importance of acceptance and surrender, trusting the intuitive healing process, the impact social conditioning has on connection, simple daily practices to infuse joy into your routine. 

    Dr. Seema Desai is a professionally-trained speaker, author, certified coach, and creator of The Joy First Method™. She helps high-performing leaders and organizations use joy as a strategy–not a reward–for sustainable and meaningful success in business and in life. A specialist in performance and well-being, she is the author of Connected: Discovering Your Inner Guides and the former co-host of the award-winning podcast Happy and Human. Though no longer practicing clinically, Dr. Desai is a trained general dentist who served patients in the central and south Texas areas. Blending science, lived experience, and grounded wisdom, Dr. Desai offers a clear, actionable path for transforming pressure into purpose—and for navigating a world that demands more of us than ever. Dr. Desai lives with her husband and two children in Austin.  She enjoys spending time with her family, yoga, traveling, and learning new things–most recently, watercolor painting.

    Connect with Dr. Desai:

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    1 hr 20 min
  • Existential Thoughts and the Human Experience | Dr. Mariel Herbert

    Dr. 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 group psychotherapy. Dr. Herbert enjoys working collaboratively with creative professionals and other healthcare workers, including adults who were once gifted children. She values the shared experience of psychotherapy and mental health treatment as an embodied process. Her own daily mindfulness practice consists of a walk and writing haiku.

    Connect with Dr. Herbert

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Holistic Mental Health in Practice | Dr. Faryal Mallick

    Dr. 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 her core philosophy: Happiness is not the goal, Peace is.

    Dr. Mallick is also the host of the podcast How Are You, Really? a series of real, unfiltered conversations at the intersection of mental health, culture, and personal truth. Through her practice and her podcast, she is committed to helping people move beyond surface-level answers and discover what it means to find genuine peace in their daily lives.

    Connect with Dr. Mallick:

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Intuition: The Hidden Wisdom | Dr. Katrina Garvey

    Dr. 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 of Colorado at Anschutz, and today she serves as the psychiatrist for the Colorado Department of Corrections’ residential treatment facility, where she specializes in diagnostic evaluations of complex psychiatric cases, including psychopathy and personality disorders.

    Dr. Garvey is also passionate about medical education, teaching medical students through the CU Colorado Springs campus, and a two-time recipient of the university’s teaching award. Beyond her clinical and academic work, she is the founder of The Signature Self coaching practice, with a focus on empowering parents to raise children without fear.

    She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband and three children, and in her free time she enjoys running, gardening, yoga, traveling, reading, and puzzling.


    Connect with Dr. Garvey:

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    Email: [email protected]

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    1 hr
  • Quantum Check-In: 2025 Recap & 2026 Intentions

    Dr. 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!

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    38 min
  • Vedanta: the Path to True Nature of Self | Dr. Krishna Taneja

    Dr. 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 an Integrative Psychiatrist and founder of the MESS to THRIVE philosophy, dedicated to transforming mental health care through holistic, trauma-informed approaches. She leads Integrative Medicine Education at Southern Illinois University Psychiatry Program, developed and streamlined national integrative psychiatry curricula for residency and fellowship programs, and has driven large-scale initiatives addressing population-wide trauma, including systemic reforms and pilot programs, from government levels to grassroots communities worldwide.".

    Born into a lineage steeped in Vedanta, Dr. Taneja has been immersed in spiritual practice since infancy—guided by a guru since her birth, and formally entering the gurukul system as a young child. Growing up in ashram life, she worked on cultivating an innate understanding of prana (life force), knowledge of the self and the transformative power of meditation.

    Complementing this foundation, she apprenticed with indigenous medicine men and women across North America, mastering diverse energy-healing modalities—from Theta healing, Reiki and chakra balancing to shamanic journeying. By weaving these time-honored practices into evidence-based energy psychology and trauma-informed psychiatry, Dr. Taneja offers an integrative framework that honors both scientific rigor and spiritual wisdom.

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    1 hr 28 min

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