The Quantum Couch

The Quantum Couch

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The Quantum Couch episodes

  • The Quantum Mechanics of Connection | Dr. Liz Alfson

    Dr. 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. 

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    Dr. 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 residency training at Harvard Longwood, where she was a chief resident. Dr. Alfson sees patients in her private practice, and teaches psychiatry residents at various local university programs. She has great interest in the meeting place of mind and brain, body and consciousness, logic and intuition, science and spirit. She enjoys exploring these questions across disciplines: poetry, quantum mechanics, philosophy, neuroscience, and spirituality.

    Connect with Dr. Alfson:

    Website

    Instagram

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    1 hr 30 min
  • ADHD 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.

    Dr. Ying Wang is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and the founder of Bucks Psychiatry PLLC, an innovative private practice offering integrative mental health care for high-functioning, overwhelmed individuals. She is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband, two spirited sons, one equally opinionated bunny, and a sweet cat. Dr. Wang received her medical degree from Yale University and completed her residency in Adult Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School , where she served as chief resident. She previously practiced at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and taught Harvard medical students as a clinical instructor. Dr. Wang is also a published author and speaker. She has written a children’s book series on emotional wellness and contributes essays on mental health & parenting to Psychology Today and other platforms.

    Connect With Dr. Wang

     Website: https://buckspsychiatry.org 

    Instagram: instagram.com/dryingwang  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buckspsychiatry

    Read her articles: Psychology Today Contributor


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    1 hr 12 min
  • The Healing Mind: Hypnosis & Meditation | Dr. Akira Otani

    Dr. 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 familiar with both cultures and fluent in both English and Japanese. He practiced Iyengar and Anusara yoga for 20 years before switching to meditation in 2015. The follow year, he spent 6 months in Kobe, Japan, studying Buddhist meditation intensively. Over the years, in addition to seeing clients, he conducted applied psychological research in the areas of clinical hypnosis and mindfulness meditation. The effort resulted in 9 books (in Japanese) and more than 70 journal articles and book chapters (in English and Japanese).

    Dr. Otani's professional page

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    1 hr 33 min
  • Soul Focused Healing and Osteopathy | Dr. Iris Tian

    Dr. 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 Eastern Medicine approach to holistic healing via Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM), Cranial Osteopathy, Lifestyle Medicine, and Soul-Focused Healing. Her focus is to help women in all stages of life stay active and pain-free, so they can live vibrant lives of purpose.

    www.luminewellness.com 

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    57 min
  • Wired For Purpose: Exploring Human Design | Dr. Stacy Cisneros

    Dr. 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 of these modalities to help others achieve their goals and desires with insights to expand one's awareness.

    Website: https://www.infinitelevelhealings.com/

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    52 min
  • Handwriting Analysis: Between the Lines | Sheila Lowe

    Dr. 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 she bridges science and mystery with every stroke of the pen. Her Beyond the Veil paranormal suspense series features a woman who talks to dead people. A sought-after speaker, she’s appeared on major media platforms and spoken at conferences around the globe, continuing to captivate forensic professionals and mystery lovers alike. She is currently the president of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation and is on the board of directors of the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners where she serves as Ethics chair.


    Websites: 

    https://www.sheilalowebooks.com/

    https://www.sheilalowe.com/

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Navigating Two Worlds: Medical and Spiritual | Dr. Michelle Marin

    Dr. 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 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 20 min
  • Sound Healing: The Science of Resonance | Dr. Megan Galaske

    Dr. 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 practice, MGMD. Her passion is working with individuals with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She combines psychopharmacology and preventative medicine with holistic treatments like meditation, intuitive coaching, and energy work. She is a Reiki Master Level Practitioner and deeply believes in the power of sound healing.

    Website: https://nashvilletherapygroup.com/megan-galaske
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eg.g.md/

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    1 hr 28 min
  • Neurodynamic Breathwork: Inner Journey Without Psychedelics | Dr. Nissa Keyashian

    Dr. 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://amindfulmd.com/ ;  https://www.drnissak.com/

    Get Dr.  Keyashian's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Stillness-Simple-Exercises-Moment/dp/1638077983 

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    55 min
  • Episode Zero: Settling In On The Couch

    In 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



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    51 min

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Where Schrödinger meets Freud: half alive, half analyzed. Exploring how we think, what we see — and all the cosmic riddles in between. Delve into the crossroads of medicine, science, philosophy,…