Phineas P. Quimby
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Phineas P. Quimby has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Knowing Better (Apr 2023). Presented as a major influence on Eddy’s healing ideas; the episode contrasts Quimby’s “mind cure” with Eddy’s later claims of independent discovery.
Phineas Parkhurst Quimby was an American folk healer, mentalist and mesmerist. His work is widely recognized as foundational to the New Thought spiritual movement.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2023 on Knowing Better |
| Role | American healer associated with mesmerism and the 'mind cure' |
| Affiliation | Mind cure / mesmerism movement (19th century, Portland, Maine) |
Who talks about Phineas P. Quimby on podcasts?
Phineas P. Quimby came up; the most recent mention was Apr 2023 on Knowing Better.
- God's Alternative Medicine | Christian Science on Knowing Better (Apr 2023)
What is Phineas P. Quimby mentioned alongside?
Phineas P. Quimby is most often mentioned alongside Mary Baker Eddy and Julius A. Dresser.
Worked with: Mary Baker Eddy
Affiliated with: Julius A. Dresser, Mary Baker Eddy