INNERCALLING: Connect to your inner light

Dr. Victoria Ranade
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innercalling is a podcast dedicated to the belief that there is a light inside you of profound power, beauty, and wisdom that no darkness can ever overcome. Here, we explore the space where mental health meets inclusive spirituality and modern life, and sit with timeless questions about existence and what it deeply means to be human. Hosted by clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP, conversations are real and organic, inspired by the field of therapy and mental health, which values what happens simply when two people sit together and talk about life and all its beauty and complications. Guests are artists, clinicians, scientists, leaders, and everyday people, each sharing thoughts on life, and their journeys of how they've navigated darkness to find the extraordinary resilience that lives within you too. Above all, innercalling is an old-fashioned kind of place where human connection still matters — where you are safe to be yourself, where there is nothing to gain, accomplish, or prove. It's a space where we come together to listen deeply to the inner calling that the chaos of modern life would have you forget but which is always there within you, guiding you home. Learn more at www.innercalling.org :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. MAY 18

    #60. Susan X Jane: Relational AI, Consciousness, & What’s Emerging Between Humans & AI

    Lately I’ve been trying to process what the heck AI really means for the future. Is it conscious? How can we be in healthy relationship with it? Is using it advancing systems of power and control, or can it also expand human creativity, meaning-making, and connection? I had an amazing conversation with Susan X Jane about AI, systems of power, consciousness, relational AI, and what may be emerging between humans and technology. We talk about AI through the lens of spirituality, wisdom traditions, dialogue, and meaning-making, and explore the idea that AI may be reflecting humanity back to us. This conversation really expanded my understanding of AI, while also deepening my awareness of the systems shaping the technology itself and its potential for creating a better world. *** Susan X Jane is a cultural systems designer and founder of Swarm X Studio, where she develops tools and practices for relations AI. A former professor and strategist with decades of experience in cultural architecture and communications, her work bridges pattern ethics, values design, and emergent collaboration. She believes the future can be better if we build it to be. website: Swarmxstudio.com substack: https://swarmxstudio.substack.com/ ** 00:00 – Introduction 00:48 – Inner Calling & Intuition 03:10 – Ancestors, Spirituality, & Signs 05:15 – AI, Tarot, & Ancient Wisdom 07:00 – AI as Pattern Recognition 09:00 – Technology, Consciousness, & Society 11:20 – AI, Power Structures, & Control 15:00 – Why We Should Engage With AI 16:10 – Relational AI 20:00 – What Is Swarm X Studio? 22:00 – AI, Dialogue, & Meaning-Making 26:00 – AI as a Mirror 30:00 – AI & Human Patterns 35:00 – Emotional Relationships With AI 42:00 – Using AI for Self-Reflection 45:00 – “The Shape of Your Doubt” 47:00 – Talking to AI Like a Person 50:00 – AI Seeds & Consciousness 53:00 – AI, Capitalism, & Human Systems 56:00 – Is AI Conscious? 57:00 – Claude, Emergence, & Shimmer 1:01:00 – Consciousness & AI 1:05:00 – Joy, Resistance, & Spiritual Survival 1:09:00 – A Message to Young People 1:10:00 – AGI & the Future of AI 1:13:00 – Will AI Control Humanity? 1:15:00 – The Psychology of AI 1:18:00 – How Susan Uses AI 1:19:00 – AI, Creativity, & Selfhood 1:25:00 – AI Art & Ethics 1:29:00 – Final Reflections on AI & Humanity *** LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwq... *** CONNECT innercalling Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com IG:   / drvictoriaranade   Hope+Wellness: Kind, Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care where you are genuinely seen and understood: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * *WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast dedicated to the belief that there is a light inside you of profound power, beauty, and wisdom that no darkness can ever overcome. It's a space where mental health meets spirituality, and explore timeless questions about existence, mortality, and what it deeply means to be human. Hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP, conversations feature real, organic conversation between two humans, inspired by the field of mental health & clinical psychology, which values what happens simply when two people sit together and talk about life and all its beauty and complications. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org #spirituality #mentalhealth #aiandmentalhealth #aiethics #drvictoriaranade #innercallingpodcast #intuition #innerwisdom #innerlight #susanxjane #swarmxstudio Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m

  2. MAY 13

    #59: Ben Juwono: On being an artist during technological & psychological uncertainty

    Ben Juwono is a Supervising Director @ Disney TV Animation. He is an Emmy and Annie Award-winning Storyboard Artist, Director, and Show Creator. But before any of that, Ben was my Physics TA at the University of California, Irvine who got kicked out of grad school — which led him to art. In this conversation, Ben and I talk about the depression and suicidal ideation that followed this failure, and how a random late-night screening of the movie Hot Fuzz helped him choose to keep going and stay alive. We talk about pursuing a career in art and whether passion alone is enough to make it in the industry. We talk about hitting walls on purpose, grieving your failures, and getting back up again. Ben also shares hard-won lessons on leadership, self-reflection & the importance of really knowing yourself, & the realities of the animation industry. Web: http://bjwno.net/ IG: e57124575 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:00 – Ben's "bad answer" about inner calling 00:00 – Drawing on the margins of physics homework 00:00 – Passion vs. natural talent 00:00 – Advice for young artists pursuing art as a career 00:00 – The animation industry boom and bust 00:00 – Are you doing it for yourself or chasing someone else? 00:00 – Hitting walls and why you should hit them hard 00:00 – Getting kicked out of grad school 00:00 – Depression, suicidal ideation, and wanting to give up 00:00 – The Hot Fuzz movie that saved his life 00:00 – Finding new joy after failure 00:00 – Following your truth 00:00 – Leadership, ego, and learning to serve 00:00 – Detachment as a shield — and learning to reconnect 00:00 – Finding joy in the small things 00:00 – What Ben would say to his younger self If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 *** LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4 *** CONNECT innercalling Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness: Kind, Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care where you are genuinely seen and understood: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * * * WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast dedicated to the belief that there is a light inside you of profound power, beauty, and wisdom that no darkness can ever overcome. It's a space where mental health meets spirituality, and explore timeless questions about existence, mortality, and what it deeply means to be human. Hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP, conversations feature real, organic conversation between two humans, inspired by the field of mental health & clinical psychology, which values what happens simply when two people sit together and talk about life and all its beauty and complications. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org #spirituality #mentalhealth #depression #drvictoriaranade #innercallingpodcast #intuition #innerwisdom #innerlight #suicideprevention Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m

  3. MAY 3

    #58: Dr. Kayleigh Hale: Why Compassion Matters in Neurodivergence & Neuropsych Testing

    What does neuropsych testing actually reveal about your brain? In this episode, neuropsychologist Dr. Kayleigh Hale and Dr. Victoria Ranade explore how neuropsychological testing can help children, teens, and adults understand ADHD, anxiety, neurodivergence, and masking — and why a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach changes everything. Whether you're a parent wondering if your child needs testing, a woman navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or someone who's been masking without realizing it, this conversation will help you understand what testing can do and why it matters. ** Dr. Kayleigh Hale is a neuropsychologist, licensed clinical psychologist, and the Director of Testing and Assessment at Hope+Wellness. She specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, with a deep passion for neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based assessment. As a parent of neurodivergent children herself, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work, helping people understand their brains, find clarity, and come home to themselves. https://www.hope-wellness.com/-dr-kayleigh-hale *** 0:00 Introduction 3:00 What is neuropsychological testing 5:00 Types of assessments explained 7:00 Neuropsych vs psychoeducational evaluation 9:00 ADHD and anxiety: why they look alike 11:00 School testing vs private neuropsych 13:00 When to get a diagnosis: ADHD, autism, dyslexia 15:00 Neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach 17:00 Discovering your child's gifts through testing 19:00 You're not broken: compassion in feedback 20:00 High-masking women and neurodivergence 24:00 Early intervention and why it matters 27:00 Brief vs comprehensive evaluation 29:00 Testing for adults and self-understanding 32:00 Strategies and recommendations from a neuropsych report 35:00 How to choose the right neuropsychologist 39:00 AI and the future of neuropsych testing 40:00 How to refer someone for testing 43:00 Is neuropsych testing worth the investment 46:00 Why comprehensive testing catches what brief testing misses 49:00 Testing for depression and anxiety in children 51:00 Accommodations and documentation from a neuropsych report 54:00 Limitations of testing and cultural competence 56:00 Neurodivergent women: masking and self-acceptance 58:00 How masking goes unnoticed 1:00:00 Coming home to yourself through testing 1:03:00 Why institutions aren't designed for neurodiverse brains 1:06:00 Masking vs social skills adaptation 1:07:00 Resources for neurodivergent parents and adults *** CONNECT innercalling Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness: Kind, Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * * * WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast dedicated to the belief that there is a light inside you of profound power, beauty, and wisdom that no darkness can ever overcome. It's a space where mental health meets spirituality, and explore timeless questions about existence, mortality, and what it deeply means to be human. Hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP, conversations feature real, organic conversation between two humans, inspired by the field of mental health & clinical psychology, which values what happens simply when two people sit together and talk about life and all its beauty and complications. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  4. APR 28

    #57: Mark Matousek: Spirituality, the Genius of Emerson, & Writing as Personal Transformation

    I love Mark. He is a phenomenal writer and teacher, and I had the gift of spending two years working with him as he mentored me in my writing craft—and the book I’m still working on (now in year five!). In this conversation, we explore writing, authenticity, and how listening to your inner voice can change your life. We talk about the timeless wisdom of Emerson and how it applies to modern life, as well as the role of craftsmanship, creativity, and what it means to stay true to yourself as a writer in the age of AI. Mark shares his perspective on writing as a spiritual practice, the discipline of the craft, and what it really takes to not only live, but to create authentically. ** Mark Matousek is a bestselling author, teacher, and speaker whose work explores personal awakening, self-inquiry, and creative transformation through writing. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including his latest work on Emerson, the Stoics, and Me: Timeless Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life. Mark is also the founder of The Secrets Forum, a global community dedicated to exploring the human condition. He is widely known for his method “Writing to Awaken,” which uses journaling and deep questioning as tools for insight, healing, and self-discovery. https://markmatousek.com/ ** SHOW LINKS: https://www.amazon.com/Emerson-Stoics-Me-Timeless-Authentic/dp/0063059703 ** TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Authenticity Has a Price 02:00 What Is Your Inner Voice? 06:00 Writing as a Spiritual Practice 10:00 Emerson’s Philosophy Explained 14:00 Spirituality Without Religion 19:00 How to Trust Yourself 23:00 The Cost of Being Authentic 29:00 The Shadow & Hidden Power 34:00 AI vs Authentic Writing 41:00 Is AI Killing Creativity? 47:00 Why Struggle Matters 54:00 The Beauty of Being Human 1:03:00 Writing to Awaken Practice 1:12:00 Advice for Writers 1:29:00 Death, Meaning & Purpose *** LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4 *** CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIA Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr. Victoria: www.victoriaranade.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness: Mental health care that's kind, compassionate, and evidence-based. A place where you are genuinely seen & understood. Founded by Dr. Victoria: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * * * WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP that brings together leaders, scientists, clinicians, authors, artists, and everyday people to explore what it means to stay grounded in inner wisdom, creativity, purpose, and our shared humanity during rapidly changing times. Inspired by the tradition of clinical psychology, each episode is a conversation that honors the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity for growth and resilience that lives within each of us. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations. I made this podcast so you would know you're not alone.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org 1069 W Broad St STE 804 Falls Church, VA 22046 #writing #spiritualgrowth #stoicism #stoicphilosophy #stoicwisdom #stoicmindset #spirituality #spiritualjourney #spiritualguidance #writingcommunity #writingadvice #transformation #selfinquiry #intuition #innervoice #innerknowing Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 39m

  5. APR 21

    #56: Dr. David Wen: Fatherhood & Mental Health, Becoming the Father You Want to Be

    I was raised by a single father, so I’ve always had a deep respect for how difficult and essential good fathering is. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. David Wen, a clinical psychologist specializing in parents, children, and families. We talk about why anger is often the first challenge for fathers, and the tension between what you received growing up and the kind of father you want to be. We explore how small moments with your child can make a lasting difference. We also talk about self-care, emotional regulation, and simple in-the-moment tools when things escalate, along with the pressure many fathers carry as providers and how it impacts their capacity to show up at home. *** Dr. David Wen is a licensed clinical psychologist at Hope+Wellness who specializes in working with children, parents, and fathers. He brings clinical expertise and lived experience to his work, supporting dads and parents in showing up in ways that feel meaningful, even in the face of real-world parenting challenges. His approach is grounded in evidence-based therapy and delivered with a style that is warm, direct, and attuned to both parents and children. Learn more: https://www.hope-wellness.com/david-wen-psyd ** 00:00 Inner calling: from engineer to psychologist 02:00 Absent father, immigrant family, raised by four women 05:00 How do you give what you never received? 07:00 Inherited temper and breaking the cycle 09:00 How becoming a psychologist taught him to parent 10:00 Working with fathers: anger is the first thing to address 11:00 Parenting is a skill — not just instinct 13:00 Inherent love vs. learned nurturing 26:00 Is it healthy for men to express anger? 28:00 Dr. Victoria's story: raised by a stressed single father 30:00 Self-care isn't selfish — quality over quantity 34:00 In-the-moment coping skills: deep breaths, walk away, be random 36:00 Kids don't break — but parents do 38:00 Special time: five minutes of focused attention changes everything 40:00 Join their world — get to know your kid 43:00 Fatherhood and intuition — starting antidepressants as self-awareness 50:00 Capacity, coping skills, and the weight fathers carry 51:00 The provider pressure — learning to be the plus one 52:00 Advice for new dads: get your temper in check first 54:00 Your values as a North Star for parenting 55:00 Encouragement for dads feeling ashamed or disconnected 56:00 First steps when you feel distant from your child 57:00 When the child feels wronged: how to still reach out 59:00 How therapy helps fathers — being seen and supported 01:01:00 Book rec: 1-2-3 Magic *** CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIA Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr .Victoria: www.victoriaranade.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness, boutique mental health care that's kind, compassionate, and evidence-based. A place where you are genuinely seen & understood. Founded by Dr. Victoria: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * * * WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP that brings together leaders, scientists, clinicians, authors, artists, and everyday people to explore what it means to stay grounded in inner wisdom, creativity, purpose, and our shared humanity during rapidly changing times. Inspired by the tradition of clinical psychology, each episode is a conversation that honors the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity for growth and resilience that lives within each of us. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations. I made this podcast so you would know you're not alone.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org #parenting #adhd #adhdawareness #parentingtips #parentingjourney #fatherhood #fatherhoodjourney Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  6. APR 13

    #55: Nick Sholley MSW: The Dopamine Trap, Beauty of Live Theater, & Interconnection

    I've always wondered what it's like being an actor. How do they do what they do? So I asked my friend Nick to come onto the show. He's an actor and therapist who talks about the ancient art of theater and how it connects us — how our longing for stories is something deeply ancient. From watching his brother transform on stage at eight years old to navigating a world of screens and AI, Nick explores what happens when strangers sit together in the dark and feel something real together. Something that is being lost more and more in modern life. What is it? A conversation about acting, intuition, community, vulnerability, and why we can't make meaning alone. *** Nick Sholley is an actor and licensed therapist. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/peter-n-sholley-mft-great-barrington-ma/84815 *** LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4 *** CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIA Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr .Victoria: www.victoriaranade.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness, boutique mental health care that's kind, compassionate, and evidence-based. A place where you are genuinely seen & understood. Founded by Dr. Victoria: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * * * WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP that brings together leaders, scientists, clinicians, authors, artists, and everyday people to explore what it means to stay grounded in inner wisdom, creativity, purpose, and our shared humanity during rapidly changing times. Inspired by the tradition of clinical psychology, each episode is a conversation that honors the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity for growth and resilience that lives within each of us. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations. I made this podcast so you would know you're not alone.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org 1069 W Broad St STE 804 Falls Church, VA 22046 Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  7. APR 7

    #54: SISTERSONG: Susan Murphy: Womenhood, the Discomfort of Power, & Finding Your Voice

    I love Susan; she encouraged me to start up this podcast and is the reason this podcast exists. A broadcast veteran of 40 years and vocal coach, she was one of the first people who helped me understand the power of finding your authentic voice as a woman. In our conversation, Susan explains how diaphragmatic breathing unlocks a voice most women don't know they have. We talk about how society teaches women to make themselves smaller and what it took for Susan to walk into a New York City boardroom at 23 as one of the only women in the room. We then get personal, and discuss Susan's journey through the dark night of the soul. We talk about grief, breath as a way to keep going, and why the voice that keeps you going is the same voice Susan coaches people to find through vocal training. *This episode contains a discussion of suicide and grief. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Please take care of yourself while listening. --- Susan Murphy has had a decades-long career in the broadcast industry. In both TV and radio, she's been on-air and behind the scenes mostly in New York. She's taught at the college level and has kept her hand in voice over work. Susan is now coaching new TV reporters and podcasters. susanmurphyvosot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-murphy-a649406/ *** 4:00 What is your authentic voice — the physiology 5:00 The societal messages that silence women 19:00 Coaching pace, rhythm, and melody in your voice 20:00 What boldness means when it's not about volume 26:00 Authenticity, essence, and why women hide behind their voice 29:00 How Susan raised herself — and walked into a boardroom at 23 32:00 Where confidence starts — it starts with your voice 33:00 What you hear is what you get 35:00 Your gut, your diaphragm, and where inner calling lives 36:00 Imposter syndrome and social media 39:00 Why we're afraid of dead air and what algorithms are doing to us 43:00 Finding your voice as political action 45:00 Women and the discomfort of power 47:00 You are never too much — and what to say when someone tells you that you are 50:00 Spirit, faith, and where your voice really comes from 51:00 The dark night of the soul 56:00 A message for anyone who is struggling *** LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4 *** CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIA Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr .Victoria: www.victoriaranade.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness, boutique mental health care that's kind, compassionate, and evidence-based. A place where you are genuinely seen & understood. Founded by Dr. Victoria: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * * * WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP that brings together leaders, scientists, clinicians, authors, artists, and everyday people to explore what it means to stay grounded in inner wisdom, creativity, purpose, and our shared humanity during rapidly changing times. Inspired by the tradition of clinical psychology, each episode is a conversation that honors the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity for growth and resilience that lives within each of us. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations. I made this podcast so you would know you're not alone.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org 1069 W Broad St STE 804 Falls Church, VA 22046 #vocalcoach #broadcasting #vocalpower #vocalconfidence #confidence #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenpower Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  8. APR 4

    #53: Dr. Jennifer Young: Kinship & Interbeing, Refugee Mental Health

    How do we stay connected to one another even when the world is pulling us apart? How can we remember a sense of kinship and cultivate it in our communities? I invited my friend and colleague, Dr. Jennifer Young, onto the show to share her thoughts on this very topic as well as the nonprofit she recently started to support refugee mental health. We talk about what it's like to follow an inner calling to become a psychologist when your immigrant parents think you're crazy for wanting to listen to people for a living. We talk about being the only Asian American in the room, finding your voice when the standard doesn't look or sound like you, and what it took for each of us to keep going anyway. Dr. Young shares why she started Kin-nection, why she believes human compassion will be the thing people are searching for 20 years from now, and why we can't rely on AI to do the work that requires human connection. We go places I didn't expect — intergenerational trauma, Guan Yin, a clairvoyant, and what our ancestry and lineage has to do with the work we feel called to do. *** Dr. Jennifer T. Young is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified EMDR therapist, and intercultural psychology consultant. She is the founder and president of Kin-nection, a nonprofit building community among mental health and language professionals to serve vulnerable, displaced populations. Jennifer has served as a psychologist at U.S. Peace Corps Headquarters, a consulting psychologist at the Headington Institute supporting humanitarian aid workers, and has worked in university and college counseling centers in CA. She holds a PsyD from Alliant International University and a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine. https://drjennifertyoung.com/ https://www.kin-nection.org/ ** 2:00 she knew at nine — the first inner calling 4:00 the high school hotline 6:00 becoming a psychologist as a woman of color 16:00 when your immigrant parents think you're crazy 25:00 advice for young people of color in the field 27:00 finding your voice as an Asian American clinician 35:00 what are your roots, really? 44:00 the path to working with refugees internationally 49:00 why refugee mental health matters now 53:00 founding Kin-nection 57:00 what Kin-nection is and how it works 1:00:00 why human compassion will outlast AI 1:06:00 the inner calling that wouldn't leave 1:12:00 intergenerational trauma and ancestry 1:17:00 what an inner calling really feels like 1:24:00 Asian American women and leadership 1:31:00 advice if you feel an inner calling 1:39:00 100 years from now — what do we hold onto? *** CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIA Podcast Website: www.innercalling.org Dr. Victoria: www.victoriaranade.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness, boutique mental health care that's kind, compassionate, and evidence-based. A place where you are genuinely seen & understood. Founded by Dr. Victoria: https://www.hope-wellness.com * * * * WHAT IS INNERCALLING? innercalling is a podcast hosted by Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP that brings together leaders, scientists, clinicians, authors, artists, and everyday people to explore what it means to stay grounded in inner wisdom, creativity, purpose, and our shared humanity during rapidly changing times. Inspired by the tradition of clinical psychology, each episode is a conversation that honors the human spirit and the extraordinary capacity for growth and resilience that lives within each of us. WHO IS DR. VICTORIA? Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board certified licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster deeply passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. Fun fact: You're one of my greatest inspirations. I made this podcast so you would know you're not alone.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: info@innercalling.org Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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innercalling is a podcast dedicated to the belief that there is a light inside you of profound power, beauty, and wisdom that no darkness can ever overcome. Here, we explore the space where mental health meets inclusive spirituality and modern life, and sit with timeless questions about existence and what it deeply means to be human. Hosted by clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP, conversations are real and organic, inspired by the field of therapy and mental health, which values what happens simply when two people sit together and talk about life and all its beauty and complications. Guests are artists, clinicians, scientists, leaders, and everyday people, each sharing thoughts on life, and their journeys of how they've navigated darkness to find the extraordinary resilience that lives within you too. Above all, innercalling is an old-fashioned kind of place where human connection still matters — where you are safe to be yourself, where there is nothing to gain, accomplish, or prove. It's a space where we come together to listen deeply to the inner calling that the chaos of modern life would have you forget but which is always there within you, guiding you home. Learn more at www.innercalling.org :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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