innercalling with Dr. Victoria

Dr. Victoria Ranade
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Hi, I’m Dr. Victoria Ranade and I believe there is a light inside you that no darkness can overcome. This light is a source of incredible power, resilience, and beauty, and even though the world may teach you to ignore it, it’s still there, waiting for you to come home to it. I call this light your innercalling: a compass and true north that exists deep within you— a natural wisdom guiding you toward the highest expression of who you are. ***innercalling is where I host conversations with leaders, scientists, healers, artists, colleagues, and everyday people who inspire me — exploring the human spirit, and how we can stay grounded in inner wisdom, creativity, purpose, and our shared humanity in rapidly changing times. Together, we explore difficult seasons of life, resilience, and what it means to come home to yourself—along with timeless questions about the nature of life and human existence. We slow down, share stories, make room for warmth and presence, and remember the beauty of being human—together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    #43. Nicole Casteel | Reclaiming Your Divine Femininity & Healing From Inherited Wounds

    In this episode, Dr. Victoria and her friend, Nicole Casteel—a medicine musician and sound healer—talk honestly about womanhood, and the journey from trauma and disconnection to embodiment, finding your voice, and developing your own relationship with spirituality as a source of resilience and connection. They talk about what it really means to heal, the role of plant medicine, and why your body has to become a safe place before real transformation can happen. They also explore the power of ritual, ceremony, and prayer—and how reconnecting with your ancestors can unlock gifts you didn’t know you carried. *** Nicole Casteel is a classically trained vocalist, transformational guide, and medicine musician. With a Master's in Opera Performance from Texas Tech University, Nicole spent years in classical voice before a profound awakening set her on a different path. Struggling with anxiety, depression, and disconnection, she began a decade-long journey into the healing arts—studying breathwork, sound healing, shamanic practice, and ceremonial traditions with teachers from around the world. She now helps women reconnect with their bodies, intuition, and inner knowing through sound ceremonies, breathwork, and one-on-one healing sessions. https://www.nicolecasteel.com/ *** Episode Highlights 03:00 – Classical opera training & losing the joy of music 04:00 – Singing to her father through his death transition 08:00 – Saturn return, depression & disconnection from self 12:00 – First ayahuasca ceremony & the call to sound healing 13:00 – Healing as a spiral path, not a straight line 15:00 – What ayahuasca teaches: ancestral healing & the mother wound 21:00 – Receiving songs from ancestors & the gift of sound medicine 25:00 – Song from the land: "Heartbeat of the Mother" 28:00 – Reconnecting with the earth & animism 32:00 – Self-trust, intuition & how we get disconnected 37:00 – The power of listening & healing the mother wound 40:00 – Finding your inner voice & knowing when it's truth 45:00 – Pregnancy, intuition & the divine feminine awakening 47:00 – Embodiment: learning to feel your feelings 50:00 – Breathing into the pelvic floor & Tami Lynn Kent's work 53:00 – Healing from trauma & reclaiming your power 55:00 – Integrating the victim archetype 57:00 – The role of ritual & ceremony in healing 1:02:00 – The power of prayer & calling things forth 1:07:00 – How to start connecting with your spirituality 1:10:00 – Following an inner calling: Nicole's story of moving home 1:14:00 – Closing: walking your medicine path PODCAST LINKS: ✨ Podcast Website: https://www.innercalling.org/ ✨ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling-with-dr-victoria/id1809177408 ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=41beac3235054354 ✨ Podcast Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8&si=lvYtBD2PHmF3bVAX SOCIAL LINKS: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchranade WORK WITH DR. VICTORIA + HOPE+WELLNESS ✨ Therapy & Psychological Testing at Hope+Wellness: Kind, Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care 👉 https://www.hope-wellness.com Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m

  2. FEB 5

    #42. Dr. Colleen Byrne | AI, Ethics, and Mental Health: What Clinicians Are Thinking About

    Can generative Artifical Intelligence actulally understand your problems, or is it just mimicking a connection? What are the ethical risks of using AI? Will AI one day replace your therapist? In this episode, Dr. Victoria Ranade and Dr. Colleen Byrne talk openly about AI to help explore this emerging technology and how people can use it thoughtfully and intentionally for mental health needs—without giving away your agency, or connection to your own self trust and inner voice.   About our Guest Dr. Colleen Byrne is a Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she serves as the Director of the Psychology Clinic. Since 2005, Dr. Byrne has served continuously on the Executive Committee for the Association of Psychology Training Clinics (APTC) including a term as President.  Dr. Byrne has been active member of the Maryland Psychological Association, serving 3 terms on the Continuing Education Committee and 3 terms on the Ethics Committee with one term as Chair. Currently she holds professional services roles as Chair of the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC, 2025-2027) and Chair-Elect of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists (NRHSP, 2023-2027). She holds active licenses in Virginia and Maryland as well as an inter-jurisdictional license through PSYPACT.   About the episode: In this episode, Dr. Victoria Ranade and Dr. Colleen Byrne—two clinical psychologists—talk candidly about AI and mental health, balancing real-world excitement with ethical considerations. Drawing on Dr. Byrne’s expertise in ethics, they explore what it means to use AI responsibly in clinical and everyday life: transparency and consent, the risks of “over-validation” and hallucinated certainty, and the growing question of accountability when technology influences mental health of vulnerable people. They also discuss how AI can shape identity and relationships (especially for adolescents), why human presence still matters in therapy, and what these tools can and can’t replace. They also discuss how to protect inner trust in a world that’s changing fast. “It starts to feel like this AI kind of sees you – but not in the way another human can.” - Dr. Victoria “If you're feeling anxious until you check with AI—that's a red flag.” - Dr. Byrne “Intuition isn't always right—but it's still a form of intelligence.” - Dr. Bryne   Episode Highlights 00:00 – Introduction: AI enthusiasm meets ethical concern 01:42 – Practical uses of AI in clinical and personal workflows 04:00 – Entering the world of ethics: real-life dilemmas and learning 06:47 – Transparency, consent, and APA’s early AI guidance 09:38 – The sycophantic AI: validation, delusion, and self-trust 13:00 – Emotional bonds with AI and the risk of human replacement 17:35 – Adolescents, identity, and the impact of algorithms 21:30 – Comparing AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Bastion, Perplexity 25:50 – Human presence in therapy: what AI can’t replicate 30:06 – Sentience, consciousness, and what makes us human 36:48 – Parenting, protection, and ethical development of AI 43:50 – Final reflections: hope, responsibility, and inner trust   PODCAST LINKS: ✨ Podcast Website: https://www.innercalling.org/ ✨ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling-with-dr-victoria/id1809177408 ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=41beac3235054354 ✨ Podcast Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8&si=lvYtBD2PHmF3bVAX SOCIAL LINKS: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchranade WORK WITH DR. VICTORIA + HOPE+WELLNESS ✨ Therapy & Psychological Testing at Hope+Wellness: Kind, Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care 👉 https://www.hope-wellness.com   Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 25

    #41. Justin Jun Lee | Tuning Out the Digital Craziness & Trusting Your Creative Intuition

    Justin Jun Lee is a New York City-based photographer whose work spans editorial fashion, fine art weddings, and portraiture. His photography has been featured in Vogue, LA Times, New York Times, New York Times Bride, and more. He brings a minimalist style and emotional depth to each unique event he captures. His approach as a photographer is to not only create images that feel honest and interesting, but to document a story. https://www.justinjunlee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/justinjunlee/ https://www.justinleeweddings.com/ About the episode: In this episode of innercalling, Dr. Victoria Ranade talks with photographer Justin Jun Lee about learning to trust your inner voice as an artist in a fast paced world full of distractions and algorithms. Justin also reflects on growing up Asian American, navigating family and cultural expectations, and how he built confidence in his creative voice over time. He shares how intuition, personal projects, and tuning out digital distraction helped him stay true to himself—and how the importance of knowing who you are matters more than following trends. Tune in to learn when you really know to trust an innercalling to follow your dream and the difference it can make when you take the leap :) Quotes: “I think it was always great that there was this voice that was always there being like, ‘Justin, I think you can do this.’” — Justin Jun Lee “Growing up, honestly, I really didn't see that many Asian Americans on covers of magazines. And I think now as a photographer, I just wanna see more of my people represented. 'cause it's, it was so rare for me growing up to see anyone that looked like me.” — Justin Jun Lee “That's the thing about intuition is like when you hear it, listen to it and then follow it, then it gets stronger. 'cause you see where it goes and you begin to trust it more. It's like this trust relationship. It's a faith relationship.” - Dr. Victoria “To be a true artist is to have a voice and to believe in your art, even when no one else does.” - Dr. Victoria Episode Highlights 00:00 – Introduction and Justin’s artistic journey 01:52 – Discovering art and photography in childhood 03:41 – Got Milk ads, faces, and falling in love with portraiture 05:14 – Academic pressure, shame, and finding safety in art 08:41 – Favorite artists and creative influences 10:16 – Building confidence through personal projects 11:56 – Portraits, trust, and capturing someone’s essence 13:36 – Celebrity shoots and creating connection quickly 15:21 – Fear, money, and choosing photography anyway 17:04 – Listening to teachers, friends, and inner calling 20:05 – Asian American identity and lack of representation 23:57 – Photographing community and creating change 26:11 – Embracing voice and vision through personal work 28:56 – Advice for young artists: notebooks, intuition, and courage 31:08 – Advice for parents of creative children 34:45 – Authenticity, honesty, and resisting the algorithm 45:09 – The story of neighbors John and Suzie 50:42 – Photographing his father during the pandemic 54:00 – Squid Game editorial, pressure, and preparation 57:56 – Closing reflections on intuition, faith, and self-trust ** PODCAST LINKS: ✨ Podcast Website: https://www.innercalling.org/ ✨ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling-with-dr-victoria/id1809177408 ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=41beac3235054354 ✨ Podcast Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8&si=lvYtBD2PHmF3bVAX SOCIAL LINKS: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchranade WORK WITH DR. VICTORIA + HOPE+WELLNESS ✨ Therapy & Psychological Testing at Hope+Wellness: Kind, Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care 👉 https://www.hope-wellness.com Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  4. JAN 16

    #40. Cat Bushera | Embodying Yourself Through Personal Style

    Cat Bushera is a personal stylist and founder of Style by Cat. As a stylist, she partners with you to curate a wardrobe and personal style that matches your needs and personality perfectly. Cat has over 10 years of experience working in the fashion industry, from retail management to consulting to working behind the scenes at fashion events! Cat serves clients in the Washington DC metropolitan region, including Maryland and Northern Virginia, and also serves clients virtually across the country. Learn more about Cat at her website here: https://stylebycat.com *** In this episode, Dr. Victoria and personal stylist Cat explore how clothing can be a powerful doorway back to authenticity—an invitation to embody yourself rather than perform. Together, they talk about body image, confidence, and how dressing in alignment with who you are can support greater ease, self-trust, and a deeper sense of presence in your body. They also speak candidly about the harder parts: accepting your body, navigating body image struggles, and the ways style can intersect with eating disorder recovery, motherhood, and postpartum changes. Cat also brings in her experience as a leader and entrepreneur, sharing how pursuing a career in fashion required trusting her inner knowing—and how that trust ultimately paid off, even when it didn’t make sense by society’s standards at the time. ** “I’m actually shocked at how empowering it is to show up as yourself in clothes that you feel like reflect who you are.” — Dr. Victoria Ranade “What is trending is your personal style. Not what Instagram is telling you to wear, not what everyone else is doing – what works for you.” — Cat Bushera  ** Timestamps 00:00 – Feeling empowered by clothing and embodiment 02:00 – Introduction to Cat and the question of authentic style 07:30 – Growing up in Paris and discovering fashion 13:00 – Body image, belonging, and early identity 20:00 – Trusting an inner calling when it doesn’t make sense 28:30 – Leadership, retail, and redefining success 36:30 – Getting fired and facing shame 44:30 – Starting a business during COVID and motherhood 52:00 – How Cat identifies personal style 01:01:00 – Body image, postpartum changes, and confidence 01:10:00 – Eating disorder recovery and healing process 01:20:00 – Raising daughters and body-positive messaging 01:29:00 – Unlearning expectations placed on women 01:37:00 – Inner calling, intuition, and “cleaning up your own backyard” 01:44:00 – Closing reflections ** PODCAST LINKS: ✨ Podcast Website: https://www.innercalling.org/ ✨ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling-with-dr-victoria/id1809177408 ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=41beac3235054354 ✨ Podcast Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8&si=lvYtBD2PHmF3bVAX SOCIAL LINKS:  ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vchranade WORK WITH DR. VICTORIA + HOPE+WELLNESS ✨ Therapy & Psychological Testing at Hope+Wellness: Kind, Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care 👉 https://www.hope-wellness.com Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  5. JAN 10

    #39. Wayde Louviere | A Queer Elder's Wisdom on Self-Trust

    Wayde Louviere is based in Los Angeles where he is a respected queer elder and longtime pillar of the West Hollywood community. He carries decades of lived experience, along with a deep interest in spirituality and healing. Wayde is also a close friend and neighbor of our creative producer, Western Kramer, and we’re honored to share his story. *** In this conversation, Wayde shares what it meant to grow up gay in Louisiana in the 1960s—before “representation” existed, before anyone said the word queer out loud, and before there was language for what he felt. There were no role models, no media, and no openly queer people in his community—only silence, and the real threat of violence if you were discovered. Wayde shares his wisdom on how to know yourself when who you are isn't reflected back to you accurately in the world. What does it mean to trust your inner truth when the world tells you you’re wrong—or that what you feel doesn’t even exist or that you should be ashamed of it? This episode is a powerful reminder of what innercalling is really about: the light inside you that no darkness can overcome. There is an inner compass and true north within you that guides you home, even when the world is unkind. Watch to learn how Wayde survived by trusting himself, trusting who he was despite what the world around him said, watch how he demonstrates the courage of listening inward, and choosing self-trust over shame. Thank you Wayde for joining us, and thank you to our listeners for your support! *** “I just knew. Listening to my intuition saved my life.” — Wayde “You don’t need the world to affirm who you are if you already know it inside yourself.” — Wayde *** Episode Highlights 00:00 – Introduction 07:45 – Growing Up Gay in the South 14:30 – Suppression, Silence, and Survival 22:10 – Discovering Community and Belonging 36:00 – Trusting Intuition 43:20 – Spirituality vs. Religion 52:40 – The AIDS Epidemic and Loss 01:07:00 – Energy, Healing, and Reiki 01:20:30 – Labels, Identity, and Discernment 01:29:00 – Advice for Younger Generations 01:31:00 – Closing Reflections *** ✨ Learn more + stay connected: https://www.innercalling.org/ ✨ Looking for kind, compassionate, evidence-based mental health care? Check out Hope+Wellness, a mental health practice founded by Dr. Victoria, where hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. https://www.hope-wellness.com ✨ Instagram: @‌drvictoriaranade Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 28m

  6. JAN 6

    #38. Dr. Julie Carpenter | AI Doesn't Care About You—How to Set Boundaries & Keep Your Power

    “AI does not understand you, care about you, or know what it means to be human.” – Dr. Julie Carpenter “What worries me is how easily we stop trusting ourselves.” – Dr. Victoria Ranade Is Artificial Intelligence really helping us or is it actually reshaping our minds, relationships, and humanity? Can a technology that feels supportive, validating, and “human” actually be undermining our self-trust, autonomy, and mental health? In this episode, Dr. Victoria Ranade and Dr. Julie Carpenter explore the psychological, emotional, and ethical impact of generative AI. Together, they unpack why AI feels so compelling, how it is intentionally designed to engage and retain us, and what happens to humans when we outsource our thinking, emotional processing, and decision-making to AI. This conversation looks under the hype and examines the development of AI through the lenses of mental health, attachment, surveillance, education, power, and what it means to remain human in an increasingly automated world. Dr. Carpenter explains why AI should not be used as therapy, why children are especially vulnerable to overreliance on these systems, and how confirmation bias, emotional manipulation, and surveillance are built into the technology itself. About Our Guest: Dr. Julie Carpenter is a social scientist and user experience researcher who studies how humans form trust, intimacy, and emotional relationships with AI systems. She is the author of The Naked Android: Synthetic Socialness and the Human Gaze and an external research fellow with the Ethics and Emerging Sciences Group. For over two decades, her work has examined how emerging technologies quietly reorganize culture, relationships, and everyday life. https://www.jgcarpenter.com/ In this episode, we will explore: Why AI feels emotionally supportive and why that’s riskyHow AI exploits human attachment, trust, and vulnerabilityWhy AI should not be used for therapy, mental health, or parenting adviceThe illusion of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)How bias and misinformation are baked into AI systemsThe environmental and surveillance costs of generative AIWhat parents, educators, and clinicians should be thinking about right now in regards to AIHow overreliance on AI erodes self-trust and critical thinkingWhat AI can never replicate about being human Timestamps 0:00:00 Introduction: Why AI Feels So Compelling 0:02:45 Meet Dr. Julie Carpenter 0:05:12 What Is Generative AI—Really? 0:08:40 Why AI Sounds So Human 0:12:30 Emotional Attachment & AI Companionship 0:17:45 AI as a “Funhouse Mirror” 0:22:10 Why AI Is Not Neutral 0:27:40 Surveillance, Data, and Power 0:33:15 AI, Children, and Learning Concerns 0:40:20 Why AI Should Never Be Used as Therapy 0:47:55 Confirmation Bias and Emotional Manipulation 0:55:30 The Myth of Artificial General Intelligence 1:03:10 Environmental Costs of AI 1:10:45 Reclaiming Human Judgment and Autonomy 1:18:20 What AI Can Never Replace 1:24:30 Cleaning Up Our Own “Backyard” 1:30:10 Final Reflections on Humanity and Hope Show notes DAIR Institute Dr. Julie Carpenter's blog, where she explains the ideas behind AGI and who is chasing this philosophy, "Why AGI Won’t Save the World And Who Wants You To Think It Will" ✨ Learn more + stay connected: https://innercalling.org/ ✨ Looking for kind, compassionate, evidence-based mental health care? Check out Hope+Wellness, founded by Dr. Victoria based in the belief that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. https://www.hope-wellness.com ✨ Instagram: @‌drvictoriaranade Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m

  7. 12/30/2025

    #37. innercalling Book Club: Accidentally on Purpose by Kristin Kish (Chapters 9 - 12)

    Hi innercallers! In this episode, Dr. Victoria and producers Carlisle and Western return for the third installment of our Book Club series, diving into Chapters 9–12 of Accidentally on Purpose by Kristen Kish, which dives into the heart of Kristen’s Top Chef journey and the personal transformations that followed this victory! Dr. Victoria and Western are self-proclaimed long-standing Top Chef nerds, so they love diving into the lore about Top Chef and all that this experience signified in public figure Kristen Kish turned out to be! Carlisle might be less versed in Top Chef versed, but has been a long-standing fan of food, so she is equally excited to discuss this topic. In this episode, we explore: What Top Chef is really like behind the scenesRepresentation and identity for Asian American and LGBTQ+ communitiesKristen Kish’s coming out journey and family supportToxic workplace culture and knowing when to leaveHow self-trust grows through adversityWhy presence was the key to winningHow following what feels like “home” can guide life decisions Timestamps 0:00:00 Welcome to Book Club (Ch. 9–12) 0:01:15 Snacks, Pickles, and Top Chef Behind-the-Scenes 0:03:00 The Top Chef Audition & Emeril Lagasse 0:05:40 Pressure, Presence, and Cooking with Focus 0:09:00 Competing Against Your Best Friend 0:12:30 Elimination & Last Chance Kitchen 0:15:45 Winning Top Chef and Keeping It Secret 0:18:30 Representation and Unexpected Community Support 0:22:00 Queerness, Identity, and Coming Out 0:26:30 Family Acceptance & First Relationships 0:30:15 Life After Winning: Delayed Opportunities 0:34:00 Toxic Work Environments & Bullying 0:38:30 Walking Away from Status and Power 0:42:00 Trusting Yourself Through Uncertainty 0:45:30 Presence as the Key to Success 0:48:30 Final Reflections & What’s Next in the Book Find Dr. Victoria Ranade here and here Connect with our show on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Support our podcast by sharing it with a friend, subscribing, or writing a review. Learn more at innercalling.org ‌ Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  8. 12/20/2025

    #36. Isabelle Du | Stay True to Yourself While You Evolve As An Artist — Even Through Adversity

    “I think confidence comes from being your own best friend—really knowing yourself, enjoying who you are, and continuing to have that relationship with yourself.” — Isabelle Du “All the answers I had sought were answered by just continuing to live. When you continue to live, you’ll get the answers anyway.” — Isabelle Du Isabelle Du joins Dr. Victoria Ranade to talk about building a creative career in entertainment as an AAPI woman—and staying true to yourself under pressure. We dive into trusting your intuition, spirituality, and the strength it can offer in uncertain times. Isabelle also shares memorable stories about her bà nội (grandmother), and how those stories continue to shape her path. We talk about what it’s been like for Isabelle to follow her inner calling, why AAPI representation in film and media matters, and we close with an honest conversation about mental health and suicide prevention. Many thanks to Isabelle for her openness, her contributions, and the inspiration she offers to AAPI women pursuing careers in film, media, and the creative arts. *** Isabelle Du is a SAG-AFTRA actor, host, and international model working across television, film, and major commercial campaigns. A former Miss Vietnam USA, she has appeared in network and cable series, feature films, and global productions, and continues to advocate for greater Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in Hollywood. https://www.isabelledu.com/ *** About Isabelle Du Isabelle Du is a SAG-AFTRA actor, host, and international model working across television, film, and major commercial campaigns. A former Miss Vietnam USA, she has appeared in network and cable series, feature films, and global productions, and continues to advocate for greater Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation in Hollywood. https://www.isabelledu.com/ *** Episode Highlights 00:00 – Introduction 10:52 – Living the Dream 13:35 – Choosing Your Own Path 16:54 – Reframing Setbacks 20:12 – Navigating a Strict Upbringing 23:20 – Developing Discernment 36:50 – Seeking Guidance Beyond Yourself 43:20 – A Life-Saving Moment 52:51 – No Carbon Copies 01:07:50 – The Kaizen Mindset 01:20:40 – Persistence & Perspective 01:28:32 – Believing in a Bigger Life 01:29:15 – Closing Thoughts *** Web: www.drvictoriaranade.com Looking for mental health care? Check out Hope+Wellness at www.hope-wellness.com IG: @drvictoriaranade Connect with our show on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or write a review. We're an indie podcast so your support means a lot! :) Learn more at innercalling.org Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m
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Hi, I’m Dr. Victoria Ranade and I believe there is a light inside you that no darkness can overcome. This light is a source of incredible power, resilience, and beauty, and even though the world may teach you to ignore it, it’s still there, waiting for you to come home to it. I call this light your innercalling: a compass and true north that exists deep within you— a natural wisdom guiding you toward the highest expression of who you are. ***innercalling is where I host conversations with leaders, scientists, healers, artists, colleagues, and everyday people who inspire me — exploring the human spirit, and how we can stay grounded in inner wisdom, creativity, purpose, and our shared humanity in rapidly changing times. Together, we explore difficult seasons of life, resilience, and what it means to come home to yourself—along with timeless questions about the nature of life and human existence. We slow down, share stories, make room for warmth and presence, and remember the beauty of being human—together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Victoria Ranade
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Victoria Chialy Ranade
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    innercalling with Dr. Victoria