INNERCALLING

Dr. Victoria Ranade
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Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. INNERCALLING is where I host organic conversations on mental health, spirituality, and existentialism — exploring what it means to come home to yourself, despite everything the world tells you to be. It's an old-fashioned kind of place where human connection still matters and there's nothing to accomplish or prove. A space where we honor the inner calling that modern life makes us forget. Here, we explore questions like: What does it mean to be human in this rising age of AI? What is the true purpose of your life — and can it be found? How can spirituality help with mental health? How do we bridge science and the spiritual? What happens when you trust the inner wisdom already inside you? As a clinical psychologist, conversations are grounded in transpersonal, existential, and humanistic psychology — and spontaneous, like jazz. I believe in the beauty and healing that naturally arises when two people talk deeply about life and all its complexities. Thanks for joining us! www.innercalling.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    EP63. Ryushin Marchaj | Zen Buddhist Perspective on Existence, Death, and Impermanence

    I interview my friend and teacher, Zen Buddhist priest Ryushin Marchaj, about how to live when you know you will die. We explore death, reincarnation, impermanence, and the existential pain—and beauty—of being human, through the lens of Zen Buddhism. *** Rev. Konrad Ryushin Marchaj, is a Zen priest in the tradition of Zen Buddhism, and a dharma heir of the late John Daido Loori, Roshi. Ryushin Sensei was the abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Born in Warsaw, Poland, he immigrated to the United States in 1967. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Yale University in 1976, and his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1980. He worked first as a pediatrician in Portland, Maine, later serving in the US Navy as a physician for three years. He then returned to Albany for postgraduate training in psychiatry. After completing his residency, he served as medical director for a community psychiatric outreach program, the Mobile Crisis Team, which served Albany County’s disenfranchised and homeless population. He entered full-time residential training at the Monastery in 1992. In addition to his roles as the Monastery’s abbot and director of operations, he explored contemplative practices in higher education, collaborating with several liberal arts educators and administrators in the Northeast to look at ways for college students to engage religious practice as part of their education. He has been practicing Buddhism since 1983. Since 2014, he has been rigorously exploring and training in ayahuasca ceremonies in various traditions, guided by several teachers. Drawing on his background as a physician and psychiatrist, Ryushin’s infectious interest and thorough training in the workings of the mind and compassionate expression of unconditional love, combined with his skill at translating complex concepts into the accessible, everyday language, characterize his unique teaching style. Currently, he resides and guides at River Refuge Zen Temple in Roxbury, Connecticut. Contact: Ryushin Marchaj at 845-282-4278 or fusanryushin@gmail.com *** TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Zen Buddhism on Death and Dying 01:45 Childhood Fascination with Death 04:00 Buddhist Teachings on Death and the Ego 08:00 How to Die Peacefully: Lessons from Zen 09:00 What Is the Ego? The Illusion of Self 12:00 Loneliness, Isolation, and the Human Condition 15:00 Spiritual Materialism and the Spiritual Ego 17:00 Mortality, Meaning, and the Urgency of Life 20:00 Ayahuasca, Consciousness, and Facing Death 24:00 Zen Lineage, Dharma Transmission, and Awakening 25:30 Watching a Zen Master Die 29:00 Love, Vulnerability, and Letting Go 33:00 Death, Love, and Human Connection 34:00 Reincarnation in Zen Buddhism 39:00 The Wheel of Samsara Explained 41:00 Consciousness, Rebirth, and the Afterlife 43:00 The Nature of Consciousness and Reality 47:00 Impermanence, Grief, and Loss 49:00 What Death Teaches Us About Love 50:00 Meditation, Surrender, and Preparing for Death 52:00 Nirvana, Enlightenment, and the Wisdom of No Escape 55:00 Nonduality, Oneness, and Buddhist Philosophy 57:00 How to Cope with Fear of Death 58:00 Final Wisdom: Receive Some Love Today *** PODCAST LINKS Website: www.innercalling.org Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4 Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8 CONTACT DR. VICTORIA HERE Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness: https://www.hope-wellness.com Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  2. Jun 11

    EP62. Dr. David Wen | Parenting ADHD Kids & Teens: Practical Tips for Navigating Challenges & Defiance, Breaking Conflict Patterns

    In this episode, I grill my colleague, clinical child psychologist Dr. David Wen, on some of the hardest questions I've received from parents of kids and teens with ADHD over the years, including consequences, rewards, privileges, and what the heck to do when your child simply won't listen and doesn't care. *** 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 TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro – meet Dr. David Wen 00:01:00 Inner calling – why work with kids 00:02:00 Undiagnosed ADHD until grad school 00:03:00 The biting story – learning social norms 00:05:00 ADHD challenges – energy & overload 00:08:00 ADHD & self-esteem – "I'm the problem" 00:10:00 Teaching social norms – repetition & rewards 00:12:00 Credit card analogy – making consequences tangible 00:13:00 What if kids don't care about consequences? 00:14:00 Rewards that work – privileges & money 00:16:00 Not earning = learning – reframing consequences 00:35:00 Child enjoys defying you – regulate yourself first 00:37:00 Breaking the conflict pattern – the angry shadow trick 00:39:00 Anxious parents & over-control 00:41:00 Electronics & teens – teaching healthy use 00:43:00 Parenting has no manual – why parents struggle 00:44:00 1-2-3 Magic – best book for parents 00:46:00 Warnings & privilege removal for teens 00:47:00 Teen won't do homework – defiance or something deeper? 00:50:00 ADHD brain sees the gray areas 00:52:00 Get to know your kid – observe & ask 00:54:00 Bond over their interests – why kids listen 00:55:00 Serial killer map – how David's ADHD brain works 00:56:00 Two different brains – parent vs. child 00:57:00 Three S's – Safety, Structure, Support 00:59:00 Amplify the three S's for ADHD kids 01:01:00 #1 tip for ADHD parents – consistency 01:03:00 Be open to medication 01:04:00 Parental intuition – innate or learned? 01:05:00 Natural bond with your baby – myth or real? 01:07:00 Can all parents learn to parent well? 01:09:00 Values-based parenting 01:10:00 Define your values – parenting north star 01:11:00 Outro PODCAST LINKS Website: www.innercalling.org Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4 Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8 CONTACT DR. VICTORIA HERE Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade Hope+Wellness: 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, where explore timeless questions about existence, and what it deeply means to be human in this technological age. Inspired by the field of clinical psychology, which values what happens simply when two people sit together and talk about life and all its beauty and complications, conversations are organic and spontaneous, like jazz. 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, existential psychology, and questions related to how to hold onto our humanity in the face of AI and technology.✌🏼💛 I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE: drvictoria@innercalling.org #mentalhealth #drvictoriaranade #innercallingpodcast #drdavidwen Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  3. Jun 2

    EP61. Brenton Queen LMFT | Shame, Addiction, Suicide, and Spirituality as Soul Medicine

    I interview my friend, therapist Brenton Queen, LMFT about a difficult time in his life involving shame, suicidal thoughts, and addiction. We talk about psychedelic assisted therapy and the role of spirituality in healing. *** This episode contains an open conversation about depression, suicidal thoughts, and addiction. Please take care of yourself and take a break if you need to. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988. *** Brenton Queen, LMFT, LCAS, CEC is a Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Specialist, and founder of Life Recreated. Over 20 years, he's worked with individuals, families, and groups across homes, hospitals, jails, and boardrooms, with a focus on relieving suffering and helping people reconnect with their deepest selves. He completed a certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapy and research through the California Institute of Integral Studies and has spoken at TEDx on psychedelics and the future of mental health treatment. https://www.liferecreatednc.com/ *** TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 00:02 – Brenton's inner calling 00:04 – Marriage falling apart, feeling like a fraud 00:05 – Suicidal ideation and mapping it all out 00:06 – The client who changed everything 00:07 – Meeting Ed, the therapist who saved his life 00:09 – "You are looking at the problem" 00:10 – How Ed dispelled shame 00:11 – "You're self-centered and arrogant" 00:14 – Shame spirals and why you're not special 00:17 – Shame at the heart of everything 00:21 – Ed, the 12 steps, and grinding away at yourself 00:23 – Expectations are pre-planned resentments 00:24 – Primary and secondary suffering 00:26 – Shame underneath addiction 00:29 – How addiction works and why it makes sense 00:32 – First thing to target: shame 00:36 – Safety is the presence of connection 00:38 – From transformation to plant medicine 00:40 – Spirituality as soul medicine 00:44 – The spiritual work of therapy 00:47 – Psychedelics and addiction recovery 00:50 – What people experience with plant medicine 00:55 – What Brenton would say to his 2011 self 00:56 – What to say to someone struggling with shame 00:59 – The whale: swimming, breathing, going back in *** 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 #addictionrecovery #addition #psychedelicmedicine Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  4. May 18

    EP60. Susan X Jane | Relational AI, Systems of Power & The Future of Human Connection

    I interview Susan X Jane about AI and how it relates to systems of power. We talk about systems of power, who controls data and meaning, and process what this means as users of AI. We also talk about how to form healthy relationships with AI that have shimmer and joy to them. *** 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

  5. May 13

    EP59. Ben Juwono | A Career in Animation | CAREERSTORY

    I interview my friend Ben Juwano about the time he survived depression & got kicked out of grad school. We also talk about what it takes to pursue a career in animation these days. *** 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. :) 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

  6. May 3

    EP58. Dr. Kayleigh Hale | Neuropsych Testing: What it is and how it can help

    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

  7. Apr 28

    EP57. Mark Matousek | Emerson, The Stoics, & Me: Timeless Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life

    I interview author Mark Matousek. We talk about his latest book, Emerson, the Stoics, and Me: Timeless Wisdom for an Authentic Life, as well as the role of craftsmanship, creativity, what it means to stay true to yourself as a writer in the age of AI, and writing as a spiritual practice. ** 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

  8. Apr 21

    EP56. 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.

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8 Ratings

About

Hi there, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. INNERCALLING is where I host organic conversations on mental health, spirituality, and existentialism — exploring what it means to come home to yourself, despite everything the world tells you to be. It's an old-fashioned kind of place where human connection still matters and there's nothing to accomplish or prove. A space where we honor the inner calling that modern life makes us forget. Here, we explore questions like: What does it mean to be human in this rising age of AI? What is the true purpose of your life — and can it be found? How can spirituality help with mental health? How do we bridge science and the spiritual? What happens when you trust the inner wisdom already inside you? As a clinical psychologist, conversations are grounded in transpersonal, existential, and humanistic psychology — and spontaneous, like jazz. I believe in the beauty and healing that naturally arises when two people talk deeply about life and all its complexities. Thanks for joining us! www.innercalling.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Victoria Ranade
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Victoria Chialy Ranade
  • Show Website
    INNERCALLING