I've been wondering how best to support students, kids, and young adults with AI, so I reached out to one of the most brilliant scientists, leaders, and visionaries I know — Dr. Carl Lejuez, Provost of Stony Brook University. He is a former clinical psychology mentor of mine who had a huge impact on my career and taught me a lot about leadership. Whenever he talks, I listen — so of course I invited him on the show to share his thoughts with us.
***
Carl W. Lejuez is the provost at Stony Brook University, New York State’s top-ranked public university and a flagship of the State University of New York. As the university’s chief academic officer, he oversees a broad portfolio of schools and colleges; academic services; and research centers and institutes. He is also renowned in the field of Clinical Psychology, with research that focuses on the use of basic laboratory research findings for the development of behavioral interventions to address a wide range of psychological conditions including mood disorders, addictions, and personality disorders for marginalized and underserved populations.
***
0:00 innercalling: why a provost followed purpose over comfort
2:00 Redefining success: happiness vs. value in leadership
4:00 Ego and leadership: the hardest thing about stepping up
6:00 How a university provost actually uses AI day to day
8:00 The one rule for using AI: never first, never last
9:00 Using AI for self-reflection and psychological honesty
11:00 Is using AI cheating? Where is the line for students?
14:00 Why students are afraid of being accused of AI cheating
16:00 First-generation college students and the AI gap
18:00 Moving from fear to creativity with AI in education
20:00 Can AI help you become a better leader?
25:00 How to stop AI from being sycophantic
26:00 Advice for parents: how to use AI with your kids
27:00 AI removes friction, but friction is how we learn
30:00 AI limitations: why humans are still more creative
32:00 Should parents be worried about AI?
35:00 Honest leadership and the power of self-examination
36:00 The difference between solving problems and empowering others
40:00 The future of AI: what life could look like in 100 years
***
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 an authentic, unhurried conversation that honors nuance, truth, the human spirit, and the extraordinary capacity for growth and resilience that lives within each of us.
WHO IS DR. VICTORIA?
Hi, I'm Dr. Victoria Ranade. I'm a board-certified clinical psychologist, writer, and podcaster passionate about mental health, spirituality, integrative wellness, and honoring the light inside you — the one that no darkness can ever overcome. I'm also a proud neurodivergent first-generation Taiwanese American and Welsh Terrier lover. Rooted in the humanistic tradition of clinical psychology, I created this podcast because I believe in the healing power of organic conversation, and because I want you to know that whatever you may be facing, you're not alone.
I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU. SEND ME ANY MAIL OR QUESTIONS HERE:
drvictoria@innercalling.org
","author_name":"Dr. Victoria Ranade"}