INNERCALLING

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-psydTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro – meet Dr. David Wen00:01:00 Inner calling – why work with kids00:02:00 Undiagnosed ADHD until grad school00:03:00 The biting story – learning social norms00:05:00 ADHD challenges – energy & overload00:08:00 ADHD & self-esteem – "I'm the problem"00:10:00 Teaching social norms – repetition & rewards00:12:00 Credit card analogy – making consequences tangible00:13:00 What if kids don't care about consequences?00:14:00 Rewards that work – privileges & money00:16:00 Not earning = learning – reframing consequences00:35:00 Child enjoys defying you – regulate yourself first00:37:00 Breaking the conflict pattern – the angry shadow trick00:39:00 Anxious parents & over-control00:41:00 Electronics & teens – teaching healthy use00:43:00 Parenting has no manual – why parents struggle00:44:00 1-2-3 Magic – best book for parents00:46:00 Warnings & privilege removal for teens00:47:00 Teen won't do homework – defiance or something deeper?00:50:00 ADHD brain sees the gray areas00:52:00 Get to know your kid – observe & ask00:54:00 Bond over their interests – why kids listen00:55:00 Serial killer map – how David's ADHD brain works00:56:00 Two different brains – parent vs. child00:57:00 Three S's – Safety, Structure, Support00:59:00 Amplify the three S's for ADHD kids01:01:00 #1 tip for ADHD parents – consistency01:03:00 Be open to medication01:04:00 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 parenting01:10:00 Define your values – parenting north star01:11:00 OutroPODCAST LINKSWebsite: www.innercalling.orgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8CONTACT DR. VICTORIA HEREDr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+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

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/***TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Introduction00:02 – Brenton's inner calling00:04 – Marriage falling apart, feeling like a fraud00:05 – Suicidal ideation and mapping it all out00:06 – The client who changed everything00:07 – Meeting Ed, the therapist who saved his life00:09 – "You are looking at the problem"00:10 – How Ed dispelled shame00:11 – "You're self-centered and arrogant"00:14 – Shame spirals and why you're not special00:17 – Shame at the heart of everything00:21 – Ed, the 12 steps, and grinding away at yourself00:23 – Expectations are pre-planned resentments00:24 – Primary and secondary suffering00:26 – Shame underneath addiction00:29 – How addiction works and why it makes sense00:32 – First thing to target: shame00:36 – Safety is the presence of connection00:38 – From transformation to plant medicine00:40 – Spirituality as soul medicine00:44 – The spiritual work of therapy00:47 – Psychedelics and addiction recovery00:50 – What people experience with plant medicine00:55 – What Brenton would say to his 2011 self00:56 – What to say to someone struggling with shame00:59 – The whale: swimming, breathing, going back in***LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4***CONNECTINNERCALLING Podcast Website: www.innercalling.orgDr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+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

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.comsubstack: https://swarmxstudio.substack.com/**00:00 – Introduction00:48 – Inner Calling & Intuition03:10 – Ancestors, Spirituality, & Signs05:15 – AI, Tarot, & Ancient Wisdom07:00 – AI as Pattern Recognition09:00 – Technology, Consciousness, & Society11:20 – AI, Power Structures, & Control15:00 – Why We Should Engage With AI16:10 – Relational AI20:00 – What Is Swarm X Studio?22:00 – AI, Dialogue, & Meaning-Making26:00 – AI as a Mirror30:00 – AI & Human Patterns35:00 – Emotional Relationships With AI42:00 – Using AI for Self-Reflection45:00 – “The Shape of Your Doubt”47:00 – Talking to AI Like a Person50:00 – AI Seeds & Consciousness53:00 – AI, Capitalism, & Human Systems56:00 – Is AI Conscious?57:00 – Claude, Emergence, & Shimmer1:01:00 – Consciousness & AI1:05:00 – Joy, Resistance, & Spiritual Survival1:09:00 – A Message to Young People1:10:00 – AGI & the Future of AI1:13:00 – Will AI Control Humanity?1:15:00 – The Psychology of AI1:18:00 – How Susan Uses AI1:19:00 – AI, Creativity, & Selfhood1:25:00 – AI Art & Ethics1:29:00 – Final Reflections on AI & Humanity***LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwq...***CONNECTinnercalling Podcast Website: www.innercalling.orgDr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.comIG:   / 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

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: e57124575Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:00 – Ben's "bad answer" about inner calling00:00 – Drawing on the margins of physics homework00:00 – Passion vs. natural talent00:00 – Advice for young artists pursuing art as a career00:00 – The animation industry boom and bust00:00 – Are you doing it for yourself or chasing someone else?00:00 – Hitting walls and why you should hit them hard00:00 – Getting kicked out of grad school00:00 – Depression, suicidal ideation, and wanting to give up00:00 – The Hot Fuzz movie that saved his life00:00 – Finding new joy after failure00:00 – Following your truth00:00 – Leadership, ego, and learning to serve00:00 – Detachment as a shield — and learning to reconnect00:00 – Finding joy in the small things00:00 – What Ben would say to his younger selfIf you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741***LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4***CONNECTinnercalling Podcast Website: www.innercalling.orgDr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+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

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 Introduction3:00 What is neuropsychological testing5:00 Types of assessments explained7:00 Neuropsych vs psychoeducational evaluation9:00 ADHD and anxiety: why they look alike11:00 School testing vs private neuropsych13:00 When to get a diagnosis: ADHD, autism, dyslexia15:00 Neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach17:00 Discovering your child's gifts through testing19:00 You're not broken: compassion in feedback20:00 High-masking women and neurodivergence24:00 Early intervention and why it matters27:00 Brief vs comprehensive evaluation29:00 Testing for adults and self-understanding32:00 Strategies and recommendations from a neuropsych report35:00 How to choose the right neuropsychologist39:00 AI and the future of neuropsych testing40:00 How to refer someone for testing43:00 Is neuropsych testing worth the investment46:00 Why comprehensive testing catches what brief testing misses49:00 Testing for depression and anxiety in children51:00 Accommodations and documentation from a neuropsych report54:00 Limitations of testing and cultural competence56:00 Neurodivergent women: masking and self-acceptance58:00 How masking goes unnoticed1:00:00 Coming home to yourself through testing1:03:00 Why institutions aren't designed for neurodiverse brains1:06:00 Masking vs social skills adaptation1:07:00 Resources for neurodivergent parents and adults***CONNECTinnercalling Podcast Website: www.innercalling.orgDr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+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

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**TIMESTAMPS00:00 Authenticity Has a Price02:00 What Is Your Inner Voice?06:00 Writing as a Spiritual Practice10:00 Emerson’s Philosophy Explained14:00 Spirituality Without Religion19:00 How to Trust Yourself23:00 The Cost of Being Authentic29:00 The Shadow & Hidden Power34:00 AI vs Authentic Writing41:00 Is AI Killing Creativity?47:00 Why Struggle Matters54:00 The Beauty of Being Human1:03:00 Writing to Awaken Practice1:12:00 Advice for Writers1:29:00 Death, Meaning & Purpose***LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4***CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIAPodcast Website: www.innercalling.orgDr. Victoria: www.victoriaranade.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+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.org1069 W Broad StSTE 804Falls Church, VA 22046#writing #spiritualgrowth #stoicism #stoicphilosophy #stoicwisdom #stoicmindset #spirituality #spiritualjourney #spiritualguidance #writingcommunity #writingadvice #transformation #selfinquiry #intuition #innervoice #innerknowing

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 psychologist02:00 Absent father, immigrant family, raised by four women05:00 How do you give what you never received?07:00 Inherited temper and breaking the cycle09:00 How becoming a psychologist taught him to parent10:00 Working with fathers: anger is the first thing to address11:00 Parenting is a skill — not just instinct13:00 Inherent love vs. learned nurturing26:00 Is it healthy for men to express anger?28:00 Dr. Victoria's story: raised by a stressed single father30:00 Self-care isn't selfish — quality over quantity34:00 In-the-moment coping skills: deep breaths, walk away, be random36:00 Kids don't break — but parents do38:00 Special time: five minutes of focused attention changes everything40:00 Join their world — get to know your kid43:00 Fatherhood and intuition — starting antidepressants as self-awareness50:00 Capacity, coping skills, and the weight fathers carry51:00 The provider pressure — learning to be the plus one52:00 Advice for new dads: get your temper in check first54:00 Your values as a North Star for parenting55:00 Encouragement for dads feeling ashamed or disconnected56:00 First steps when you feel distant from your child57:00 When the child feels wronged: how to still reach out59:00 How therapy helps fathers — being seen and supported01:01:00 Book rec: 1-2-3 Magic***CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIA Podcast Website: www.innercalling.orgDr .Victoria: www.victoriaranade.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+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

I interview my friend, therapist and actor Nick Sholley, MSW, about his career in theater - what it was like and advice for any young people who are interested. We also talk about the craft of acting and his advice to follow what feels most alive to you in the moment.***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 PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4***CONNECT WITH DR. VICTORIAPodcast Website: www.innercalling.orgDr .Victoria: www.victoriaranade.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+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.org1069 W Broad StSTE 804Falls Church, VA 22046