Hi there, I’m Dr. Victoria Ranade. I’m a clinical psychologist, but mostly I’m a person who followed an inner calling to discover my love for dogs, including my Welsh Terrier Mei Mei. Welcome to INNERCALLING, my little, old-fashioned corner of the internet where human connection still matters and there is nothing to prove. Every week, I sit down with leading scientists, psychologists, authors, and spiritual teachers to explore consciousness, resilience, and the timeless questions shaping a meaningful life—from what it means to survive depression and be human in the age of AI, to how we bridge science and the spiritual. Grounded in transpersonal and existential psychology yet spontaneous like jazz, these organic conversations honor the inner light inside each of us that no darkness can ever overcome. So pull up a chair, and join us around the ancient, healing fire of human storytelling as we listen to the wisdom our guests have to share. Learn more at <a href="https://www.innercalling.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.innercalling.org</a>.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Inner Calling with Dr. Victoria: Discovering the wisdom and beauty within you
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Hi there, I’m Dr. Victoria Ranade. I’m a clinical psychologist, but mostly I’m a person who followed an inner calling to discover my love for dogs, including my Welsh Terrier Mei Mei. Welcome to INNERCALLING, my little, old-fashioned corner of the internet where human connection still matters and there is nothing to prove. Every week, I sit down with leading scientists, psychologists, authors, and spiritual teachers to explore consciousness, resilience, and the timeless questions shaping a meaningful life—from what it means to survive depression and be human in the age of AI, to how we bridge science and the spiritual. Grounded in transpersonal and existential psychology yet spontaneous like jazz, these organic conversations honor the inner light inside each of us that no darkness can ever overcome. So pull up a chair, and join us around the ancient, healing fire of human storytelling as we listen to the wisdom our guests have to share. Learn more at <a href="https://www.innercalling.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.innercalling.org</a>.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 25, 2026
EP68. "The twin tyrannies of 'pretty' and 'nice'" — Dr Nancy Wadsworth on women & the power we're taught to give away | Deconstructing Power Part 4
<p>I interview Dr. Nancy Wadsworth, political scientist, about why so many women struggle to feel comfortable with power. We explore the hidden conditioning that teaches women to seek permission, people-please, and apologize for their success, the psychology of imposter syndrome, and how to develop grounded, healthy leadership without losing yourself. We also discuss deconstructing limiting beliefs, overcoming shame, building inner authority, and why true power comes from aligning with your deepest values rather than external approval. Dr. Nancy shares a powerful framework for reclaiming your confidence and stepping into your authentic, grounded power.</p><br><p>***</p><p>Dr. Nancy Wadsworth is a Professor Emerita of Political Science at the University of Denver whose work sits at the intersection of culture, politics, race, religion, and social movements. She's the author of *Ambivalent Miracles: Evangelicals and the Politics of Racial Healing* and has written for The Washington Post, Vox, and The Denver Post. With a PhD from the New School for Social Research, Nancy brings both deep scholarship and a commitment to combining academic rigor with public discourse — exploring power, identity, and how ordinary people create change. https://nancywadsworth.com/</p><br><p>**</p><p>0:00 Why Women Struggle to Hold Power</p><p>2:00 Why We Were Never Taught How to Hold Power</p><p>4:00 The "Pretty & Nice" Trap</p><p>6:00 How Shame Makes Women Give Away Their Power</p><p>8:00 The Femininity Paradox</p><p>10:00 Why Powerful Women Are Judged Differently</p><p>12:00 The Double Bind Every Woman Faces</p><p>14:00 Why Some Women Become More Comfortable With Power</p><p>16:00 Building Confidence Through Action</p><p>18:00 The Hidden Cost of Female Leadership</p><p>20:00 Imposter Syndrome & Permission-Seeking</p><p>22:00 Why Women Apologize for Being Powerful</p><p>24:00 Hillary Clinton and the Price of Female Power</p><p>27:00 How to Become Comfortable Holding Power</p><p>29:00 Brave Spaces vs. Safe Spaces</p><p>31:00 Oprah, Michelle Yeoh & Healthy Female Power</p><p>33:00 Finding an Inner Source of Power</p><p>35:00 Have Women Always Been Disempowered?</p><p>37:00 Decolonizing Yourself From Limiting Beliefs</p><p>39:00 How Society Conditions the Way We Think</p><p>41:00 How Do You Break Free From Conditioning?</p><p>43:00 Listening to Your Inner Authority</p><p>45:00 Is Power Worth It If You Lose Yourself?</p><p>47:00 Becoming the Author of Your Own Life</p><p>48:30 How Women Can Hold Power Without Seeking Permission</p><p>50:00 Final Reflections</p><br><p>EPISODE LINKS</p><p>https://nancywadsworth.com/</p><br><p>PODCAST LINKS</p><p>Website: www.innercalling.org</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4</p><br><p>WHAT IS INNERCALLING? </p><p>INNERCALLING is a podcast where clinical psychologist Dr. Victoria Ranade explores psychology, mental health, neuroscience, spirituality, wisdom, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Through long-form conversations with leading scientists, psychologists, physicians, authors, philosophers, and spiritual teachers we explore the biggest existential questions in life—from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and resilience to purpose, consciousness, faith, intuition, leadership, and human flourishing. These conversations bridge science and spirituality while exploring what helps us become more fully human. Learn more at www.innercalling.org.</p><br><p>THANK YOU so much for joining me today. I'm grateful you're here and for your support of INNERCALLING. If you'd like to connect, find me here:</p><br><p>Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade</p><p>Hope+Wellness: https://www.hope-wellness.com</p><p>Email: info@innercalling.org</p><br><p>Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 20, 2026
EP67. Can wisdom heal a polarized world? Former NIH Director Francis Collins on Truth, Science, & Faith
<p>I interviewed Dr. Francis Collins—a physician-scientist who led the international Human Genome Project, which successfully sequenced all three billion letters of the human genome, and later served three U.S. presidents as director of the National Institutes of Health—about his book The Road to Wisdom.</p><br><p>We discuss his journey from materialism to Christian faith, why wisdom requires humility and listening, and how we can seek truth across deep differences. Dr. Collins also explains how to build a “mental immune system” against misinformation, restore trust in science, and find meaning beyond a purely material view of life. We close with his new initiative, Discovery Lives in Us.</p><br><p>**</p><p>Francis Collins is a physician-scientist. Under his direction, the Human Genome Project produced the</p><p>first finished sequence of the human DNA instruction book in 2003. From 2009 to 2021, Collins served</p><p>under three Presidents as the Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest supporter of</p><p>biomedical research in the world. His contributions to science, medicine, and society have been</p><p>recognized by the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Templeton</p><p>Prize. His most recent book is The Road To Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust (Little, Brown</p><p>and Worthy, 2024; see francisscollins.com). He is the founder of a new initiative called Discovery Lives in</p><p>Us that aims to collect and distribute hundreds of authentic patient narratives about the value of</p><p>medical research.</p><p>**</p><br><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>00:00 Wisdom in a polarized world</p><p>01:18 Francis Collins’ first “inner calling”</p><p>04:02 When science reached its limits</p><p>06:00 The patient who challenged his worldview</p><p>08:45 From materialism to Christian faith</p><p>09:43 Why Francis Collins wrote The Road to Wisdom</p><p>11:30 Why America feels so divided</p><p>13:40 Learning from people you disagree with</p><p>15:30 Building a “mental immune system”</p><p>17:20 How do we know whom to trust?</p><p>19:00 What COVID taught Francis Collins</p><p>21:10 Listening without becoming defensive</p><p>23:00 Young adults, meaning, and materialism</p><p>24:15 Can science and faith work together?</p><p>26:10 DNA, the Big Bang, and evidence for God</p><p>30:10 Beauty, morality, and transcendence</p><p>33:10 Why young people are leaving the church</p><p>34:45 Do science and faith really conflict?</p><p>37:10 Finding community and purpose</p><p>39:20 Viktor Frankl and the search for meaning</p><p>40:00 Can authentic faith help heal society?</p><p>40:40 What gives Francis Collins hope?</p><p>42:20 Restoring trust in science</p><p>43:05 Discovery Lives in Us</p><p>44:00 Final thoughts</p><br><p>EPISODE LINKS</p><p>The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Road+to+Wisdom+Francis+Collins</p><br><p>The Language of God</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Language+of+God+Francis+Collins</p><br><p>Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mere+Christianity+C.S.+Lewis</p><br><p>Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Man%27s+Search+for+Meaning+Viktor+Frankl</p><br><p>BioLogos</p><p>https://biologos.org</p><br><p>Braver Angels</p><p>https://braverangels.org</p><br><p>Discovery Lives in Us</p><p>https://discoverylivesinus.org</p><br><p><a href="http://francisscollins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">francisscollins.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfranciscollins/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfranciscollins/</a></p><br><p>PODCAST LINKS</p><p>Website: www.innercalling.org</p><br><p>FIND DR. VICTORIA HERE. </p><p>Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade</p><p>Hope+Wellness: https://www.hope-wellness.com</p><p>Email: drvictoria@innercalling.org</p><p>Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 12, 2026
EP66. "Who needs you right now?" – Margaret Wheatley on staying sane in troubled times
<p>I interview Dr. Margaret Wheatley, internationally renowned leadership thinker and author of Who Do We Choose to Be?, about how we find a way forward in uncertain times. We discuss meaningful work, genuine contribution, leadership, community, creating "islands of sanity," synchronicity, purpose, and why the most important question may not be "How do we change the world?" but "Who needs me right now?"</p><br><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:18 Finding Your Calling & Purpose</p><p>03:45 Viktor Frankl, Meaning & Discovering Your Gifts</p><p>06:00 Synchronicity, Intuition & Feeling Guided</p><p>09:00 Loneliness, Individualism & Why Community Heals</p><p>12:00 Joy, Community & the Antidote to Despair</p><p>14:00 "Who Needs Me Right Now?" Overcoming Despair</p><p>17:00 Restoring Our Humanity</p><p>18:00 Parenting, Technology & Raising Human Beings</p><p>20:00 Can One Person Still Make a Difference?</p><p>23:00 Social Collapse, Leadership & Facing Reality</p><p>28:00 Why Facing Reality Is Empowering</p><p>29:00 Fear, Anxiety & Leadership</p><p>33:00 Powerlessness & Finding Your Contribution</p><p>36:00 Social Media, Influence & True Impact</p><p>39:00 Science, Spirituality & Consciousness</p><p>41:00 Meditation, Nature & Feeling Held by Life</p><p>43:00 Leadership in Uncertain Times</p><p>45:00 Creating "Islands of Sanity"</p><p>48:00 AI, Humanity & the Future</p><p>50:00 Mental Health, Anxiety & Despair</p><p>52:00 "I'm Not Hopeful." Finding Meaning in Difficult Times</p><br><p>EPISODE LINKS</p><p>• Dr. Margaret Wheatley's website: https://margaretwheatley.com/</p><p>• Who Do We Choose to Be: https://margaretwheatley.com/books/who-do-we-choose-to-be/</p><p>• Turning to One Another: https://margaretwheatley.com/books/turning-to-one-another/</p><p>• Leadership and the New Science: https://margaretwheatley.com/books/leadership-and-the-new-science/</p><p>• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807014273</p><br><p>PODCAST LINKS</p><p>Website: www.innercalling.org</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4</p><p>Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_zIrjdevY1Q91PX5woaNtjTDvell1ZJ8</p><br><p>FIND DR. VICTORIA HERE. IDKYBILY</p><p>Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.com</p><p>IG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranade</p><p>Hope+Wellness: https://www.hope-wellness.com</p><p>Email: drvictoria@innercalling.org</p><br><p>#spirituality #mentalhealth #depression #existentialpsychology #drvictoriaranade #innercallingpodcast #intuition #innerwisdom #innerlight</p><p>Disclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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