innercalling with Dr. Victoria
About Dr. Victoria Ranade
Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP (韩佳麗)
a letter to you
Hi there,
Thank you for joining me here!
I’m Dr. Victoria Ranade, a Johns Hopkins-trained, board-certified clinical psychologist currently studying business & leadership at Harvard Business School. My clinical expertise lies in evidence-based treatment of depression, anxiety, life adjustment, and existential & spiritual concerns. I believe that there is a light within you that no darkness can ever overcome, and that it is more vast and powerful than you can imagine. I help people connect deeply with this inner light and discover the beauty, wisdom, and wholeness already within.
Welcome to my humble little corner of the internet :)
Life can be breathtakingly beautiful, but it can also be filled with times of great darkness and sorrow. There are times when you experience burnout, grief, and self-doubt that make you wonder how to keep going.
If you are currently going through something like this, welcome. I made this podcast just for you because I’ve been there too.
I believe in the power of the human voice and spirit. As a clinical psychologist, I am drawn to existential, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches; these are traditions that honor the whole person, including the search for meaning, authentic self-expression, and connection to something greater than ourselves.
Always remember there is a light inside you that no darkness can ever overcome. This light is more beautiful than any sun rise or sunset, and honoring this light within you is among the most important work of your life, because it is calling you home to yourself.
Sometimes we just forget that it’s there. innercalling is about remembering.
Why I created this space
As a Taiwanese American, neurodivergent woman, I know what it feels like to navigate systems that weren't built for you and to work through your own personal hurdles to find stability and purpose. I know what it’s like to have to overcome yourself and your own nervous system. Earlier in my life, going through a profound personal crisis forced me to slow down and listen to what I call an "inner calling"—a deep, intuitive part of ourselves that guides us back to connection with life again — and self-trust.
innercalling is a podcast featuring honest, reflective conversations about listening to that inner wisdom, and trusting the truths you know deep inside yourself, even amidst the challenges of the modern world.
Inspiration
Inspired by the ancient tradition of gathering around a fire to share meaningful stories, this show brings together leading pioneers in mental health, science, spirituality, & leadership.
Rather than offering advice, prescriptive steps, or quick fixes, these episodes are modeled after the depth and nuance of therapeutic dialogue. It is an invitation to slow down, listen to real stories of human resilience, and reconnect with your own intuition and all the things you already know inside yourself.
Core Topics & Themes
Psychology & Mental Health: Existential Psychology, Women’s Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Psychedelic Medicine, Depression & Suicide Prevention
Meaning & Connection: Intuition & Finding Your Voice, Creativity, Interconnection, Spirituality & Ancient Wisdom
Leadership & Innovation: Leadership, Business, AI & Psychology, Science & Nature
Thank you for being here. I hope these conversations serve as a quiet anchor in your week.
Values & Intentions
Every episode bridges clinical science with human experience—honoring research alongside personal story, intuition, and lived perspective.
I value nuance, complexity, and diverse voices. Above all, I believe in the power of genuine, unhurried conversation.
Thanks for joining me here!
With gratitude,
Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP
FAQs
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I reach out to people whose work, ideas, or lived experiences align with the show's mission. I look for leading experts who bring genuine depth to a topic, and whose work I connect with in some way. Every invitation starts with mutual curiosity and respect.
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As a clinical psychologist, I approach every episode less like a traditional interviewer and more like a therapeutic listener. I believe in the natural power of organic conversation between two people, free from fast-paced agendas or unsolicited advice. Instead, I bring the core principles of humanistic psychology: active listening, genuine curiosity, and unconditional respect.
Inspired by the ancient tradition of gathering around a fire—a space where people slow down to listen to stories that linger long after the embers fade—I create an unhurried environment for my guests. My hope is that innercalling serves as a quiet anchor in your week: a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what it means to be human.
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I was at a routine doctor's appointment when my physician finished the exam, paused, and simply kept talking. For thirty minutes, she spoke openly about the fear, division, and isolation she was seeing in her patients—and feeling in her own life.
In that unexpected moment, I realized how deeply I missed unhurried, honest human connection. That type of space is quietly disappearing. innercalling is my effort to cultivate it.
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That’s my Welsh Terrier, Mei Mei!
A few years ago, I didn't think of myself as a dog person, until I met a shaggy, one-eyed Welsh Terrier named Iris. That unexpected encounter completely changed my perspective and led me to welcome my Welsh Terriers Mei Mei (and her brother, Kai Kai) into my life.
Mei Mei is on the cover as a fun reminder of what happens when we honor our innercallings and stay open to unexpected detours: we often discover parts of life and ourselves, that we never saw coming! :)
“We're all just walking each other home.”
— Ram Dass
