innercalling with Dr. Victoria
About
Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP (韩佳麗)
a letter to you
Hi there,
Thank you for joining me here! Welcome to my humble little corner of the internet :)
I’m Dr. Victoria Ranade, a Johns Hopkins-trained, board-certified clinical psychologist. 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.
Sometimes we just forget that it’s there. innercalling is about remembering.
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.
innercalling is a podcast featuring organic conversations about trusting the truths you know deep inside yourself, even amidst the craziness 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.
These conversations are 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
