About Dr. Victoria

Life is incredibly difficult. It is filled with moments of great beauty, but also darkness.

I created this podcast out of a strong but simple desire: for you to know there is a light inside you that no darkness can ever overcome. I wanted you to know that you are not alone. That there are possibilities in any moment, and that moments of misery can open you up to moments of great beauty — if you just keep going.

As a clinical psychologist, I often say I have the best job in the world. I get to spend time with each of the clients I have the privilege of working with—and I’m continually in awe of them. I’m amazed by their courage, honesty, resilience, and all they’ve been through.

I’m inspired by the stories of everyday people. Every person has a story of survival—of making it through dark times — times of great difficulty to times of great beauty. That’s the thing about life: it’s all mixed together.

Inner Calling with Dr. Victoria is a space where dark times are spoken about openly and held with kindness and positivity. It’s a dialectical space—one that makes room for the paradoxes of life.

As a storyteller, I believe in the power of stories to heal and transform. Stories powerfully connect us. They remind us that we are never truly alone, and that healing is always possible. Each story awakens what is timeless within us and invites us to listen for our own inner calling, guiding us back to the truth of who we are and to something far greater than ourselves.

You’ll also hear musings from leaders, scientists, and everyday people who inspire me — conversations that explore spirituality, the existential nature of being human, and our evolving relationship with AI and technology as we search for purpose and meaning in an ever-changing world.

In my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping young people find their way through darkness—through depression, despair, and even suicidal thoughts. The reason I’m so passionate about this work is because I was once one of those young people. Life, in its mysterious way, helped me become the person I once so desperately needed.

At its heart, Inner Calling with Dr. Victoria is about remembering the radiant intelligence within you—your inner wisdom, resilience, and light. Each episode is an invitation to return to that source and realize: you are the medicine you have been searching for.

About Dr. Victoria Ranade:

Dr. Victoria Ranade, PhD, MBA, ABPP is a board-certified licensed clinical psychologist trained at the University of Maryland, College Park, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business. She has published in leading scientific journals on depression, mood, and mental health across the lifespan. She integrates innovative research, clinical expertise, and lived experience into a holistic, evidence-based approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit.