INNERCALLING

Have you ever thought of love as a form of energy or a frequency? In this episode, I sit down with communication expert Sandra Morse to explore the transformative power of love, as well as its profound connection to language. We talk about what it means to move from a closed system of fear and defensiveness into an open system of receptivity, forgiveness, and connection. Sandra shares how love can be practiced in everyday life — in our words, our relationships, and our communities — and how trusting our inner callings can help us align with life’s flow. This episode with Sandra invites you to embrace love not just as a feeling but as a daily practice.

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00:00 The Essence of Love and Communication - Opening

02:46 Language as a Tool for Love

06:00 The Impact of Personal History on Love

08:57 Love as a Frequency

12:07 Receptivity and Openness in Love

14:56 Building Community Through Love

18:06 The Role of Dance in Connection

20:59 Navigating Conflict with Love

24:05 Forgiveness and Self-Compassion

26:53 The Power of Inner Callings

29:49 Creating Safe Spaces for Love

32:58 Love in the Workplace

36:00 The Importance of Community

38:59 Trusting Your Inner Voice

42:06 The Magnificence of Human Connection

45:06 Expressing Needs in Relationships

47:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love

50:56 The Call to Action: Love in Practice

53:59 Conclusion: Embracing Love as a Way of Life

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In this episode of Inner Calling, Dr. Nancy Wadsworth joins me for a candid conversation about the state of our democracy, the dangers of polarization, and the power of resilience. We explore how stories can unite or divide us, why conflict competence is essential for families and communities, and what it would take to address the deeper structural flaws in our political system. We also discuss losing hope in America as a country but not in humanity itself, and where Dr. Wadsworth sees real transformation beginning: in individuals who learn to take responsibility for their own aliveness.

Thank you for listening!

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Timestamps

00:00 - Understanding Power Dynamics - Introduction

03:03 - The Story Behind Dr. Wadsworth's interest in Power

05:55 - Collective Power and Its Challenges

09:11 - The Role of Narratives in Power

12:06 - Hegemonic Power and Its Implications

15:06 - The Impact of Technology on Power

17:47 - Empowering the Next Generation

20:55 - Redefining Success and Failure

24:03 - The Importance of Self-Perception

30:05 - The Importance of Self-Care Over Performance

31:50 - Empowerment Through Personal Responsibility

32:25 - Generational Patterns of Power and Responsibility

34:57 - Navigating Anxiety and Resilience in Young People

36:21 - The Role of Labels in Identity and Power

39:05 - The Dilemma of Marginalized Identities

42:31 - The Impact of Identity on Power Dynamics

46:34 - The State's Role in Identity Validation

51:07 - Conversations Across Differences

54:57 - Love and Acceptance Amidst Differences

55:18 - Navigating Conflict and Difference

01:01:38 - Understanding Power and Victimhood

01:07:10 - Parenting in a Complex World

01:11:25 - The Role of Stories in Society

01:16:48 - Hope for Humanity and the Future

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Did you know your presence is healing not only to yourself, but to others? Presence is a quality of brightness, aliveness, and warmth we bring to ourselves, to others, and to the world—and when we offer it, it is incredibly healing. In this episode, Dr. Victoria chats with psychotherapist Bennett Crawford, LCSW, to explore what presence really means, how it differs from mindfulness, and how it can transform the way we live and connect.

Bennett explains that each of us carries presence—the embodied awareness of the here and now, compassionate and deeply grounding. Together, we explore practical ways to access presence through the body and breath, how it helps us hold difficult emotions like anxiety and depression, and how it can serve as a secure base in our lives. We also discuss how to stay connected to presence in the face of modern technology, the role it plays in healing and relationships, and how nature can reflect our own presence back to us. Reconnecting with this ever-available awareness can bring greater safety, clarity, and joy into everyday life.

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00:00 The Beauty Within: An Introduction to Inner Calling

00:28 Exploring Presence: Understanding Its Depth and Meaning

03:11 Felt Sense: Connecting with the Body

04:04 Mindfulness vs. Presence: Distinctions and Interconnections

07:10 The Essence of Presence: A Field of Awareness

10:11 Experiencing Presence: Personal Insights and Transformations

12:55 The Goodness of Presence: A Source of Positive Qualities

14:01 Buddhism and Presence: Perspectives on Being and Wholeness

18:00 Trusting Reality: Embracing Presence Amidst Pain

21:53 Emotions as Messengers: Understanding and Integrating Feelings

24:55 The True Self: Connection to Presence and Authenticity

28:04 Awareness and Presence: The Importance of Being Present

30:26 The Impact of Technology: Distractions from Presence

34:40 Practicing Presence: Techniques for Connection

41:08 Conscious Connection with Technology

44:52 The Importance of Presence

46:56 Understanding Consciousness and Awareness

50:36 Exploring Altered States of Consciousness

55:22 The Role of Inner Knowing

01:00:21 The Power of Presence in Relationships

01:02:08 Cultivating a Daily Practice of Presence

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When was the last time you truly played? You might be surprised to learn that play isn’t just for kids, it’s essential at every stage of life. In this conversation, Dr. Victoria Ranade sits down with actor, playwright, and somatic psychotherapist Nick Sholley to explore the power of play in life. Together they unpack how play is vital to our mental health and well being. It sparks creativity, sharpens critical thinking, strengthens problem-solving skills, and deepens your connections with others. Nick shares why play is relational, embodied, and creative, and how it reconnects us to our vitality, joy, and life force energy. They discuss the impact of technology on our ability to play, the healing role of creativity, and how saying “yes” to play—especially with children—brings us home to our truest selves. So the next time you see a dog drop into a playful bow, or a child invites you into their world of make-believe, remember: you’re not just doing it for them. You’re also nurturing the playful spirit that’s always been a part of you. :)

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Chapters

00:00 - The Essence of Play

09:07 - Play in the Digital Age

18:41 - Reclaiming Play for Adults

28:15 - The Essence of Playfulness

30:00 - Connecting to Our True Selves

34:11 - The Impact of AI on Play

38:01 - Navigating Technology and Self-Identity

45:08 - The Importance of Struggle in Play

48:57 - Inviting Play Back into Our Lives

56:00 - Connecting with Feelings and Play

59:00 - The Impact of Technology on Vitality

59:49 - Exploring What Lights Us Up

01:00:58 - Creativity as Play

01:06:00 - The Mystical Nature of Play

01:10:10 - Engaging with Shadows through Play

01:18:08 - Play as a Homecoming

Keywords

#play, #vitality, #creativity, #healing, #digitalage, #embodiedplay, #connection, #mental health, #self-discovery

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Lately, I’ve been facing an existential crisis around being a writer and artist—what it means to create in a world that doesn’t seem to value art, particularly with the rise of AI. The path can feel lonely and uncertain. To explore this, I invited artist Deng Ming-Dao to offer his perspective.

In this conversation, we explore how to find your voice as an artist. Ming-Dao reminds us that art is not about sales, fame, or approval—it’s about being true to your inner voice and creating simply because your soul calls you to.

We talk about discipline and developing a commitment to your craft as an artist. We also talk about the courage it takes to stay authentic when the world may not understand your art, and how art is a sacred response to life. This episode is an invitation to trust your innermost voice, keep creating, and measure success by your integrity.

Ming-Dao’s advice is extremely helpful. If you have been struggling with the idea of pursuing a career as an artist, definetely check this episode out!. Thank you for joining us! :)

00:00 - Welcome back: Deng Ming-Dao

01:28 - Does my art have value if no one buys it?

05:27 - What if I got popular for the wrong reasons?

14:16 - How do you find your voice as an artist?

20:12 - How can I make money while maintaining my integrity?

30:16 - Who is Jade Snow Wong?

34:46 - Does prestige mean good art?

40:27 - How to reconcile your feelings as an artist

46:23 - It's not easy to make money as an artist

50:33 - Is Ming-Dao a nonconformist?

53:50 - Advice for aspiring writers to get published

56:22 - How to keep up with AI in this busy world

01:02:59 - Where do you get your ideas?

01:08:10 - Is writing joyous if it’s laborious?

01:13:45 - What is the life of an artist?

01:18:24 - What advice would you give your younger yourself?

01:22:00 - Summary of our talk

01:25:50 - Outro

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Research shows psychedelic medicine can profoundly affect depression, anxiety, trauma, and end-of-life suffering. By entering non-ordinary states of consciousness, people often find deep healing and transformation. At institutions like Johns Hopkins, studies on MDMA, psilocybin, ayahuasca, and mescaline reveal lasting shifts in mood, perception, and connection. For many, these states of insight and release open new ways of relating to pain, the self, and the world.

But beyond the science lies the lived experience. Today’s guest, “Raphael,” has explored these inner landscapes for over fifty years in the underground psychedelic community. He shares personal accounts of spirit encounters, realms of consciousness, and the lessons water and plant medicine have taught him about awareness, healing, and release from trauma.

Together we explore how psychedelic medicines can help quiet the ego, reconnect you with your true self, and offer a profound sense of interconnection and transcendence that can ease depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Thank you for joining us.

00:00 - Introduction

00:52 - Today’s Episode - Research Supporting Psychedelic Medicine and Mental Health, how non ordinary states of consciousness can be healing 

04:43 - Raphael, our guest! 

05:59 - Conversation Start 

07:50 - What difference does water make? 

13:00 - A journey with Ayahuasca 

17:41 - Where you are in the world 

18:27 - How sound affects consciousness

21:35 - Ayahuasca 

22:45 - Heart Openers - MDMA

28:54 - Have you met your true self? 

32:36 - How do you leave your body? 

37:00 - You need to experience nature! 

38:26 - What is cactus (mescaline) like? 

40:28 - Drop out, Tune in!, LSD

43:08 - Raphael’s Life 

46:27 - People have a dark side

48:05 - What about Mushrooms? 

50:21 - Finals thoughts for interested people 

52:18 - How do you connect to your inner light? 

54:17 - Takeaways from today's conversation 

59:48 - Outro

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This bonus episode features a meditation to help bring a sense of calm, relaxation, and centeredness to you. In this guided experience, you’ll reconnect with the inner beauty that’s always been within you and feel the deep peace that comes from knowing it.

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Deng Ming-Dao joins Dr. Victoria in an enlightening discussion on the fundamentals of Taoism. Together, they explore what the Tao (or Dao) truly means and how each of us can connect with our unique, personal Tao. Ming-Dao reminds us that the journey to self-acceptance, especially in our fast-paced modern world, is essential yet often challenging.

Ming-Dao offers practical insights into maintaining purpose and a genuine sense of fulfillment. By learning to be dynamic and practice surfing the waves of life, we can flow more freely with the energy and movement all around us.

Listen with us today as we explore Taoism and practice living in harmony. Open yourself to the energy around you and learn to align your life force with it.

Find Deng Ming-Dao here: https://www.dengmingdao.com/

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#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #HighFunctioningAnxiety #Bipolar #Mood #ExistentialConcerns #Spirituality #Intuition #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #ConsciousLiving #Psychology #Resilience #Connection #Relationships #OvercomingObstacles #Leadership #Happiness #Wisdom #Inspiration #PersonalStories #RadicalAcceptance #ModernSpirituality #Mindfulness #SelfDevelopment #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #TraumaInformedHealing #PsychedelicTherapy #DBTTools #CBTTechniques #DepressionRecovery #LifePurpose #InnerTransformation #IntuitiveLiving #WomensMentalHealth #InnerVoiceWork #HighlySensitive #SuicidePrevention

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Connie Tsang has done my make up for years and has always made me feel beautiful, yet still authentically myself. She has done make up for CEOs to politicians, from models to working women, from celebrities to the girl next door, and above all, she invites us to see beauty as a relaxed, powerful tool for self-expression.

What I love about Connie is how she emphasizes every person is inherently beautiful even if they don't realize it; it's simply a matter of learning how to truly see it. We talk about how beauty is deeply personal, it reflects our energy, shapes how we move through the world, and evolves as we carry different emotions through life. We also talk about how make up can be a fun way to help people step into new versions of themselves, and explore new ways of being, boosting confidence and presence. Her wisdom reminds us that owning our appearance and our stories starts with protecting our ability to truly see beauty and curating what we consume.

Connie discusses beauty in a way I never thought of before, so I'm really excited for you to listen and see if it helps reshape how you think of beauty too!!

*Note: This audio for this episode was actually lost due to the mike malfunctioning, but AI helped rescue it! So you might notice this at some points.. :)

Find Connie here:

https://www.instagram.com/connietsangbeauty/?hl=en

https://www.connietsangbeauty.com/

https://www.faceandcrown.com/

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Tags

#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #HighFunctioningAnxiety #Bipolar #Mood #ExistentialConcerns #Spirituality #Intuition #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #ConsciousLiving #Psychology #Resilience #Connection #Relationships #OvercomingObstacles #Leadership #Happiness #Wisdom #Inspiration #PersonalStories #RadicalAcceptance #ModernSpirituality #Mindfulness #SelfDevelopment #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #TraumaInformedHealing #PsychedelicTherapy #DBTTools #CBTTechniques #DepressionRecovery #LifePurpose #InnerTransformation #IntuitiveLiving #WomensMentalHealth #InnerVoiceWork #HighlySensitive #SuicidePrevention

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In my twenties, I felt really lost and behind in life, but then in my thirties I discovered my life purpose. It turns out that everyone has a life purpose, including you, and that your life's purpose is deeply related to your natural strengths, gifts and passions. Here, I share a simple, evidence-based framework to help you connect with a life purpose that will give you great meaning, joy, and fulfillment.

If you're feeling lost and unsure of what your purpose is, don't worry! It's a natural part of life. Follow the simple path below; I created it to help guide you to your life's purpose.

Summary of the PURPOSE path:

P - Pay attention to what gives you energy

U - Unlock your flow states

R - Recognize your natural giflts

P - Processing your pain

O - Open Space to hear your inner callling

S - Seek Life Experience

E - Extend yourself in service

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