EP48. Everything we've been taught about power is wrong — Dr. Nancy Wadsworth on how to hold healthy, grounded power | Deconstructing Power Part 3

I interview Dr. Nancy Wadsworth about why everything we've been taught about power is wrong. We explore grounded power, toxic power, leadership, confidence, authenticity, trauma, intuition, self-trust, mental health, psychology, nervous system regulation, people-pleasing, spirituality, and emotional healing. What is grounded power? Why do successful people still feel powerless? How do trauma and the need for approval disconnect us from ourselves? How can you build authentic confidence by trusting your inner voice and your body?**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/ **PODCAST LINKSWebsite: www.innercalling.orgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innercalling/id1809177408Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K2khwqNKgs90Hs8vrQenZ?si=ad3d2dbeceab49c4WHAT IS INNERCALLING? 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.Thank you so much for joining us today. I'm grateful you're here and for your support. If you'd like to connect with Dr. Victoria, you can find her here:Dr. Victoria Ranade: www.victoriaranade.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriaranadeHope+Wellness: https://www.hope-wellness.comInquiries: [email protected]#politics #politicalscience #power #intuition #innerknowing #innervoice #politicalanalysis #connection #mentalhealth #intuition #personalgrowth #currenteventsDisclaimer: https://innercalling.org/disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.