Turning Pain Into Purpose: Jamie Wehmeyer on Trauma-Informed Leadership

What happens when grief reshapes the way you lead?In this powerful episode of Unleash Your Amazing Leadership, I sit down with Jamie Wehmeyer, a seasoned behavioral health leader with 25 years of experience and a fierce advocate for trauma-informed care. After the tragic loss of her son, Jamie transformed her pain into purpose—using her voice to champion kindness, empathy, and authenticity in leadership.We explore:How grief revealed “gifts” that changed her approach to leading peopleWhy trauma-informed care belongs in every workplace, not just in healthcareThe science behind kindness and why it fuels both performance and connectionHow leaders can hold boundaries while still showing up with compassionJamie’s story is raw, inspiring, and a reminder that leadership is about more than policies and performance—it’s about humanity.🎧 Tune in and learn how turning toward vulnerability can create stronger, healthier, and more resilient teams.