In this powerful and intimate interview, Dr. Weidner opens up about her life’s journey—from training at institutions like Harvard and UPenn to leading a multibillion-dollar health system, and ultimately stepping into the world’s most devastated regions to provide trauma-informed care. She shares the emotional toll, the moral clarity, and the professional insights gained from working where systems break down and suffering is overwhelming. The conversation explores how psychiatry must evolve, why cultural humility is non-negotiable, and what it truly means to “speak and give” in the face of human catastrophe.
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