The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey
Join Dr. Ken Huey on The Voice of Hope, where real stories and expert insights meet to inspire healing and transformation. With decades of experience in behavioral health and trauma therapy, Dr. Huey draws from his personal journey and professional expertise to offer practical advice for families, adoptees, and anyone seeking growth. Discover strategies to navigate trauma, build stronger relationships, and embrace hope in every episode. Tune in for thoughtful conversations that uplift and empower.
The Voice of Hope with Dr. Ken Huey
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy - Director of Community and Business Development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy, Director of Community and Business Development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital. With over 20 years in behavioral health, Breanne has worn many hats - starting as a direct care staff member, stepping into leadership, and now building bridges between providers, families, and communities.
Breanne shares her journey of finding purpose in behavioral health, the power of mentorship, and why breaking down silos in mental health care is critical for families in crisis. From stories of helping families navigate services to her passion for uniting providers, Breanne brings both heart and strategy to the conversation.
Whether you’re a mental health professional, a parent, or simply someone who believes in hope, this episode will leave you inspired by the resilience of families and the importance of true connection.
Ken Huey (00:15)
Today's guest is Breanne Wolfgram-Hardy, Director of Community and Business Development at Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital in Orem, Utah... Breanne, thanks very much for being with us.
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (00:50)
Thank you for having me. I appreciate it.
Ken Huey (00:53)
So I'd like to start with kind of your why. You're in behavioral health care and community outreach. Why? What motivates you and brings you there?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (01:06)
Ruthfully, starting out, I never thought at 21 years old, this would be the field I was going to have my career in... It is a calling.
Ken Huey (01:39)
All right, so you join Aspen Grove. What has that done to shape your perspective about mental health care in Utah?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (01:46)
...Acute care has really helped me see the barriers and how do we break these down?
Ken Huey (02:30)
You started in direct care. How has that shaped your leadership style now in outreach?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (02:53)
...There's nothing above me, there's nothing below me. I can get in and work in the system to work on the system.
Ken Huey (03:49)
What's been one of the most meaningful moments connecting providers and patients or clients?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (03:55)
...Since then, fast forward, I've not just been able to help his son three different times... We've really helped their family grow closer together.
Ken Huey (05:20)
Let's talk a little bit about mentorship. What role has mentorship played in your professional development and what role has it played as you've mentored others?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (05:32)
...The more I lean in, it's helped open up doors and expand my knowledge.
Ken Huey (06:37)
If you would, tell me a story. Just any experience, a story of being mentored.
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (06:45)
...I had a mentor who saw more in me than I could see in myself, and that changed everything.
Ken Huey (07:29)
So you're in direct care, and at some point there's this shift. What did that look like going from that role into outreach?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (07:39)
...I took a leap into a business development coordinator role, even as a single mom. It was my passion that opened the door.
Ken Huey (09:41)
So in the behavioral healthcare world, being direct care is very different from outreach. What drives your passion there?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (09:59)
...We are connecting and educating our community. We must unite to break down silos so families can actually navigate care.
Ken Huey (11:40)
If you could wave a magic wand and fix one problem in mental health care, what would that be?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (11:47)
...Access to care. Truly helping patients navigate to the right specialty care.
Ken Huey (12:30)
You're in front of young professionals entering mental health care. What's your advice to them?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (12:38)
...Lean into all levels of care. It takes a community. It's our ethical obligation.
Ken Huey (13:42)
So the podcast is called The Voice of Hope. What gives you hope in this field?
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (13:50)
...What drives my passion is breaking the stigma and walking with families to the right level of care. That gives me hope.
Ken Huey (16:45)
Brianne, you've been a fixture in the mental health care world... Thank you for spending time sharing your journey.
Brianne Wolfgramm-Hardy (16:58)
Well, thank you. That's very kind. Thank you for having me.
