Reversing Chronic Autoimmune Disease with Stem Cells | Dr. Richard Burt

Author: Brave New Us
Published: Fri 29 Aug 2025
Episode Link: https://www.snstephenson.com/brave-new-us-podcast/stem-cells-burt

Is it possible to reverse autoimmune disease—permanently? In this episode of Brave New Us, Dr. Richard Burt, pioneering stem cell physician and author of Everyday Miracles, joins host Samantha Stephenson to unpack his revolutionary treatment for autoimmune disorders. Hailed by Scientific American as one of the top 10 medical advances of the decade, Dr. Burt’s non-myeloablative stem cell therapy has changed—and saved—lives.

Dr. Burt opens up about his early skepticism, the medical establishment's resistance, and the patients who inspired him to push forward. Together, we explore the promise and pitfalls of regenerative medicine and what it takes to bring groundbreaking science to the clinic without losing our humanity.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Can stem cells actually reverse disease, not just slow progression?

What does "immune system reset" mean—and is it safe?

Why is the medical establishment slow to adopt new therapies?

What ethical questions come with cutting-edge biotechnology?
This episode will challenge what you thought was possible.

Topics Covered:

How Dr. Burt’s stem cell therapy reversed multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, Crohn’s, and more

The difference between myeloablative and non-myeloablative stem cell treatments

Why Big Pharma and some doctors resisted the treatment—even after success

What “immune system reboot” really means and how it works

The role of patient advocacy and storytelling in transforming medicine

Why humility, ethics, and hope must guide the future of biotech