Illuminating the invisibilities of autoimmune disease.
Designed to bring voice to HSCT journeys – highlight the snowflakes (individual experiences) and recognize our superpowers – because we are as unique in our HSCT journey as we are in our experience with autoimmune disease.
Unpacking the latest books authored by Dr. Richard Burt (Ep. 109)
Warrior: Richard K. Burt, MD
HSCT: pioneer
Superpower: maverick and founder of HSCT for autoimmune diseases
How do we navigate health with care these days?
This conversation with Dr. Richard Burt about his latest books, Kill Switch: The history of how viruses shaped humanity and led to Covid-19 (2025) and Everyday Miracles: Curing multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, and autoimmune diseases by hematopoietic stem cell transplant (2023) has a wealth of information relevant to anyone battling autoimmune disease, who has experience with HSCT, or interested in learning more about the flow of money and the need for kill switches to protect human interactions and promote ethical accountability within the field of medicine.
Be sure to visit our website, HSCTWarriorsPodcast.org where you can find notes from today’s episode, submit ideas or feedback, or connect with HSCT Warriors, Inc. and schedule time to “Talk with a Warrior”, find the latest research and resources, or explore information about locations. Special thanks to musical genius Billy Alletzhauser for sharing his superpowers to produce the soundtrack, and to audio guru Jacob Kinch for engineering the audio to make this podcast possible. You can find us when you subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes or wherever you find podcasts.
It has been great to connect with Warriors worldwide, so please reach out if you’re interested in sharing your story. We would love to learn how the podcast has helped your journey with autoimmune disease so if you could take a moment, leave us a comment on instagram or share feedback on our website. We hope you’ll tune in next Wednesday for another episode, highlighting another HSCT Warrior. Until then, be a snowflake and embrace your superpowers. Be kind. Be well.
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Jen Stansbury Koenig and the producers disclaim medical influence and responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. If you think you have a medical problem, please contact a licensed physician.
Resources:
Kill Switch: The history of how viruses shaped humanity and led to COVID-19
Everyday Miracles: Curing multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, and autoimmune diseases by hematopoietic stem cell transplant
AStemCellJourney.com
30 Mar 2025
Meet Anthony and learn about the various tools he embraced to battle MS (Ep. 108)
Warrior: Anthony Ramirez
AI: caregiver for son with MS
HSCT: December 12, 2016
Superpower: resilience
To what extent do you appreciate the journey? What version of yourself do you present to the world?
After a concussion landed Anthony in the ER, his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was not easy to understand, especially when the disease-modifying drugs did not work like other medications. As he dove into research to try to find more answers, he and his mom Cindi (see Episode 107) happened upon a brief mention of Dr. Burt’s research at Northwestern University and committed to learn everything possible about the latest treatments.
Tune in to hear more of Anthony’s journey through HSCT and how he is faring now, nearly 9 years post-transplantand learn how her son is doing nearly nine years after undergoing HSCT. Be sure to visit our website, HSCTWarriorsPodcast.org where you can find notes from today’s episode, submit ideas or feedback, or connect with HSCT Warriors, Inc. and schedule time to “Talk with a Warrior”, find the latest research and resources, or explore information about locations. Special thanks to musical genius Billy Alletzhauser for sharing his superpowers to produce the soundtrack, and to audio guru Jacob Kinch for engineering the audio to make this podcast possible. You can find us when you subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes or wherever you find podcasts.
It has been great to connect with Warriors worldwide, so please reach out if you’re interested in sharing your story. We would love to learn how the podcast has helped your journey with autoimmune disease so if you could take a moment, leave us a comment on instagram or share feedback on our website. We hope you’ll tune in next Wednesday for another episode, highlighting another HSCT Warrior. Until then, be a snowflake and embrace your superpowers. Be kind. Be well.
_________________________________
Jen Stansbury Koenig and the producers disclaim medical influence and responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. If you think you have a medical problem, please contact a licensed physician.
Resources:
Ataxia Center, Johns Hopkins
26 Mar 2025
Connect with Cindi to learn how she continues to advocate for her son (Ep. 107)
Warrior: Cindi Ramirez
AI: caregiver for son with MS
HSCT: December 12, 2016
Superpower: resilience
How determined are you to find the best care?
When her son suffered a concussion at a company picnic, a CT scan revealed a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Determined to get him the best care, Cindi sought out top-tier treatment at the Cleveland Clinic, but even with disease-modifying therapies, his symptoms continued to progress. After months of research, Cindi came across a webinar discussing stem cell research led by Dr. Burt at Northwestern University, and together they decided to pursue HSCT.
Tune in to hear Cindi’s heartfelt journey as both a mother and caregiver, and learn how her son is doing nearly nine years after undergoing HSCT. Be sure to visit our website, HSCTWarriorsPodcast.org where you can find notes from today’s episode, submit ideas or feedback, or connect with HSCT Warriors, Inc. and schedule time to “Talk with a Warrior”, find the latest research and resources, or explore information about locations. Special thanks to musical genius Billy Alletzhauser for sharing his superpowers to produce the soundtrack, and to audio guru Jacob Kinch for engineering the audio to make this podcast possible. You can find us when you subscribe on SoundCloud, iTunes or wherever you find podcasts.
It has been great to connect with Warriors worldwide, so please reach out if you’re interested in sharing your story. We would love to learn how the podcast has helped your journey with autoimmune disease so if you could take a moment, leave us a comment on instagram or share feedback on our website. We hope you’ll tune in next Wednesday for another episode, highlighting another HSCT Warrior. Until then, be a snowflake and embrace your superpowers. Be kind. Be well.
_________________________________
Jen Stansbury Koenig and the producers disclaim medical influence and responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. If you think you have a medical problem, please contact a licensed physician.
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YouTube views
226
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
24 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100
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YouTube
64
Engagement
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