Breaking Brad: Founder Formula

From surviving a drug-resistant infection to taking his biotech company public on NASDAQ, Brad Burnam turned an impossible diagnosis into a $100mm+ healthcare enterprise. What began as Breaking Brad: Cures, Unfiltered — asking “Why don’t we have the cures that already exist?” — has evolved into Founder Formula: a deep dive into what separates the people who do from the ones who don’t. Each episode breaks down the mindset, strategy, and systems behind founders, scientists, and creators who transform adversity into opportunity. Because whether it’s in business, biotech, or life — every breakthrough starts with a why.

Episodes

Breaking Brad: The Road Less Traveled (to NASDAQ)

October 28, 2025 • 23 mins

In this episode of Breaking Brad: The Road Less Traveled, Brad Burnam shares the story behind his unconventional journey from patient to biotech founder and how purpose, not pedigree, became his greatest advantage. He unpacks the “why” that fueled his mission and the relentless determination that carried him through every obstacle on the way to taking his company public on NASDAQ. It’s a powerful reminder that anyone with a clear...

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The Female Sexual Wellness Divide

October 27, 2025 • 37 mins

In this candid conversation, Bradley Burnam sits down with Mackie Swan — co-founder of Woo More Play and outspoken advocate for women’s sexual wellness — to unpack why female sexual health has been left behind by both Big Pharma and society at large. From the billion-dollar industries built around male performance to the stigma that still surrounds women’s pleasure and pain, they explore how funding, research, and open conversation...

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Forest to Pharma: Bridging Nature & Biotechnology

September 30, 2025 • 63 mins

In this episode, we dive into the growing trend of people turning to natural medicine, and the complexities that come with it. With the booming supplement industry and a flood of “natural” products on the market, there’s a growing need to understand the true potential—and the real risks—of integrating nature’s pharmacy into our lives. Join us as we talk with Dr. Cassandra Quave, AKA the “Plant Hunter,” an amputee and antibiotic-re...

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Antibiotic Resistance: The Next Pandemic

September 16, 2025 • 42 mins

In his most unfiltered episode yet, Brad Burnam dives into Antibiotic Resistance, the biggest health crisis you’ve likely never heard about. He breaks down what it is, why current stakeholders are failing to communicate it in a digestible way, and how our government should be deploying tax dollars to address it. Brad doesn’t stop there—he lays out what we can do right now to change the trajectory of this global emergency. This i...

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Dr. Neil Riordan on Stem Cells: The Cure We Deserve

September 2, 2025 • 66 mins

Dr. Neil Riordan, Founder of the Stem Cell Institute in Panama, sits down with Brad for his most in-depth podcast conversation since the Joe Rogan Experience. Together, they unpack the data behind stem cell therapies, covering safety, efficacy, and the regulatory hurdles that continue to slow access in the United States. Connect with Dr. Neil Riordan & Stem Cell Institute:Website: https://www.cellmedicine.com Social Media: Fac...

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From Patient to Innovator: The Story Behind "Breaking Brad: Cures Unfiltered"

August 19, 2025 • 28 mins

In the debut episode of the podcast "Breaking Brad: Cures Unfiltered," host Brad Burnam, founder of Turn Therapeutics, shares the personal story that inspired his work in medical innovation. After a five-year battle with a severe bacterial infection which led to 20+ surgeries over five years, Brad found himself desperate for a solution. He found his solution in Europe, reformulated it in a garage, and brought that solution to the U...

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Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Forces Driving Drug Prices

August 19, 2025 • 67 mins

In this episode of Breaking Brad, Brad and drug pricing expert Alex Gelfand, PharmD, attempt to demystify the opaque worlds of drug pricing and health insurance in the United States. They discuss the chain of custody for a drug—from the manufacturer to the patient who picks it up at the pharmacy—and highlight the many "hands in the pocket" along the way. They discuss the powerful role pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play in the pr...

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Could Food Rules and Gut Health Be Driving Autism?

August 19, 2025 • 68 mins

CDC recently reported that autism now affects 1 in 31 children in the U.S. Brad and guest expert, Greer McGuinness, MS,RD, explore overlooked factors—environmental toxins, diet, and gut health—that may be driving the “epidemic.” An eye-opening conversation for parents and professionals. Guest links Greer McGuinness, MS, RD, CDN, CLT, DT.SP. Email: greer@biomedicalhealingforkids.com Website: https://www.biomedical...

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The Breaking Brad Podcast Trailer:

August 13, 2025 • 1 min

Brad Burnam survived a drug-resistant infection by creating his own cure—then built a globally recognized biotech from it. Now, on Breaking Brad, he sits down with innovators fighting to bring life-saving breakthroughs into a healthcare system stuck in the past. These are the conversations that push cures forward, past the roadblocks, and into the hands of the people who need them most. Reach out directly: Connect with us on so...

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