#BeyondHAE: High-Fiving Palm Trees

Episode 12 of the #BeyondHAE Youth Produced Podcast podcast, hosted by US Hereditary Angioedema Association, titled "#BeyondHAE: High-Fiving Palm Trees" was published on November 3, 2025 and runs 13 minutes.

November 3, 2025 ·13m · #BeyondHAE Youth Produced Podcast

Summary

In this episode of the #BeyondHAE podcast, host Zach shares his powerful journey growing up with Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). His story chronicles his experience dealing with an especially challenging attack after high-fiving a palm tree, learning self-infusions as a teen, and finally discovering a sense of freedom through modern treatments. Sponsored by KalVista Pharmaceuticals, this episode takes listeners inside Zach’s experience with the oral on-demand treatment EKTERLY®, which transformed the way he manages HAE. Through resilience, advocacy, and hope, Zach’s story offers inspiration to anyone navigating life with a rare disease.This youth produced podcast is brought to you thanks to the support of the Hereditary Angioedema Association, a patient advocacy organization serving the needs of the HAE patient and caregiver community. To learn more about the HAEA and access our incredible support network, visit, ⁠⁠⁠www.haea.org⁠⁠⁠.Thank you to our sponsor, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KalVista.

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