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HAE Speaks, a podcast series on important Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) topics. Listen to patients, caregivers, and medical professionals discuss strategies to manage stress, prepare for a visit with your HAE specialist, care for a loved one with HAE, what to expect when you are newly diagnosed, the road to treatment, and much more.

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    • May 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 56 EPISODES


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    Episode 52: End of Progression: Understanding the Full Spectrum of a Bradykinin-mediated Angioedema Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 19:47


    In this month's episode of the HAE Speaks Podcast, please join Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, Associate Clinical Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Kenny Robinson, MD, Head of Medical Affairs, North America at Pharvaris, for a discussion about the full spectrum of a bradykinin-mediated angioedema attack. This podcast episode highlights the experience of the physician and those living with bradykinin-mediated angioedema, explores the nuances of attack progression and resolution, and shares strategies to inform clinical assessment and improve outcomes for individuals with HAE.We would like to thank Pharvaris for sponsoring this episode of the HAE Speaks Podcast.

    Episode 51: Legislative Series - Insights from Two Grassroots Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 36:23


    In this month's episode of the HAE Speaks Podcast, we hear from Craig, a person with HAE, and his wife and caregiver, Melissa. They reflect on their powerful experiences during Rare Disease Week in Washington, D.C.Tune in to hear how their partnership, perseverance, and passion are helping to raise awareness, influence change, and bring the voice of the HAE community to policymakers on Capitol Hill. 

    Episode 50: Innovations in HAE with KalVista

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 22:48


    This month's episode of the HAE Speaks podcast spotlights the innovative strides KalVista is making to improve care for people within the HAE community. ​It will offer insights into KalVista's dedication to the HAE community by addressing unmet needs in HAE management and an overview of their clinical development program. Join hosts Nicole Sweeny, Chief Commercial Officer and Michael Smith, Senior Vice President of Development as they are interviewed by Linda, a Person Living with HAE and Community Advocate.

    Episode 49: Ahead of the Swell: Uncovering the Target That Could Stop Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 28:09


    As a rare condition, understanding the root cause of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is crucial for improving patient management and care. On this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast, doctors Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH and Jay Kashkin, MD, dive deep into the critical role of factor XIIa on the HAE pathway. For more information, please visit www.haea.org. We would like to thank CSL Behring for sponsoring this episode!

    Episode 48: Spotlight on HAEA Grassroots Advocacy Network Regional Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 20:40


    In this month's episode of the HAE Speaks podcast, we shine a spotlight on some of the most passionate and dedicated advocates within the Hereditary Angioedema Association (HAEA) community – our regional leaders. These individuals play a crucial role in advancing our advocacy efforts, ensuring that every voice is heard and that access to care remains a top priority. Join us for this inspiring episode as we highlight the remarkable work of our regional leaders, Cedrick, Pamela, and Kate, and the profound impact of advocacy within the HAEA community! For more information, please visit www.haea.org. A special thanks to CSL Behring and Takeda for sponsoring the 2024 HAE Speaks Podcast Series!

    Episode 47: US HAEA National Summit Ask the Experts Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 48:19


    Did you miss it? Tune in to our latest podcast episode as we bring you highlights from the Ask the Experts Q&A session at the 2023 US HAEA National Summit in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, members of the US HAEA Medical Advisory Board address pressing questions and provide invaluable insights into the challenges and advancements in the field of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). Listen in on this informative and enlightening discussion! For more information, please visit www.haea.org. A special thanks to CSL Behring and Takeda for sponsoring the 2024 HAE Speaks Podcast Series!

    Episode 46: My Cross-Country Trip Across the United States to Raise HAE Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 20:10


    This month's HAE Speaks Podcast episode features John, an individual with HAE, as he shares his inspiring journey of raising awareness cross-country. Join us as John recounts his innovative tactics and heartfelt efforts while traveling through twenty states, fundraising, and spreading awareness for HAE. For more information, please visit www.haea.org. A special thanks to CSL Behring and Takeda for sponsoring the 2024 HAE Speaks Podcast Series!

    Episode 45: HAEA DIY Community Events - Red Lake Nation HAE Awareness Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 11:07


    In this episode, we chat with Alecia, who shares her experiences hosting a memorial HAE walk in memory of her brother, Joseph Fairbanks Jr., who passed away due to HAE. Over 100 participants attended Alecia's event in her hometown of Red Lake Nation, Minnesota!  For more information, please visit www.haea.org. A special thanks to CSL Behring and Takeda for sponsoring the 2024 HAE Speaks Podcast Series!

    HAE, the holidays and you. Navigating the holiday season with HAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 7:22


    Senior Nurse Advocate with over 20 years of experience working with HAE patients will discuss tips and recommendations for successfully navigating the busy holiday season with HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Episode 44: A word from the HAE Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 10:44


    2023 was a busy year for the HAE community.  Listen in as community members share their highlights of 2023. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠⁠⁠HAEA.org⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Takeda⁠

    Episode 43: Kate is living Beyond HAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 41:40


    Kate has lived with HAE all of her life but she does not let HAE control her life.  Listen in as Kate shares her amazing feats and living her “dash” life. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠⁠HAEA.org⁠⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Takeda⁠

    Episode 42: Dusty & Mark's HAE Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 36:57


    Dusty struggled for 25 years to find an HAE diagnosis.  She was fortunate to find Mark who has been a great caregiver for her.  The journey has been full of highs and lows. Listen in as they share their stories from her HAE journey. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Takeda

    Episode 41: Back to School tips with Mandy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 20:21


    HAE Speaks Podcast - Episode 41: Back to School tips with Mandy Amanda Grant, HAE Health Advocate shares advice to help you be prepared for back to school.  She also shares many resources available through the HAEA to help guide conversations with the school. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Takeda

    Episode 40: College preparedness & HAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 20:17


    HAE Speaks Podcast - Episode 40: In this episode of HAE Speaks podcast Missy and Karissa discuss what it is like going away to college while living with HAE.  Karissa shares some important lessons learned as well as tips and tricks to help you be more prepared for a great college experience. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Takeda

    Episode 39: The importance of mindfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 17:25


    Episode 39: Adina Mauk:HAEA Health Advocate, shares the importance of mindfulness  along with tips and tricks.  Looking for ideas and methods for self-care? Adina has just the information you are looking for.  In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast Adina talks about her journey to self-care. Living with HAE can be stressful both for someone living with HAE as well as for caregivers.  Mindfulness can help you focus on what you are sensing and feeling in the moment and be used as a tool for effectively managing this stress. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Takeda

    Episode 38: Hosting an HAE DIY event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 22:12


    Episode 38: In this episode of HAE Speaks podcast learn more about hosting an HAE DIY event.  Missy speaks with Mike about DIY events and many of the resources available from the HAEA to assist you with your event. Also, listen in as Missy sits down with Lora and participants at the Lyndon Memorial Walk, a DIY HAE awareness event. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Takeda

    Episode 37: Transitioning to Caregiver

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 15:32


    Episode 37: In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast Missy talks with Bobbi and Mike about their journey of living with HAE and also the transition of becoming caregivers for their children diagnosed with HAE.  For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Takeda

    Episode 36: Dr. Riedl discusses the HAEA ⁠shared decision making tool⁠.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 15:15


    Episode 36: Dr. Riedl discusses the HAEA shared decision making tool. A free tool available at HAEA.org to help individuals living with HAE prepare for their physician appointments. Dr. Riedl: Allergist/Immunologist Clinical Director of UC San Diego Health's U.S. HAEA Angioedema Center Professor of Medicine For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit ⁠HAEA.org⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: ⁠BioCryst Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Kalvista Pharmaceuticals⁠ ⁠Takeda

    Episode 34: Lora's HAE Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 16:13


    Episode 35: Lora shares her HAE journey as well as how she spreads HAE awareness nationwide. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Kalvista Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 32: Navigating college with HAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 21:53


    In this episode, Kelsie talks about her HAE journey and navigating college with HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Kalvista Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Gene Therapy in HAE: A look into BioMarin's Investigational Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 16:31


    In this episode, BioMarin's Clinical Science Lead, Jack Brownrigg, and HAE physician, Dr. Timothy Craig, discuss AAV Gene Therapy and BioMarin's investigational clinical trial for HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

    Episode 34: A Newly Diagnosed Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 24:47


    Kayla, an individual with HAE, shares her perspective on being recently diagnosed with HAE, advocating for herself, and her journey to a diagnosis. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Kalvista Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 32: HAEA year in review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 46:39


    In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast, the HAEA staff talks about their accomplishments in 2022. Listen now to hear what resources are available! For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin CSL Behring Takeda

    Episode 31- Jess shares the importance of Advocating for HAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 13:17


    In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast, Jess talks about the importance of advocacy and how you can get involved. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin CSL Behring Takeda

    Episode 30- Adina's HAE journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 17:19


    In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast we hear from HAEA staff member Adina. Adina shares her HAE journey from diagnosis to today. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin CSL Behring Takeda

    Episode 29- Bobbi shares her journey with HAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 15:28


    In this episode Bobbi shares her journey with HAE as a person diagnosed with HAE, turning into also a caregiver, and how her and her girls are living a great life with HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin CSL Behring Takeda

    Orladeyo: Red shares his HAE journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 11:47


    A message from our Sponsor: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals: In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast, we listen to Red share his experience with HAE and preventing attacks with ORLADEYO® (berotralstat), the once daily oral treatment. For more information on ORLADEYO, including the full prescribing and important safety information, visit www.ORLADEYO.com. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org

    Episode 28- Troyce provides tips about going back to school

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 9:38


    In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast, Troyce provides tips about going back to school while having HAE. Troyce provides insight at each level of school, beginning with kindergarten and all the way through college, attending school while at home and also away from home. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin CSL Behring Takeda

    Episode 27- Abby shares her insights about the HAEA Brady Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 8:26


    In this episode of the HAE Speaks podcast, we listen to Abby share her experience and excitement about being a part of the HAEA Brady club. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin CSL Behring Takeda

    Episode 26- Missy & Sarah discuss the 2022 HAE IN-MOTION®

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 12:23


    The 2022 HAE IN-MOTION® - Step it up for HAE virtual challenge registration is open. In this episode, hear tips, tricks, and advice from a past participant. Register now at HAEA.org. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin Takeda

    Episode 25- Lisa & Mike share information about HAE day :-) 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 19:26


    Lisa and Mike tell us about the 2022 HAE day :-) campaign. Register now at HAEA.org. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin Takeda

    Episode 24- Aysha shares her HAE journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 25:43


    Aysha shares her story of living with HAE and describes her journey of finding a diagnosis. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin Takeda

    Episode 23- Troyce provides tips about insurance in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 6:22


    Troyce, an HAEA Health team member, provides information and tips about insurance in 2022. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin Takeda

    Episode 22- Bobbi shares her HAE journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 6:22


    Bobbi shares her story of living with HAE and describes how the evolution of treatments has vastly improved over the years. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals BioMarin

    Episode 21- HAEA Meet and Greet Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 7:40


    In this episode, Mike and Missy discuss HAEA Meet and Greet events, and answer some important questions. What is an HAEA Meet and Greet? Who should attend? Why should you attend? For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals

    Episode 20- HAEA Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 26:07


    The Hereditary Angioedema Association continues to be the galvanizing force advocating and supporting the HAE community. In this episode, the HAEA staff provides a review of 2021 programs and accomplishments. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 19- Jenny's HAE Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 35:16


    Jenny talks about how she handles having HAE and putting herself first when she is not having the best of days. Jenny is a huge advocate of self care, especially as a person living with a rare disease. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 18- Christine and Mike: Capitol Hill Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 17:54


    In this episode Christine and Mike discuss the US HAEA Virtual Capitol Hill Campaign and the importance of advocating for the HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 17- Antonio and Jack: HAEA DIY events

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 9:09


    In this episode of the HAE speaks podcast Antonio and Jack talk about their DIY event. They discuss how the idea started and their game plan to make the event a success. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 16: Sonia's HAE Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 15:18


    In this episode of HAE Speaks podcast Sonia discusses her journey with HAE and how much life has changed since diagnosis. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 15: Lisa: HAE IN-MOTION®

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 11:06


    Lisa talks about the HAE IN-MOTION® Event that she and her family participate in. Enjoying walks together as a family, and entering in the weekly photo contest. Also, Lisa talks about promoting the event on Facebook. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 14: Chaeli: HAE and Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 12:30


    Chaeli discusses traveling with HAE. She talks about how she prepares to travel by car and plane. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 13: Lisa: HAE events

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 19:00


    In this episode of HAE Speaks, Lisa talks about how Team Jack started. Lisa also discusses all of the DIY HAE events Team Jack hosts and attends each year. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 12: Jess's HAE Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 25:08


    Episode 12 is hosted by Jess, an HAE patient and HAEA team member. She talks about her journey through diagnosis, her experience traveling abroad, and what she would tell her younger self when she was first diagnosed with HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 11: HAE and Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 25:08


    In this episode, Missy, Marti and Marna talk about speaking with your children's school and teachers of their HAE diagnosis. As mothers of children with HAE, they emphasize the importance of keeping the school up to date about HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 10: Hannah's HAE Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 9:15


    Hannah C., an HAE patient, and HAEA team member, talks about her HAE journey, including growing up with an HAE diagnosis, attending school, and overall life while having HAE. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsors: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Ionis Pharmaceuticals Takeda

    Episode 9: HAE and pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 6:51


    Stephanie speaks with Missy about her HAE journey during her pregnancies. For more information about Hereditary Angioedema please visit HAEA.org Thank you to our sponsor Ionis Pharmaceuticals

    Episode 8: 2020 Team HAEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 27:08


    As you may already know, the HAEA has adapted to the uncertainty provoked by the COVID-19 pandemic by swiftly transitioning our 2020 scheduled programs and events to fun and engaging virtual platforms. In just a few months, we have successfully developed and launched interactive contests, advocacy training modules, virtual Meet & Greet events, and more to fulfill the needs of the HAEA community. We have also increased the number of webinars and their content. Listen as HAEA staff discuss how together, we have adapted to this virtual world.

    Episode 7: HAEA Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 12:10


    In this episode of HAE Speaks we connect with Marna and Adina to learn more about the HAEA Support Groups.

    Episode 6: Advocating for HAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 7:54


    Linda P. provides insight to her HAE journey and tips about creating HAE awareness.

    Episode 5: Road to Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 12:26


    Michael G. shares his road to treatment and overcoming his fear of needles.

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