The Zebra Chronicles
The Zebra Chronicles is a podcast created to shine light on the challenges the chronic illness and rare disease community face on a day to day basis. Hosted by Kathaleen Deane and her husband Henry Deane, the pair share stories of her life with chronic illness and what it is like to be a significant other with a spouse who is chronically ill. The pair also interview others to share their stories about diagnosis, treatment, daily struggles, and more.
The Zebra Chronicles
Ep. 1- You Never Forget Your First Diagnosis
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Kathaleen and Henry Deane
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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This episode focuses on Kathaleen's initial diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. Kathaleen explains her diagnosis of a chronic illness in her teen years, discusses her initial testing, and what these changes meant to her at the time. In the second part of the podcast, Henry discusses his role as a spouse of a chronically ill significant other and how isolating it can be.