This is Chronicles, a podcast about real people with real stories, having real conversations on health. This pilot episode introduces its hosts and embraces an open, inclusive dialogue about what it is to be affected daily by chronic conditions, all over the world. Chronicles is our joint commitment to one another and to a future where these conversations are more common catalysts for change. We are not podcasters normally, but we are advocates, and, during this Global Week of Action on NCDs, we are excited about this new platform for global exchange.