MitoCast
Episodes
Let's talk LHON
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, or LHON, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease, mito for short. LHON most often affects central vision. In this e...
Let's talk KSS
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kearns–Sayre syndrome, or KSS, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease, mito for short. It usually starts before the age of 20. KSS often affects th...
Let’s talk CPEO
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia, or CPEO, is a type of mitochondrial disease (mito) that most often affects the muscles around the eyes. ...
Monitoring mito: mito care standards in practice
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shares key tips from Dr Shanti, a metabolic geneticist. She explained why regular checks help people with mito stay safe and supported.Ma...
Eating well with mito
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shares key points from Dr Isabelle Adant, a paediatrician and metabolic fellow who supports people living with mito. She explained simple...
News for the mito community
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Momentum in mitochondrial disease (mito) research is building, and this episode brings you the February Mito Community Newsletter in a clear, listener...
What's happening in clinical trials right now?
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shares updates from Dr Serge Geara, neurologist and mito fellow at NeuRA. He explained why mito is hard to treat and what new research is...
News for the mito community
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From advocacy and research to practical supports, this episode shares the key updates shaping the year ahead for the mito community.In this episode, w...
Uncertainty to certainty: mito clinical trials panel
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shares key points from a panel led by Clare Stuart, with speakers Lani Quirk, Jessica Stevenson, Dr Sebastian Lush and Monique Alves. The...
Supplements and mito: What do we know?
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shares key points from Dr Christina Liang, a neurologist who supports people living with mito. She explained what we know about supplemen...
Building Connection, Knowledge and Confidence: Summit 2025 Recap
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode gives a short overview of the 2025 Mito Community Summit. People living with mito, families, health professionals and researchers came to...
Caring for your mind: Mental health and mito
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living with mito means looking after your whole self — your body, your relationships, and your mind. This episode explores how mental health and wel...
News for the mito community
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode gives you an overview of the key updates from Mito Foundation’s November newsletter. We touch on global progress in new treatments, ear...
Small steps, big energy. Exercise that works for you.
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise can help your body make and use energy more efficiently. But knowing where to start can be tricky. In this episode, we talk about how movemen...
Fatigue and mito: understanding the hidden weight
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fatigue is one of the most common and challenging symptoms of mito, but it’s also one of the hardest to explain. In this episode, we explore what fa...
Making every appointment count
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever left a medical appointment thinking, “I forgot to ask half my questions”? You’re not alone. In this episode of MitoCast, we talk a...
Understanding the signs and symptoms of mito
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitochondrial disease, or mito, can affect many parts of the body in different ways. Common symptoms include weak muscles, vision loss, seizures, gut ...
Genetics and mito: Simple science, big impact
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Genetics can feel like a big, complicated subject, but understanding the basics makes it much clearer. In this episode, we take you on a step-by-step ...
Building a care team: navigating the health system
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re living with mitochondrial disease (mito), the health system can feel complex and overwhelming. This episode explores how to build a supp...
What is mitochondrial disease?
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitochondrial disease, or mito, affects thousands of Australians, yet many people have never heard of it. In this episode, we unpack what mito is, how...