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MitoCast

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MitoCast by Mito Foundation shares clear, reliable information for people living with mitochondrial disease (mito), their families, and the wider community. Each episode takes trusted Mito Foundation resources and presents them in plain-language audio, giving you another way to learn and feel supported.
All content is created by the Mito Foundation. AI tools are used only in production, helping us turn trusted resources into audio that’s accessible for more people.
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Health & Fitness
Medicine
Medicine
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Average audio length:
22 minutes
Video podcast
English
Australia
26 episodes
since Sept. 14, 2025
episodic
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Let's talk TK2d

Let's talk TK2d

Thymidine kinase 2 deficiency, or TK2d, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease that mainly affects the muscles and can impact movement, swallowing, speech and breathing. Symptoms can begin in infancy or childhood, but may also first appear during the teenage years or adulthood.In this episode, we …
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Let's talk ADOA

Let's talk ADOA

Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, or ADOA, is a rare inherited condition that affects the optic nerves and can lead to gradual changes in vision. It is one of at least 350 known types of mitochondrial disease.In this episode, we explore how ADOA can affect central and colour vision, the role of the…
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Let’s talk NARP

Let’s talk NARP

Neurogenic weakness with Ataxia and Retinitis Pigmentosa, also known as NARP, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease, mito for short. It affects mitochondria, the parts of our cells that make energy, and it commonly impacts the brain, nervous system and muscles. NARP often begins in the first few …
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Let’s talk Leigh Syndrome

Let’s talk Leigh Syndrome

Leigh syndrome, sometimes called Leigh’s disease, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease, mito for short. It mainly affects the brain, nervous system and muscles, and it can also impact things like vision, hearing, digestion, the lungs and the heart. Leigh syndrome often starts in the first few mo…
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Let's talk MERRF

Let's talk MERRF

Myoclonic epilepsy and ragged-red fibres, or MERRF, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease (mito). It most often affects the brain, nerves and muscles. Signs and symptoms usually begin in late adolescence through adulthood, though they can occur at any age. In this episode, we talk through what ME…
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Let's talk MELAS

Let's talk MELAS

Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-like episodes, or MELAS, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease, mito for short. MELAS most often impacts the brain and muscles, and it can also affect things like the body’s hormone system, hearing, vision, and the heart. In this episode,…
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Let's talk LHON

Let's talk LHON

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, or LHON, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease, mito for short. LHON most often affects central vision. In this episode, we talk through what LHON can look like in everyday life, including why peripheral, or side vision, may remain even when central vision chan…
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Let's talk KSS

Let's talk KSS

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 the muscles around the eyes. It can also affect the back of the eye, which may change night vision or side vision. Some people may also have heart sympto…
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Let’s talk CPEO

Let’s talk CPEO

Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia, or CPEO, is a type of mitochondrial disease (mito) that most often affects the muscles around the eyes. Some people only have eye symptoms. Others may also have things like muscle weakness, getting tired quickly with activity, or swallowing problems. I…
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Monitoring mito: mito care standards in practice

Monitoring mito: mito care standards in practice

This episode shares key tips from Dr Shanti, a metabolic geneticist. She explained why regular checks help people with mito stay safe and supported. Main points: Check hearing, heart and eyes often. Check vitamin levels and nutrition every six to twelve months. Watch for seizures, headaches or ot…
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