Mitochondrial disease, or mito, can affect many parts of the body in different ways. Common symptoms include weak muscles, vision loss, seizures, gut problems, and heart rhythm changes.
In this episode, we explain what these symptoms mean and how they vary between people. We'll also cover why spotting them early matters. MitoCast is for people living with mito, their families, and anyone who wants to understand how mito can affect everyday life.
The information in this episode is based on Mito Foundation’s resource Understanding Symptoms of Mito.
To stay connected, subscribe and follow MitoCast wherever you found this episode. For further support, contact the MitoFoundation Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au for more information.
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 journey through cells, DNA, genes, and chromosomes, and show how they all connect to mito.
You’ll learn how genetic changes in nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA can affect energy production, why inheritance patterns matter, and how genetic testingworks in Australia. We also look at the emotional and practical sides of testing, from family planning to access to clinical studies.
This episode is for people living with mito, their families, and anyone curious about how genetics shapes diagnosis, care, and future treatments.
The information in this episode is based on Mito Foundation resources:
To stay connected, subscribe to the Mito Foundation channel wherever you found this episode. For further support, contact the Mito Foundation Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au for more information.
When you’re living with mitochondrial disease (mito), the health system can feel complex and overwhelming. This episode explores how to build a supportive care team, access services, and keep care coordinated.
It covers what a care team is, who might be involved, and how specialists, GPs, paediatricians, genetic health professionals, and allied health can work together to support you. You’ll also hear about practical tools like clinical alerts, telehealth, and care coordination strategies that can make managing mito easier. This episode is for people living with mito, their families, and their support networks who want clarity and confidence when navigating care.
The information in this episode is based on Mito Foundation resources, including:
To stay connected, subscribe to the Mito Foundation channel wherever you found this episode. For further support, contact the Mito Foundation Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au for more information.
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 it impacts the body,and what it means for people living with mito and those who want to learn more.
It covers the basics of how mitochondria work, what happens when they don’t make enough energy, common symptoms, different types of mito, and how it is diagnosed andmanaged. Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply curious, this episode will help you understand mito in plain, simple language.
The information in this episode is based on Mito Foundation resources, including:
To stay connected, subscribe to MitoCast wherever you found this episode. For further support, contact the Mito Foundation Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au for more information.
