The Mito Podcast

Megan and Ashley talk to Rachel from Cecily's Closet. This is an amazing organization that collects and donates equipment and supplies to families of special needs children. It is named in honor of Rachel's daughter Cecily.

Find out more at https://www.cecilyscloset.org/

This is a podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Disease and other rare diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

Have you registered or donated to the 2022 Mito 5K?! This is the 10th year for this amazing event has raised over $800,000 for mitochondrial disease research! Ashley and Megan give a quick update on this great family event that they help organize and put on each year. Find out more at https://p2p.onecause.com/mito5k

This is a podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Disease and other rare diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

Ashley and Megan talk to Ashley's sister, Jamila! She discusses her role with the WorkAbility program in the San Diego Community College District. This amazing program provides vocational assistance and services to adults with disabilities looking to obtain employment during and after their education.

"WorkAbility III teaches students the skills that will help them transition to meaningful careers and realize their potential." Find out more: https://www.sdccd.edu/about/departments-and-offices/student-services-department/dsps/workability/

A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

Happy New Year! Megan and Ashley talk to Ryan and Sam who have an amazing lifelong friendship. Ryan is from Extreme Motus, a company that makes all-terrain wheelchairs. Ryan has taken his best friend Sam, who has cerebral palsy, on many off-road adventures with his "X3" all-terrain chair - they share their adventures frequently on Youtube, and Instagram and Facebook. Megan's son Troy also has an X3 and loves it! Enjoy!

Follow Extreme Motus:

https://www.youtube.com/c/ExtremeMotus

http://extrememotus.com

https://www.instagram.com/extrememotus/

A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

Happy Holidays! Ashley and Megan talk about gift giving when it comes to special needs kids.

A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

We’ve all suffered through loss and grief after the death of a loved one or family member. In this special episode of The Mito Podcast Megan and Ashley explore the history and traditions of Dia de los Muertos with Ashley’s cousin, Laurie. As Laurie puts it, the goal of these traditions is to “bring a little bit of light to a very challenging time” and help us find solace as we remember our family and friends who have passed on.

A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

Megan and Ashley talk to Devin, a genetic counselor who has a mitochondrial disease. She offers her unique insight as someone living with mito and working with families who are getting their own diagnoses of genetic diseases and disorders.

A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

Megan and Ashley talk with Seth and his mother Cindy. Seth is a 30 year-old living with mito.

A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com

Megan and Ashley talk to Brandi from the Malan Syndrome Foundation. Megan's son Troy has recently been diagnosed with Malan, a very rare genetic disorder, in addition to his mitochondrial dysfunction. Currently, there are about 150 individuals diagnosed with this disorder worldwide.

Megan and Ashley talk about the upcoming annual Mitochondrial Awareness Week from September 19 - 25. This is the only global mito event every year. Hear ideas for how you can support mito awareness!

A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.

Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.

http://mitopodcast.com