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The Mito Podcast
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Episodes
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The Mito Podcast #58 - Sep 14, 2025 - Sundeep Dugar
Ashley and Megan continue their deep dive into the promising supplement, MitoKatlyst, by talking to Sundeep Dugar, co-founder of Blue Oak Nutraceuticals. Mitokatlyst is currently being used by many people diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, including Megan's son, Troy. Sundeep was American...
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The Mito Podcast #57 - June 16, 2025 - Mitokatlyst, pt. 3
Menopause, Hormones and Mitochondria, oh my! Part 3 of 3 in Ashley and Megan's conversation with Monica and Sonya from Blue Oak Nutraceuticals about their promising Mitokatlyst supplement. They go deeper into the connection between hormones, menopause and mitochondrial function. Enjoy! The Mito...
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The Mito Podcast #56 - June 16, 2025 - Mitokatlyst, pt. 2
This is part 2 of a 3 part series where Ashley and Megan talk to Monica and Sonya, two of the founders of Blue Oak Nutraceuticals, about their new supplement called Mitokatlyst. Many mito families have been using this supplement and seeing positive health effects. In this episode they dive deeper...
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The Mito Podcast #55 - June 16, 2025 - Mitokatlyst, pt. 1
It's been awhile, but Ashley and Megan are back with a new three part series of Mito Podcast episodes! In this series they talk to Monica and Sonya, two of the founders of Blue Oak Nutraceuticals, about their new supplement called Mitokatlyst. Many mito families have been using this supplement…
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The Mito Podcast #54 - April 3, 2023 - Grief pt. 2
In this episode, Megan and Ashley continue to talk about grief. Specifically - grieving the life you had planned before your child was diagnosed with a rare disease. While there is so much to be thankful for, parents still have to come to terms with the reality that the life they had imagined is...
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The Mito Podcast #53 -Feb 15, 2023 - Self-Care
Caring for children with rare diseases can be a 24/7 job that is often stressful and challenging for parents. Megan and Ashley share their perspectives on the importance of self-care for the parents and caregivers of special needs and medically fragile children. This is a podcast for families and...
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The Mito Podcast #52 - Jan 30, 2023 - Loss and Grief
In this episode Ashley talks to Megan about the recent loss of her sister-in-law Jen. Jen and Ashley's sisterJamila have two young children together. Ashley describes how the family is dealing with this tragic loss and how people handle grief in different ways.
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The Mito Podcast #51 - Jan 20, 2023 - Happy New Year
Megan and Ashley are back after a little break! A quick update about what's been going on in their lives. Happy New Year! 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...
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The Mito Podcast #50 - April 25, 2022 - April
Megan and Ashley have a great talk with April, who was diagnosed as an adult with a mitochondrial disease. She is a true Mito warrior and is currently writing her memoir. Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/chronicallyapril and https://aarguin.wixsite.com/website This is a podcast for…
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The Mito Podcast #49 - Sebastian - Flowering Hope Foundation
Ashley and Megan talk to Sebastien of the Flowering Hope Foundation. His son, Jagger, has Leigh Syndrome, a mitochondrial disease. Sebastien shares his story, and his work in promoting information and research on the use of medical cannabis, which has been instrumental in reducing the number of...
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The Mito Podcast -#48 - March 18, 2022 - Cecily's Closet
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...
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The Mito Podcast #47 - March 13, 2022 - Mito 5K Update!
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...
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The Mito Podcast #46 - Feb 25, 2022 - Jamila - WorkAbility
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...
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The Mito Podcast #45 - Sam - Ryan - ExtremeMotus - Jan 19, 2022
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...
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The Mito Podcast #44 - Nov 20, 2021 - Holidays
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...
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The Mito Podcast #43 - Oct 25, 2021 - Dia De Los Muertos
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…
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The Mito Podcast #42 - Devin - Genetic Counselor
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...
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The Mito Podcast #41 - Oct 4, 2021 - Seth - Cindy
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...
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The Mito Podcast #40 - Sep 20, 2021 - Brandi - Malan Syndrome Foundation
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.
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The Mito Podcast #39 - Mito Awareness Week
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...
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The Mito Podcast - #38 - Stephanie - Part2
PART 2! Megan and Ashley talk to Stephanie and hear her incredible mito journey. After losing her infant daughter to mitochondrial disease, she is now pursuing three person in-vitro fertilization in hopes of having a child free of mitochondrial disfunction. Part TWO of a two part interview. A...
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The Mito Podcast - #37 - Stephanie - Part 1
Megan and Ashley talk to Stephanie and hear her incredible mito journey. After losing her infant daughter to mitochondrial disease, she is now pursuing three person in-vitro fertilization in hopes of having a child free of mitochondrial disfunction. Part one of a two part interview. A podcast for...
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The Mito Podcast #36 - Breanne-Jesse-Kyra
Megan and Ashley welcome back Breanne and Jesse from Boise - one year later(from Episode #14)! Their daughter, Kyra, has Mito, and they talk about life over the last year during COVID. A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids...
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The Mito Podcast #35 - June 22, 2021 - Raquel and Ruby
Megan and Ashley welcome back Raquel! Her daughter is Ruby, and she talks about their life over the past year. 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…
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The Mito Podcast #34 - Leif - Music Therapist
Ashley and Megan talk to Leif Weigel, a neurologic music therapist. Leif has been working with Megan's son, Troy, for the last few years. A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building...
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The Mito Podcast #33 - AbbyBartlett
Megan and Ashley talk to Abby Bartlett, a graduate student researching mitochondrial biology and function. 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,...
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The Mito Podcast #32 - Allison
Ashley and Megan talk with Allison, a 20 year old with Mitochondrial myopathy. She talks about growing up and living with Mito, and what day to day life is like as she balances all of the things she needs to allow her to strive. A podcast for families and friends of children and adults with...
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The Mito Podcast #31 - The Mito 5K - 2021
Megan and Ashley talk about this year's Mito 5K Virtual Run happening on May22! They help organize this annual event which has raised over $600,000 to date for mito research! Register now at http://mitoresearchfund.org A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases.…
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The Mito Podcast #30 - Laura and Briley
Megan and Ashley talk to Laura, the mom of 8 month-old Briley, who was recently diagnosed with mitochondrial disease. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. Also available on Apple,...
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The Mito Podcast #29 - Megan - Ashley - Poop
Megan and Ashley talk POOP! They discuss digestive health and raising mito kids. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.
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The Mito Podcast #28 - March 11, 2021 - Mina - MELAS
Megan and Ashley talk to Mina, an adult living with MELAS, a mitochondrial disease. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. Also available on Apple, Google, Spotify and YouTube.
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The Mito Podcast #27 - Feb 22, 2021 - Megan-Ashley-Hospital
Megan and Ashley talk about their kids' trips to the hospital - short visits and extended stays - and the challenges when your child is medically fragile and immunocompromised. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and...
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The Mito Podcast #26 - Megan-Ashley-IHSS
Megan and Ashley talk about In-Home Support Services (IHSS), a state and county program that provides services for aged, blind, and disabled individuals, allowing them to remain safely in their own homes. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito...
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The Mito Podcast #25 - Jan 18, 2021 - Abby
Megan and Ashley talk to Abby, a school speech pathologist from San Diego! Advice and information for parents about all things relating to speech therapy for kids! A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and...
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The Mito Podcast #24 - Jan 14, 2021 - Megan and Ashley
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! Megan and Ashley talk about getting the coronavirus vaccine! A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. mitopodcast.com Subscribe on the Apple Podcast app!...
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The Mito Podcast #23 - Jan 4, 2021 - Leah
Happy New Year! Megan and Ashley talk to Leah, a 23 year-old from Souther California, who is living with mitochondrial myopathy. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. Now on Youtube!...
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The Mito Podcast #22 - Dec 21, 2020 - Megan and Ashley
Megan and Ashley talk chat with each other about communicating with a child with mito and special needs. Megan shares about her experiences with her son, Troy, who is 12 years old. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support…
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The Mito Podcast - Episode #21 - Nov 30, 2020 - Stacey
A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. mitopodcast.com Subscribe on the Apple Podcast app! Listen on Google Podcasts. Like us @ http://facebook.com/mitopodcast and...
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The Mito Podcast #20 - Nov 9, 2020 - Hannah
Ashley and Megan talk to Hannah from Indiana, a 19 year-old college student living with Mito. She is studying to be a genetic counselor. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community....
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The Mito Podcast #19 - Oct. 5, 2020 - Stephanie Perron
This episode Megan and Ashley talk to Stephanie from Minnesota. She shares the story of her son, Ted, and their Mito journey together. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community....
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The Mito Podcast #1 - January 1, 2020
A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community.
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The Mito Podcast #18 - Sep 13, 2020 - Mito Week!
Megan and Ashley discuss Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week which runs Sep 14 - 20! They also have information about their special events on Facebook this week. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and...
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The Mito Podcast #17 - Aug 24, 2020 - Dr. Richard Haas
Megan and Ashley are lucky enough to be joined by Dr. Richard Haas. Dr. Haas is director of the Neurometabolic Clinic at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and director of the Mitochondrial Disease Laboratory and a professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. A podcast for families and friends…
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The Mito Podcast #16 - Aug. 17, 2020 - Louise and Freddy
Megan and Ashley are joined by fellow mito mom, Louise, from the United Kingdom! She has a son, Freddy, who has Leigh's Syndrome, a mitochondrial disease.
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The Mitopodcast #15 - Aug. 3, 2020 - Sophia - Genetic Counselor
Ashley and Megan talk to Sophia Ceulemans, M.S., a genetic counselor in San Diego, CA, about a variety of topics. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. mitopodcast.com
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The Mito Podcast #14-July20, 2020 - Breanne and Jesse
Megan and Ashley are joined by the awesome couple Jesse and Breanne from Boise. They share the story of their daughter, Kyra. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. mitopodcast.com
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The Mito Podcast #13 - June 29, 2020 - Tim from I-Run-4
Megan and Ashley are joined by Tim Boyle the founder of "I Run 4" - an amazing non-profit that pairs special needs children and adults with runners and athletes. For more information go to: https://whoirun4.com or https://vimeo.com/386072564. A podcast for families and friends of children with...
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The Mito Podcast #12 - June 15, 2020 - David and Cheryl
Megan and Ashley talk to David and his mom, Cheryl. At 33 years old, David is one of the oldest living people with Leigh's Syndrome, one of the many mitochondrial diseases. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and...
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The Mito Podcast #11 - June 5 , 2020 - Raquel and Ruby
Megan and Ashley talk to fellow mito mom, Raquel. She talks about her wonderful 4 year old daughter, Ruby, who has Leigh's Syndrome. A podcast for families and friends of children with Mitochondrial Diseases. Two moms of Mito kids sharing support and resources and building community. mitopodcast.com
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The Mito Podcast #10 - May 14, 2020 - Cliff & The UMDF
Megan and Ashley talk to Cliff Gorski, director of communications for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation! The UMDF is the largest organization dedicated to fighting mitochondrial diseases! Visit http://umdf.org for more info. A podcast for families and friends of children with...
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