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 happening.

Key points:

• New treatments like elamipretide, BIO101, KL133, REN001, NV354 and zagociguat are being studied.
• Research is early and still testing safety and effect.
• Biomarkers may help track mito in the future.

The full recording, slides and written summary of this session are on our website:

www.mito.org.au/resource/video/mito-community-summit-2025-whats-happening-in-clinical-trials-now/

To stay connected, subscribe to the Mito Foundation Podcast. For support, call the Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au.

From advocacy and research to practical supports, this episode shares the key updates shaping the year ahead for the mito community.

In this episode, we walk through highlights from the January community newsletter, explain what’s happening behind the scenes at Mito Foundation, and share where to find trusted support and resources. It’s for people living with mito, families, and anyone who wants to stay informed about Mito Foundation priorities.

This episode shares key points from a panel led by Clare Stuart, with speakers Lani Quirk, Jessica Stevenson, Dr Sebastian Lush and Monique Alves. They explained how trials work and what they mean for people living with mito.

Main messages:

• Trials test if new treatments are safe and useful.
• Not everyone will be eligible, and trials take time and effort.
• People’s lived experience helps shape future treatments.

The full recording, slides and written summary of this session are on our website:

www.mito.org.au/resource/video/mito-community-summit-2025-clinical-trials-panel/

To stay connected, subscribe to the Mito Foundation Podcast. For support, call the Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au.

This episode shares key points from Dr Christina Liang, a neurologist who supports people living with mito. She explained what we know about supplements, what we don’t know yet, and how to make safe choices.

Her main tips were simple:

• Check and treat basic low levels first (vitamin D, iron, folate, B12).
• Be careful with high-dose vitamin C and vitamin B6.
• Try one supplement at a time and track one symptom.

The full recording, slides and written summary of Dr Liang’s talk are on our website:

www.mito.org.au/resource/video/drliang-supplements/

To stay connected, subscribe to the Mito Foundation Podcast. For support, call the Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au.

This episode gives a short overview of the 2025 Mito Community Summit. People living with mito, families, health professionals and researchers came together for two days of learning and support.

Main points:

• The Summit covered supplements, gut health, nutrition, clinical trials, emotional wellbeing and care standards.
• Speakers shared simple, practical ideas to help with daily life.
• Many people said the best part was meeting others and feeling understood.

All Summit presentations, including recordings, slides and written summaries, are on our website:

www.mito.org.au/mito_community_summit/

To stay connected, subscribe to the Mito Foundation Podcast. For support, call the Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au.

Living with mito means looking after your whole self — your body, your relationships, and your mind. This episode explores how mental health and wellbeing are part of that balance.

It covers simple, practical ways to care for your mental health, what to do when things feel hard, and where to find trusted support, including the Mito Foundation Wellbeing Hub and Beyond Blue.

The information in this episode is based on Mito Foundation resources, including mito.org.au/mental-health-support/.

To stay connected, subscribe to the Mito Foundation Podcast 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.

This episode gives you an overview of the key updates from Mito Foundation’s November newsletter. We touch on global progress in new treatments, early steps in mitochondrial donation, highlights from the Mito Community Summit, and a few summer wellbeing reminders.

You’ll hear the latest news, what it means for people living with mito, and where to find more details if you want to dive deeper. 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.

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 movement supports your mitochondria, ways to begin safely, and tips to make exercise part of everyday life.

It covers how to build strength, balance, and endurance at your own pace, with insights from people living with mito andguidance on working with health professionals who understand your needs.

The information in this episode is based on Mito Foundation resources exercise and mito.

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.