HeyJaredEnergy in Action by MitoAction
Energy In Action by MitoAction will consist of conversations with patients, families, researchers and thought leaders in the mitochondrial disease communities.
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Writing Your Way Through Chronic Illness (opens the original)
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Living with chronic illness can leave you carrying experiences and emotions that are difficult to explain, even to yourself. In this episode, Marcy is joined by writer and cancer survivor Brad Buchanan to explore how writing can become a powerful tool for processing illness, trauma, and a body that may no longer feel like the one you once knew. Brad shares the simple writing exercise that finally helped him put words to his stem cell transplant experience, why you don't need to consider yourself
Mitoman Takes on American Ninja Warrior (opens the original)
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Living with mitochondrial disease means constantly managing energy, pain, and physical limitations. For teenager Sean Laughlin, it also means competing on American Ninja Warrior. Known as “Mitoman,” Sean joins Marcy with his mom, Christine, to share how he went from struggling with feeding intolerance and low energy to becoming a nationally competitive ninja athlete. They talk about the backyard ninja course his dad built, the adjustments that allow him to train with Mito, and the unforgettable
The Research Unlocking Mitochondrial DNA (opens the original)
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What happens when the machinery responsible for copying mitochondrial DNA doesn't work the way it should? In this episode, Marcy Young talks with Dr. Bill Copeland, leader of the Mitochondrial DNA Replication Group at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, about the science behind mitochondrial DNA replication and what his decades of research are revealing about mitochondrial disease. Dr. Copeland breaks down complex topics including POLG and Twinkle mutations, heteroplasmy, mi
Exercise Without Fear: How to Build Stronger Mitochondria Safely (opens the original)
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Exercise can feel intimidating when you live with mitochondrial disease, especially if you're worried about pain, fatigue, or overdoing it. In this episode, Dr. Mark returns to the podcast to explain why movement remains one of the most powerful tools we have for improving mitochondrial health and quality of life. He breaks down the difference between endurance and resistance training, how to start safely at your own level, why recovery is just as important as exercise itself, and how even small
The Nutrition Advice Mito Patients Need (opens the original)
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Nutrition is one of the most talked-about—and most misunderstood—topics in the mitochondrial disease community. In this episode, Marcy sits down with internationally recognized mitochondrial expert Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky for a practical, evidence-based conversation about what actually matters when it comes to food, supplements, brain fog, and long-term health. From the role of sleep in cognitive function to the science behind creatine, protein intake, processed foods, and popular fad diets, Dr. Ma
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