Join host Marcy Young and Angela Schneider, a devoted mother of four, whose daughter Olivia lives with a rare form of mitochondrialRelated to the mitochondria. disease. Learn more about Olivia’s diagnosis journey and their family’s Dalia’s Wish Disney wish trip In this episode of the Energy in Action Podcast.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
In this moving episode of Energy in Action, host Marcy Young speaks with Angela Schneider, a devoted mother of four, whose daughter Olivia lives with a rare form of mitochondrial disease. Angela shares how Olivia’s diagnosis brought life as they knew it to a halt—leading Angela to leave her full-time job in order to coordinate endless medical appointments, navigate complex school accommodationsChanges that remove the barriers to learning. They can also change how and what the children is expected to learn and know., and manage Olivia’s frequent surgeries and mobility challenges.
Angela recounts the family’s transformational experience with Dalias’s Wish, a MitoAction program that grants wish trips to families affected by mito. Traveling to Give Kids the World Village in Orlando proved not only magical for Olivia and her siblings but also a much-needed reminder that joy can still bloom amidst daily health battles. Angela’s unwavering positivity and devotion to her children shine throughout, offering listeners a poignant glimpse into the resilience and hope that fuel families living with mitochondrial disease.
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