Greg Conway was diagnosed with CPEO-plus more than 20 years ago, but his outlook on life—and on mitochondrial disease—is anything but typical. In this uplifting episode of Energy in Action, host Marcy Young speaks with Greg about how mito has impacted his vision, how it shaped his diagnostic journey, and how he stays mentally and physically strong through mindset shifts, daily exercise, and community connection.
Greg reflects on what it was like getting diagnosed in his 30s, the fear and uncertainty that followed, and the slow process of learning how to live with the disease. He shares the mental health tools that keep him going, why he never gave up biking to work, and how MitoAction support groups have helped him find kinship with others on a similar path. Along the way, Greg opens up about the emotional weight of parenting, the invisible challenges of eye-related symptoms, and what he's learned about resilience—from himself and others.
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