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The Long Road
Sharing stories of parents who have a young person who has experienced a life changing trauma in Australia.
Hosted by Lisa McKelvey.
Podcasting since 2024 • 18 episodes
The Long Road
Latest Episodes
17. Silver Linings: Sam Carroll on Life Beyond Childhood Cancer
At 9 years old, Sam Carroll was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer. Now 21, he reflects on his journey through treatment, recovery, and the silver linings he’s discovered along the way. A story of courage, resilience, and hope.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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36:25
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16. Sparkle in the Storm: Julie Cross’s Story of Living and Loving with Autism
Julie Cross shares the hardest chapter of her life — losing her husband Flash after a stroke, parenting two young boys, and navigating her youngest son Thomas’s autism diagnosis. Through heartbreak and challenge, Julie has mothered ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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32:40
15. Grit and Grace on the Land: Sasha Stanton’s Journey After Her Son’s Farm Accident
When Sasha Stanton’s 3-year-old son, Logan, lost his leg in a devastating farm accident (2018), life changed in an instant. What followed was a period of deep trauma, reflection, and ultimately, personal growth. In this episode, Sas...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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31:03
14. When the Road is Rare: Molly Bell on Parenting Through Uncertainty
The Long Road - Episode 14Guest - Molly BellHosted by - Lisa McKelveyIn this episode, Molly Bell — a pharmacist, wife, and mother of two from Toowoomba, QLD chats about her family’s journey. Molly and Nathans youngest son, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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31:39
13. One Breath at a Time - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
The Long Road – Episode 13Guest – Mel Nicol Hosted by – Lisa McKelveyIn this episode, Mel shares what life was like raising four children while living remotely on Cubbie Station in Dirranbandi, QLD. Their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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39:22