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 • 22 episodes
The Long Road
Latest Episodes
20. Courtney Hibbard: Trusting Your Instincts in a Cerebral Palsy Journey
Courtney shares her journey raising her 3-year-old son Larry, who lives with cerebral palsy and complex medical needs.We talk about advocacy, trusting your instincts, and embracing that every child develops in their own time.Larry...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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28:18
19. Makayla Jensen: The Sibling Perspective After Brain Injury
In this episode of The Long Road, I sit down with Makayla Jensen to share the story of her younger brother Beau, who survived a life-threatening drowning accident just days after his 17th birthday.Makayla takes us back to the mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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31:56
18. Mel Garcia - Living one day at a time with Epilepsy
In this episode of The Long Road, Lisa sits down with Mel Garcia to share the moment everything changed — when her eight-month-old daughter experienced a prolonged seizure that led to a diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome.Mel speaks op...
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39:26
Season 3 - Welcome Back
Welcome back to Season 3 of The Long Road.This podcast was created to remind families facing childhood trauma, disability and adversity that they are not alone. I’ve missed these conversations — and I’m so excited for what’s ahe...
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7:02
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