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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 • 11 episodes
The Long Road
Latest Episodes
10. The Mystery Girl. Susan Crains 11 year old daughter, Isabella and her severe case of Post Viral Myalgia Arthralgia
The Long Road Podcast - Episode 10 Guest: Susan Crain Hosted by: Lisa McKelveyIn this episode of The Long Road Podcast, we welcome Susan Crain as our Episode 10 guest.Susan, a mother of three,...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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28:08
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9. From Heartbreak to Research: Karlie Ross on Medical Trauma, and her daughters Leukemia journey.
In this episode of The Long Road Podcast, host Lisa McKelvey sits down with Karlie Ross from Toowoomba, QLD, to discuss her family’s deeply personal journey through childhood trauma.Karlie and her husband, Mason, faced an unimag...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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47:08
8. A Father’s Story: How One Tragedy Changed a Family Forever (Jeff McPaul Story)
In this powerful episode, host Lisa McKelvey sits down with Jeff McPaul to reflect on a tragedy that changed his family's life forever. 25 years ago, Jeff’s four-year-old son, Matty, was hit by a car in a devastating accident. Matty...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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34:04
7. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree - Emma Rennison's children both have her genetic condition Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia (MED)
Emma Rennison chats with host Lisa McKelvey about the difficulties her mum went through with getting medical assistance for what was originally thought to be hip dysplasia for herself as a child. Then years later, as a mother, Emma...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:12:53
6. A thank you note - Elisa Spano's 12 yr old son, Rafferty and his long road with Perthes Disease
In episode 6 of The Long Road podcast, we sit down with Elisa Spano, a dedicated mother of 2, to discuss her son's journey with Perthes Disease. Elisa shares her story, shedding light on the emotional, physical, and medical hurdles their family...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:19