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’s recovery has been a lifelong journey, shaping the resilience, strength, and love within their family. Jeff shares his insights on grief, hope, and the lessons they've learned along the way. #thelongroadpodcast #traumaticbraininjury #strength #love
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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 sits in medical appointments and by her childrens bedside, while they have extensive orthopedic conditions as well. The Rennisons now have a diagnosis of the genetic condition - Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia (MED)Emma is a wonderful mother, wife, writer, story teller and disability advocate from Melbourne, Victoria. Episode 7 of The Long Road Podcast takes you on a beautiful journey of self discovery, advocacy and acceptance. Show Notes:Our Creative Writing Courses | Brisbane Writers' WorkshopONLINE SPECIAL: Family Ties & Life Stories: Exploring Memoir
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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 has faced since the diagnosis. From the initial signs, Elisa offers insight into what it's like to advocate for a child with a rare and often misunderstood condition.This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by chronic illness or seeking inspiration in the face of adversity. If you are looking for more information that Elisa mentioned in the show, check out the show links below. Sargood on Collaroy | Short Term Accommodation & Assistancemanly wheelchair basketballDylan Alcott Foundation - Helping young Australians with disabilitiesHome | Paralympics AustraliaLink to watch Prime Minister Albanese read out Raffertys note:https://fb.watch/w9aWkC_B_P/If you enjoy the episode please leave a review, it really helps the show grow. ThanksLisa McKelvey
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5. From Day One. Aylish Mahers son has a severe cardiac condition and 22q.
In Episode 5 of The Long Road Podcast, host Lisa McKelvey will speak with Aylish Maher a wife, to Mick Maher and mother to two beautiful children Miley and Monty. The Maher family begun their long road on day one of Montys life. Monty has a severe cardiac condition and was diagnosed with 22q deletion. Monty is currently 4 years old, and Aylish speaks about the whirlwind of the first year, time in the Queensland Childrens hospital and life as they know it now. Please enjoy the listen. If you could take the time to rate the show and leave a review where ever you listen to your podcast, that would really help spread the podcast for others to find the show. Thanks so much for helping the podcast grow.Lisa McKelvey
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4. Just Keep Swimming-Tamara Lloyds journey with son Kai and his high functioning Autism.
Tamara Lloyd, together with her husband Jono are raising 3 beautiful children. Life definitely has its challenges with their eldest Kai (13 yo) having high functioning autism. Kai is non verbal, and in her 13 years of raising Kai, Tamara has never heard him say the words I love you. Only a handful of times has she heard him say the name "mum". Yet their bond is so so special. Tamara chats with host, Lisa McKelvey about raising Kai, family life in Goondiwindi QLD and all things autism. Have a listen! x
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