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, opens up about the lasting impact of a traumatic period in her family's life when her children were young. What began as a terrible virus affecting all three kids turned into an exhausting ordeal. Like many parents, she pushed through the sleepless nights and stress, expecting the illness to pass. However, when her eldest daughter, Isabella, continued to deteriorate with worsening and unexplained symptoms, the real challenge was only just beginning.Susan shares her powerful story of persistence, love, and resilience. Beyond her personal journey, she is also the founder and director of the Separation Support Network, a social enterprise dedicated to supporting Australians—both in rural and city areas—through relationship challenges, separation, divorce, and domestic and family violence issues. She offers Zoom consultations and after-hours appointments by arrangement, providing a crucial service to those in need.Show Notes: Separation Support NetworkRelationships Australia | Achieving positive and respectful relationships
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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 unimaginable challenge when their daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with Leukemia just before her second birthday. At the same time, they were navigating the complexities of raising their son, Leo, who has non-verbal autism outside the home. Through it all, they’ve fought to find balance in a world they never expected to be part of.Karlie is a deep thinker and passionate advocate who has turned her family's hardship into a mission. She is currently researching the effects of Paediatric Medical Trauma Stress on children and how educators can empower themselves through the use of stories to support young students experiencing ongoing trauma.Karlie’s resilience, insight, and dedication to helping others make this a must-listen conversation.🔗 Resources & Links: 👉 Welcome, Care-Full Educator - The Care-Full Educator 👉 Follow Care-Full Educator on [Facebook] and [Instagram]#TheLongRoadPodcast #ChildhoodCancer #MedicalTrauma #CareFullEducator #Education #Resilience
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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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