The Long Road

The Long Road

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Stories of Australian families facing adversity with their child's life changing trauma or long road. Hosted by Lisa McKelvey.

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About The Podcast

The Long Road is a podcast sharing stories of parents who have a young person who has experienced a life-changing trauma in Australia. Through intimate conversations with families who have faced unexpected medical journeys, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing journey of healing. Our mission is to create a supportive community where no one feels alone on their long road to recovery and resilience.

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21. Clare Best: Raising Deaf Children Bilingually
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Developmental
21. Clare Best: Raising Deaf Children Bilingually
Clare Best, a mum, teacher of the deaf, and advocate, shares her journey raising her son bilingually and advocating for deaf children and their families.
Hearing Loss (Deaf)
Apr 2026
38 min
Child•moderate
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20. Courtney Hibbard: Trusting Your Instincts in a Cerebral Palsy Journey
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Neurological
20. Courtney Hibbard: Trusting Your Instincts in a Cerebral Palsy Journey
Courtney Hibbard shares her journey raising her son Larry, diagnosed with cerebral palsy and the rare genetic mutation CBX1, and the importance of trusting your instincts as a parent.
Cerebral Palsy / CBX1 Mutation
Mar 2026
28 min
Toddler•severe
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Season 3 - Welcome Back
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Season 3 - Welcome Back
Season 3 of The Long Road Podcast is here. Host Lisa McKelvey welcomes you back and shares what's in store as we continue bringing conversations with Australian families who have walked the long road of childhood trauma and medical challenges.
Feb 2026
7 min
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17. Silver Linings: Sam Carroll on Life Beyond Childhood Cancer
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Cancer
17. Silver Linings: Sam Carroll on Life Beyond Childhood Cancer
In this episode of The Long Road Podcast, host Lisa McKelvey speaks with Sam Carroll about his journey through childhood cancer and life beyond treatment. Sam was diagnosed with cancer at 9 years old and shares his perspective now at 21.
Childhood Cancer
Aug 2025
36 min
9-21 years•life-threatening
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