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The Long Road14. When the Road is Rare: Molly Bell on Parenting Through UncertaintyThe Long Road - Episode 14Guest - Molly BellHosted by - Lisa McKelveyIn this episode, Molly Bell — a pharmacist, wife, and mother of two from Toowoomba, QLD chats about her family’s journey. Molly and Nathans youngest son, Alfie, was diagnosed with an extremely rare neuro deficiency disorder (PPP2R1A), which affects his gross motor skills and causes moderate intellectual disability. Molly shares some of the challenges she has faced, of raising a child with additional needs, the uphill battle for services, education, support, and understanding in a syste...2025-07-0631 minThe Long Road13. One Breath at a Time - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)The Long Road – Episode 13Guest – Mel Nicol Hosted by – Lisa McKelveyIn this episode, Mel shares what life was like raising four children while living remotely on Cubbie Station in Dirranbandi, QLD. Their journey took a complex turn when their youngest child, Will, was born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).Mel speaks openly about the challenges, the heartbreak, and the strength it takes to be a medical mum — and how, at its core, it’s all about navigating and advocating for your child.Notes and...2025-06-2239 min
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 75 - The Big Closing NumberMatty and Kikau began the podcast August 15th, 2021. The past four years have been a total blast, but the time has come to move on to other projects...for the time being. Thank you for being a part of our MT educator community and audience. Our recommendations include going back to check out some of our previous episodes and the Apple TV+ show, The Studio. Carefully Taught: Teaching MT with Matty and Kikau is a podcast to discuss Musical Theatre Pedagogy and to create a community of sharing amongst Musical Theatre Educators. We have recorded 75 e...2025-06-0636 minThe Long Road12. Caroline Kiefer - A Mother’s Fight: Rare Disease (GAND) and Breast CancerThe Long Road – Episode 12Guest: Caroline KieferHosted by: Lisa McKelveyA Mother’s Fight Caroline Kiefer is a mother of two from Melbourne, Victoria. In this episode, Caroline shares her remarkable story of strength and resilience after her only daughter, Alana, was diagnosed with a rare condition—GATAD2B-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (GAND).Together with her husband Chris and eldest son Bailey, Caroline has spent the past 17 years dedicated to giving Alana the best quality of life possible. Their journey has been filled...2025-06-0449 minThe Long Road11. A Race Against Time: Toni Bloor’s 15-Year-Old Son James and the Life-Saving Gift of a Double Organ Transplant.The Long Road Podcast - Episode 11Guest - Toni BloorHosted by - Lisa McKelvey A Race Against Time Toni Bloor, a mother of two from Melbourne, shares her family’s extraordinary journey through heartbreak and healing. Her eldest son James survived Burkitt lymphoma at just five years old—only to face the unimaginable once again as a teenager, needing a life-saving heart and lung transplant. In this powerful episode, Toni opens up about the transplant process and the priceless gift of life their family of four has so gra...2025-05-1841 minThe Long Road10. The Mystery Girl. Susan Crains 11 year old daughter, Isabella and her severe case of Post Viral Myalgia ArthralgiaThe 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...2025-03-3028 minThe Long Road9. 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...2025-03-1647 min
Native Land PodBLACK Leadership Summit | State of the PeopleThis EPIC summit is a showcase of Black leadership and excellence. In the face of oppression and fascism, it is time to forge our own path forward. Hosted by Angela Rye and Roy Wood Jr., and co-created by Joy Reid, this is the three-hour primetime event of a 24 hour (!) livestream dubbed The State of the People that aired Tuesday March 4th. You’ll hear from members of congress such as Maxine Waters, Jasmine Crockett, Ayanna Pressley, Maxwell Frost, Yvette Clarke, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and more. Activists such as Brittany Packnett Cunningham, LaTosh...2025-03-073h 10The Long Road8. 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 2025-03-0234 minThe Long Road7. 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...2025-02-161h 12
Cinema Double ShotWhat is 'Good' Acting? From the Method to Willem Dafoe's MemberFrequent collaborator Lisa Lutton Weitzman, an actor and educator, joins Wally to talk about the process of preparing for a role. They also discuss a few of their favorite performances, the business of acting, and Willem Dafoe's *ahem* body double.
Just a few of the actors, movies, and teachers discussed: Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown; Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable in The Misfits; Yorgos Lanthimos' frequent collaborators: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz; Meryl Streep; Viola Davis; Glenn Close; Konstantin Stanislavski; Sanford Meisner; Stella Adler; Lee Strasberg; Pamela Anderson and The Last S...2025-02-021h 10
VCA Voice Veterinary PodcastThe Recover 2.0 Initiative, Part 2: Dr. Manuel Boller, Dr. Jamie Burkitt, and Dr. Daniel FletcherSend us a textWelcome to Part 2 of the RECOVER 2.0 episode. Listen in as Dr. Kerl continues her conversation on Veterinary CPR with Drs. Boller, Burkitt, and Fletcher.For more information on resources mentioned in today's episode, check out the links below: RECOVER 2.0 Initiativehttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14764431/2024/34/S1Visit our website: vcavoice.comAll episodes produced by dādy creative 2024-12-0430 minThe Long Road6. A thank you note - Elisa Spano's 12 yr old son, Rafferty and his long road with Perthes DiseaseIn 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...2024-12-0145 minVCA Voice Veterinary PodcastThe Recover 2.0 Initiative, Part 1: Dr. Manuel Boller, Dr. Jamie Burkitt, and Dr. Daniel FletcherSend us a textIn the first episode of our two part series on Veterinary CPR, Dr. Kerl is pleased to welcome Drs. Boller, Burkitt, and Fletcher. Their conversation includes discussing their experiences in veterinary medicine and the groundbreaking RECOVER 2.0 Initiative, which aims to improve CPR practices in the field. They each share their professional journeys, the historical context of CPR, the design and outcomes of the RECOVER 2.0 guidelines, and the international response to their work. They emphasize the importance of community support, education, and ongoing research to fill knowledge gaps in veterinary CPR. Enjoy listening to...2024-11-1822 minThe Long Road5. 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 sh...2024-11-101h 03The Long Road4. 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! x2024-10-2751 minThe Long Road3. A Healing Heart - Sarah Moorcrofts baby "Hunter" diagnosed with Myocarditis at 6 weeks old.Sarah Moorcroft had always dreamed of having children, and after meeting her husband John and having her first born, soon found out, its not always as straight forward as you would imagine. Sarah chats on the podcast with host, Lisa McKelvey, about her second born son Hunters time at the Queensland Childrens Hospital with inflammation of his heart muscle - Myocarditis, life since, and some of the things she has learnt on this precious journey. Enjoy the listen! Kids Heart Charity Supporting CoHD | HeartKids2024-10-1333 minThe Long Road2. Choosing Happiness - Jen Drummonds son, Rafferty's devastating severe traumatic brain injuryJen Drummonds son, Rafferty (2) was tragically struck by a car while riding his balance bike, with his family while they were walking their dogs. Rafferty devastatingly sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. Jen chats with host, Lisa McKelvey, about family life since the life changing accident. Jen and her husband Dylan have chosen to pick happiness and make the most of the life that they do have with their family, although its not always easy. Putting one foot in front of the other, getting back out caravaning and sharing so much love with their children. ...2024-09-2943 min