Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge

About Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with an invisible learning disability? Well then, step into my and others’ world of Living with Multi-Learning Differences (MLDs). I want to provide a podcast for nuerodivergents or someone who knows them and wants to help improve their life. Awareness about MLDs should be raised because the public needs to be more knowledgeable about them. This can be hard to do because many of the learning disabilities that someone can have aren't obvious.

Publisher

Jennifer Purcell

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jul 2020

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

262 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Beyond the Stereotypes: Understanding Invisible Learning Differences

   In this episode of Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge, we will explore how learning differences can be recognized differently in girls and boys, and how stereotypes, expectations, and coping strategies can cause challenges to go unnoticed. Through examples of NVLD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and processing differences, she explains how someone can be intelligent, successful, and appear to be doing well while working much harder behind the scenes. The episode highlights how masking, compensation, and the invisible effort required to navigate everyday life can hide a person's struggles, sometimes delaying diagnosis and support into adulthood. Ultimately, Jennifer encourages us to look beyond appearances, ask what makes things difficult rather than assuming someone isn't trying, and offer understanding, practical support, and compassion—because invisible doesn't mean insignificant, and no one should have to struggle alone. Use this link to find my other podcasts, Etsy Shop, and Tailored Tech Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠⁠ (https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share) Link for video on Etsy Shop, Wovendifferently: https://youtu.be/ucuYZv6M1U8

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Neurodivergence, Habits & Healing

   This episode explores how habits are shaped by the brain, environment, stress, and our need for comfort or stimulation. Using The Power of Habit, I look at habits through the lens of neurodivergence, ADHD, weight, chronic migraine, and trauma—moving beyond willpower and self-blame to ask what purpose a behavior may be serving. The goal isn't perfection, but creating flexible, compassionate habits that work with our brains and support healing.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Bridging the Gap: From Diagnosis to Real-Life Support Part 2

   This is part 2 of this interview with Jodie Herbert, which discusses neurodiversity, autism, disability advocacy, and the gap between understanding someone’s needs and actually providing the support they need in everyday life. She calls this the “implementation gap” and shares insights from her personal and professional experiences, including workplace accommodations, sensory needs, communication differences, and practical changes that can make life more accessible. The conversation highlights the importance of moving beyond diagnosis to meaningful, individualized support. Ability Pathways:⁠ https://www.abilitypathways.au/⁠ (https://www.abilitypathways.au/) Use this link to find my other podcasts, Etsy Shop, and Tailored Tech Services: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠⁠ (https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,443

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

91

Social presence

94

YouTube

68

Engagement

76

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