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.

Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge is a education podcast hosted by Jennifer Purcell, with 260 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jennifer Purcell hosts Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge, a education show with 260 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

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

  Sep 25, 20261h 13mS7

  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/⁠ Use this link to find my other podcasts, Etsy Shop, and Tailored Tech Services: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠⁠

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  Episode #4

  Invisible Strength: Neurodivergence, Migraines & Resilience

  Sep 18, 20269 minS7

  What does resilience look like when the challenges we face aren’t always visible? This episode explores neurodivergence, invisible learning challenges, chronic migraine, sensory sensitivity, and trauma through the metaphor of the Everchanging Butterfly . Discover how adapting, resting, asking for help, and rebuilding our wings can all be part of growth and resilience. Articles cited PubMed — Resilience in Neurodivergent Adults (2024) MDPI — Neurodiversity: Definitions, Prevalence, and Clinical Implications (2023) ScienceDirect — Sensory Hypersensitivity and Migraine (2020) Charlie Health — ADHD and Migraines

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  Episode #3

  “Invisible Challenges: The Story Behind the Struggle”

  Sep 11, 202625 minS7

  Today let's explore how we can better understand people whose challenges aren’t immediately visible. Inspired by What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry, the episode shifts the question from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” and “What do you need now?” It connects invisible learning differences, neurodivergence, trauma, sexual abuse, and chronic migraine while emphasizing that these experiences can overlap without having the same cause. Ultimately, the episode encourages us to question our assumptions, offer support and understanding, and remember that people are more than their diagnosis or hardest experience—they are whole people with stories worth understanding. Inspired by: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry — a powerful look at how our experiences can shape the way we think, behave, connect with others, and respond to stress. Trauma & Healing: SAMHSA offers resources on trauma-informed care and understanding how trauma can affect people’s lives. Migraine: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the American Migraine Foundation provide helpful information about migraine, chronic migraine, treatment, and living with migraine. Neurodivergence & Learning Differences: For more information, consider talking with qualified healthcare or educational professionals and exploring reputable medical and educational organizations. Remember, everyone’s experience is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

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  Episode #3

  Bridging the Gap: From Diagnosis to Real-Life Support

  Aug 26, 202631 minS7

  Jodie Herbert 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/ Use this link to find my other podcasts, Etsy Shop, and Tailored Tech Services: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠

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  Episode #2

  How Different Brains Process the World

  Aug 18, 202630 minS7

  This episode explains the differences between developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, and processing differences, including autism, dyslexia, NLD, and auditory and visual processing challenges. It emphasizes that these differences are not a reflection of intelligence or effort and encourages greater understanding, support, and compassion. Use this link to find my other podcasts, Etsy Shop, and Tailored Tech Services: https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Sources used: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) — Learning Disabilities — information on learning disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing, and NLD. ( NICHD ) NICHD — Signs of Learning Disabilities — information on common signs and characteristics of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. ( NICHD ) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) — information on auditory processing and how the brain processes auditory information. CDC — information and definitions related to developmental disabilities and autism. ( CDC Stacks ) Research on NLD / Developmental Visual-Spatial Disorder (DVSD) — the episode discusses the evolving terminology around NLD and the proposed DVSD framework, as reflected in the script. Research and professional literature on dyslexia — including work from the International Dyslexia Association and ASHA on reading and language processing. ( ASHA Publications ) Research on Irlen Syndrome/visual stress — the episode specifically notes that the evidence and scientific status remain debated rather than presenting it as an established treatment.

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