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Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge

Living With an Invisible Learning Challenge

Written by: Jennifer Purcell
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 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.Jennifer Purcell
Episodes
  • Interview with Jennifer L and Me (Part One)

    Interview with Jennifer L and Me (Part One)
    Jan 16 2026
    The episode features an interview conversation that explores personal experiences of living with an invisible learning challenge, focusing on neurodivergence, self-understanding, and advocacy, while highlighting the importance of sharing stories to build awareness and connection.⁠https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠Etsy shop:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠⁠Patron link: ⁠⁠patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/livingwithnld?view_public_for=107332511122585#⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/livingwithmultilds/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqAA0b3-C-qDkhKwCmaaZg⁠⁠⁠Shero: Be Your Own Hero:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chats, Barks, & Growls:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Think Out:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleepy Butterfly:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si
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    31 mins
  • Neurodivergent Voices in Print

    Neurodivergent Voices in Print
    Jan 16 2026
    In this episode, I share the deeply personal journey of turning her neurodivergent life and podcast conversations into a book, honoring her unique writing process, using AI as a supportive creative tool, and affirming that neurodivergent stories deserve space, accessibility, and power.https://linktr.ee/JenniferPTTS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠Etsy shop:⁠ https://wovendifferently.etsy.com⁠Patron link: ⁠patreon.com/LivingWithAnInvisibleLearningChallenge⁠Facebook:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/livingwithnld?view_public_for=107332511122585#⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/livingwithmultilds/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOqAA0b3-C-qDkhKwCmaaZg⁠⁠Shero: Be Your Own Hero:⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/1O7Mb26wUJIsGzZPHuFlhX?si=c3b2fabc1f334284⁠⁠⁠⁠Chats, Barks, & Growls: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/74BJO1eOWkpFGN5fT7qJHh?si=4440df59d52c4522⁠⁠⁠⁠Think Out: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/71UWHOgbkYtNoHiUagruBj?si=3d96889cfd2f487b⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleepy Butterfly: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5FNnA8XFCzRORCRaZXlHE9?si=a82d5133f7f6411e⁠⁠ / https://www.facebook.com/sleepybutterfly96
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    7 mins
  • Progress Isn’t Linear: A Neurodivergent Reality

    Progress Isn’t Linear: A Neurodivergent Reality
    Jan 11 2026

    This episode reframes “two steps forward, one step back” as a natural and meaningful pattern of growth for neurodivergent people and those with invisible learning challenges. Jennifer explains why nonlinear progress happens—due to brain variability, environmental mismatches, and sensory or emotional fatigue—and why a “step back” is often a signal to rest, adjust, or recalibrate rather than a failure. Through reflection and practical strategies, listeners are reminded that progress isn’t erased by setbacks and forward movement still counts, even when the path isn’t linear.

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    References / Suggested reading

    • Stark, P. (2022, June 5). The Personal Growth Two-Step. Psychology Today. (Psychology Today)
    • Neurauter, J. (2017, March 7). Two Steps Forward, One Step Back – Our Heart of Courage. Harmonious Pathways. (Harmonious Pathways)
    • “The Other Side of Autism” – keyassetskentucky.com: Progression and regression, then more progression and more regression. (Key Assets Kentucky)
      Scott-Moncrieff, L. (2014). Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: The Dynamics of Learning and Backsliding. (PDF) (ResearchGate)
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    22 mins
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