Rachel Fuller - My ADHD Story

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All Aboard ADHD

Claire Quigley Ward

47 episodes

6 days ago

All Aboard ADHD is the podcast that helps parents and caregivers navigate the ADHD journey. Whether you're right at the beginning asking, “What now?” or further along the path wondering, “What next?” - All Aboard ADHD is here for you. Each episode brings expert insights, inspiring special guest stories, and real-life experiences from parents whose children have ADHD - helping you feel informed, empowered, and less alone. If you're supporting a child with ADHD, have ADHD yourself, or simply want to understand more about the incredible ADHD brain, join us on this journey of discovery.

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Rachel Fuller - My ADHD Story

All Aboard ADHD

48 minutes 1 second

6 months ago

Rachel Fuller - My ADHD Story

Does your child with ADHD have an outlet for their creativity?

In this episode of All Aboard ADHD podcast, Claire is joined by special guest Rachel Fuller to share her inspiring ADHD story. Rachel is a composer, arranger and singer-songwriter, and has been making music since she was 10 years old. As such, her creative journey is deeply intertwined with her personal experiences. Diagnosed with ADHD in her late 40s, she navigated childhood challenges within the confines of mainstream education, emerging with a profound understanding of difference. Rachel’s talent and achievements provide a “crystal ball” for parents on the ADHD journey, illustrating just one of the ways ADHD creativity can shape a fulfilling and enjoyable career path.

Rachel begins by describing her ADHD ‘aha’ moment when, prompted by a friend sharing their own diagnosis, she read Driven to Distraction by Hallowell and Ratey. Despite being initially skeptical about ADHD and believing it was just a label for “naughty kids”, she gradually came to recognise her own symptoms and seek a professional diagnosis. This led to her understanding ADHD as a physical condition rather than a character flaw.

With her passion for music beginning at such a young age, Rachel goes on to describe how music provided a therapeutic outlet to help her cope with her high levels of anxiety. Due to the lack of emotional support she received at home and in school, Rachel learned to mask and internalise her anxiety, feeling inherently “different” and envious of her peers who just seemed to find things easier. Claire and Rachel discuss the importance of truly understanding ADHD in children in order to provide them with the support they need, and the impact that could have had for Rachel in her own childhood.

Rachel’s encourages parents of ADHD children to watch out for their strengths and support their creative expression, particularly through the arts as they provide an ideal outlet for their energy. She also shares some wonderful insight into the story behind her book. Set to an original soundtrack, BEE is an enchanting story that inspires compassion and acceptance, and provides a fantastic resource for parents looking to support their children to find their own magical place in the world.

To buy a copy of BEE, head to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BEE-story-that-celebrates-differences/dp/1916797296

To find out more about Rachel and her work, head to:

https://www.instagram.com/rachelfullertownshend/?hl=en