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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 26 MIN

INTERVIEW: The diagnosis that changed this Vogue model's life

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Leanne Maskell first appeared in Vogue when she was 13.From the outside, her life as a model appeared glamorous. But in reality, Leanne was battling to survive.After blowing the whistle on the modelling industry in her first book in 2019, Leanne has since opened up about another important part of her life: being neurodivergent.In this week's long listen, Leanne talks about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, the impact it has had on her relationships, and how she says harnessing the power of AuDHD has changed her life.If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Guest: Leanne Maskell, ADHD coach, model, law graduateGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

Leanne Maskell first appeared in Vogue when she was 13. From the outside, her life as a model appeared glamorous. But in reality, Leanne was battling to survive. After blowing the whistle on the modelling industry in her first book in 2019, Leanne has since opened up about another important part of her life: being neurodivergent. In this week's long listen, Leanne talks about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, the impact it has had on her relationships, and how she says harnessing the power of AuDHD has changed her life. If you or anyone you know needs support, help is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Guest:  Leanne Maskell, ADHD coach, model, law graduate Get the whole story from Hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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