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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2024 · 12 MIN

Tory Whanau: Wellington mayor opens up about ADHD diagnosis and the impact it has on her political role

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has opened up about being diagnosed with ADHD and 'significant traits of autism', after seeking therapy for her drinking issues. Whanau revealed after she went sober, her neurodiverse traits became more obvious. She says she'd never considered her drinking habits were a symptom of something else until she sought professional help. "It just meant that everything in my life made sense. I had never, ever considered that I was neurodiverse, ever, until earlier this year. So it's been quite mindblowing, but also a relief."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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