James Haskell has spoken candidly about his experience with ADHD in a new interview, admitting that while he it is his "superpower" it also can be "destructive".The former rugby player, 38, opened up on the newest episode of The Rethinking ADHD Podcast, which was recorded prior to his split from wife Chloe Madeley, 36, and spoke about how the condition has impacted his life and career.
James, who was diagnosed with ADHD during childhood, told host Simon Mundle: "My ADHD has been my superpower. My mind works at a million miles an hour…I've written seven books, released eight tracks, DJ, run a podcast, write speeches.
It also gets me in trouble, I've got a bit of a destructive personality, I speak before I think." James, who shares one year old daughter Bodhi with Chloe, went on to say he thinks he is "more sensitive" than he likes to let on and he believes "self-awareness" is extremely important.
Elsewhere on the podcast, he spoke about becoming a father last year and his mental health, describing his home life as "tricky" after Bodhi's birth. "I had a moment the other day where I'd been talking to people about taking care of their mental health.
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