ADHD And Bipolar Disorder: Heston Blumenthal Opens Up [EXCLUSIVE]

CW: Suicide, Mental Health

In this podcast exclusive, culinary icon Heston Blumenthal reveals his recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

The mastermind behind the three Michelin-starred The Fat Duck is renowned for his innovative, playful, and multi-sensory culinary experiences. So it may not come as a surprise that he's also ADHD.

In this episode, Ben takes a deep dive "Inside Heston’s World," unveiling a different side of the renowned chef. Heston candidly discusses the highs and lows of bipolar disorder, his hospitalisation, and how his manic episodes have fuelled his imagination. He also explores the impact of ADHD on his culinary experiments and occasional kitchen mishaps.

1:36 The Different Types Of Bipolar

3:31 Heston's Bipolar Diagnosis

13:21 Heston's ADHD

13:53 ADHD and Cooking

17:29 ADHD and Sensory Issues

19:13 ADHD and Mindfulness

22:20 ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Combined

24:13 Heston Blumenthal's Third Michelin Star

28:40 Yes or No Round

31:06 Heston's Neurodivergent item

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Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: James Scriven

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Music: Jackson Greenberg

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