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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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent
[ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.]
creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds..
think differently.


 


Host: Ben Branson


Producer: Bella Neale


Video Editor: James Scriven


Social Media Manager: Charlie Young


Music: Jackson Greenberg


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