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 ____________________   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 Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 ___________   Follow & subscribe…   Website: www.hidden20.org Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast Ben Branson @seedlip_ben Heston Blumenthal @hestonblumenthalteam @dinnerbyhb If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.