Jools Oliver reveals ADHD and autism diagnoses, says they shaped her life

In a recent podcast, Jools Oliver revealed that she has been diagnosed with both ADHD and autism, stating that not recognizing these conditions for 45 years has been a drain on her life. She chose to share the diagnoses with friends and family through an invitation to her 50th birthday celebration, describing the experience as both vulnerable and unsettling. The neurodivergent traits, she said, have fueled social anxiety, health-related medication fears, and emotional intensity, especially during menopause.

After learning of her ADHD, she pursued autism testing after noticing parallels with her autistic children. Oliver also highlighted the broader issue of undiagnosed neurodiversity among adults in the UK, citing recent research on high rates of missed autism diagnoses.