Episode #277: Navigating a late ADHD diagnosis with Lindsay Costigan

Everything made sense once I saw the full picture.

Receiving a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis can be both validating and eye-opening, and that’s exactly what we explore in this conversation. As I talk with Lindsay, I’m struck by how her story reflects something I see often, high-achieving, capable individuals who have been compensating and masking for years without realizing why things felt harder behind the scenes.

We talk through what it looked like for her to thrive in a fast-paced Wall Street environment while quietly navigating challenges with time management, comprehension, and testing. Her diagnosis came after her children were identified as neurodivergent, which is such a common pathway for families.

I also love how openly she shares the realities of parenting two neurodivergent children, from early sensory challenges to finding the right supports and building a strong community. We get into practical strategies that truly make a difference, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, and structure.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that ADHD can be a strength, and that understanding your brain can unlock better support, connection, and self-advocacy.

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Today’s Guest:

Lindsay Costigan is a senior prime-finance executive with more than 20 years of experience advising hedge funds and asset managers across market cycles. Most recently, she served as Managing Director and Head of Western Region Prime Services Sales at BNP Paribas, following senior leadership roles at Deutsche Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Her career spans prime brokerage, capital introductions and due diligence, with a focus on scaling platforms, navigating volatility, and delivering financing and coverage solutions to sophisticated hedge-fund clients. She has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds and is a frequent moderator and speaker across the global alternatives ecosystem. Lindsay serves on the boards of Pepperdine University and Sohn San Francisco, is an active advocate for women in finance, and brings a competitive edge to everything she does — whether in markets, on stage, or in the show-jumping arena. She is the proud mom of two neurodivergent children.

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