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#277: Navigating a Late ADHD Diagnosis with Lindsay Costigan
· 36 min · Episode 277
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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What’s Inside:
• What a late ADHD diagnosis can reveal about your past • Parenting neurodivergent children and finding the right supports • Practical strategies that support regulation and success • The role of masking, self-advocacy, and community
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