The Late Discovered Club

Stories are Essential

"What a great podcast! Catherine Asta is such a kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable host. The interviews are personal and incredibly helpful to those searching around their own or a loved ones’ autism …"

Validating and life changing

"The Late Discovered club has been a lifeline as I navigated a late in life autism discovery. I’ve learned so much about myself by hearing the stories of others. Thank you Catherine"

Absolute adore the episodes!

"Every episode is different and insightful. Catherine is a fantastic host and I particularly also loved the episode hosted by Kristina with Holly Smale. So joyful!"

Shooting Star

"Listening to Catherine has been one of the most calming experiences I’ve had for a very long time The podcast stands out amongst the noise and clutter of the podcast world. It’s helping me to recov…"

Amazing insight

"Thank you for all your hardwork in creating this podcast."

Inspiring, warm & insightful

"I love hearing the stories - each and everyone resonates and helps me feel as if I am OK. I am a late discovered, at 55 and listening to others makes me feel as if I am not walking this path alone. …"

One that resonates

"I really enjoyed this podcast. Anita was very clear about her topic. Her voice is also sounded amazing and it made for easy listening. It definitely resonated with me."

So needed!

"Brilliant. Hearing the voices of these women who have struggled their whole lives in the same ways as I have is emotional but also very encouraging and comforting. Thank you Catherine Asta and all th…"

Excellent podcast

"A friendly informative look at what it means to be a person who discovered later in life that everything they are is perfect as it is. And that even some of these differences have made extraordinary …"

Absolutely life changing

"As a mother of 2 (maybe 3) neurodiverse kids my curiosity about my own neurodiversity led me to listen to these podcasts and they’re truly life changing. The honesty of the interviewed women puts the…"

Wonderful

"Such an important, and also brilliant, podcast. Giving autistic women a voice and a place to share their experiences, which must not only be cathartic but also helps those on their own discovery jour…"

Unbelievable relief knowing I’m not an alien or alone.

"I have only just come across this podcast and Insta account and I am so thankful they exist. I had my lightbulb moment about a year ago and have be researching my socks off. I have my official asses…"

A great source of validation and comfort

"As a late diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD (at age 47) I’m so grateful to hear other ladies who so succinctly describe this feeling of being different from others within, and being on a forever que…"

Powerful tool for autistic self discovery

"I’ve listened to five of these episodes now and each is like a mini therapy session, hearing another’s inner experience helps me name my own. Every episode, no matter how different I think the interv…"

Healing

"Brilliant. Catherine has a such an easy speaking voice and I like the structure of the Podcasts. Not to mention the roster of inspirational and brave guests."

A masterclass is vulnerability

"If the first two episodes are anything to go by the rest of this podcast series is going to be incredible listening. I related to so much of what was shared in the first episode, way more than antici…"

Such a powerful and life affirming podcast that helps late discovered women feel seen.

"Each episode is powerful and resonates in some way. Each episode helps me feel more comfortable and at peace in my own skin. Thank you for these wonderful conversations that help women feel seen, he…"

Representation matters!

"I love listening to this podcast. Catharine has a very soothing voice, easy to listen to. So far I have loved the guests and especially also want to say thanks for also having woman of colour on! I a…"

A must listen!

"As a late discovered autistic person myself, I found this so touching. Relatable, comforting and inspiring! Every story matters and every action can make a difference. Thanks Catherine xx"

Impactful & important ❤️

"I’m so happy to have discovered this podcast! As a late diagnosed autistic woman listening to this podcast has proved invaluable on my journey to self understanding. Recommending to family and frie…"

A brilliant podcast.

"As someone who has grown up always feeling different, even after being diagnosed as an adult (after years of misdiagnosis) I’ve still felt like the odd one out, in my own little ‘odd bubble’, this se…"

An interesting listen…not just for ND people!

"I found this podcast recently- I find it a really good format and Catherine’s interview style is gentle yet probing. The variety of guests from different places, professional backgrounds etc has giv…"

Life affirming.

"I think life changing and affirming are accurate descriptions of this podcast. The lack of female voices when I first discovered I was autistic was very isolating and led to continued self doubt. Hea…"

Must listen

"Really well articulated podcast episode regarding the right to workplace adjustments."

This speaks to me

"So true, shame has held me back. Sense of brokenness and inadequacy and low self-esteem has caused me to leave/ lose senior job roles. Now work for myself and need to work on myself - that is on who …"

Just like me!

"I really relate, Laura. I work in SEN support and only recently when seeking an assessment for my daughter, a trusted friend said ‘you’re autistic you know’. At 52 now hoping for a chance to live aut…"

Hope!

"You are going to be a facilitator for autism training in the NHS. Hooray! This is desperately needed. Particularly the Eating Disorder services, but also late diagnosed females who have been misdiagn…"

Championing Self Confidence

"This podcast is amazingly validating, informative, compassionate, and entertaining. Catherine is a fantastic host and she brings forward a diverse range of voices to present autistic perspectives tha…"

So validating!

"I am a few days into making sense of my diagnosis as an autistic woman aged 40. I have been bingeing the podcast and feel so seen. Thank you for making this amazing resource. I feel part of a communi…"

Just what I needed to hear today

"Another insightful and affirming episode. Thank you!"

Hugely recommend

"This podcast is helping me so much through my own discovery process, it's so helpful to hear real stories of women and be able to relate my experiences somewhere. Thank you!!!"