The Late Discovered Club is a social impact community and podcast, on a mission to give a voice to Late Discovered autistic women and marginalised groups.
The podcast brings you real and empowering stories of late discovered autistic women and people from all walks of life - through an intersectional lens - helping to deconstruct stereotypes, and giving the next generation visibility.
Hosted by Psychotherapist & Author Catherine Asta and edited by her daughter, Caty Ava. In Season 4 which began in January 2025 Catherine is joined in some of the episodes by author Pete Wharmby as a guest co-host.
It has has an ever growing global community currently in over 125 countries, 190K downloads (putting us in the Top 5% of podcasts worldwide* according to The Podcast Host) and was ranked the number one podcast for 'Female Autism' in the world by FeedSpot in 2025.
Head to our 'About Us' page to read more about the impact we've made so far, and the ways in which you can get involved.
Thank you to our Community Partners (Sponsors) and Members who are supporting the work that we do.
Catherine & Caty
*We are a gender non-conforming inclusive space*
Here are some great episodes to start with.
Host
Catherine is a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker (and former NHS Strategist) who has supported thousands of women to reclaim their truth, with 10+ years guiding women through healing, self-discovery and transition.
She blends evidence-based psychological insight with intuitive, nature-rooted wisdom, and her work integrates mindfulness, compassion, storytelling and somatic practices across 1:1 therapy, circles, organisations, and public platforms.
A twice breast cancer survivor and a nationally recognised voice featured by CNN, Financial Times, Radio 5 Live, Women’s Health, Marie Claire and more.
She has a Degree and MSc in Psychology, a Diploma in Effective Psychotherapy and CBT, along with a PGCert in Leadership, and is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).