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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 autistic Psychotherapist & Author Catherine Asta and edited by her daughter, Caty Ava. In Season 4 which began in January 2025 Catherine is joined by author Pete Wharmby as a guest co-host.
It has has an ever growing global community currently in over 125 countries, 150K 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 2023/24.
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
Here are some great episodes to start with.
Host
Catherine Asta is a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker who has supported thousands of women to reclaim their truth - with 10+ years guiding women through healing, self-discovery and transition.
Her work blends therapeutic and evidence based psychological insight, with intuitive nature-rooted wisdom and somatic practice.
A creator of spaces where stories can be heard, she is the founder and host of “The Late Discovered Club,” a social impact podcast and community that amplifies the voices of late-discovered autistic women and marginalized groups. Launched in December 2022, the podcast has reached a global audience in over 125 countries and was ranked the number one podcast for ‘Female Autism’ by FeedSpot in 2023.
With over a decade of experience, Catherine has worked with hundreds of individuals, offering 1:1 therapy and post discovery support circles. Her practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, experience-sensitive, and deeply compassionate approach.
In February 2025, Catherine published her first book, “Rediscovered,” which she wrote while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Beyond her therapeutic work, Catherine collaborates with various organizations as a trainer, consultant, and speaker on topics including inclusion, health, neurodivergence and wellbeing.
Her recent work has included developing content for and delivering the groundbreaking NHS National Autism Trainer Programme to mental health professionals, guest lecturing at University College London, designing and hosting a panel discussion to 7,500 people online for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and serving as an associate with AT-Autism both in the UK and internationally.
