The Late Discovered Club

A profound shift from a lifetime of self blame & shame.

"The podcast and the community has provided the single most powerful shift: validation. Hearing others articulate my exact experiences was like finally finding the missing pieces to a lifelong puzzle.…"

Really helpful for newly diagnosed

"This podcast was recommended to me via The Virtual Autism Hub. I havevstarted right at the beginning (as thats the only way I can listen to new podcasts haha) and its a great listen. Catherine's voic…"

An Antidote to "Aren't we all a little autistic?"

"Every autistic person knows the pain of disclosing their autism to someone only to have them reply with "aren't we all a little autistic?" Living in the world can be so invalidating as a neurodiverge…"

Calm voice of validation, reassurance and hope

"Receiving my AuDHD diagnosis on my 40th birthday was the best present I could have imagined. After living under the fogginess of overwhelming confusion for four decades, the diagnosis dawned a sunshi…"

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!!!"

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."

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…"

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…"

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…"

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…"

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…"

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 …"

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…"

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."

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. …"

Amazing insight

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

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…"

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!"

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"

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 …"

A lighthouse when I was all at sea

"In my shell shocked first few days post discovery, after trawling for info I could relate to, I discovered the Late Discovered Club. That was it, I immersed completely listening back to back when eve…"

Fabulous

"Great conversations with real people Who have a lot of professional and /or personal knowledge on the topic."

The power of stories

"Such a beautiful and powerful podcast providing a platform for late discovered/diagnosed autistics to share their stories. Broadening the understanding of the lived experience of what it’s like to be…"