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The Late Discovered Club
Ranked #1 podcast for 'Female Autism'

The Late Discovered Club

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.

It began in 2022, and 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.

Listened to in over 130 countries, it was ranked the #1 global podcast for ‘female autism’ in 2025.

In June 2025, after 4 seasons and over 65+ episodes, we made the decision to press pause, however, the much needed post discovery community support continues; which includes peer support circles, connection circles, an online community space, as well as regular educational sessions - head to our 'courses' section to see what is coming up and how to book.

Combined, the podcast and post discovery support has reached almost a quarter of a million people since it began in 2022 (putting us in the Top 5% of podcasts worldwide* according to The Podcast Host).

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 and Members who continue to support the work that we do.

From December 2025, Catherine will be hosting the NHS commissioned and funded 'Autism Central Podcast' as part of the £6 million National Autism Peer Education Programme being delivered by Anna Freud over the next 3 years.

Catherine & Caty will be teaming up once again to bring real stories, honest conversations, and shared wisdom from England’s National Autism Peer Education Programme.

Catherine & Caty

*We are a gender non-conforming inclusive space*

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Rediscovered

Catherine's debut book is out now - in paperback, audio and ebook.

Thoughtful, insightful and compassionate. Packed with the latest research, this book skilfully combines evidence with practical tips and personal insights. It will help so many people discover or rediscover who they are. -- Professor Rory O'Connor, University of Glasgow

As an adult autism psychiatrist I believe "Rediscovered" is an essential handbook for autistic women and people of all ages and backgrounds. Catherine invites you alongside her in this gentle yet persuasive manifesto for rediscovering who you always were. -- Dr. Alison Lennox, Consultant Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist

Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 1, 2025
Exciting News: National Autism Peer Education Programme

Not long after I had made the decision to pause the podcast, I received a very late night email from Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou - the co-director of the NHS National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP) - who I had worked with in 2023/24 as a content develop…

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Sept. 10, 2025
The places we go to when the world feels too much

This World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September the aim is to 'Change the narrative on suicide' and to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides.One of the most profound…

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We are supporting UMA

We believe it takes a community to solve complex problems.

Uma is the world’s first strengths-based self-identification service that helps adult women, non‑binary and AFAB people safely self-screen for autism, ADHD, and CPTSD. She also screens for commonly co-occurring health difficulties related to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Hypermobility EDS (hEDS), to build a complete brain-body picture.

⁠UMA are looking for people who are medically diagnosed or self-identify as ADHD or autistic, as well as those waiting on a diagnosis, to try the service.

Find out more and join the Beta tester Community

 

Recent Episodes

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S4 Ep11 - True To Me
June 26, 2025

S4 Ep11 - True To Me

In this episode, Catherine is joined by Wendy Minhinnett - a lived experience leader who co-created the Rollercoaster Parent Carer Support Project. Her work has been recognised with a Positive Practice in Mental Health Award ...

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S4 Ep10 - Representation Matters
June 8, 2025

S4 Ep10 - Representation Matters

In this episode, Catherine is joined by Vicky Chapman, a gay autistic TV editor from Southampton, who had her late discovery at 26. Vicky shares how her journey began during the first lockdown, when her partner, who works in ...
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S4 Ep9 - A Creative Force
May 24, 2025

S4 Ep9 - A Creative Force

“Creativity has always been my life force. Even when I didn’t know I was autistic, it was how I survived.” From being sent out of chemistry class for caricaturing her teacher, to being piled on by hundreds of angry Nicola Stu...
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About the Host

Catherine Asta

Catherine Asta

Catherine is a psychotherapist and writer whose work brings a neurodivergent, compassionate and embodied perspective to questions of healing, loss and identity. She weaves psychological insight with nature-rooted wisdom and somatic knowing.

She is the host of ‘The Late Discovered Club’, the number one ranked podcast for late-identified autistic women, as well as the NHS-funded ‘Autism Central’ podcast. Her bestselling book ‘Rediscovered’ is currently being translated internationally, with her memoir ‘Still Living’ published in April 2026.

A two-time breast cancer survivor, she lives on the edge of the moors in Ilkley, Yorkshire in the UK where the landscape inspires and informs her creative work.

Website | www.catherineasta.com

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