Best Catherine Asta Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Episode 10 - Joining The Dots 1:08:30

2h ago1:08:30

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This is a memorial episode, to honor the life and legacy of Mary’s 90 year old (very) late discovered autistic mum who sadly passed away in April 2023. Mary wanted to record an episode about how the 'mystery' that was the spikeyness of her profile gave Mary the motivation to turn detective on why they were both so misunderstood and misrepresented. …

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S3 Bonus Episode - In Conversation With Laura Kerbey 34:59

3d ago34:59

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In this S3 Bonus Episode S1 guest Laura Kerbey joins Catherine to talk about her new book ‘The Teens Guide to PDA’ - which published 21st June 2024 with JKP and is illustrated by Sunday Times Best Selling author Eliza Fricker. Buy the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do... Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member…

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S3 Episode 8 - Doing You More 41:00

13d ago41:00

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Dr Rebecca (Becci) Jackson is also known as The Quirky Brain Coach. Becci is an autistic and ADHD positive psychology coach who works with ADHD/autistic adults on zest, self-regulation and executive functions. Having been misdiagnosed with an anxiety disorder and depression, Becci discovered her neurodivergence towards the start of the pandemic. On…

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S3 Episode 7 - Full Circle 1:04:38

30d ago1:04:38

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Catherine speaks to Lauren Fernandez a trainer, speaker, advocate, content developer and Founder & Director of Mask Off CIC and a fellow trainer on the NHS National Autism Trainer Programme. Through her work with ‘Mask Off’ she educates minds, challenges attitudes and promotes equality through the 'Invisible' Black autistic Female's perspective. La…

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S3 Episode 6 - The Unknowing 1:02:40

1M ago1:02:40

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Catherine speaks to Faye Twinn about her late autistic discovery. Faye discovered she was autistic in her late 30’s and this discovery changed her entire outlook on life itself. She spent her teens in Devon and it was there within her secondary school that she was identified as ‘dyslexic’. Struggling to fit in, she quickly self identified as arty a…

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S3 Episode 5 - The Missing Piece 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Catherine speaks to Anita Patel about her late autistic discovery. Anita received a late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD in 2023, after recovering from breast cancer and also burnout, through many years of masking. Anita’s life has totally changed since her late discovery and she is keen to raise awareness about the role intersectionality can also pla…

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S3 Episode 4 - Creating Your Own Space 53:51

2M ago53:51

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Catherine speaks to Sofia Akbar about her late autistic discovery. Sofia is a late diagnosed AuDHD single mum and secondary maths teacher. Her self discovery journey started from the trials of her oldest son's autism diagnosis, impacted by the trauma of (TW) domestic abuse and racial discrimination. She was recognised for her Support for Inclusive …

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S3 Episode 3 - The Autistic Chef 49:30

3M ago49:30

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Catherine speaks to Vanessa D’Souza AKA The Autistic Chef about her late autistic discovery. Vanessa is a MasterChef UK 2023 Semi-Finalist and National Autistic Society Celebrity Ambassador who runs a neuroaffirming instagram page where she shares sensory friendly feeding tips and recipes in order to make cooking accessible to everyone. 3 ways you …

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S3 Ep2 - Pete Wharmby 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

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It's World Autism Acceptance Week, so we thought we'd bring you an extra special episode to celebrate someone who, through his advocacy work, books and his very presence, has made a significant difference to our Late Discovered Community - we're not sure that Pete really knows the difference he has made to helping others feel seen, heard and unders…

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S3 Episode 1 - Unfurling 59:07

3M ago59:07

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We're back for another season, and whilst Catherine is still climbing the breast cancer mountain, the top of that mountain is in sight, and this season will run until her treatment finishes in November 2024 with bi-weekly episodes for you to indulge in from now until then. First up in Season 3 is Dr Emma Svanberg - an award winning Clinical Psychol…

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S2 Episode 16 - Searching For The Why 1:06:09

7M ago1:06:09

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In this episode we are joined by Helen Hillman - a late discovered autistic woman, who made her autistic discovery whilst in therapy, and received her official diagnosis last year at the age of 28 after a long history of poor mental health. Helen has suffered with anxiety all her life, which she thought was explained by a diagnosis of dyspraxia whe…

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S2 Episode 15 - Language Matters 1:09:16

9M ago1:09:16

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In this episode we are joined by Kate Boot - a late discovered AuDHD Speech and Language Therapist, Sensory Integration Practitioner and Relationships and Sex Education Practitioner. Since qualifying, it’s fair to say that Kate has found herself on an authentic and original journey which has seen her lean into what she now understands, post discove…

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S2 Episode 14 - Power in Knowledge 52:43

10M ago52:43

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In this episode we are joined by Marsha Martin - a Behavioural Therapist and the Founder and CEO of Black SEN Mamas - a UK based national support group and informational hub, which aids Black mothers of special educational needs and disabled (SEND) children, in sourcing adequate mental health support for themselves and resources and provision, for …

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S2 Episode 13 - Power Of The Sea 58:09

10M ago58:09

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In this episode we are joined by Lucy Baena - a Mother, Writer & Birthkeeper. Throughout her life Lucy has been given an array of diagnosis the first at age 7 when she was diagnosed as Dyslexic. At 15 she discovered she was Epileptic and a month after her 38th birthday she received her Autistic diagnosis. Lucy has struggled with a variety of comple…

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S2 Episode 12 - Jane Green MBE 1:09:07

11M ago1:09:07

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In this episode we are joined by Jane Green MBE - an educationalist, former Assistant Headteacher, and former lead for autism education in all phases of education. Jane is disabled, neurodivergent and an autistic parent carer for her eldest neurodivergent autistic adult non-binary child. Jane is the Founder and Chair of SEDSConnective a multi-award…

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S2 Episode 11 - Holly Smale 47:33

11M ago47:33

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In this episode we are joined Holly Smale - the internationally bestselling, award-winning author of the Geek Girl series, which has sold 3.4 million copies worldwide and is currently being adapted by Netflix. The Cassandra Complex, her adult debut, was the Reese's Book Club pick for June this year. She was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 39, a…

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S2 Episode 10 - You're Not Broken 1:08:17

12M ago1:08:17

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We're back! In this episode we are joined by Heidi Mavir - a public speaker, autistic advocate, author, podcaster and SEN parent. We explore so much in this episode from Heidi's late autism discovery in her mid 40's, menopause, grief, loss, self-identification, being an autistic parent of an autistic child, what it was like growing up without the k…

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S2 News - Base Camp 12:17

1y ago12:17

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CW - This episode talks about Catherine's recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Coppafeel Community Partner Join as a member or champion Buy us a coffee A BIG shout out to our Community Champions who are supporting the important work we do. Helen Hillman Kay Mathiesen Katherine Kowalski

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S2 Episode 9 - The Funny One 1:10:48

1y ago1:10:48

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In this episode we are joined by Laura Claxton - a comedy writer who has written gags for some of the biggest names and programmes in British Comedy. We explore Laura's late autism discovery as a 30 something woman, and her lifetime of struggles that she has never shared publicly, until now. Laura discovered very early on her life that if she could…

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S2 Episode 8 - Against The Wall 47:05

1y ago47:05

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In this episode we are joined by Samar Waqar who describes discovering that she is autistic and ADHD in her 30’s a s life changing discovery. Samar's childhood was inherently spent knowing and believing within her heart that she was different, and her diagnosis served as validation for her - she could finally put her guard down. Or could she? She f…

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S2 Episode 7 - Safe Spaces 1:07:58

1y ago1:07:58

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In this episode we are joined by Dr Anthea Cree who is a Clinical Oncologist in the NHS. Anthea is the first openly neurodivergent doctor in her organization, and has felt so alone. Anthea's openness at work about her neurodivergence saw her sharing her experiences in a video with her entire Royal College, although she confesses that it has caused …

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S2 Episode 6 - The Cool Kid 37:46

1y ago37:46

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In this episode we are joined by Madge Woollard - a self-employed piano and keyboard teacher who has run their own successful business since 1994. A graduate of Cambridge University, where they were a Peterhouse college’s first female organ scholar. Madge currently works both privately and in schools, and now specializes in teaching neurodivergent …

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S2 Episode 5 - Midlife Autistic Doctor 52:57

1y ago52:57

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In this episode we are joined by Dr Rosie Baruah who is an NHS Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anesthesia in Scotland. Rosie has spoken publicly recently in a BBC Interview about her midlife discovery at 46, and her identity as a Late Discovered Autistic Female Doctor. Rosie is determined to further educate and advocate for autistic docto…

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S2 Episode 4 - Paying It Forward 54:56

1y ago54:56

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In this episode we are joined by Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli from LA in California who, at 38 years old, is very much at the beginning of her autistic self-discovery journey. We talk misophonia, invalidation, multiple diagnoses preceding her autistic late discovery, sobriety, trauma and the life changing and affirming moment for Kirsty of finding a he…

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S2 Episode 3 - Autistic Awakening 1:00:41

1y ago1:00:41

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Raven Gray is a primitive skills practitioner and experimental archaeologist, with more than 25 years’ experience in wilderness living and survival training. Raven was 55 when she discovered that she is autistic, and comes on the show to talk vulnerably and publicly for the first time about her life as an undiscovered autistic woman and her journey…

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S2 Episode 2 - Autistic Academic 1:08:25

1y ago1:08:25

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Dr Kate West is an autistic and first-generation academic, author and autism activist. Kate read her DPhil (PhD) and MSc at the University of Oxford (funded by one of the UK’s most competitive academic scholarships) and her Law degree at the University of Edinburgh. She has been awarded various academic prizes and an international academic Fellowsh…

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Trailer (15 mins) 14:49

1y ago14:49

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We've compiled a 15 minute trailer with a couple of clips from S1 and S2 to give you a flavour of our show. Clip 1 - S2 EP1 Clip 2 - S1 EP11 Clip 3 - S1 Ep3 Clip 4 - S1 Ep12 Clip 5 - S1 EP14 3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do... Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the show A B…

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S2 Episode 1 - Making Room 1:06:29

1y ago1:06:29

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Jennifer Crawford is a chef, pro-wrestler, and feeler of big feelings. They grew up in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley, and after more than a decade in Toronto and winning MasterChef Canada in 2019, they're home again. When they’re not weaving challah in the kitchen, you might find them as Moon Miss in the wrestling ring at the Lion’s Club…

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Bonus Episode - A Compassionate Message to My Younger Self 14:20

1y ago14:20

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In this bonus episode of Season one we have compiled all the compassionate messages our guests would want to tell their younger selves, and we have new music by Allora from their new EP 'Don't Feel it All' with 'Mother'. We're back with Season 2 on 5th May. 3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do... Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy us a…

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Episode 16 - Behind the Scenes of Season One 1:05:24

1y ago1:05:24

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In our final episode of Season one we have Catherine and Caty, the mum & daughter duo together on the podcast for the first time where they: Unpack season one Talk about the impact it had on them Their stand out moments What it was really like editing and interviewing BTS of the podcast Hopes for season 2 Key takeaways Where we are and what next 3 …

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Episode 15 - Breaking Barriers 1:00:21

1+ y ago1:00:21

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Our guest on Episode 15 is Hazel Lim - a leading advocate in the campaign against the stigma associated with autism, with a focus on the cultural stigma within the Chinese community in the UK. Living as a late discovered autistic minority in the UK, Hazel understands the struggles. She moved with her husband and three children to Swansea to study f…

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Episode 14 - Neurodivergent Affirming & Inclusive Workplaces 1:22:52

1+ y ago1:22:52

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Our guest on Episode 14 is Ed Jenneson - a leading UK Employment Lawyer and Partner at GunnerCooke. The focus in this episode is a theme that has come up repeatedly in season one, and in our group support circles and in our community, and that is the need for neurodivergent affirming and inclusive workplaces. Workplaces that feel safe places in whi…

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Episode 13 - A Handpicked Life 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

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Our guest on Episode 13 is Kate Laine-Toner - an autistic trainer, speaker and author, she is also mother to an amazing neurodivergent child. In 2012, Kate founded the parent support charity Bristol Autism Support when she struggled to find support for her own daughter, and over the following 10 years helped to guide over 3,000 parents and carers o…

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Episode 12 - Becoming Myself 57:13

1+ y ago57:13

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Our guest on Episode 12 is Eliza Fricker The first ever JKP instant Sunday Times bestseller with her new book ‘Can’t Not Won’t’ - which is a story about a child who couldn't go to school. Eliza's blog, Missing the Mark began 3 years ago as an illustrated blog to help process all those difficult times of navigating the education system and everyday …

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Episode 11 - Too Many Doors 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

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Our guest on Episode 11 is Krystle McGilvery Krystle McGilvery is the award-winning Founder of Mind Over Money, a finance training and education consultancy, a Behavioural Finance specialist, Podcaster, Mentor and Coach. She combines finance and psychology to improve financial decision-making, confidence, and wellbeing. Krystle has worked with the …

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Episode 10 - Healing By Helping Others 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

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Our guest on Episode 10 is Charlotte Bergslien, AKA 'The Spectrum Girl'. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses self-harm, suicide, abuse, and trauma After hitting a massive autistic (and ADHD) burnout at the age of 36, Charlotte started sharing about her experiences leading up to her burnout and of her current life since being diagnosed at 38. Ch…

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Episode 9 - A Work In Progress 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

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Our guest on Episode 9 is Laura Kerbey, Co-Founder of NEST Laura received a diagnosis of ADHD in her forties, and comes on the podcast to talk about her autism self-discovery - this being the first time she has spoken publicly about what she’s slowly discovering about herself. She describes herself as a “work in progress” of identifying herself and…

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Episode 8 - You Are Only Just Beginning 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

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Our guest in Episode 8 is Morgan Harper Nichols, an acclaimed artist, poet and Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly best-selling author. With nearly 2 million followers on Instagram, Morgan uses her art, her platform, and her experiences to connect with her community. Morgan joins our host Catherine Asta to talk about her late autism discovery…

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Episode 7 - Too Autistic For Black 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

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Tee Cee joins our host Catherine Asta for a compassionate conversation to shine a light on her Late Discovered Autism. A presenter, writer, and filmmaker - Tee Cee is known for her colourful style, youthful nature and passion for Caribbean heritage. Diagnosed autistic aged 27, Tee Cee publicly revealed her diagnosis for the first time in her most r…

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Episode 6 - Out of the Dark 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

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Becky Davies joins our host Catherine Asta to shine a light on her late autism discovery at 38. As a Detective Inspector, Becky has the privilege of looking after the people who deliver a public protection service to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Also a single mum with two beautiful children, it was her experience of #postnata…

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Episode 5 - With Compassion 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

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Victoria Matthews-Patel talks to our host Catherine Asta about her experience of years of mental and physical ill health, which all culminated in a breakdown in 2018, and how, with professional help she uncovered layers of hidden trauma, followed by her late discovered autism and ADHD aged 51. Why her 25 years of work in the education and charity s…

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Episode 4 - This is who I am 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

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Andrea Anderson talks to our host Catherine Asta about her late discovered autism aged 45, just as the world was turning on a pandemic axis - what followed were two years of her carefully constructed world unravelling. How her many bouts of burnout during her 10 + years working in fast growing, dynamic fashion and digital businesses saw her leave h…

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Episode 3 - Autistic at 40 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

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Our guest on Episode 3 is Toni B, creator and host of the podcast 'Autistic at 40'. After a lifetime of existential confusion, wondering if there was any place for her in this world, along with the pain and shame of knowing that she was different but never understanding *why* Toni stumbled by chance upon a YouTube video about autistic masking, just…

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Episode 2 - Change the Narrative 45:57

1+ y ago45:57

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Our guest on episode 2 is ex-Olympic Rower and Founder of Neurodiverse Sport, Caragh McMurtry. Caragh talks to host Catherine Asta about her late discovered autism diagnosis, how she was misdiagnosed as having bipolar disorder during what should have been the peak of her athletic career, and why she is now fiercely focused on changing the narrative…

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Episode 1 - Be the Change 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

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Our guest on our first ever episode is me, Catherine Asta, the Creator and Host of The Late Discovered Club. Having always been the champion of other peoples stories, I thought it was time to champion some of my own story. In this first episode, it’s just me, bravely and vulnerably sharing some of my late discovery story with you. Because I want to…

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