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. 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 Catherine Asta and edited by Caty Ava.

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Episodes

Episode 3 - Autistic at 40

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 around the same time she was wondering whether it was possible to carry on living. It was in this way that Toni, a health policy professional, disco...

Jan 23, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Change the Narrative

Caragh McMurtry, an ex-Olympic rower, recounts her challenging experience of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and taking performance-suppressing medication during her athletic peak, only to discover her autism later. This led her to create Neurodiverse Sport, an organization dedicated to promoting neurodiversity and neuroinclusion in sports. She discusses the systemic failures, the personal toll of masking, and her vision for educating teams and supporting neurodivergent athletes to prevent others from enduring similar struggles.

Jan 12, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Be the Change

In this debut episode, host Catherine Asta vulnerably shares her personal journey of late autism and ADHD discovery at 42, reflecting on a lifetime of masking and misunderstanding. She discusses her unique cognitive profile, sensory sensitivities, and the societal challenges autistic women face, including gender bias in diagnosis and the risks of self-disclosure. The episode passionately outlines the podcast's mission: to amplify unheard stories, foster understanding, and empower listeners to "be the change" for neurodivergent women.

Dec 15, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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