The Power of Self-Advocacy
In this episode, Catherine Asta is joined by Heidi and Theo, a single mother and her only son from Wakefield in West Yorkshire, for a powerful and hopeful conversation about autistic burnout, rebuildi...
27 Feb 52min
Behind the mask
Listener note: We want to let listeners know that this episode includes discussion of trauma, suicidal ideation, and mental health crisis. Please listen in a way that feels supportive for you.In this ...
13 Feb 46min
Waves of Compassion
Listener note: We want to let listeners know that this episode includes discussion of grief and the loss of a child. Please listen in a way that feels supportive for you.In this episode, Catherine Ast...
30 Jan 46min
Changing my world
TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode mentions suicidal ideation.In this episode, Catherine is joined by Jo Feaster for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about lived experience, identity, a...
16 Jan 50min
An 8-Year-Old Asks: Autism Conversations with My Mum
Welcome to Season 4 of the Autism Central Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist, podcaster, and author Catherine Asta. To open the season, we’re doing something special.In this episode, Catherine is join...
15 Dec 202538min
Transitions: Growing Older
Holly chats to autistic researcher Dr. Wenn Lawson aboutgetting older and what this means for autistic people.Find out more about our programme for parents and carers ofautistic people at autismcentra...
29 Sep 202550min
Transitions: Becoming a Mother
Holly talks to autistic mothers Lynette Morgan and Sophia Abdel about their experiences in pregnancy and motherhood.Links for this episode:Maternity Autism Research GroupFind out more about our progra...
29 Sep 202556min
Transitions: Living Independently
Holly meets Jamie + Lion to talk about their experiences around moving away from home, setting up an autism-friendly space and how to get support with independent living.Find out more about our progra...
29 Sep 202546min
