
When Dad is neurodivergent
In this episode, Mike and Phil, both mental health nurses and late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD, join Catherine Asta to explore their experiences of fatherhood. They speak about feeling unseen in schoo...
13 Mars 49min

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: 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





















