A Kinder World
A new S4 episode has just dropped…
https://www.thelatediscoveredclub.com/s4-episode-7-a-kinder-world/ (Opens in a new window)Joining me in S4 Ep7 is Trudi Murray - an artist, illustrator, writer, and a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and proud granny.
Diagnosed autistic at 47, Trudi now sees her lifelong creative work as a map of self-discovery, a visual language she was speaking long before she had the words to understand it.
In this episode, Trudi reflects on how her art carried the essence of her autistic identity long before discovery and diagnosis.
From paintings that unknowingly explored the concept of masking, to her deep love for telling the unsung stories of women in history, her creativity has always been a window into her inner world.
Her late discovery was sparked by a move to a new city and the fresh reflections of new connections.
With raw honesty and gentle wisdom, Trudi shares the grief and clarity that came with rediscovering herself and how that insight is helping her live more authentically, both in her creative work and in her part-time role coordinating social transformation projects.
This is a conversation about identity, creativity, self-compassion, and the transformative power of being seen.
Masking less, belonging more, and creating a kinder world for ourselves, and for the generations coming after us.
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“I have read hundreds of books about autism during my late discovery, and this one stands out from the rest. What I love most is the depth of research that has gone into it. The author's drawn examples, common themes and experiences from hundreds of late-discovered autistic women.
For me, this brings a wealth of meaning unrivalled by other books about the autistic experience. It is filled with direct quotes and insights from real women, and the little details about living life day-to-day are incredibly rich.
In the same way as the Late Discovered Club Podcast, this book is like a warm, compassionate hug. It makes me feel validated, supported and determined to advocate for my autistic needs. This is a book I will return to again and again.”
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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 (our space includes trans and non-binary people).
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 autistic 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.
It has has an ever growing global community currently in over 125 countries, 160K downloads (putting us in the Top 5% of podcasts worldwide* according to The Podcast Host) and was ranked the number one podcast for 'Female Autism' in the world by FeedSpot in 2023/24.
With Love and Solidarity,
