After Hours with Asya

About After Hours with Asya

After Hours with Asya is where mental health meets pop culture—raw, reflective, and always real. Hosted by licensed therapist Asya M. Little, this podcast unpacks the messy, beautiful, and complex parts of life through the lens of the shows we binge and the stories we live. From childhood trauma to identity, grief, obsession, boundaries, and more, AAwA breaks down what’s really going on beneath the surface—on-screen and off. Expect unfiltered conversations, therapist insights, and guests who bring their own truths to the table. This isn’t therapy, but it might feel like it.

Publisher

Your Local Black Therapist, Asya M. Little

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2025

Latest episode

7 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2025

   Independence Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Autism, Growing Up & Giving Space to Learn

   In this episode of After Hours with Asya, we’re diving into the realities of growing up on the spectrum—and how independence isn’t about doing it all alone, but about being supported to try. Inspired by Netflix’s Atypical, we explore Sam’s journey through first sleepovers, opening a bank account (and losing $700), and the big question of college. We also talk about what independence looks like for individuals on the spectrum, the fears caregivers often carry, and why giving space to grow—even when it’s uncomfortable—is one of the greatest gifts we can offer. If you're a parent, educator, or someone on the spectrum navigating this transition, this one's for you.

2. 

   4 Aug 2025

   Love, Control, and the Spectrum: Understanding Autism and Relationships in Atypical

   In this episode of After Hours with Asya, we’re diving into Atypical—Netflix’s heartfelt series about Sam, a teenager on the autism spectrum, and his journey through life, love, and self-discovery. But this isn’t just a show about autism. It’s a show about relationships—the ones we’re born into, the ones we build, and the ones that stretch us. From Sam and Paige’s quirky romance to the quiet tension between Sam and his sister Casey, this episode explores how autism can impact connection, communication, and independence—and what happens when family members get so wrapped up in one child’s needs that they forget to show up for everyone else. I’ll also reflect on what it means to love without controlling, the emotional toll of caregiving, and how individuals on the spectrum can experience deep, meaningful relationships—when they’re supported, respected, and allowed to be themselves. If you’re a parent, partner, friend, or just someone trying to understand connection a little better, this one’s for you. 🔗 Tap in to explore: • How autism impacts relationships across the board (family, friends, romance) • The role of overprotection, identity, and control • Why communication differences don’t mean emotional disconnection • How we can create space for neurodiverse love, autonomy, and growth Let’s talk about it—after hours.

3. 

   11 Jul 2025

   When Friendship Isn’t Friendship Anymore: Social Survival, Identity, and Letting

   What happens when your friendships were built in survival seasons—but no longer feel safe in your healing ones? Inspired by Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, this solo episode dives into the messy reality of friendships that look good on the outside but feel hollow inside. We explore survival bonds, performance friendships, religious guilt, and the grief of letting go—even when you know it’s time. I’m unpacking what it means to unlearn toxic patterns, recognize conditional love, and choose your peace—especially when walking away costs you community, identity, and comfort. If you've ever struggled to release friendships that no longer align with who you’re becoming, this one’s for you.

4. 

   13 Jun 2025

   Who Are You Really? Identity, Shame & Relationships in Forever (Netflix)

   Asya and her partner analyze the Netflix adaptation *Forever*, examining how identity, shame, and expectations impact young Black adults growing up under judgment.

5. 

   31 May 2025

   The Truth According to Joe: Delusion, Denial & Control

   Asya explores Joe Goldberg's psychological patterns of dissociation, delusion, and control, revealing how distorted thinking perpetuates cycles of obsession and denial.

6. 

   16 May 2025

   Before the Bookstore: Joe Goldberg’s Childhood & the Savior Complex

   In this episode of After Hours with Asya, we go back to where it all started—Joe Goldberg’s childhood. Joined by my partner, we explore how Joe’s early experiences with neglect, abuse, and emotional chaos shaped the way he sees love, identity, and his need to save women in distress. Through a mental health lens, we break down how childhood trauma can limit the choices we believe are available to us—and how trauma reenactment, attachment wounds, and a craving for familiarity over growth show up in relationships. This isn’t just about Joe, because Joe is truly one of a kind. It’s about how many of us carry unhealed wounds into our love lives, hoping for redemption in connection, because this is something that so many of us can relate to. 🎧 Spoilers ahead for You (Netflix). Let’s talk about it… after hours.

7. 

   10 May 2025

   Episode 0 - After Hours Revamp

   We’re back—and things are shifting. In this welcome episode, I’m reintroducing After Hours with Asya and sharing where I’ve been, what I’ve learned, and why this podcast needed a reset. Creating content while being a full-time therapist and human? Not easy. But now, I’m making space for new opportunities—and this revamped version of After Hours with Asya is one of them. So what’s new? We’re merging mental health + pop culture, or what I call TV Talks, Therapy Thoughts. Every episode, we’ll explore shows and characters we know and love (and maybe relate to a little too much) through a therapist lens. Raw. Reflective. And always real. Let’s talk about it… after hours.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

72

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

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Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

0

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