Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
Hi Pod! I’m Dad is where I talk through fatherhood while raising a son with autism who does not speak.
I’m James Guttman, the dad behind Hi Blog! I’m Dad. This podcast isn’t about tips or solutions. It is about what life actually feels like when autism is part of your home every day, and you are trying to be present for it without pretending it is easier than it is.
Some episodes are about joy and connection. Others are about exhaustion, fear, patience, and the quiet moments that never make it into awareness campaigns. Everything you hear here comes from real mornings, real mistakes, and a deep love for my kids.
There is no takeaway. Just one dad saying the things he usually keeps to himself.
Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
Latest Episodes
My Baby Has Fred Flintstone Stubble
My son Lucas will always be my baby. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell his facial hair.This week, I’m talking about watching both of my kids grow up, from my 18-year-old daughter heading off to college to the startling realization th...
My Nonverbal Son Just Teenagered Me. Here’s Why It Mattered.
Lucas looked me right in the eye and slammed his bedroom gate in my face like a stereotypical teenager. I couldn't stop laughing.It also perfectly demonstrated why I've never assigned a "mental age" to my nonverbal 15-year-old son.
The After
I dropped my daughter off at college this week.Then I drove home without her.I knew this day was coming. I knew Olivia was ready. In fact, that's what I spent 18 years trying to accomplish. I wanted to raise a strong, capable pers...
Why I Keep Taking My Nonverbal Son Places He May Not Care About
Does my son care that I took him back to the town where I grew up? Maybe not. But that's not really the point.This week, I talk about taking my 15-year-old nonverbal son, Lucas, back to Lindenhurst and sharing places with him that meant ...
My Biggest Worry For My Non-Verbal Son Has Changed
Years ago, I had a dream that my non-verbal son was speaking. Someone in the dream told me, "He's been talking this whole time." I never forgot it.This week, I had another dream about Lucas. Except this time, he wasn't speaking. He was 1...