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
They Tell Me My Baby Is An Adult Now
My daughter Olivia turned 18, and somewhere between scholarship nights, senior prom, and graduation, it finally hit me: my baby isn't a little girl anymore.In this episode, I look back at the journey that started long before graduation. ...
A Pool Day With A Grown-Up Kid
A quick tap on your kid's leg used to feel like nothing. Then one day it doesn't.This week, James shares a simple summer pool trip with his nonverbal son Lucas that turned into something much bigger. As his daughter prepares to graduate ...
The Relationship I Thought I'd Never Have
When my son Lucas was little, one of my biggest fears had nothing to do with autism itself.It was language.As a writer, words have always been how I connect with people. They're how I explain myself, build relationships, and make ...