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
Living The Life I Was Afraid Of
This week’s episode comes from a thought I’ve had for years but finally put into words.When my son was first showing signs of autism, I was terrified of what the future would look like. The things that kept me up at night. The delays, th...
How My Nonverbal Son Learned to Wait (And Why It Matters)
“Kids with autism don’t like to wait.”I heard that in a waiting room while my nonverbal son Lucas was sitting quietly a few feet away. I was ready to be offended...and then realized they weren't talking about us.What star...
He Doesn’t Need Words. He Needs Trust.
Ten years ago, I started writing about my son Lucas. What I didn’t realize back then was how much I would change along the way.When your child is nonverbal, it’s easy to get stuck waiting. Waiting for words. Waiting for progress. Waiting...
I Stopped Waiting For My Nonverbal Son To Be “Fixed”
I used to feel like I was waiting for something that would finally make everything make sense - my son’s verbal language. When you’re raising a young child with nonverbal autism, the hardest part isn’t always the day-to-day. It’s the uncertaint...
What If Your "Normal" Is Just Something You Learned To Hide?
I didn’t have answers when people asked why my nonverbal son was clapping, making sounds, or doing things they didn’t understand.And that wasn’t because I was embarrassed.It was because I genuinely didn’t know.Over time, th...