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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 272 episodes
Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
Latest Episodes
I Forgot That Not Everyone Knows What This Life Is Really Like
Some mornings don’t announce themselves.You wake up tired, have a cup of coffee, do the same things you always do, and then suddenly you realize that the years you spent believing you could teach your son everything might not be enough.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 272
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18:13
I Thought I Was Helping. I Wasn’t Listening.
I used to think being helpful meant being loud. That if I could just explain things clearly enough, I could turn frustration into understanding. But I wasn’t helping. I was trying to rescue myself from the discomfort of not being understood.
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Season 2
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Episode 271
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10:57
When My Non-Verbal Son Finally Knew I Was Listening
In this episode, James Guttman reflects on the quiet shift that followed his decision to adapt communication for his non-verbal son, Lucas.What began as a practical change soon became something far deeper. As Lucas realized that his fath...
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Season 2
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Episode 270
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7:52
Why I Stopped Forcing My Nonverbal Son to Communicate “The Right Way”
In this episode, James talks about something he hasn’t addressed before: what happens when the communication tools everyone recommends simply don’t work for your child.When James’s nonverbal son, Lucas, couldn’t physically use American S...
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Season 2
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Episode 269
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25:03
Holiday Respect for My Nonverbal Son: Trust and Autism Appreciation
Hi Pod, it's James Guttman. As the holidays approach, I talk about what respect really looks like when you’re raising a nonverbal child with autism. My son doesn’t care about Christmas traditions, gift-opening, or big holiday moments, so instea...
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Season 2
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Episode 268
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23:23