Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
James Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal teenager with Autism and a neurotypical teenage daughter. A show dedicated to positive special needs parenting and centered around his journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance to Autism Appreciation.
Podcasting since 2019 • 264 episodes
Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
Latest Episodes
My Nonverbal Son With Autism Is Everything He Needs to Be
In this episode, James Guttman explores how his nonverbal son with autism, Lucas, redefined the very idea of perfection. It’s not about milestones, math scores, or sports trophies. It’s about honesty, love, and authenticity.Lucas doesn’t...
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Season 2
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Episode 264
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14:10
How My Son and I Learned to Laugh Without Words
What if your child couldn’t speak...but still knew exactly how to make you laugh?In this heartfelt episode, James Guttman shares the unexpected ways he built a private language of humor with his nonverbal son, Lucas. From early fears abo...
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15:57
Life After Heart Surgery: From Near-Death to Autism Appreciation
At 35 years old, James Gutman was given just four hours’ notice before undergoing a quintuple bypass with no prior health issues, no medications, and no warning signs. But that life-saving operation wasn’t the end of his story. It was the begin...
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Season 2
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Episode 263
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16:17
When Haircuts Hurt: A Father’s Autism Parenting Breakthrough
Every parent has their share of parenting challenges, but when your child has severe, non-verbal autism, even something as ordinary as a haircut can become a years-long emotional battle.In this week’s episode of Hi Pod! I’m Dad,...
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Season 2
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Episode 262
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13:18
Leaving “Charming”: Finding Peace With the Life I Didn’t Expect
We all have stories we tell ourselves about who our kids will become, how our relationships will unfold, and what life is supposed to look like. But what happens when reality tears those stories apart?In this week’s episode of Hi Pod...
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Season 2
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Episode 261
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14:05