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.
Because I'm The Daddy, That's Not Why
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Saying "I'm not their friend, I'm their father" depends on how you define friend. James Guttman explains his definition and looks at teaching them not just right from wrong but why. Plus, the deal he made with his daughter, a lesson in karma, shock over his own age, the guy who never apologized, and many more parenting moments that seem to fly in the face of conventional wisdom. Plus, this week's Moment of Sanity found in the most unexpected places.
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