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.
Episodes
256 episodes
Learning to Love Autism - One Heartbeat at a Time
In this special episode, James Guttman celebrates the release of his new book Hi World, I'm Dad and officially launches the video version of his podcast - available here on YouTube. He opens u...
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Season 2
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Episode 258
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17:18
Squeaky Wheels and Silent Strength
With just days until the release of Hi World, I’m Dad, James Gutman opens up about the journey that inspired his most personal work yet. In this heartfelt episode, James reflects on parenting his non-verbal son, Lucas, the fears that n...
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Season 2
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Episode 257
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19:31
What Lucas Taught Me About Living Without Fear
James Gutman shares his journey of learning to truly see and appreciate his nonverbal son Lucas, transforming what many would consider a challenging situation into a source of profound joy and personal growth. This deeply personal episode explo...
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26:03
My Son's Love Is Louder Than Any Challenge We Face
James Gutman shares personal stories about raising his son Lucas who has severe autism, revealing how his perspective evolved from fighting against pity to embracing complete appreciation for who his son is.•James discusses his upcoming...
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12:38
Hi World I'm Dad: The Audiobook - Available Everywhere June 19
James Gutman makes a major announcement about his upcoming book "Hi World I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey from Autism Awareness to Acceptance to Appreciation" being released as an audiobook on June 19th, 2025. He shares personal reflections on...
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Season 2
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Episode 252
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12:30
From Worry to Wonder: When Life Forces You To See Differently
James reflects on his journey from worried father to advocate for autism appreciation, crediting his quintuple bypass surgery at 35 as a turning point in how he viewed his son Lucas's autism. Rather than focusing on what needed to be "fixed," J...
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Season 2
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Episode 251
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12:56
The Journey From Fear to Pride
From being unable to say the word "autism" aloud to embracing the term "severe autism," James Gutman shares his transformative seven-year journey with his son Lucas in this heartfelt episode. He recalls a pivotal moment when someone referred to...
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Season 2
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Episode 250
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12:21
Autism Appreciation Isn't Just About The Happy Times
James Gutman explores the evolution from autism awareness to acceptance to appreciation as a father raising his nonverbal son, Lucas. He shares personal stories about appreciating his son's unique perspective on life, including the refreshing h...
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Season 2
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Episode 249
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13:04
Why I Don't Want To "Cure" My Non-Verbal Son's Autism
What does it really mean to love your child unconditionally? In this raw, heartfelt episode, James Gutman tackles the controversial topic of "curing" autism, sharing why he celebrates rather than seeks to change his 14-year-old non-verbal son L...
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Season 2
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Episode 248
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13:26
My Son With Autism Is More Than Just What People See
Ever wondered what pure, unfiltered humanity looks like? My son Lucas shows me every day. Through the lens of raising a nonverbal child with autism, I've discovered something remarkable about human connection that I never expected to find.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 247
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10:34
Taking Our Autism Journey Step By Step
James Gutman explores the journey of raising his nonverbal son Lucas, challenging societal expectations about fatherhood and special needs parenting. Through this experience, he's discovered that the future he once feared has become the life he...
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Season 2
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Episode 246
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13:46
Awareness to Appreciation: Navigating Autism in April and Beyond
James Gutman reflects on Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation Month, sharing personal insights as the father of Lucas, his 14-year-old nonverbal son with autism. He explores how language creates conflict even among those advocating fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 245
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13:02
My 14 Year Old Non-Verbal Son
James Gutman shares his journey raising his nonverbal son with autism, Lucas, who is about to turn 14, reflecting on how initial fears have transformed into deep appreciation for their perfectly imperfect life together. He describes the breakth...
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Season 2
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Episode 243
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16:58
Hi World I'm Dad: Details On The New Book Coming June 19th!
James Gutman announces his upcoming book "Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Appreciation," now available for pre-order and due in stores June 19th. This deeply personal work chronicles his journey wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 242
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14:52
What If Everything You Assumed About Autism Was Wrong?
"Lucas is straightforward. There's no manipulation with him. He doesn't lie... If Lucas loves you, Lucas loves you." James Gutman reflects on the unexpected joys and profound lessons of raising his nonverbal son Lucas, who has ...
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Season 2
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Episode 241
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9:47
Supermarket Adventures: My Son Is Growing Up
This episode delves into the journey of watching my son Lucas grow up and the emotional complexities that accompany it. As he approaches his 14th birthday, I reflect on our experiences, navigating life as a father of a child on the autism spect...
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Season 2
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Episode 240
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13:31
The Joy of Understanding Lucas
Celebrating milestones and bonding with loved ones brings a deeper understanding of acceptance in parenting a child with autism. Through personal stories, James Guttman explores the significance of appreciating individuality and evolving percep...
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Season 2
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Episode 239
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17:34
Finding Beauty in Parenting's Chaos
This episode beautifully captures the joys and challenges of parenting a child with autism (and one without), highlighting the spontaneous love and honest nature of Lucas. Through anecdotes and reflections, the discussion emphasizes the importa...
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Season 2
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Episode 238
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16:41
Embracing Individuality: Parenting Perspectives and Autism Appreciation
This episode explores the joys and challenges of parenting a child with autism, revealing personal stories of parenting regrets and the importance of acceptance. The discussion emphasizes the value of embracing children's unique traits and invi...
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Season 2
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Episode 237
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15:14
Creating a Loving Space for My Non-Verbal Child
The episode explores the journey of parenting a nonverbal child, focusing on the bond between the host and his son, Lucas, who has autism. It addresses the challenges of communication, the importance of establishing security and connection, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 236
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13:44
Finding Joy and Understanding Through Parenting a Nonverbal Child
The conversation focuses on the father-son relationship between James and his son Lucas, who has autism. Through personal anecdotes, James shares the lessons he's learned about understanding autism, fostering connection, and appreciating indivi...
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Season 2
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Episode 235
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13:40
Finding Beauty in Autism's Challenges
This episode explores the evolving bond between a father and his nonverbal son, Lucas, who is on the autism spectrum. James Gutman shares heartfelt reflections on acceptance, appreciation, and the value of challenging societal pity towards chil...
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Season 2
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Episode 234
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11:15
Parenting in 2025: Embracing Autism and Celebrating Individual Journeys
This first episode of 2025 episode beautifully captures the evolution of autism awareness, acceptance, and appreciation as a father reflects on raising his nonverbal son in a changing world. It highlights personal anecdotes alongside broader so...
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Season 2
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Episode 233
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23:04