Hi Pod! I'm Dad.
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJames Guttman, the dad behind "Hi Blog! I'm Dad", on raising a non-verbal child with Autism and a teenage daughter. All about postive parenting centered around his journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance to Autism Appreciation.
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Divorce, Private Issues, and Service Job War Stories
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIt's a massive and personal edition of Hi Pod as James Guttman talks about the emotions surrounding divorce and overcoming fear of his non-verbal son growing up. Plus, a dive into the things he doesn't share (including sharing one) and some insane stories from his time working in the retail/service industry. Along with tales of one former family "friend" who was the worst of the worst to wait staff. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blo...
Pity Party Parenting & Fresh Tattoos
March 04, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBJames Guttman is playing the best hits of the 80s, 90s, and today as he talks about special needs parents using their children for pity, why it's unfair to the kids, his non-verbal son with autism's improving behavior at parties, the key to making that happen, and more. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Funny & Awkward Moments For An Autism Dad
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBJames Guttman is back with a look at humorous moments from his non-verbal son with autism's interactions with others, their reactions, and how accepting him brought about some open, funny, and honest stories. Plus, the vanishing face of offensive music. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
I Think I Had A Religious Experience
February 11, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThe week has taken a turn for James Guttman as he speaks about coping with grief and the shocking religious sign he received the other day. Plus, in the midst of it all, the passing of his 17-year-old cat Tipsy on Thursday. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Five Years Of Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
February 03, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn the fifth anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, James Guttman reflects on how things have changed in the past five years, including a look back at the two articles he republished (for the first time) this week. The first dealt with his quintuple bypass and the life-changing effect it had. The other was the first time he had written about his son's autism and evolving understanding of parenting a non-verbal child on the spectrum. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. A...
Cool Dad, Good Teacher, Bad Teacher, and Autism-Friendly Haircuts
January 28, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBJames Guttman tells the story of a teacher who made a difference by being "cool" and expecting the best versus one who let the kids do anything and taught nothing. He examines how he's emulated one in his fathering, how being open and honest changes everything, the way his son with autism overcame haircut fear, and more. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
When My Health Teacher Made Me The Villain
January 21, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBContinuing the week's raw stories started on HiBlogImDad.com earlier, James Guttman tells another tale he never thought he would. It's the purple-tinged tale from 12th-grade health when a merry teacher chose to mock him rather than teach. Plus, the train incident and the insanity of dropping off his kids at school. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Garbage People Talk Trash (It's What They Do)
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBJames Guttman looks at this week's HiBlogImDad.com posts including a story about someone who talked trash and then proved, when confronted, that their opinions weren't based on reality. Plus, his non-verbal son's sense of humor, Saving The Cheerleader and Saving the World, along with Miracle Berries, the fruit that lets you eat lemons. Seriously. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Autism Transitions & Mental Health Triggers
January 07, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBJames Guttman talks in-depth about living with bipolar disorder, how he was diagnosed, the triggers that he looks out for, and how he's learned to push past the feelings that used to rock him. Also, his non-verbal son's recent issues with autism transitions, why he forgot that was a thing, and the ways they've managed it. Plus, the five year anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, celebrities you never heard of, life resumes, Lil Tay, Linda McMahon, and more. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James...
'21 & Done
December 31, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBRing in 2022 with James Guttman in an episode that looks back on the most challenging and rewarding year of his life. JG looks back on his first post-divorce year, the people he's blessed to have, the people he's blessed to be rid of, and the family he doesn't know who have their Christmas Card hanging upon his whiteboard. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
A Special Christmas Christmas Special
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBJames Guttman has the Christmas Spirit for, perhaps, the first time ever. James looks at this year's autism-inclusive event, past battles with bipolar and seasonal depression, the disastrous 2019 Christmas, JG's big changes this past year, being grateful for new people in his life, and more. Plus, this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and discovering Christmas Lights. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! ...
The Broken Toe Sessions
December 17, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWho has two thumbs and a broken toe? James Guttman. J.G. gives the story of how, on his way to record last week's podcast, he broke his toe. The tale includes the return of the soft-spoken corona-doc from March, learning what a fracture is, the punishment of exercise, and more. Plus, the latest on HiBlogImDad.com about his snazzy non-verbal son with autism's attire, leaving parties early with a special needs child, a TV show that will make anyone feel ancient, the old movies at the Lindenhur...
Talking About Mental Health, Being Bipolar, And The Holidays
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBJames Guttman has just put up his tree and, in his first post-divorce Christmas, is learning about the holiday spirit. James talks frankly about being bipolar, triggers, signs when he was younger, and more. Plus, giving his non-verbal son with autism a chance to just be a kid, decorating for the holidays, and 143 (aw). Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Find Your People
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJames Guttman is thankful even on the final Friday of November for finding his people but offers a cautionary look at how those people can be hard to spot after a lifetime of others. Including the recent reminder he had of how far he's come, the big evolutionary year, rewatching his son with autism's baby videos, 90s nostalgia, and the infamous 1994 story of when James met Joey Buttafuoco. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that st...
How To Break The Cycle Of Abuse
November 19, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBJames Guttman talks about his blog post, "The Year Santa Gave Me Coal For Christmas", and why he felt it was time to speak out, how there are stories far worse than that from his childhood, and the realization he had to come to in order to not repeat the cycle of abuse with his own children. Also, watered-down orange juice for his non-verbal son, dated Mr. Belvedere references, and the time James helped a parrot save the day. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Al...
The Mega-Noveaster Special
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBHappy Noveaster! James Guttman explains the annual tradition in his home for those who aren't familiar, what gross food they ate this year, how it started, and why he offered to call it off in 2021. Plus, dealing with an autism diagnosis, the Autism Speaks walk that changed everything for James's family, the mega kid, an impromptu Pete Davidson impression, old Big Brother contestants, and more. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog tha...
Who, Why, & When Special Needs Parents Need To Trust
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBJames Guttman looks at the checklists special needs parents need to fill out, trusting teachers to have the best interests of his non-verbal child with autism, when his defensive mode softened, what makes him feel old, and more. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Today, I Am Raffi's Father
October 29, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIt might not be Halloween, but James Guttman's son, Lucas, is all dressed up in his Raffi costume. James discusses the love his non-verbal son has for Raffi's music, the concert they attended, James's word-for-word memorization of Raffi's 1984 concert in Canada, and more. Plus, misconceptions about special needs families, helping his son learn new things, the wonderful person his daughter recently compared him to (in a terrible way), and much more. Remember, you can now listen to this podcas...
The Important Things We Can't Discuss
October 22, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBJames Guttman looks at the post about his son's special education that Facebook said was "too political" to boost, how we are stopping ourselves from being able to discuss important issues with each other, healing broken hearts, a near fight with a college football team, the times he thought he would die, appreciating the sky, taking his non-verbal son on car rides, and more. Plus, a brand new grumpy old segment. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure ...
Now We're Here
October 15, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBJames Guttman returns with stories of his 2021 rebuilding after a divorce, overcoming hard times, his non-verbal son's autism diagnosis, heart surgery, parents helping kids in art contests, and where the family Elf on a Shelf came from. (HiBlogImDad.com Post: "The Boy In My Son's Window") Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
What If They Pick On My Special Needs Child?
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJames Guttman looks at his non-verbal son's journey into middle school next year, his daughter's concerns about it, and why it doesn't cause him as much anxiety as it probably should. Plus, a great parenting moment, times he assumed his kids were being bad when they weren't (and vice versa), and more. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Middle Age, Middle School
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBJames Guttman takes you to back to school night and how his first time attending his daughter's middle school tour brought with it epiphanies about education, adulthood, and the inspiration those seven minute speedy introductions brought. Plus, celebrating his new achievements, raising a great special needs sibling, and an unforgettable moment from his childhood...that James wasn't even a part of. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog ...
Little Versions Of Us
September 17, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBJames Guttman looks at the weird things our kids do, including similarities to us that we love to see and the similarities we hate to see. Plus, how some are hard-wired into our DNA, insane bedtime stories, and an important lesson about Halloween decorations. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Defending My Kids With Claws And Fury
September 10, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThe path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Those who attempt to poison and destroy my children will know my name when I lay my vengeance upon thee. Then, James Guttman will get free prison pudding. Plus, autism parenting phrases to know, how to feel old instantly, and a back to school jolt of electricty. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi...
North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe
September 03, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBJames Guttman repeats weird things in his head and sometimes out loud. You do too. James looks at how similar that is to the way his non-verbal son might call out based on impulse, tantrums, chores, and a Moment of Sanity that happened today. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Patience, Parenting, and Mr. Drummond
August 27, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn this week's show, James Guttman looks at the virtue of patience, starting his life over in 2021, other kids in his son's special needs class, Diff'rent Strokes (seriously), and a new feature's musical intro that hopefully everyone doesn't hate - but no promises. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Melting S'Mores & Melting Down
August 20, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week, James Guttman talks about his son's meltdown at the pool and kind words from a stranger, his daughter's strange thoughts about s'mores and how he can relate, plus "IEP", Archie Bunker, and not making excuses. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
What Are You Capable Of?
August 13, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWith his son, Lucas, by his side, James Guttman looks at how his kids keep him going, stimming, the freedom of being hated, and what he tells his daughter is the secret to knowing you're good at something. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
PECs, Hand Lickers, and My Kids' Hot Dad
August 06, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBJames Guttman returns with a look at annoying his children, his non-verbal son's evolving social skills, people who let their kids be weird, adults who expect you to correct behavior that you shouldn't correct, and why horror movies don't let 40 year old men play the hero. Momet of Sanity, Word & Phrases, and More - Tell James your thoughts at: HiBlogImDad.com/Contact Mentioned HiBlogImDad.com Posts: THE CLEVER WAYS I ANNOY MY CHILDREN, EVERY GOOD BOY DESERVES FUN, THE WAYS MY KID MESSES W...
"With Autism" vs. "Autistic", New Segments, & Returning Favorites
July 30, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBJames Guttman is evolving Hi Pod! with a brand new segment, the return of a favorite, and a ton of topics including his place in Autism Acceptance for others, not being so ready to be offended, those who are, rude comments from people, genuine misunderstanding from others, and the day he decided to just "let them look." Tell James your thoughts at: HiBlogImDad.com/Contact Mentioned HiBlogImDad.com Posts: Let Them Look, Handling People Who Know Nothing About Autism, The Boy In My Son's Wind...
The Brutally Honest End Of My Beginning
July 23, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis is the podcast that is decades in the making. James Guttman takes you behind the basement door as he looks at the state of his life, friends who have gone, friends he sent away, multiple families lost, and how the most important person never left. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
The Brutally Honest End Of My Beginning
July 23, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis is the podcast that is decades in the making. James Guttman takes you behind the basement door as he looks at the state of his life, friends who have gone, friends he sent away, multiple families lost, and how the most important person never left. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Moments Of Awkward, Special Needs, & Life Skills
July 16, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBJames Guttman is back in full form with a look at awkward moments we all share, how alternate timelines of existence have diminished his trepidation around people, his daughter's first "Moment of Awkward", and more. Plus, a look at the term "special needs" and why he sometimes uses it instead of "autism" for his child, plus how extra time with his non-verbal son today can make a world of difference years from now. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure...
It's Just A Stupid Cold
July 09, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBJames Guttman spent the morning at the emergency walk-in center with stories of insanity. social media aggravation, and more. Plus, talk of this week's blogs about autism, school, and Chromebooks at HiBlogImDad.com. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Important Notes On Sending A Non-Verbal Child To School
July 02, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBJames Guttman looks at sending his non-verbal son with autism to school and the different things any parent in his situation needs to do, remember, and realize in order to minimize worry. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Overcoming Negative Thoughts, Achieving Special Victories
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBJames Guttman talks tee ball with his son, the reminder that his special needs child is growing in both abilities and height. Plus the negative thoughts that we all sometimes encounter and how he has learned to manage them. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
How I Help My Special Needs Child Discover Things He Loves
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBOn the heels of a successful, albeit brief, tee ball outing, James Guttman looks at how he helps his special needs son find new activities, toys, and events he enjoys. Why it can feel thankless and requires time, repetition, patience, repetition, energy, repetition, and repetition. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Hi Pod! I'm Bipolar.
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBFor the first time, James Guttman speaks out about being Bipolar-1 following Wednesday's blog post. Including how it has affected him, how it flies in the face of preconceived notions, and more. Plus, a look at Monday's blog about worrying for a special needs child and how that can manifest itself in productive ways. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Hypnosis, Positivity, And A Third T.V.
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJames Guttman shares a story about being "hypnotized" that sums up how we should all approach being positive. Plus, his son's third television in the middle of the night and how it all gets better in the morning. Also a look at this week's blog posts. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
For Special Needs Parents Without A Support System
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBAre you a special needs parent without a family or support system? James Guttman can relate...because he is one too. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Life Lessons Worth Sharing
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBJames Guttman offers some "words of wisdom" based on lessons he's picked up from trial, error, and interacting with people in life. These are the things he tells his daughter to help her navigate the world and things he reminds himself of in order to do the same. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
How I (Mostly) Got Past Anxiety
May 14, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBJames Guttman talks about long-term anxiety and the ways he was able to eliminate it from his life. Plus, forgiveness, crazy teachers, and how his emotional roller coaster has been going haywire a bit. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
10 Things You Don't Know About Me
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBJames Guttman has shared a lot of his life, but these ten things many, even those he knows personally, might not be aware of. JG's list, like any of ours, goes from shocking to silly. From near-death experiences to Hootie & The Blowfish. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
Don't Let Resentment For Others Change You
April 30, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJames Guttman looks at how the challenges we face can create bitterness for others. He also looks at how the bitterness from others can create bitterness for others too. Yet, staying true to yourself is all that really matters. Plus, his non-verbal son's early morning mosh-pitting, Autism Inclusion, and much more. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.
How I Overcame Childhood Abuse To Break The Cycle
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBJames Guttman opens up in a podcast unlike any other he has done, looking at his own childhood and how he managed to avoid the abusive cycle he saw from others. James talks about the methods he used to see the world differently and how others in his position don't have to be like the people that may have hurt them. Plus, his evolving life and a very open week on HiBlogImDad.com Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all...
Autism Awareness Acceptance
April 16, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBJames Guttman is back after a month with a look at Autism Awareness Month and the backlash that it sometimes faces. JG looks at those in the community who are offended at the idea, why he gets it but doesn't always agree, the lines he tries not to cross when writing about his kids, why he began HiBlogImDad.com to start with, and more. Also, the strange lingering effect from his COVID battle last month. Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the...
I Have COVID
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSome people got hammered on St. Patrick's Day. James Guttman got COVID. Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ James Guttman on The Richest: https://www.therichest.com/author/james-guttman/ Order James's Book - "The Expectant Father's Activity Book" Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa Follow James Guttman on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @HiJamesGuttman Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiPodImDad Like HiBlogImDad.com on Facebook: http...
Weird Childhood Moments
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBJames Guttman talks insane childhood interactions retained within his brain including jokes that made no sense, Luchiese The Boy Wonder, and Bill Walker (go tell your father). Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ James Guttman on The Richest: https://www.therichest.com/author/james-guttman/ Order James's Book - "The Expectant Father's Activity Book" Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa Follow James Guttman on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @HiJamesG...
Sit At The Head Of The Table
March 05, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJames Guttman is making things happen and telling his daughter she can too. JG looks at his new position as content editor for TheRichest.com, how it came about, and the piece of advice he was told as a kid that held him back for decades. Plus, coping with good news in a positive way and more. Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ James Guttman on The Richest: https://www.therichest.com/author/james-guttman/ Order James's Book - "The Expectant Fat...
Handicap Parking & Energy Drink Mornings
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAfter a morning that sadly didn't include coffee, James Guttman gives details on the realities of handicap parking, what made him realize he needed it for his son, why it's not what people think, and the heartbreaking drop-off at school because of it. Plus, a bonehead story left out of this week's blog about how easy it is to accidentally screw your kids up. Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ James Guttman on The Richest: https://www.therichest....