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  • How To Spot Toxic People

    Do you have toxic people in your world? James Guttman has been around them his whole life and tells you the warning signs to discover who they are, what they do, and how to move forward without letting them spin you back around.

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    35 min
  • Don't Forget The Autism Dads

    Social media may tell you to "keep going, mama", but dads are doing their part too. James Guttman is one of them and he talks about the annoyance of reading memes about fathers not doing their part. He gives examples, stories, and insight into why we should expect more from fathers and not make them feel unwanted in a community that needs them. Plus, a look at the term "autism parent" and why he doesn't use the word "autistic" to describe his son (but doesn't have an issue if someone else does).

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    Order James's New Book - "The Expectant Father's Activity Book" Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa

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    35 min
  • Stress, Karma, and Heart

    James Guttman is having a rare week and, if his blog posts haven't told you, then he will himself. JG's raw grasp of sanity is explained in detail dating back to his surprise quintuple bypass, coming to grips with his son's autism, trying to squash anxiety, and thoughts about karma not existing at all. Unfiltered. That's a good word for it.

    Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/

    Order James's New Book - "The Expectant Father's Activity Book" Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa

    Read JG on BabyGaga.com:
    https://www.babygaga.com/author/james-guttman/

    Follow James Guttman on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @HiJamesGuttman

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    It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print.

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    44 min
  • Somewhere In The Middle

    Everyone is busy picking sides and James Guttman, author of The Expectant Father's Activity Book, explains how arguing keeps us all divided while discussions can help find a happy medium. He then looks at the new idea of "losing it in front of your kids" is the perfect example of why that thinking is flawed. Plus, JG's newest venture as writer and breaking news analyst for BabyGaga!

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    33 min
  • Picture Day On The Spectrum

    James Guttman, author of The Expectant Father's Activity Book, looks at the plight of picture-taking when your child has autism. Including photo shoots for his non-verbal son, professional "autism-friendly" photographers who weren't, candid shots, class pictures, and the way his boy has done his part to make his picture-loving dad happy. Plus, as is up on Instagram, JG's kids - the DVD series.

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    26 min
  • 5 Major Tips For New Dads

    James Guttman, author of The Expectant Father's Activity Book, presents five vital, but overlooked tips that any new dad should take notes on. Plus, this week's blog posts, and all the insanity that comes from raising a non-verbal nine year old son with autism and a nonstop verbal preteen daughter with attitude.

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    36 min
  • Those Who Support Us, Those Who Don't

    As James Guttman prepares for the release of his new book this Tuesday, he talks openly about issues he has with celebrating his own achievements. While looking back at some of the struggles releasing his first titles in an industry that eats its own, JG speaks about the overwhelming support from some, the stinging lack of support from others, and why learning to love yourself is the key to it all.

    Preorder James's New Book - "The Expectant Father's Activity Book" Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa

    Follow James Guttman on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @HiJamesGuttman

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    Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

    39 min
  • Horror Stories From Music Together

    Prepare to cringe as James Guttman looks back at his time at the Music Together "Mommy and Me" program with his son, Lucas, whose special needs were first becoming apparent. How apparent? He laid down on a baby. What? Yeah. You need to hear this.

    Preorder James's New Book - "The Expectant Father's Activity Book" Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa

    Follow James Guttman on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @HiJamesGuttman

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    33 min
  • Take Your Victory Lap

    Having a rough day? James Guttman can relate and this is the episode for you. James doesn’t sugar-coat his own struggles. He also talks why he stays brutally honest when telling the story of his non-verbal son with autism, bloggers who veer too far in positive/negative directions, and learning how to be proud of himself.

    Preorder James's New Book Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa

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    It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print.

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    Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

    37 min
  • Announcing The Expectant Father's Activity Book! (Now Available For Preorder)

    After long last, James Guttman can finally announce that his new book, The Expectant Father's Activity Book, is available for preorder on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3klOWMa) and wherever books are sold. JG goes through the process of writing it, how it stands out from other titles, and tons more in a podcast months in the making. Plus, how he tamed his non-verbal Lord of the Living Room on Monday, vowing to not let the summer/lockdown blues keep his child with autism cooped up inside.

    Preorder James's New Book Here: https://amzn.to/3klOWMa

    Follow James Guttman on Twitter and Instagram: @HiJamesGuttman

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    It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print.

    Follow Us On TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

    Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

    28 min

About Hi Pod! I'm Dad.

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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…