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James 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 It's Her...

James 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...

Some 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 In...

James 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...

James 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...

After 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 Inspi...

Lucas is the unofficial non-verbal co-host as James Guttman looks at how divorce has affected his sleeping pattern, time with the kids, and why some stories seem sad, when they're not...but kind of still are. 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 Boo...

With Lucas yelling in the background, James Guttman explains how much better life is when you can finally admit to certain things including his son's autism, stories of his upbringing, his insane heart surgery fallout, the cablevision bird man, and more. Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ The Video of James and Lucas: https://www.facebook.com/...

James Guttman continues his unfiltered week with a podcast that is both open and honest about his estranged relationship with his family, the catalyst to his heart attack, and finally betting on himself at 43 years old. 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...

When the Joker tells his tale, Batman is a jerk. James Guttman looks at accepting the fact that we all are portrayed in different ways when different stories are told by different people. 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 Follow James...

James Guttman on two things that he has never discussed before - his estrangement from his family following heart surgery and his upcoming divorce.  He looks at the parallels of his life and the reason why no one should ever tell you that you can't tell others your own story. Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ Order James's New Book - &qu...

Anxiety isn't just stress just like depression isn't just sadness. James Guttman looks at how his own anxious feelings manifest themselves in the absence of stress and how it has evolved through the years. 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://a...

Are you happy? It's not a trick question. James Guttman looks at a sentence that can require a lot more thinking than it should and how, as the years go by, he's learning how to truly be happy. 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/3klOW...

It's officially 2021 and James Guttman is recording this episode on New Year's Day. JG looks at resolutions, evolutions, and why exactly the new year brings new hope. Plus why sometimes charting a new path in the new year works and why sometimes it doesn't. Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ The Monkey Video: https://www.instagram.co...

Merry Christmas, 2020! James Guttman looks at a holiday season that definitely had more ups than downs including his Elf on a Shelf disaster, the annual tradition of Sadder Claus fighting his daughter, and the story of Archibald, Reginald, and Captain Crazy Pants! Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I'm Dad: https://hiblogimdad.com/ 5th Annual Sadder Claus Christmas Eve Battle:  htt...

Bad day? James Guttman has those. Had one yesterday morning, but it stayed there. James looks at the awful advice to "not let them see that they got to you" and why, if it's not real, it's not helpful. How to stay genuinely positive in the face of adversity and why an extended bout of anger or a false smile doesn't help you in the long-run. Read The Blog That Inspires It A...

Brutally honest, this week's episode has James Guttman talking about his personal struggles with depression, both seasonal and otherwise, and how he's learned to get ahead of it. From the tale of his December quintuple bypass that changed his life to the memories the holidays bring up to last year's disastrous Christmas, James bears his soul to talk about something he feels many oth...

James Guttman on the mandates surrounding COVID-19, understanding both sides of the argument, how those in power aren't helping, and the desire to make it through even when it seems there's nothing there to make it through to. 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&...

What we say to kids stays with them forever. James Guttman offers stories of crazy teachers from his childhood including the gym teacher who beat up a 6th grader and how the things adults say can have long lasting effects on any child. 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&q...

Happy Noveaster! James Guttman is back to talk about this year's fifth annual celebration in his house, plus a look at how you - yeah you - may not be able to do anything, but you can do whatever you believe yourself capable of.  With personal stories about how the world will try to knock you down for good, but can't unless you let it. Read The Blog That Inspires It All - Hi Blog! I&apos...

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. 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" He...

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 paren...

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 -...

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 B...

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...