From the Battlefield to Fatherhood: A Conversation with Kris "Tanto" Paronto

In this powerful episode, Kris "Tanto" Paronto, former Army Ranger and Benghazi survivor, opens up about the challenges and triumphs of fatherhood. From juggling overseas deployments to learning how to be a present father later in life and endeavoring to make up for lost time, Kris shares his journey of shunning ego, stepping back from the spotlight, divorcing and re-marrying his wife, and simplifying his once chaotic world to focus on his family. Hear his emotional account of coming back from the brink of suicide and the life-changing lessons he's learned along the way. This candid conversation offers deep insights into fatherhood, resilience, and the advice Kris would give his younger self.  Support the showListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to My Dispatches SubstackGet Links to the show across all podcast platforms Support the showVisit holliesmckay.substack.com