The Height of Fatherhood: From Dwarfism to Dad-ism.

What defines a life? Is it the challenges we're born with or the choices we make in spite of them?In this powerful episode of Navigating Disability, we sit down with Kris Hammons, a man whose first memory isn't of a birthday or a holiday, but of a profound medical intervention: a chest surgery to secure his airway. He's a product manager, writer and motivational speaker. He helps dads 10x their grit so that they can grow it in their kids and lead the generations ahead.Born with a constellation of disabilities—including dwarfism and a cleft palate, Kris’s early life was a testament to survival.But this conversation isn't just about survival. It's about thriving.Kris takes us on his journey from the operating table to the head of the family table. Now a devoted husband and father of four, who's one of them have rare type of dwarfism, he opens up about the beautiful, complex reality of building a family. He shares the unique challenges and profound joys of parenting, the lessons learned from his own childhood that he applies to raising strong, confident children, and how he fosters a home where difference is not just accepted but celebrated.This is a story that moves from patient to patriarch, from being defined by a diagnosis to defining a legacy of love. Join us for an honest, inspiring, and deeply human conversation about family, fortitude, and finding your place in the world.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about medical trauma. Please take care while listening.Need support? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14Connect with Kris on his social media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishammonsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/krishammonsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/krishammonsTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@krishammons