Not Superheroes, Just Dads
Not Superheroes, Just Dads
Shawn Lowry
Growing Up Fast: Fatherhood at 17 | w Chris Holyfield
46 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris, a single father of four, and hear his powerful journey through fatherhood. Becoming a father of two at just 17 years old, Chris had no choice but to grow up fast and learn what it truly meant to provide, lead, and stay present for his children.


We dive into the realities of being a sports dad, the challenges of navigating coaches, travel sports, and expectations, and how he continues to show up for his oldest while balancing life as a single parent. This conversation is honest, relatable, and a reminder that fatherhood isn’t about perfection it’s about commitment, growth, and showing up every day.