282: Redefining Limits- Ken K.

About this episode

Ken Kunken shares his inspiring journey of overcoming a college football injury to become a successful lawyer and father of triplets.

Ken Kunken's journey from a college football injury that left him quadriplegic to becoming a successful lawyer and father of triplets is a powerful testament to resilience and determination. Throughout the conversation, Ken shares his experiences overcoming significant challenges, the importance of support from family and friends, and how he has redefined his limits to lead a fulfilling life. His story emphasizes the impact of advocacy, education, and the transformative power of fatherhood. Takeaways Ken's injury led him to redefine his identity beyond athletics. Support from family and friends was crucial in Ken's recovery. Ken faced significant barriers in education due to accessibility issues. He became a role model for others with disabilities. Ken's journey into law was inspired by his desire to help others. Fatherhood provided Ken with a new purpose and motivation. Ken's triplets have become a source of joy and pride in his life. He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience in facing challenges. Ken's advocacy work has helped change perceptions of disabilities. His story illustrates that limits can be overcome with determination. Chapters 00:00 A Life-Changing Tackle…

People in this episode

Host: Jey Young

Guest: Ken Kunken

Topics covered

• resilience
• fatherhood
• disability advocacy
• education challenges
• personal journey

Keywords

• quadriplegic
• lawyer
• triplets
• mental resilience
• advocacy
• support
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cornell

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