Episodes

Lonnie shares his incredible story of overcoming extreme bullying in grade school, from getting violently beaten up by kids to being humiliated in class daily. He felt so hopeless he considered ending his life. 😢 Hear how the empowering words of a counselor and discovering his own inner strengths helped save him against the odds. His wife Dawn also reads from her anti-bullying children's book to provide added perspective. 👪 From a traumatic childhood of #bullying to a man who now inspires othe...

Welcome to Episode 3 of "Hey Dummy! A Testimony of an Overcomer" featuring our special guest, Dawn Ellicott Clinkscale, a licensed marriage and family therapist. In this powerful episode, we delve deep into the world of trauma resolution and the journey of overcoming adversity. 🔹 About This Episode: Join Lonnie as he engages in an insightful conversation with Dawn Ellicott Clinkscale. Dawn, with her extensive experience in counseling, trauma therapy, and authoring therapeutic children's books, ...

Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale shares his inspirational journey overcoming childhood learning disabilities and adversity with the help of his mother's unwavering faith and sacrifices. He opens up about his mother's tireless prayers, her perseverance despite abusive relationships and father's absence, and the life-changing power of her love. This emotional episode offers heartfelt advice for families struggling with learning disabilities and dysfunction. Dr. Clinkscale emphasizes the importance of suppor...

Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale shares his incredible story of adversity and triumph. Growing up with an undiagnosed learning disability and in an abusive household in one of the most dangerous cities in America, Youngstown, OH, Lonnie was mercilessly bullied and called "dummy." After a suicide attempt at age 7, Lonnie found hope at a faith-based community center called The Needle's Eye. With their support and discovering God's love, Lonnie goes from failing grades to winning a public speaking competitio...

Welcome to "Hey Dummy: A Testimony of an Overcomer," the podcast where hope meets triumph, hosted by the inspirational Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale. Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming a paralyzing learning disability, severe stuttering, and a dysfunctional family background, Dr. Clinkscale shares not just a story, but a beacon of hope for others navigating similar paths. In each episode, we delve deep into personal testimonies of resilience, the transformative power of faith, and the unde...