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Hey Dummy! A Testimony of an Overcomer

Hey Dummy! A Testimony of an Overcomer

Welcome to "Hey Dummy: A Testimony of an Overcomer." I'm Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale, sharing my journey from learning disabilities and stuttering to triumph. Dive into tales of resilience, faith, and the human spirit's strength. From struggles to victories, this podcast inspires and uplifts. Join us to explore life-changing moments, guiding mentors, and empowering faith. Let "Hey Dummy" guide you to hope and success.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 19, 2024

He Was Bullied Mercilessly As A Child. How He Overcame It Will Inspire You.

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 t…
Dec. 31, 2023

Transforming Trauma: A Candid Talk with Dawn Ellicott Clinkscale on Overcoming Life's Challenges

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 trau…
Dec. 17, 2023

A Mother's Sacrifice - How Dr. Clinkscale's Mom Helped Him Overcome His Learning Disability

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, …
Dec. 3, 2023

From "DUMMY" to DOCTORATE - How I overcame illiteracy and abuse to earn my Doctorate in Business Administration

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, Lonni…
Oct. 12, 2023

Hey Dummy! A Testimony of an Overcomer Introduction

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, …

Recent Blog Posts

The Heartbreaking Long-Term Effects of Bullying - And How to Foster Strength & Resilience in Victims

The Heartbreaking Long-Term Effects of Bullying - And How to Foster Strength & Resilience in Victims Being viciously bullied as a child can leave scars that last a lifetime. Just ask Lonnie, who shares his searing story of being a bullying targ…

A Mother's Sacrifice: How Dr. Clinkscale's Mom Helped Him Overcome His Learning Disability

A Mother's Sacrifice: How Dr. Clinkscale's Mom Helped Him Overcome His Learning Disability   n this week's inspirational episode of the Hey Dummy: A Testimony of an Overcomer podcast, Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale shares his emotional journey overcom…

From “Dummy” to Doctorate: How One Man Defied the Odds

From “Dummy” to Doctorate: How One Man Defied the Odds   Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale’s story proves that your beginning does not determine your destiny. Labeled “dummy” as a child due to undiagnosed learning disabiliti…

About the Host

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Lonnie Clinkscale

Host

Dr. Lonnie J. Clinkscale, DBA, once labeled a 'dummy' due to a learning disability and severe stuttering, transformed his life through faith and the support of a dedicated teacher. From struggling to read aloud to becoming an honor student and winning speech tournaments, Lonnie's journey exemplifies the resilience of the human spirit. Today, he's a renowned speaker, author, and licensed minister, featured on platforms like the 700 Club and CBS. His story has been highlighted by the American Academy of Pediatric Medicine. Lonnie and his wife, Dawn, reside in Orlando, Fl.