Hear It From Me

Dale Lykins

A few years ago, Dale Lykins found himself unable to speak — a big problem for someone who spoke for a living. Through a life-altering experience in voice therapy, Dale uncovered deeper truths about his life, found the courage to leave his 30-year career, and rediscovered his voice. Hear it from Dale and his guests on Hear It From Me.

  1. 12/08/2025

    Pádraig Ó Tuama

    Poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centers around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. Working fluently on the page and in public, he is a compelling poet and skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. He presents Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios. From 2014-2019 he was the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation community. With undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in theology, multiple professional qualifications in conflict mediation (specializing in groups), he also holds a PhD (Poetry & Theology) from the University of Glasgow. For the Autumn terms of 2024-28, he is a visiting scholar at the center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University. When BBC journalist William Crawley introduced Pádraig on the stage to deliver a TEDx talk on Story, Crawley said, "He's probably the best public speaker I know." Profiling Ó Tuama in The New Yorker, journalist and poet Eliza Grizwold wrote “Poetry, for him, is the language the heart speaks not when it reaches for some externalized divinity but when it seeks to understand itself.” https://www.padraigotuama.com/press

    43 min

  2. 11/25/2025

    Daniel Henderson #2

    With a 40 year career in teaching history and religion, Daniel Henderson has the grounding of being a life-long mid-westerner, and having traveled extensively. Dan has a passion for history and historic sites. He has published a personal story of his own faith journey called, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical." On this episode Dale talks to Dan about his leaving evangelical Christianity and the Christian Nationalism behind it's impending implosion. ⁠https://www.danhendersonauthor.com/

    53 min

  3. 11/16/2025

    Kim Belew

    Kim Belew is a multifaceted artist and spiritual leader whose powerful message of healing and empowerment resonates deeply with audiences nationwide. A musician, speaker, and survivor, Kim's journey is a testament to the transformative power of self- discovery. After a profound awakening inspired by The Four Agreements, Kim channeled her healing into creating music and inspirational talks. Her courageous work includes a TEDx talk detailing her experience as a child sex trafficking survivor, a testament to her commitment to breaking the silence around this issue. As the Spiritual Leader of New Thought Unity of Cincinnati, Kim provides spiritual guidance and also consults with various communities, including law enforcement and medical professionals, using music and connection to raise awareness and promote love. Kim 's innovative workshops offer authentic and open conversations for growth and transformation. Her original music has garnered numerous awards and nominations, with her recent achievement as a finalist in the 2025 Empower Music and Arts contest further solidifying her position as a leading voice in the field. ⁠https://www.kimbelew.com/#/ Kim's TEDx talk

    38 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    NV Gay

    With an immense focus on empowering and uplifting marginalized communities; photographer, digital artist, educator, public speaker, and author of The Queer Allies Bible, NV Gay of Mx. Gay’s Creative Direction draws inspiration through their life experiences as a transgender individual. Their work explores topics of the human condition bolstered by the words and lived experiences of NV’s subjects. With intent on treasuring individualistic self-expression, NV exposes the raw wounds of prejudice and abuse, while advocating for the inherent beauty in being human. Pronouns (They/She) Based in Columbus, Ohio www.mxgay.org

    55 min

  5. 10/24/2025

    Daniel Henderson

    With a 40 year career in teaching history and religion, Daniel Henderson has the grounding of being a life-long mid-westerner, and having traveled extensively. Dan has a passion for history and historic sites. He has published a personal story of his own faith journey called, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical." On this episode Dale talks to Dan about his book "The Spiritual Journey to Anti-Racism: A Travel Guide for White People." Dan discusses the white supremist script that is handed down and runs in the background of our society. https://www.danhendersonauthor.com/

    59 min

  6. 10/15/2025

    David Hayward aka the NakedPastor

    David Hayward and his wife Lisa live near Saint John, NB, Canada, and they have three grown children. He has a B.A. in Bible and Theology, a Masters in Theological Studies in New Testament, and a Diploma of Ministry. He was ordained to the ministry and served local churches… teaching and providing pastoral care for about 30 years. • He left the ministry in 2010. People suggest he's now an “online pastor”… a pastor to the pastor-less. He does love helping people find their own way on their own spiritual growth journeys. This means he is an LGBTQ ally, a feminist, and super progressive in his theology. • He's been the NakedPastor since 2005, and like any graffiti artist, he uses his images and words to challenge the status quo of religion and to offer hope for those who struggle and suffer under it. • He believes in spiritual independence and helps people empower themselves to achieve it. The healthiest people are independent, autonomous, self-ruling, and independent people form healthy interdependent relationships rather than codependent ones. Community is important to him, but it requires healthy individuals to form. His online community The Lasting Supper is one. You’re invited! • He makes my art and words available all over the Internet. His cartoons, Sophia drawings, images of Christ, books, The Lasting Supper, and speaking are all a part of his toolkit for helping others. nakedpastor.com

    52 min

  7. 03/11/2025

    Ron Clemons

    Ron Clemens is retired after a 42 year career in Social Work and Education. He filled a variety of positions from direct service to Administrative and Executive. He also taught at the University of Cincinnati for 27 years. He navigated all of those spaces as an out Black, Gay man at a time when the world was even less friendly to us as currently. While he has retired professionally, he continues to be active in the Queer Community. His current involvements include Board membership with the Buckeye Flame, Caracole’s Program Committee and Program Chair with Cincinnati Black Pride. He also does freelance writing with The Buckeye Flame. He continues to do volunteer and fundraising work through Tri-State Leather, a social/educational organization for those who wish to explore the kink and fetish lifestyles. He’s a new Associate Member of ONYX Great Lakes, a leather/ kink education/support organization for BIPOC Queers. His constant companion in his years with the community has been his camera. In his senior years, he plans to continue his activism through his lenses, writing and continuing to live an open life. He firmly believes the most powerful form of activism is authenticity and listening to your spirit. He runs his own Photography business, RacXposure.

    51 min

  8. 03/11/2025

    Cherie Cooper-Darragh

    Cherie Cooper-Darragh has a love of the arts that led her to a lifelong love of theatre. She has directed high school, college, and community theatre in southwest Ohio for twenty years. Her work as as a director and performer has won DayTony and Orchid awards. She enjoys acting, singing, watercolor painting, jewelry making, and writing. Her latest endeavor was as playwright and performer in the Bare Boards Theatre production of The Reindeer Games.

    48 min
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About

A few years ago, Dale Lykins found himself unable to speak — a big problem for someone who spoke for a living. Through a life-altering experience in voice therapy, Dale uncovered deeper truths about his life, found the courage to leave his 30-year career, and rediscovered his voice. Hear it from Dale and his guests on Hear It From Me.

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  • Creator
    Dale Lykins
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dale Lykins
  • Show Website
    Hear It From Me