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WE’RE BACK! LOVE LAID BARE – SEASON TWO!

Dionne Simpson-Amuah • Sep 18, 2018
Before I get started, firstly allow me to explain myself. I gave no warning that season one of Love Laid Bare would come to an abrupt end, and for that I apologise profusely.

The reason for this extended hiatus is for two reasons. One being that I have now taken up the position as a Radio Host on Croydon FM every Sunday morning.

My show is called ‘Sunday Brunch With Dionne’ which is a topical debate show sprinkled with a mixture of primarily old school RnB.

So far, I have covered topics ranging from Gospel Drill Music, Knife Crime, Child Maintenance to Male Circumcision and Consent.

The opportunity was advertised and I thought, ‘Why not?’.



What I hadn’t anticipated was the amount of work that had to go into producing the shows prior to airing. I have had to learn how to use DJ & radio equipment, play music to a radio standard, research my topics, select my music and make sure its clean, interview people and edit these recordings prior to the show.



All of this whilst fighting the inner voice that keeps telling me that I am not a DJ and really not good enough to be on the radio. However, once that Croydon FM jingle signals that we are live, I have no room for self doubt. I literally kick that little voice to the kerb!



I am really enjoying the experience and now have another string to add to my bow!



Listen in every Sunday from 11am-1pm (BST) via the TuneIn app or at www.croydonfm.com.



Watch a snippet of me in action! Sunday Brunch With Dionne 



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The second reason is that I have been working with some fantastic guests who have shared their personal journeys and experiences.

I wanted to broaden the conversation and really get into some gritty and often uncomfortable topics.


This season will cover a variety of topics including incest, female infidelity, depression, friendships, colourism, male self esteem and much more.


The ethos of Love Laid Bare is to open up the conversations that we either don’t want to have or that we are only willing to speak about it with those close to us.


I want my readers and listeners to understand that these emotional traumas we experience (and that we brush off as ‘life’) can have a serious affect on our mental health.


I am a complete advocate for mental self care and heavily encourage everyone to seek therapy if and when they need it.

The resources page on this site lists various support groups and services applicable to each blog and podcast.


You can now listen on Apple Podcasts or Soundcloud!


All of my iPhone users can now subscribe and get notifications when a new episode has been uploaded.


If you are enjoying Love Laid Bare, please rate the platform and subscribe!


Thats Great, But When Will Season Two Start?


I promise that season two will recommence on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 at 8pm (GMT).


The Love Laid Bare podcasts and blogs will be released every Wednesday going forward.


This will allow me time to focus and provide you with the best content. Also, do you really want to listen to me twice in the same day on the radio and podcast?


There will be visual content as requested by many of our followers, so be sure to subscribe to our Youtube Channel.


As always, thank you to the listeners from all over the world. We are a small platform trying to make a big impact. I cannot express how grateful I am to everyone that has been in contact to show their support.


If you have a personal experience that you would like to share, please fill in the contact form below. All enquiries are dealt with the upmost respect and sensitivity.


Lets Talk!


Dionne xx

Co-Parenting featuring Aaron (Raising Boys 2 Men)

by Dionne Simpson • 13 Jul, 2022
personally, as soon as I was faced with the notion that my relationship with my ex-husband would not survive, we discussed at length how we would conduct ourselves. We discussed finances, how we would deal with future relationships, mutually agreed on how we would parent and left no stone unturned. our daughters well-being was the priority and everything else came afterwards. yet, despite these discussions and writing things on paper, we still faced some of the same hurdles that millions of other co-parents do. sometimes it is nearly impossible to avoid friction at some point in the journey, particularly when everything is fresh and new to everyone. one question I always ask myself when it comes to co-parenting in the face of adversity is, 'does this benefit my daughter?' . if the answer is no, I just won't allow myself to behave or respond in a way that is detrimental to her or the co-parenting relationship. does that mean I back down? no. but what it means is that I approach all conversations and disagreements respectfully and as calmly as possible. a breakdown in healthy communication gets neither party anywhere, and if both are sincere and care enough, the Childs needs will always come first. realistically, Things may not always go smoothly when co-parenting. It helps to be clear about what your most important goals are for the future. Here are two that you might want to consider: To commit to supporting your children in having a free and uncomplicated relationship with the other parent. To keep whatever feelings you have about each other separate from your co-parenting relationship. These principles can serve as foundations for everything you do as co-parents.

Why Quitting My Corporate Role Was My Biggest Act Of Self Care

by Dionne Simpson • 06 Jul, 2022
this episode is probably the hardest one I have ever published, but quitting my corporate role was one of my biggest acts of self care. even as I type this, I am feeling quite sad and vulnerable. nothing has been more damaging to my self esteem than working in the insurance industry. some people may watch, read or listen to this episode and say that I am a fool for staying as long as I did, or that maybe I should have taken this company to an employment tribunal. however, back then terms such as 'microaggressions' or 'covert racism' were not that popular and how I would even build a case against them? how could I cite that their refusal to give me a blackberry to do my job efficiently was a sign of racism? had this been in more recent times, maybe things may have been different, but I am also a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. I had people close to me scorn me for leaving without finding something else, but 'who the cap fits, let them wear it!'. I was drained, exhausted, broken and I mentally could not go on. despite the negative responses I received, all that mattered to me was that my then husband was supportive of my decisions and he backed me all the way. I must credit him for his understanding at that time and I am grateful for the space he gave me to get back on my feet.
Dionne Love Laid Bare Podcast

The Orgasm Gap

by Dionne Simpson • 22 Jun, 2022
Episode 2, season 8! The Orgasm Gap

How Numerology Can Help You ft Lorraine Whyte

by Dionne Simpson-Amuah • 21 Apr, 2021
In this week's episode I am joined by returnee guest, Lorraine Whyte, to discuss the benefits and insight that numerology can give you, alongside identifying any trauma that may need to be worked upon. Discussion points: -Numerology and its definition -How numerology offers insight to your life's purpose and beyond -Can you change your life's plan? -The truth about manifesting -Dionne gets her own personal reading & forecast for 2021 -Trauma and karmic lessons -Numerology for business -Angel numbers

Soul Ties & Sexual Healing ft Tay Burke (Spiritual Alchemist)

by Dionne Simpson • 07 Apr, 2021
Quite simply, sex with the right person that aligns with you can be a very fulfilling experience. UNFORTUNATELY, THE MESSAGES THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM SOCIETY, CULTURE AND RELIGION MAY HAVE ALTERED OUR VIEW OF SEX AND NOT ALWAYS IN THE RIGHT WAY.

Becoming Dad: The Untold Story

by Dionne Simpson • 02 Apr, 2021
We’ve discussed having a stepfather from a child’s perspective, absentee fathers (again from the child’s perspective) as well as the challenges of co-parenting. For this episode and blog, I wanted to talk to the men who had struggled for various reasons whilst having their children relatively young. As I was writing this blog, my uncle just happened to be at my parents’ house, so I invited him to share his thoughts on the topic. He had his first son at 21 and struggled to maintain a relationship with his eldest son until he was old enough to come and look for him.

Understanding & Defining Spirituality Ft Lorraine Whyte

by Dionne Simpson • 24 Mar, 2021
As i mention at the top of this episode, i have wanted to explore this topic for a while. i know the limits of my spiritual knowledge and therefore needed to have this discussion with someone who knows their stuff unapologetically. growing up in a christian family, attending church every sunday and going to a faith based school surely should have kept me within the borders of my religion. yet, from a young age i just knew that there were some things that didn't sit right or make sense to me.

A Dose Of Dionne - The Games People Play

by Dionne Simpson • 17 Mar, 2021
in this episode of a dose of dionne, i reflect on some of the experiences i have had with meeting new people. Having been 'out of the game' for a while, i don't think i genuinely had a good idea about the interactions people have in the dating world. i can honestly say that i have met some truly amazing people and each person has given me some food for thought or added to my growth as a person. I refer to a previous episode with victor granville called the search for real love which goes a bit deeper into some of the things i mention in this episode. Please have a listen if you need to!

How To Be A Conscious Parent

by Dionne Simpson • 10 Mar, 2021
In this weeks episode I am joined by Nicole Henry, child psychologist and therapist as we discuss how we can adopt better ways in parenting. you can follow or get into contact with nicole on instagram or via her website - www.thenicolehenry.com the episode is available to listen below:

A Dose Of Dionne - Behind Her Eyes Spoiler Alert!!!

by Dionne Simpson • 03 Mar, 2021
For me to dedicate a whole episode to a TV series, my regular listeners will know that I must be quite rattled. Lol! Behind her eyes was a brilliant series, a frustrating series and an ‘Oh My God’ type of psychological series. This is a spoiler alert so if you have not watched the series or if you intend on watching the series, please do not listen to this episode. I repeat, do not listen to this episode!! This is a VERY candid, off the cuff episode so please be warned there will be some profanity used because the series was that good!!!
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