Making Lemonade
Welcome to Making Lemonade! A podcast where I'll be sharing stories of the lemons life has given to people, and the wonderful lemonade they've made from them. Featuring some well known names and others with extraordinary experiences. Hosted by Mark O'Sullivan, presenter of C4's RTS Award-winning My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom, and creator of Lee and Dean (C4) and Tell Me Everything (ITV). New episodes every Wednesday. For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade If you have a story to share, or a question to ask, please contact us using info@makinglemonade.uk or through our social media links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan is reunited with Jacqueline Duffy, whose great aunt Bridget helped to shape both Jacqueline's and Mark's lives.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to BBC Journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste about growing up in care, and how it has shaped his life and work.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirmin...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan looks back over the first 20 episodes of the Making Lemonade podcast.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to author and creativity mentor Jacob Nordby about his own journey through adversity and the work that has come from it.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirmi...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to broadcaster (and former Marine Mammal Trainer!) Kyle Kittleson, about how his past traumatic experiences inform his work with Mental Health professionals.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and trauma...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to therapist and founder of surf therapy retreats company Resurface about his journey from addiction to helping others recover and discover their own sense of flow.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to Grammy Award-winning singer and broadcaster Estelle about the challenges she's faced and the role music and creation plays in her life.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to podcaster, physiotherapist and cancer survivor Emma Levy about her journey to create her brilliant podcast 'When Life Gives You Lemons'.
Additionally, in the introduction, Mark pays tribute to a young man who took his own life recently. This episode is dedicated to the memory of him.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Se...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to author John Purkiss Banahasta about his journey through depression to discovering spirituality and becoming a bestselling author of books including 'The Power of Letting Go'.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something s...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to justice campaigner Daisy, who was born as a result of the rape of her then 13 year old birth mother, and has campaigned tirelessly to change the law and improve support and recognition for children born from rape. This is part two of a two-part episode.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and b...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to justice campaigner Daisy, who was born as a result of the rape of her then 13 year old birth mother, and has campaigned tirelessly to change the law and improve support and recognition for children born from rape. This is part one of a two-part episode.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and b...
In this special episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan is joined by Sophie Sulehria, Dan Breeze and artist Sarah Graham, in front of a live studio audience..
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to broadcaster Sophie Sulehria about her and her partner's journey through infertility treatment, and the power of speaking out and sharing tough experiences.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traum...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to musician and songwriter Nick Mulvey, about the challenges he's recently faced in his career and personal life, and the music that he's made in the wake of those experiences.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so ...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to Clinical Psychologist Dr Elly Hanson about post-traumatic growth, and why we're able to grow from difficult, challenging, and traumatic experiences.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic fe...
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to journalist, columnist, and author of the bestselling memoir 'Blackout' Sarah Hepola about her battle with alcohol, and the many positives sobriety has brought to her.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative...
In this moving episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to Dan Breeze about growing up with Haemophilia and being a victim of the Infected Blood Scandal. We also join Dan as he begins his journey to make his own Lemonade!
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so ...
In this moving episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to Matthew Hollingham about the loss of his partner Lovisa, and the limitless things we can achieve in someone's memory.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to MP Charlotte Nichols about PTSD, psychedelics, pub quizzes ands the power of making change.
Comedian and writer Mark O'Sullivan presented the RTS Award-winning Documentary My Sexual Abuse - The Sitcom and began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.
In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to athlete and broadcaster Iwan Thomas. Iwan started his athletics career in 1992 when he represented the British 4 x 400m relay team at the World Junior Championships. At the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996 at the age of 22, he came 5th in the final of the 400m and won a silver medal in the 4 x 400m relay. In 1997 Iwan, claimed his first UK Championship title in Birmingham and sett...
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