60 acast.com Making Lemonade https://shows.acast.com/makinglemonade en Sharing stories of turning the bad stuff we experience into something positive 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.


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]]> 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.

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]]> true info@makinglemonade.uk 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 makinglemonade episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/675bfc814e4fa96770645165/1743544767644-e4c07732-8504-4fd6-abbb-a2061cd9bc78.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/makinglemonade Making Lemonade Jacqueline Duffy - Bridget Jacqueline Duffy - Bridget Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:49:08 GMT 46:43 68d39464ade3289cf49a4f07 false https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 68d39464ade3289cf49a4f07 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 jacqueline-duffy-bridget Mark speaks to Jacqueline Duffy about her remarkable great aunt Bridget full 1 23 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Ashley John-Baptiste Ashley John-Baptiste Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 44:18 68c90fcedd14506ae324d0f5 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 68c90fcedd14506ae324d0f5 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 ashley-john-baptiste Mark speaks to broadcaster and campaigner Ashley John-Baptiste full 1 22 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-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> A little look back A little look back Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 22:25 68c07c0d0e15f0d45527c2f7 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 68c07c0d0e15f0d45527c2f7 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 a-little-look-back Mark looks back over the first 20 episodes of Making Lemonade full 1 21 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> Jacob Nordby Jacob Nordby Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT 47:06 68b71d5c093397eb05e12804 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 68b71d5c093397eb05e12804 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 jacob-nordby Mark speaks to author and creativity mentor Jacob Nordby full 1 20 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-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> Kyle Kittleson Kyle Kittleson Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT 58:44 68a990a7a04c35d2c9b5373d true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 68a990a7a04c35d2c9b5373d 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 kyle-kittleson Mark speaks to broadcaster Kyle Kittleson full 1 19 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 traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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 traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Josh Dickson Josh Dickson Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT 1:00:39 68a49c7773bf5b62988fd325 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 68a49c7773bf5b62988fd325 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 josh-dickson Mark speaks to founder of surf therapy retreats Resurface full 1 18 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 traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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 traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> Estelle Estelle Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:01:00 GMT 53:32 6890f668f3bc0460817d077f true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 6890f668f3bc0460817d077f 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 estelle Mark speaks to Grammy Award-winning singer and broadcaster Estelle full 1 17 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 and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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 and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> Emma Levy Emma Levy Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT 43:59 688887c5e0a86cc3ab1c6d03 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 688887c5e0a86cc3ab1c6d03 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 emma-levy Mark speaks to Emma Levy full 1 16 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 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> 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 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> John Purkiss Banahasta John Purkiss Banahasta Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT 55:41 6876c9ed610560d3efac14ca true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 6876c9ed610560d3efac14ca 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 john-purkiss-banahasta Mark speaks to author John Purkiss Banahasta full 1 15 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 so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> 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 so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Daisy - Part 2 Daisy - Part 2 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT 59:21 686d707e8778efbd1ad8e7f5 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 686d707e8778efbd1ad8e7f5 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 daisy-part-2 Mark speaks to justice campaigner Daisy full 1 14 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 began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> 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 began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Daisy - Part 1 Daisy - Part 1 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT 1:05:01 6863b402edbf5df5a18dc899 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 6863b402edbf5df5a18dc899 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 daisy-part-1 Mark speaks to justice campaigner Daisy full 1 13 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 began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> 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 began a journey to understand why making something positive out of something so negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Making Lemonade Live! Making Lemonade Live! Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 25:53 685ac06a4a2d8b8b51984583 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 685ac06a4a2d8b8b51984583 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 making-lemonade-live Mark is joined by special guests in front of a live audience full 1 12 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Sophie Sulehria Sophie Sulehria Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 37:32 684f26695cc6cddada40a82e true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 684f26695cc6cddada40a82e 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 sophie-sulehria Mark talks to broadcaster Sophie Sulehria full 1 11 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 traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> 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 traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Nick Mulvey Nick Mulvey Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT 33:16 683f5a890fde3d62aaaf88d3 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 683f5a890fde3d62aaaf88d3 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 nick-mulvey Mark talks to musician Nick Mulvey full 1 10 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 negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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 negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Dr Elly Hanson Dr Elly Hanson Tue, 27 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 31:26 683557d4e1abc4be6beec268 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 683557d4e1abc4be6beec268 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 dr-elly-hanson Mark speaks to Clinical Psychologist Dr Elly Hanson full 1 9 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 felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> 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 felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

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]]> Sarah Hepola Sarah Hepola Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 44:12 682b53f93e2c04fd7a603cf4 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 682b53f93e2c04fd7a603cf4 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 sarah-hepola Mark speaks to bestselling author Sarah Hepola full 1 8 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 and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

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]]> 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 and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.

 

Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners. 

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]]> Dan Breeze Dan Breeze Tue, 13 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 38:16 68234aaff368620d454ea6b8 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 68234aaff368620d454ea6b8 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 dan-breeze Mark speaks to Infected Blood Scandal survivor Dan Breeze full 1 7 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 negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

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]]> 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 negative and traumatic felt so powerful and life-affirming.

 

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]]> Matthew Hollingham Matthew Hollingham Tue, 06 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT 34:25 6819a2c8f30c20bff77400ed true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 6819a2c8f30c20bff77400ed 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 matthew-hollingham Mark speaks to Matthew Hollingham full 1 6 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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


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]]> 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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


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]]> Charlotte Nichols MP Charlotte Nichols MP Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 41:50 681109126ac0e5213b481ceb true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 681109126ac0e5213b481ceb 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 charlotte-nichols-mp Mark speaks to Charlotte Nichols MP full 1 5 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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


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]]> 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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners.

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]]> Iwan Thomas Iwan Thomas Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 33:23 6806cf7538088415693fb8fb true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 6806cf7538088415693fb8fb 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 iwan-thomas Mark speaks to athlete Iwan Thomas full 1 4 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 setting a new British record. Since retiring from athletics Iwan has become a prominent figure in the media.


Iwan talks candidly to Mark about his struggles with mental health issues and the things in his life that have helped him to cope with and overcome these.


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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


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]]> 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 setting a new British record. Since retiring from athletics Iwan has become a prominent figure in the media.


Iwan talks candidly to Mark about his struggles with mental health issues and the things in his life that have helped him to cope with and overcome these.


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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners.

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]]> Anna Morris Anna Morris Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 36:04 67fe1a0977aab4e4342024b2 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 67fe1a0977aab4e4342024b2 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 anna-morris Mark speaks to Anna Morris full 1 3 In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to comedian, writer and actor Anna Morris, whose partial deafness has shaped both her life and her career. In this funny, sometimes silly, and inspiring episode, Anna talks about how coming to terms with her disability has encouraged her to create more accessible work. And Mark and Anna both describe their early experiences of creativity and what it means to them.


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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners.

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]]> In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to comedian, writer and actor Anna Morris, whose partial deafness has shaped both her life and her career. In this funny, sometimes silly, and inspiring episode, Anna talks about how coming to terms with her disability has encouraged her to create more accessible work. And Mark and Anna both describe their early experiences of creativity and what it means to them.


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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes and language which may not be appropriate for some listeners.

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]]> Andrea Brady Andrea Brady Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 39:23 67f5669c8e7bdeb4a623564a false https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 67f5669c8e7bdeb4a623564a 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 andrea-brady Mark talks to Andrea Brady full 1 2 In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to Andrea Brady, whose daughter Jess died at the age of 27 due to late diagnosis of cancer. Andrea describes the heartbreaking - and often inspiring - weeks that led to Jess' death, and the important work to raise awareness Andrea and her family are now doing to ensure others don't have to go through what they have.


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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


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]]> In this episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to Andrea Brady, whose daughter Jess died at the age of 27 due to late diagnosis of cancer. Andrea describes the heartbreaking - and often inspiring - weeks that led to Jess' death, and the important work to raise awareness Andrea and her family are now doing to ensure others don't have to go through what they have.


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.


Shownotes, links, transcript, and support information are available here, where you can also support the podcast.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes which may be upsetting for some listeners.

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]]> Episode 0 - Introducing Making Lemonade Episode 0 - Introducing Making Lemonade Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 18:18 67eacd1c7828ca699c4cd2f7 false https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 67eacd1c7828ca699c4cd2f7 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 full 1 Presenter Mark O'Sullivan introduces the Making Lemonade Podcast and the events which have led to its creation. In 2024, comedian and writer Mark 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 mini episode he tells his story, and talks about some of the things he's learned and is going to be sharing throughout this podcast.


More information and the episode transcript are available here.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes which may be upsetting for some listeners.

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]]> Presenter Mark O'Sullivan introduces the Making Lemonade Podcast and the events which have led to its creation. In 2024, comedian and writer Mark 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 mini episode he tells his story, and talks about some of the things he's learned and is going to be sharing throughout this podcast.


More information and the episode transcript are available here.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes which may be upsetting for some listeners.

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Nicky Campbell Nicky Campbell Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT 39:40 67eacf5574ce6156736b8211 true https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade 67eacf5574ce6156736b8211 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 Mark talks to Nicky Campbell full 1 1 In this moving and inspiring episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to broadcasting legend Nicky Campbell about the abuse he suffered as a child, and the positive things that have come out of speaking out about what happened to him.


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.


More information and the episode transcript are available here.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes which may be upsetting for some listeners.

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]]> In this moving and inspiring episode, presenter Mark O'Sullivan talks to broadcasting legend Nicky Campbell about the abuse he suffered as a child, and the positive things that have come out of speaking out about what happened to him.


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.


More information and the episode transcript are available here.


Please be aware that this episode contains themes which may be upsetting for some listeners.

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> Making Lemonade - Trailer Making Lemonade - Trailer Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:43:15 GMT 2:24 675c1dd3d8cc4b92594142b8 false http://www.makinglemonade.uk 675c1dd3d8cc4b92594142b8 675bfc814e4fa96770645165 Introducing the Making Lemonade Podcast trailer 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 My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom, and creator of Lee and Dean (C4) and Tell Me Everything (ITV).

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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]]> 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 My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom, and creator of Lee and Dean (C4) and Tell Me Everything (ITV).

For shownotes, more information, and to support the Making Lemonade Podcast, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/making.lemonade


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