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 n...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 suppo...
Jun 17, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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, tra...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 info...
May 27, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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...
May 20, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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. Shownotes, links, transcr...
May 13, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 he...
May 06, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 t...
Apr 29, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 ...
Apr 22, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 S...
Apr 15, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 u...
Apr 08, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 informa...
Apr 01, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 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 podca...
Apr 01, 2025•18 min
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 Hoste...
Dec 13, 2024•2 min
