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Making Lemonade
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
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3. Anna Morris
36:04||Season 1, Ep. 3In 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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2. Andrea Brady
39:23||Season 1, Ep. 2In 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.
Episode 0 - Introducing Making Lemonade
18:18||Season 1, Ep. 0Presenter 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.
1. Nicky Campbell
39:40||Season 1, Ep. 1In 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.
Making Lemonade - Trailer
02:24||Season 0, Ep. 0Welcome 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).