Making Lemonade

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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, 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. 

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

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.

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.