Making Lemonade

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.