Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Dormant
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Sep 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
78%
Hosting
feeds.acast.com

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About This Podcast

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 [email protected] or through our social media links.


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Recent Episodes

S1E23 Jacqueline Duffy - Bridget

Sep 24, 2025 46m

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…

S1E22 Ashley John-Baptiste

Sep 16, 2025 44m

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…

S1E21 A little look back

Sep 09, 2025 22m

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…

S1E20 Jacob Nordby

Sep 02, 2025 47m

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…

S1E19 Kyle Kittleson

Aug 26, 2025 58m

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…

S1E18 Josh Dickson

Aug 19, 2025 1h

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…

S1E17 Estelle

Aug 05, 2025 53m

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…

S1E16 Emma Levy

Jul 29, 2025 43m

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…

S1E15 John Purkiss Banahasta

Jul 15, 2025 55m

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…

S1E14 Daisy - Part 2

Jul 08, 2025 59m

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…

S1E13 Daisy - Part 1

Jul 01, 2025 1h 5m

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…

S1E12 Making Lemonade Live!

Jun 24, 2025 25m

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…

S1E11 Sophie Sulehria

Jun 17, 2025 37m

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…

S1E10 Nick Mulvey

Jun 03, 2025 33m

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…

S1E9 Dr Elly Hanson

May 27, 2025 31m

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…

S1E8 Sarah Hepola

May 20, 2025 44m

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…

S1E7 Dan Breeze

May 13, 2025 38m

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…

S1E6 Matthew Hollingham

May 06, 2025 34m

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…

S1E5 Charlotte Nichols MP

Apr 29, 2025 41m

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…

S1E4 Iwan Thomas

Apr 22, 2025 33m

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…

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How many episodes does Making Lemonade have?

Making Lemonade has published 25 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Health & Fitness.

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