Explore every episode of the podcast The Dose with Paddy and Belinda
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| We're Back... well one of us is anyway 👀 | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:53:53 | |
WE’RE BACK! 🎙️ After 13 weeks away, Paddy and Belinda are reunited, the Pen Pals are officially a thing, and somehow we’ve already had an HR dispute within the first 30 seconds. * Support us with a coffee! Click Here * Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766
So… what’s happened since we disappeared? Quite a lot, actually. Paddy has gone from secretly running a 10K to completing his first half marathon, started therapy for the first time, begun fixing his teeth, and, after months of frustration, finally broken through his weight loss plateau and reached a brand new low. Meanwhile, Belinda gets very real about discovering she’s regained 14lbs over the past year, why maintenance hasn’t gone the way she expected, the possible role of medication, and why she refuses to see this setback as the end of her story. We also talk weight loss medication, food noise, long term treatment, DEXA scans, loose skin, body changes, the things we wish we’d tracked from day one, and what’s coming up in Season 4. Plus, Paddy discovers Pilates, Belinda still can’t speak into her microphone, we introduce our imaginary back office staff, and a perfectly innocent conversation about plant milk takes a deeply unfortunate turn. Basically, The Dose is back. Same honesty. Same chaos. Slightly better production. Welcome back, Pen Pals. ❤️ Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. This episode is not endorsing, or suggesting any medical treatments - thats a decision for you and your Drs only. | |||
| A quick update & thank you | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:08:00 | |
A short one just to share a little update and say a sincere word of thanks to each and every one of you. Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 | |||
| Goodbye Season 3 | 15 May 2026 | 00:59:10 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 Well folks, we made it. Season 3 is officially in the bag, and Paddy and Belinda are signing off in the only way they know how ...45 minutes late, blaming the gremlins in the tech, and waved through with a "sure it's grand." Before anybody panics: it's the end of the season, not the end of the dose. Season 4 is already brewing, and there's a phenomenal lineup waiting in the wings. But first, a proper sit-down to mark where we've landed. We're closing in on a milestone that genuinely floored us when we looked at the number — and three of the all-time top five episodes have come from this season alone. We get reflective. Paddy walks back to a desk in May 2024, asking himself if morbid obesity was just going to be his lot for life — and the wedding weekend in June when everything quietly shifted. Belinda goes back further, to a passive-aggressive magazine article her mam slid across the kitchen table in 2022, an online doctor appointment that lasted ninety seconds, and figuring out a brand-new medication with no community, no TikTok, no anything. Two very different routes in. Two years that look nothing like the lives they came from. We get into the bigger picture too: how much the GLP-1 landscape has changed in just twenty-four months, where Weight Watchers, Unislim and Slimming World have each landed on it (spoiler: not all gracefully), the things nobody warns women in their forties and fifties about, the rebrand of PCOS, the ongoing question of whether influencers in the weight-loss space owe their followers some honesty, and the one that still hasn't settled in either of our heads. Plus the lighter stuff: HYROX in September (Belinda has been hoodwinked), Paddy's complicated romance with running, a big summer for Belinda's family, gigs, ferries, Tayto Park, a podcasting conference in London, and a side project Paddy isn't quite ready to talk about yet. Massive thanks to everyone who's been here — whether you found us last week or you were there for the dodgy Instagram Live in month one. Keep the WhatsApps coming over the break. We'll be back. And if something big breaks in the meantime, you know we won't leave you hanging. Big love. See you in Season 4 P & B xx Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. This episode is not endorsing, or suggesting any medical treatments - thats a decision for you and your Drs only. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc Keywords: Weight Loss Journey, Mounjaro, Wegovy, GLP-1, Obesity Support, Metabolic Health, Body Positivity, Medical Bias, Mental Health, The Dose Podcast, Weight Loss Medication, Personal Transformation. | |||
| Retatrutide - My Experience | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:41:06 | |
She lost 37% of her body weight. In nine months. On a drug that doesn't officially exist yet in the real world. In this episode, Paddy & Belinda down with Mimi , an Australian nurse and stroke survivor who became one of a handful of people worldwide to trial Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's next-generation triple receptor GLP-1 agonist, as part of a landmark cardiovascular clinical trial. Mimi pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to be inside a pharmaceutical trial, from being forced to dose-escalate to 12mg within months regardless of how her body was responding, to surviving a cold turkey stop after 20 months with zero tapering support. She shares the unfiltered truth about what extreme appetite suppression actually feels like, how she rebuilt her nutrition from scratch when she couldn't keep liquids down, and the moment her DEXA scan revealed how much body fat she actually lost. She also talks about the mental health reality nobody warned her about, the terrifying return of hunger after nearly two years of silence, why her blood pressure medication had to be stopped just four months in, and how she went from qualifying for a trial to now maintaining a nine stone weight on Wegovy for cardiovascular protection. Plus, we get into the very real and dangerous black market surge of so-called 'Retatrutide' , and why if you're seeing it for sale online, it is not the real thing. This is one of the most extraordinary first-hand accounts of Retatrutide you'll hear anywhere. Don't miss it. Find Mimi Here: https://www.tiktok.com/@Mimi_in_Aus Find Paddy Here: https://linktr.ee/paddyc Fina Belinda here: https://www.instagram.com/glp1.insights Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. This episode is not endorsing, or suggesting any medical treatments - thats a decision for you and your Drs only. Keywords: #Retatrutide #GLP1 #WeightLossMedication #Ozempic #ClinicalTrial #WeightLossJourney | |||
| 7 Stone Lost - The Small Life No More: Sarah’s story of change with Mounjaro | 04 Apr 2026 | 01:09:52 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 “You are living such a small life.” Those seven words from a medical professional were the wake-up call Sarah ( @sezzieloula on Instagram) needed to stop waiting for a miracle and start fighting for her future. After decades of battling obesity, medical bias, and the exhausting "mask" of being the happy people-pleaser, Sarah reached a breaking point in 2024. At her heaviest and most restricted, she’d already resigned herself to a shorter life, until she discovered a new path. In this deeply moving episode of The Dose, Belinda and Paddy sit down with Sarah to trace her 13-month transformation. This isn't just a story about losing seven stone; it’s a raw exploration of reclaiming the space you deserve in a world that often tries to make you feel invisible.
If you have ever felt like your weight enters the room before you do, or if you’ve spent years in the "four R’s" (Restrict, Relapse, Regain, Repeat), this episode is a lighthouse. Sarah’s vulnerability is a powerful reminder that obesity is a chronic relapsing disease, not a character flaw. Keywords: Weight Loss Journey, Mounjaro, GLP-1, Obesity Support, Metabolic Health, Body Positivity, Medical Bias, Mental Health, The Dose Podcast, Weight Loss Medication, Personal Transformation. "Hold on. Have some hope. Don’t give up on yourself. You are going to be okay." — Sarah Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. This episode is not endorsing, or suggesting any medical treatments - thats a decision for you and your Drs only. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc Keywords: Weight Loss Journey, Mounjaro, Wegovy, GLP-1, Obesity Support, Metabolic Health, Body Positivity, Medical Bias, Mental Health, The Dose Podcast, Weight Loss Medication, Personal Transformation. | |||
| Life Check-In… It’s Been One of Those Weeks | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:53:17 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 This week, we’re catching up on everything, from unexpected online drama to something even more shocking… Paddy has started running.....Yes, you read that right. From lungs on fire and knee pain to knocking out consistent 5Ks. We also get into:
And as always, we don’t hold back on calling out the nonsense, especially when it comes to unsafe trends and misinformation in the weight loss space. Honest, unfiltered, and probably a bit too real at times, but that’s what you come here for. Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. This episode is not endorsing, or suggesting any medical treatments - thats a decision for you and your Drs only. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc #WeightLossSupport #Exercise #Fitness #GLP1 #Ireland | |||
| The GLP1 Coach, with Nikki Coughlan | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:06:33 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 You’re losing weight… so why does it still feel hard? In this episode, we welcome back The GLP-1 Coach, Nikki Coughlan, for a powerful and honest conversation about the emotional side of this journey that nobody really prepares you for. Nikki is a Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach specialising in supporting adults using GLP-1 medications Find Nikki here: https://www.glp1coach.ie/ We talk about the fear of regain. The support gap that exists for many of us on our journey.The panic around maintenance.The pressure to be perfect. The importance of self-compassionAnd the quiet worry that maybe the medication is doing all the work. If you’ve ever thought:“What happens when this stops?”“Why don’t I feel as different as I look?”“Why am I still struggling even though the scale is moving?” This episode is for you We explore how to move beyond diet mentality, how to design goals that actually work in real life, and why support matters more than most people realise. This is not about chasing numbers. It is about identity, values, and building something sustainable. Whether you are just starting out, deep in the process, or approaching maintenance, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more grounded in your next step. Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. This episode is not endorsing, or suggesting any medical treatments - thats a decision for you and your Drs only. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc #WeightLossSupport #Exercise #Fitness #GLP1 #Ireland | |||
| Paddy is stopping Wegovy….. | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:48:40 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 After nearly three months on Wegovy, Paddy has made the decision to stop. Not because he wanted to. Not because he didn’t try. But because it just wasn’t working for him the way he hoped. The appetite suppression never really landed, the sugar cravings were strong, and over that time he regained a stone and a half (22lbs / 10kg) . In this episode, we talk honestly about what that felt like. The headspace. The frustration. The fear of slipping back into old patterns. And why he decided it was time to reset and go back to what had previously worked for me. We also get into: • Revisiting food noise • Cravings versus hunger • The shame people still carry around these medications • Why you are allowed to keep your journey private • And hows maintenance going for Belinda And yes, there’s still the usual banter. Including tractors. If you’re on this journey and something isn’t going the way you expected, this episode is for you. Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. This episode is not endorsing, or suggesting any medical treatments - thats a decision for you and your Drs only. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc #WeightLossSupport #Exercise #Fitness #GLP1 #Ireland | |||
| Let's get Physical.... with Luke Atkins | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:12:10 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 Movement. Exercise. The gym. Three words that can spark motivation, fear, guilt, or an immediate eye roll. In this episode of The Dose, Paddy and Belinda get honest about movement in real life, not the polished, punishing version we’ve all been sold before. They are joined by Luke Atkins from Tailormade Coaching for a grounded, practical conversation about what movement actually looks like for everyday people. Especially if you are starting again, starting slowly, or starting while navigating weight loss, GLP-1 medication, or a complicated relationship with exercise. This is not about burning calories or chasing perfection. It is about confidence, consistency, and finding movement that fits your life. If movement has ever felt overwhelming, embarrassing, or like something you “should” be doing but don’t know how to start, this episode is for you. We also hear more about Belindas person journey with movement and how shes somewhere she never imagined in terms of her love of training. Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc #Movement #WeightLossSupport #Exercise #Fitness #GLP1 #Ireland | |||
| No Blame, No Shame, No Guilt - with Registered Dietician , Valerie O' Connor | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:20:12 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 In this episode, Paddy and Belinda sit down with Registered Dietician / Clinical Nutritionist and Trained Psychotherapist Valerie O’Connor ( Galway Nutrition & Therapy Clinic www.gntc.ie) for a calm, thoughtful conversation about food, nourishment, and looking after yourself in a more sustainable way. We talk through what supportive nutrition actually looks like beyond diet culture, focusing on routine, fibre, hydration, food variety, and why food first matters more than supplements or extremes. Valerie shares practical, realistic guidance on eating well without restriction, fear, or perfectionism, especially during periods of weight change. The conversation also touches on the psychological side of health, including self compassion, habit building, and how to move away from shame and all or nothing thinking. Rather than quick fixes, this episode centres on steadiness, kindness, and doing what genuinely supports long term wellbeing. A reassuring listen for anyone who wants a healthier relationship with food and their body, without pressure or judgement. Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experience and general information only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about individual health decisions, including nutrition or prescription treatments. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc #NutritionAdvice #WeightLossSupport #HealthyEatingTips #MentalWellness #GLP1 | |||
| We've (both) gained weight..... | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:48:59 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 We have both gained weight. Belinda opens up about seeing the scale go up after Christmas for the first time in years and how fast the old restriction thoughts came back, even though she knows better. Paddy shares more insight on his experience of what it’s been like moving to Wegovy and also gaining weight too. We chat about that Oxford study that’s everywhere this week, people regaining weight after stopping medication, and ask the obvious question… why is this being treated like breaking news? We also get into the messy stuff, maintenance not feeling as safe as weight loss, the identity shift when you’re no longer in “lose mode”, weight bias, water weight, spirals, and why the scale can absolutely wreck your head if you’re not careful. If you’ve put on weight after Christmas, felt panicky about it, or had that quiet fear of “what if it all comes back”, this one will hit home. No fixing. No preaching. Just two people being honest about a part of the journey that doesn’t get talked about enough. Also thank you to those of you who alerted us we (aka Paddy) uploaded the unedited version before this - apparently even Paddy is human and makes mistakes and for a number of you, you now know his favourite (off air and should never make it to air) curse word !!! #Morto Combined Paddy & Belinda have lost over 16 stone on their journeys supported by nutrition, movement, mindset and medical supervision. Paddy is a qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritionist specialising in supporting those living with Obesity, and is also a registered member of the National Union of Journalists. Belinda supports ladies through coaching within The Next Chapter community. Important: This podcast is for information and lived experience only. It is not medical advice. Always speak with your own prescriber and qualified healthcare professionals about your medication and your health. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc | |||
| 2026 Top Tips starting a Mounjaro /Wegovy supported weight loss journey. | 01 Jan 2026 | 01:05:46 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 It is New Year’s Day, and we are back with a fresh episode of The Dose with Paddy and Belinda. In this one, we share the practical, real world tips we wish we could tell ourselves on day one of a GLP 1 supported journey, with a strong focus on foundations, tracking, mindset, movement, nutrition, boundaries, and community. Combined Paddy & Belinda have lost over 16 stone on their journeys supported by nutrition, movement, mindset and medical supervision. Paddy is a qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritionist specialising in supporting those living with Obesity, and is also a registered member of the National Union of Journalists. Belinda supports ladies through coaching within The Next Chapter community. Important: This podcast is for information and lived experience only. It is not medical advice. Always speak with your own prescriber and qualified healthcare professionals about your medication and your health. Email: hello@thedose.ie Belinda’s community: The Next Chapter Paddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc | |||
| Happy Christmas from Paddy & Belinda | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:45:24 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766 In our Christmas special, we are decking the halls with reflections from the year that was. The highs, the hard bits, the unexpected wins, the moments that made us laugh, and the ones that caught us completely off guard. Think of it as our end of year selection box, a little bit of everything and absolutely no calorie counting. We chat honestly about maintenance, medication changes, festive food noise, gym glow ups, community moments, and what this year has really been like behind the microphone. It is reflective, real, a little bit chaotic, and very on brand. So pop on the fairy lights, settle in, and join us for one last chat before the year is boxed away. Merry Christmas and thank you for listening. Lot of love P&B xx This podcast episode is for information and shared experience only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to prescription weight loss medications vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. No prescription medicines or healthcare services are being promoted or endorsed. | |||
| From fighting my body to working with it, Aja Beckett on GLP-1s and why Shotsy was born | 13 Dec 2025 | 01:19:33 | |
Tap here to send us a whatsapp message In this episode of The Dose, we are joined by Aja Beckett, founder of Shotsy and a member of the GLP-1 weight loss community. Aja shares her personal journey of living with obesity, years of dieting, food noise, fear, and the moment she realised that getting a prescription was only the beginning, not the solution. We talk honestly about life on GLP-1 medications, including Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound, the emotional ups and downs through the week, why hunger and food noise can return, and how understanding what is happening in your body can reduce panic and self blame. Aja also explains why she built Shotsy, a tracking tool created from lived experience to help people feel more informed and supported on their journey. This is a real, human conversation about weight loss, access, cost, maintenance, and the power of community. This podcast episode is for information and shared experience only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to prescription weight loss medications vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. No prescription medicines or healthcare services are being promoted or endorsed. | |||
| The Reality of Long Term Weight Loss and What Nobody Tells You About Maintenance | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:50:01 | |
What if the hardest part of weight loss isn’t losing the weight at all… but what comes next? Drawing from their own lived journeys, they explore: From Paddy reflecting on body changes and past experiences, to Belinda discussing her own transition into maintenance and the emotional weight that comes with it, this episode offers a rare, honest look into the long term side of the journey that so many people on GLP-1 treatments quietly relate to. This episode shares personal experiences and general information only. It is not medical advice and not a promotion of any treatment. Always consult a registered healthcare professional before making decisions about your health or medication. 🎙️ Follow the hosts: @adoseofpaddy | @glp1.insights Email us your questions or stories: hello@thedose.ie | |||
| Switching Treatments, Staying Safe: Experts Insight on What Matters Most with Jason Murphy | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:59:50 | |
Thinking about changing your weight loss treatment or accessing weight loss medication? Here’s what you need to know before you do. 💬 In this episode of The Dose, Paddy and Belinda are joined by Superintendent Pharmacist and weight-management expert Jason Murphy from ePharm NI for a straight-talking look at how to switch treatments safely and confidently with a particular focus on safe prescribing. Jason explains what really matters when changing medications, why medical guidance is key, and how regulated, patient-centred care can make every step safer and more effective. 🎧 You’ll hear: • How legitimate prescribers support patients through treatment changes • What a safe and supported switch looks like • The checks that protect you when sourcing medication • Why clinical oversight matters for long-term success This episode shares personal experiences and general information only. It is not medical advice and not a promotion of any treatment. Always consult a registered healthcare professional before making decisions about your health or medication. 🎙️ Follow the hosts: @adoseofpaddy | @glp1.insights #TheDosePodcast #GLP1Journey #MedicationSafety #WeightManagement #IrishPodcast #PharmacistInsight #ePharmNI | |||
| The Real Work Begins: What Maintenance Really Feels Like [S3E3] | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:53:40 | |
What really happens after the weight loss? Paddy and Belinda open up about the messy, motivating middle ground of maintenance — when the scale slows, hunger shifts, and the focus turns to strength, movement, and mindset. They share personal experiences with dose changes and how not to do things!! along with the challenge of finding balance between body goals and real life. This episode dives into the mental side of long-term change, why muscle matters more than calories, and how community keeps it all going. This podcast shares personal experiences and opinions only. It is not medical advice or a promotion of any treatment or provider. Always consult your GP or prescriber before making changes to your health or medication. 🎙️ @adoseofpaddy | @glp1.insights | |||
| From Frozen Grapes to Feck It: Lorna’s (lorzylovey) honest take on life after 40, self-worth, and laughing your way back to health. [S3E2] | 15 Oct 2025 | 01:01:46 | |
Lorna Cronin aka lorzylovey - joins Paddy and Belinda for a laugh-out-loud, heart-on-sleeve conversation about finding humour and self-worth on the road back to health. Throughout the banter we chat about:
The power of saying feck it and finally doing life on your own terms Find Lorna here: https://www.instagram.com/lorzylovey/ and also on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@lorzylovey Health Disclaimer This podcast shares personal experiences and opinions only. It’s not medical advice, nor a promotion of any treatment or medication. Always seek support from your GP or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or treatment plan. Paddy and Belinda have lost over 200lbs combined through mindset, movement, nutrition, and evidence-based medical care. Neither are medically qualified — they’re sharing insights from lived experience. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and an Associate Member of the National Union of Journalists. Paddy📸 Instagram — @adoseofpaddy🎥 TikTok — @doseofpaddy Belinda📸 Instagram — @glp1.insights🎥 TikTok — @glp1insights Paddy CunninghamA qualified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, Paddy shares his lived experience with obesity and the realities of long-term weight management. With over 25 years in media and storytelling, he brings honesty, humour, and evidence-based insight to every episode — helping listeners feel seen, not sold to. Belinda HoganBelinda is the voice behind @glp1.insights, where she documents her wellness and medicated weight-loss journey with empathy and truth. She’s also the founder of The Next Chapter, a private members-only community for women focused on encouragement, connection, and real conversation around lasting change. | |||
| Hello Season 3 - We Are Back! [S3E1] | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:47:16 | |
We’re back! After two months away, Paddy and Belinda swap updates on wins, setbacks, and everything in between: Electric Picnic, weddings, the velvet jacket fit-check, maintenance without obsession, training around shoulder pain, and theme-park realities when your body has changed. Expect honesty, laughs, and the usual banter! You’ll hear about
Contact the show: hello@thedose.ie Book a 121 Consultation or The Movement Room with Paddy: www.adoseofpaddy.com Join Belindas private members group - drop her a DM on insta Health disclaimer None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 200lbs through a focus on mindset, movement, nutrition and professional medical support. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists having worked in the Media for over 25 years. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @doseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights | |||
| Price Hikes & Panic: What’s Really Going On? | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:23:27 | |
PRICES INCREASE - SPECIAL EPISODE Paddy and Belinda jump back on the mic for a “microdose” episode after a whirlwind week in obesity care across Ireland and the UK. With sudden price hikes on weight loss medications sparking panic, confusion, and sleepless nights for many, they break down what’s really happening, what misinformation to avoid, and—most importantly—where to turn for reliable guidance. They discuss:
This one’s about reassurance, clarity, and remembering—you still have options. Follow Paddy: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy Follow Belinda: https://www.instagram.com/glp1.insights Disclaimer: None of the discussions in this podcast are personal medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own treatment. | |||
| Goodbye from Paddy & Belinda... for now. [S2E15] | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:59:17 | |
It's the final episode of season 2 of The Dose. We're taking a break for a few weeks - but before we do - we met up in person again (only our 2nd time ever to meet in person!). Recorded on location in Ireland, sit back - relax and enjoy the finale of season 2. We'll be back before too long - aiming for September with more fantastic expert guests, community inspiration and the usual banter along the way. You can always get in touch with the show by emailing us hello@thedose.ie - we are always on the look our for our community stories , feedback, ideas etc - so why not drop us a message. Remember there's a whole two seasons worth of episodes however, if you haven't heard them all this is the perfect time to revisit one you missed - or to relisten to one of your favourite episodes. If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @doseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #BariatricSurgery #Bariatric #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence
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| (Video) Live Stream with Paddy - Journey update and Q&A [S2E14] | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:53:04 | |
Join Paddy on this recent recorded livestream from Instagram where he takes you through his journey so far, answers some questions and general chit chat on life. This episode displays some content on screen in the video episode on Spotify. Also a wee heads up we have 2 further episodes to come in Season two before we take our short summer break - you can always get in touch with the show by emailing us hello@thedose.ie - we are always on the look our for our community stories , feedback, ideas etc - so why not drop us a message. Sit back , relax and enjoy. If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @doseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #BariatricSurgery #Bariatric #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence | |||
| Weight Lost, Love Found: A Bariatric Love Story [S2E13] | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:22:18 | |
In this episode, Paddy and Belinda welcome guests Jason and Sue, who share their transformative journeys through bariatric surgery. They discuss the significant weight loss, improvements in mental health, and the importance of community support. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating social situations, food choices, and the impact of weight management on their lives. Jason and Sue also highlight the relationships they've built within the bariatric community and the inspiration they provide to others on similar journeys. We delve into the creation of a supportive WhatsApp group for individuals on similar journeys, the upcoming Bariatric Bash event, and personal reflections on their transformations. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation!
If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @doseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #BariatricSurgery #Bariatric #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence | |||
| Shocking news for Paddy & Belinda gets real 😲 [S2E12] | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:58:46 | |
This week marks one full year since Paddy took his very dose of weight loss medication (Mounjaro) —and what a year it’s been. In this powerful, insightful, and occasionally outrageous episode, Paddy opens up about the emotional and physical milestones of his 100+ lb weight loss journey, including a jaw-dropping discovery from his recent metabolic test. Meanwhile, Belinda shares a vulnerable and reflective update of her own. After feeling stuck in her weight loss, she experiments with fasting—not for restriction but for reconnection—using her fasting app to simply ask, “Am I actually hungry?” What she found might surprise you. Together, they dive deep into:
There’s also a healthy dose of laughs, podcast plans, and a gentle reminder that this journey—though personal—is never walked alone. If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @doseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence | |||
| Rebuilding Confidence, One Outfit at a Time with Sarah Lyons [S2E11] | 15 Jun 2025 | 01:05:48 | |
Paddy and Belinda chat with stylist and body confidence coach Sarah Lyons about how clothes can help you reconnect with yourself—especially after body changes. From shopping anxiety to styling tips for real bodies. Sarah shares practical advice and emotional insights on dressing with confidence, self-compassion, and joy. Fashion isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about celebrating who you are today.
If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @doseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence | |||
| 2025 Update: Top tips when starting Mounjaro / Ozempic [S2E10] | 29 May 2025 | 01:02:24 | |
Paddy and Belinda update on everything they wish they’d known at the beginning of their weight loss journeys on GLP-1 medications. From hunger myths and mindset traps to protein goals and movement truths, this episode is packed with heartfelt advice and a few laughs (and a few KitKats too). Whether you're just starting out or deep in your own journey, this is the kind of real talk that reminds you: it's your journey, your pace. Plus, a shoutout to and update from a listener and a firm warning about dodgy online meds—don't miss it! If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @adoseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence | |||
| More Than a Jab: The Uneducated PT Karl O’Rourke on the Power of GLP-1s and Belonging [S2E9] | 25 May 2025 | 01:09:21 | |
What if the most powerful part of your weight loss journey wasn’t the number on the scale — but the people you meet along the way? In this episode of The Dose, Paddy and Belinda sit down with Karl O’Rourke — better known as The Uneducated PT — for an eye-opening, no-BS conversation about weight loss medications, fitness culture, and why real health starts with feeling like you belong. Karl opens up about the loneliness that nearly broke him, why social health matters more than we think, and how the fitness industry often gets it very wrong when it comes to weight loss medication. This one isn’t about six-packs or shame — it’s about honesty, empathy, and what it really means to feel well in your body and in your life. If you've ever felt judged, misunderstood, or unsure where you fit in this journey, this episode is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed. Follow Karl here: https://www.instagram.com/theuneducatedpt/ If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @adoseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @glp1insights #Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence | |||
| A Lighter Body, A Louder Voice: What We Gained by Losing almost 200lbs [S2E8] | 17 May 2025 | 01:01:02 | |
We lost almost 100 pounds each—but spoiler alert: we didn’t magically become perfect humans. In this laugh-through-the-tears episode, Paddy and Belinda unpack the wild, wonderful, and downright weird things that happen after weight loss. From squeezing into Paul Mescal-style O’Neills shorts to Belinda strutting around in mustard mini skirts (with a zip, obviously), we share what’s changed—from food guilt to fashion fits—and what still hits us hard (hello, body image baggage and funeral rosary anxiety). Paddy revisits a letter he once read on The Biggest Loser and reflects on the pressure to be “fixed.” Belinda speaks about showing up for herself and finally not caring if she ever steps on a scale again. We talk about protecting our peace, ditching cold shoulder tops, and finding joy in a full-fat ice cream with syrup and a flake—without spiralling into self-hate. This episode is full of big laughs, deep sighs, awkward honesty, and hard-won freedom. If you’ve ever felt less-than, tried to shrink yourself, or wondered what it might feel like to finally take up space—this one’s for you. P.S. We’re not fixed. But we’re f***ing free. ======= If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 190lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @adoseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @bells.mj.insights ==== weight loss journey, body positivity, GLP-1 medications, Ozempic, Mounjaro, obesity support, emotional eating, food freedom, self-worth, body image, plus-size life, mental health, weight loss real talk, transformation story, self-acceptance, The Biggest Loser, Irish podcast, weight stigma, health at every size, confidence after weight loss, movement not exercise, funny wellness podcast, compassionate weight loss, weight loss without shame, Belinda Hogan, Paddy Cunningham, weight loss podcast, emotional healing, obesity journey Ireland, before and after truth, fat loss with feelings | |||
| From ‘10-Ton Tessie’ to 12 Stone Down: Ashley’s Journey of Weight, Worth & Warriorship [S2E7] | 09 May 2025 | 01:35:38 | |
At only 10 years old, they called her “10-Ton Tessie” —and those words stuck harder than the weight ever did. In this raw and deeply personal episode, Ashley O’Driscoll (@ashleyodriscoll_) joins Paddy and Belinda to share the untold story behind her incredible 12-stone weight loss, and the emotional scars that couldn’t be measured on a scale. From the cruelty of childhood name-calling to the silence of social media trolls, Ashley opens up about the war waged not just on her body—but on her sense of self. We dive into the complicated reality of body image after massive transformation, the trauma of hair loss, and the hidden grief behind feeling “not done” even after dramatic progress. With humour, honesty, and no-holds-barred truth-telling, this is a conversation about growth, survival, and reclaiming power. If you’ve ever struggled to see yourself in the mirror—or felt judged for your size, your skin, or your silence—this episode is for you. --- If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 180lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice or promotion towards any specific treatment or medication - this is a sharing of a personal journey. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer / Nutritional Coach and is also an Assoc. member of the National Union of Journalists. Find Paddy Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adoseofpaddy •TikTok: @adoseofpaddy Find Belinda Here: •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights / •TikTok: @bells.mj.insights weight loss journey, obesity, GLP-1, Ozempic, body image, self worth, hair loss, weight stigma, emotional eating, bullying, weight loss transformation, body acceptance, fatphobia, weight loss podcast, trauma recovery, binge eating, mental health, Irish podcast, women’s health, plus size journey, healing from trauma, self acceptance, health at every size, personal growth, inspirational stories | |||
| Holidays, Velvet Jackets & Red Flag Realisations [S2E6] | 04 May 2025 | 01:15:06 | |
In this week’s episode, Paddy returns from his very first holiday since starting Mounjaro and shares how it felt to travel while on a weight loss journey. We dive into how our taste buds—and even cravings—have evolved, and Belinda has a lightbulb moment about how she’s neck for neck with Paddy in a particular aspect of her journey too. We also chat about the red flags to watch out for online in the wellness and GLP-1 space, and Paddy shared more about that infamous velvet jacket. Plus, he revisits memories of his wedding wardrobe, reflecting on body image, style, and what maintenance might really look like. Also - Paddy has a new movement class available online for people to book into via www.ptpaddy.com ------------------------------------------------- If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 180lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. Keywords | |||
| Dr Mick Crotty - Obesity Medicine Specialist in conversation with Paddy & Belinda [S2E5] | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:46:39 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mick Crotty, a GP and Obesity Medicine Specialist with a passion for transforming how we treat obesity. Dr. Crotty shares his personal journey into obesity medicine and opens up about the work he does at My Best Weight, Irelands leading dedicated weight management clinic that’s changing lives through compassionate, patient-focused care. We talk about why weight management is so much more complex than just “eat less, move more,” and why it’s vital to treat obesity as the chronic condition it truly is. From the powerful impact of language and media, to the importance of informed consent and making patients feel truly heard, this chat gets into the nitty-gritty of what real, respectful care looks like. Together, we explore the role of mental health, how our home environments can shape success, and why GPs need better tools and training to support people on this journey. We also touch on the power of community, and how we can all do better—whether we're patients, providers, or just people trying to understand. It’s a heartfelt, hopeful, and honest conversation about obesity care in Ireland—and what it means to put people first. Find Dr Crotty via:
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| It's time to spill some tea....... [S2E4] | 19 Apr 2025 | 01:18:39 | |
Its time to spill some tea...... Some insight into our journeys that we have never spoken about before. From Paddy being constantly pushed to do something he didn't want to by a 'Professional' healthcare service - to Belinda's experience of being told one thing - but being able to achieve another proving someone wrong. We also talk a bit about social media - the highs and the lows. We also delve into Belindas experience during her recent holiday and celebrate her ongoing gym progress. If you enjoy this podcast please follow / subscribe, download, and leave us a review. If you don't enjoy this podcast............ well this is awks. Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 180lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes. | |||
| Belinda discusses Stretching Beyond Stereotypes - Pilates for Real Life, with coach Emer [S2E3] | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:42:22 | |
In this episode, Belinda and her pilates instructor Emer discuss the transformative power of Pilates, exploring its accessibility, the importance of breath, and how it can support recovery and overall well-being. Emer shares her journey from teaching to creating an inclusive environment for all body types and ages, emphasising the significance of body awareness and the mind-body connection. They also touch on the benefits of Pilates for women in midlife, the misconceptions surrounding the practice, and the importance of adapting exercises for individual needs. Find Emer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesswithemer/ Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 170lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro along with a focus on nutrition, movement and associated lifestyle changes.
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| Weddings, Weight & What They Don’t Tell You – Donna’s Story [S2E2] | 03 Apr 2025 | 01:20:49 | |
Community Special: Donnas Story In this very touching episode, Paddy and Belinda, are joined by a member of our community, Donna, who shares her journey as we discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of weight loss, ranging from bariatric surgery, slimming clubs, medication and more. We hear of Donnas lifelong battle with weight and how it impacts and is impacted by, life events along the way such as her Wedding Day. This is a truly touching and inspiring story and we hope you enjoy it. Thank you especially to Donna for being so open and honest with us during the chat. | |||
| We are BACK 🥳 Life update & hello Season 2 [S2E1] | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:11:57 | |
Paddy and Belinda reunite in person for our season two premier, sharing personal updates on their medical weight loss journeys and reconnecting after a break from the podcast. (This is our first time ever meeting!!) | |||
| Special - Belinda & Paddy on Radio - Newstalk Ireland | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:15:28 | |
Belinda & Paddy were invited onto national radio station Newstalk, to speak with Kieran Cuddihy on The Hard Shoulder programme. 13 Feb 2025 This interview was to coincide the arrival of Mounjaro onto the market in the Republic of Ireland. | |||
| Special - Paddys Interview on Radio - Ocean FM Ireland | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:15:49 | |
This Interview is from Ocean FM Ireland, on the North West Today programme with Niall Delaney - Tuesday March 4th 2025. Paddy shares his transformative weight loss journey using GLP-1 treatment and challenges common misconceptions about obesity treatment. He highlights how understanding obesity as a chronic disease rather than a willpower issue opens new pathways to effective treatment and can help breakdown the stigma we still experience within society. | |||
| Time to say goodbye 😔 Paddys WOW moment this week & Belindas amazing transformation continues | 07 Feb 2025 | 01:02:58 | |
We celebrate the end of this period of the The Dose, reflecting on our podcast's evolution, listener engagement, and significant learnings. The episode emphasizes the importance of professional guidance in health conversations and invites listeners to share their journeys for future episodes.
Plus lots of other randomness, laughs and the bitta craic! Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 170lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro. | |||
| Food Noise, Oprah and Paddy finds a new bone 👀 | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:50:42 | |
Todays episode (sorry we're late) is a pick n mix of conversation, starting with a chat about food noise, onto Belinda's recent mile stone on Social Media, and also shares a glimpse of her experience with Overeaters Anonymous. Paddy shares an update on how much Lean Body mass he has lost in the last four months from his DEXA scan and also .... Paddy finds a new bone 👀 Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 170lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro. | |||
| Paddy is stopping Mounjaro 😱 and maintenance chats. | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:00:37 | |
Paddy prepares to stop taking Mounjaro, acknowledging the anxiety and unknowns associated with this significant change | |||
| Body Image - seeing isn't always believing | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:06:53 | |
This episode dives deep into the emotional complexities surrounding body image during a weight loss journey, examining how perceptions can often lag behind physical changes. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. Find Paddy Here:
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| Nutrition & Food for your weight loss journey | 10 Jan 2025 | 01:32:24 | |
The podcast episode focuses on resetting nutrition for individuals using GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, Saxenda etc. We discuss strategies to manage food intake, the importance of hydration, and how to create a balanced approach while being gentle with yourself. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. Find Paddy Here: | |||
| Tips when starting Mounjaro, New Years Resolutions (BS?) and post Christmas checkin | 31 Dec 2024 | 01:09:30 | |
Welcome to our final episode of 2024! We discuss navigating New Year resolutions and the pressure put on us by social media around this time of year, we reflect on how Christmas week went (Paddys first Christmas on Mounjaro), we also check in to see how is Belinda getting on having recently joined the gym - and Paddy shares some learnings form a recent retesting of his bloodwork. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. Find Paddy Here: | |||
| 🎄 Christmas Special 🎄 | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:50:42 | |
It's hard to believe it but it's time for a Christmas special! 🎄Paddy & Belinda are back chatting about where their heads are at in relation to Christmas & dealing with a weight loss journey. For Belinda her third whilst on a medically supported journey - and Paddy his first. Paddy also shares his experience of working with an Online Personal Trainer earlier this year and how bad an experience it was along with a recent milestone he has hit - and Belinda has some exciting news of her own! As you'd expect theres lots of banter and laughs along the way too! Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 160lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. Find Paddy Here: | |||
| Slimming Clubs & Black Market Medications | 20 Dec 2024 | 01:21:41 | |
Welcome to another episode of The Dose, Belinda is back this week and we have some great conversation about black market medications such as Ozempic, Mounjaro & the unreleased Retatrutide - as highlighted in a recent TV show that Paddy was part of. As we approach January we also reflect on our experiences good and bad, of various weight loss clubs we have both tried over the years. The good(ish), the bad and the ugly! Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 160lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. Find Paddy Here: | |||
| 130lbs weight loss - Ozempic, Bariatric Surgery, & tips for Christmas with Rob Cumiskey | 13 Dec 2024 | 01:25:50 | |
In this episode of The Dose Paddy is joined by Rob Cumiskey who shares his journey of weight gain, being on Ozempic and more recently undergoing bariatric surgery and the next step in his journey. Rob has also undertaken studies to now work as a coach via his own company Bennu Health Coaching specializing in supporting clients who may be on / considering their own bariatric or medicated weight loss journeys. We also ask Rob to share his hints and tips on how to approach the Christmas season which we know can not only be a time of joy, but also a time of increased anxiety around food and social events for so many too. We're also proud of this episode as it's not to often you hear two guys, especially in Ireland - sitting down talking about the topics covered in this podcast.
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| 🚨 Breaking News: Mounjaro in Ireland 🚨 | 07 Dec 2024 | 00:05:22 | |
A breaking news episode about Mounjaro being released in the Republic of Ireland! 🚨 We have also reached out to Eli Lilly for more comment and will bring it to you here when we can. Thanks to the Irish Independent for covering this and credit to them for the original report - you can read their full piece here. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. Find Paddy Here: | |||
| Advocacy, Stigma, and Success : Health Coaching Unpacked with Nikki Virag | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:53:20 | |
In this episode we are joined by our first guest Nikki Virag who is a Health Coach, holding a Nutrition & Health Coaching Diploma and who is the Lead Health Coach with Beyond BMI which offers a multidisciplinary approach to weight management. We delve into so many great topics about what is health coaching, the role it plays in weight management and the importance of a multidisciplinary support team. We chat about everything from personal values and experiences, scepticism and success, the need to advocacy in breaking down stigma around the treatment of the disease of Obesity and so much more! Sit back relax and enjoy the conversation! Find Nikki Here: https://www.instagram.com/eatbetterlivemore/ Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 150lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as personal medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. www.thedose.ie Find Paddy Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mounjaropaddy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mounjaropaddy Find Belinda Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozempic_insights/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ozempic_insights3 | |||
| Weight Loss Plateaus - Breaking the 8 month stall. | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:41:43 | |
In this episode we explore a near eight month weight loss plateau even whilst on Ozempic & Mounjaro - along with exploring does that mean its it when you hit a plateau or what steps you can take to try and break through them. We also chat about a massive milestone for Belinda on her weight loss progress and we randomly end up chatting about some of the history behind Paddys ending up on the reality TV show The Biggest Loser Combined Paddy & Belindas weight loss totals over 150lbs supported by GLP1 Medications Ozempic & Mounjaro. None of the content in this episode is to be treated as medical advice. Always seek out personal support from your GP / Medical Care team before beginning or changing any aspect of your healthcare. We are not medically qualified - simply sharing our insights based on our journeys so far. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach. www.thedose.ie Find Paddy Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mounjaropaddy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mounjaropaddy Find Belinda Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozempic_insights/ | |||
| Heartbreak, Hopes & Happiness : Belindas Story [microDose] | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:06:27 | |
In this touching microDose episode, Belinda shares her journey of more than 30 years of trying to get control over her weight. A journey with heartbreak, hopes and happiness. A journey that so many will relate to. A journey that Belinda shares so vulnerably, openly and honestly - so much so, you may want to grab a tissue 💜 www.thedose.ie Find Belinda Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozempic_insights/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ozempic_insights3 Find Paddy Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mounjaropaddy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mounjaropaddy | |||