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The Dose with Paddy and Belinda

Paddy Cunningham

Join Paddy Cunningham (@adoseofpaddy on TikTok / Instagram & Qualified Personal Trainer) and Belinda Hogan (@GLP1.Insights on Instagram) for your regular dose of all things GLP1 (Ozempic / Mounjaro etc). We’ll provide inspiration, motivation and information to help you on your way to a happier and healthier life with a few laughs along the way. We’ll chat about our own journey which is currently supported by the GLP1 Obesity medication, Mounjaro - sharing highs and lows, answering your

health & fitness

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00:59:50

Switching Treatments, Staying Safe: Experts Insight...

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/11/10

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

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00:53:40

The Real Work Begins: What Maintenance Really Feels Like

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2025/10/27

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

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01:01:46

From Frozen Grapes to Feck It: Lorna’s (lorzylovey)...

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/10/15

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.From Cork chaos to comedy sketches, from grief to growth, she shares how laughter helped her rebuild confidence when life felt heavy.This episode is equal parts honesty, craic, and courage, proof that healing doesn’t have to be tidy to be powerful.Throughout the banter we chat about: The viral moment that turned a Slimming Club story

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00:47:16

Hello Season 3 - We Are Back! [S3E1]

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2025/09/26

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 aboutLetting life feel “normal” again around food and drinkClothes confidence, suit shopping, and composition over scale weightMaintenance plans, buffers, and

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00:23:27

Price Hikes & Panic: What’s Really Going On?

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2025/08/17

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:Why Eli Lilly’s price changes are hitting patients so hard in Ireland and the UKThe

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00:59:17

Goodbye from Paddy & Belinda... for now. [S2E15]

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2025/07/20

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

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00:53:04

(Video) Live Stream with Paddy - Journey update and...

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/07/12

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 -

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01:22:18

Weight Lost, Love Found: A Bariatric Love Story [S2E13]

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/06/27

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

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00:58:46

Shocking news for Paddy & Belinda gets real 😲 [S2E12]

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2025/06/19

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

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01:05:48

Rebuilding Confidence, One Outfit at a Time with...

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2025/06/15

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.Find Sarah Here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlyons____ Sarahs Website: https://wellstyled.ie/If

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01:02:24

2025 Update: Top tips when starting Mounjaro /...

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2025/05/29

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

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01:09:21

More Than a Jab: The Uneducated PT Karl O’Rourke on...

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/05/25

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

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01:01:02

A Lighter Body, A Louder Voice: What We Gained by...

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/05/17

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

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01:35:38

From ‘10-Ton Tessie’ to 12 Stone Down: Ashley’s...

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2025/05/09

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

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75:26

Holidays, Velvet Jackets & Red Flag Realisations [S2E6]

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2025/05/04

Send us a text 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...

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106:59

Dr Mick Crotty - Obesity Medicine Specialist in...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text 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 wh...

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78:39

It's time to spill some tea....... [S2E4]

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/04/19

Send us a text 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 cel...

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42:22

Belinda discusses Stretching Beyond Stereotypes -...

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2025/04/10

Send us a text 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 misconception...

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80:49

Weddings, Weight & What They Don’t Tell You – Donna’s...

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2025/04/03

Send us a text 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 inspirin...

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72:17

We are BACK 🥳 Life update & hello Season 2 [S2E1]

The Dose with Paddy and Belinda ·

2025/03/27

Send us a text 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!!) • Paddys SHOCKING weight regain ...... no really. • We chat about Paddy on TV in a documentary "The Skinny Jab Revolution" along with other media bits both Paddy & Belinda have been upto! • Belinda shares further updates on her fitness journey and ...

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