The Dose with Paddy and Belinda

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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...

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...

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" o...

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: The reality of navigating criticism online...

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 sp...

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 re...

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 f...

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...

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...

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, nutritio...

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 an...

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 medica...

What if the hardest part of weight loss isn’t losing the weight at all… but what comes next? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Paddy and Belinda open up about the unexpected emotional twists of long term weight loss, the messy transition into maintenance, changing medications, body image, loose skin, and the mental load that never gets talked about. Drawing from their own lived journeys, th...

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 prescribin...

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...

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 ti...

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 Letting life feel “normal” again around food and dri...

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 guidanc...

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 ban...

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 emaili...

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 a...

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 re...

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 c elebrating who you are...

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 remind...