The Dose with Paddy and Belinda

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...

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 fo...

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 si...

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...

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 wei...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

Send us a text 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 treat...

Send us a text 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. 

Send us a text 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.  Eli Lilly respond to our request for info on the release of Mounjaro in Ireland and o...

Send us a text 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 👀 Al...

Send us a text Paddy prepares to stop taking Mounjaro, acknowledging the anxiety and unknowns associated with this significant change Belinda interviews Paddy about this new territory in an extremely honest and raw episode. We delve into his recent journey, discussing surgery implications, and reflects on maintenance beyond weight, fostering a deeper understanding of physical and mental health inc...

Send us a text 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 . Paddy shares his experiences with body image over the years, while Belinda reflects on societal beauty standards and the influence of social media on self-esteem. Our conversation delves into the dynamics of r...

Send us a text 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 . Paddy is a qualified Personal Trainer & Nutritional Coach and its through this lens, along with both P...

Send us a text 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. Al...

Send us a text 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 th...

Send us a text 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 y...

Send us a text 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 medi...

Send us a text 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 advic...

Send us a text 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 multidisc...

Send us a text 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 endi...

Send us a text 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:/...

Send us a text In this special video episode, Paddy shared his emotional journey into a lifetime of weight loss and weight regain, with the most significant happening when he regained 9 and half stone over recent years. If you are someone who has ever 'fallen off the wagon' this episode is hopefully something that will resonate for you and also give an insight into the impact of GLP1 med...