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!

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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

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

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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 

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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 (Paddy & Belinda) are not medically qualified  (Dr Crotty is of course!) - 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

Keywords
obesity, weight loss, treatment, health, GLP-1 medications, patient care, personal journey, media representation, informed consent, language in healthcare, obesity, treatment, healthcare, communication, mental health, education, community support, weight management, chronic disease, prescribers,  Paddy Cunningham, Belinda Hogan, A Dose of Paddy, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro Ireland

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: 

• Instagram: @mybestweight.ie
• Online. www.mybestweight.ie 

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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 (Paddy & Belinda) are not medically qualified  (Dr Crotty is of course!) - 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

Keywords
obesity, weight loss, treatment, health, GLP-1 medications, patient care, personal journey, media representation, informed consent, language in healthcare, obesity, treatment, healthcare, communication, mental health, education, community support, weight management, chronic disease, prescribers, Dr Mick Crotty, My Best Weight, Paddy Cunningham, Belinda Hogan, A Dose of Paddy, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro Ireland

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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.

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

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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.

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

Pilates, fitness, breathwork, rehabilitation, inclusivity, midlife health, weight loss, body awareness, fibromyalgia, exercise, mounjaro, ozempic, wegovy, glp1, female fitness, 

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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.  

 
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.

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

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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 the changes to her own body composition - also she's  been cheating on Paddy.
• All this and more with the usual chit chat, randomness, laughs and banter you expect from us both

 
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.

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