The Dose with Paddy and Belinda

Tap here to send us a whatsapp message ⁠ or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766It 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: [email protected] Belinda’s community: The Next ChapterPaddy’s links: https://linktr.ee/paddyc 

Tap here to send us a whatsapp message or if you can’t tap, simply send your message to: +353851343766In 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 loveP&B xxThis 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.

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.

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, they explore:• What maintenance actually feels like• The surprising mental challenges after major weight loss• The pressure to “do more” even when you reach your goal• How old thoughts and body image concerns can creep back in• Living with loose skin, shape changes, and lingering insecurities• Why progress slows and how the mind struggles to catch up• Learning to trust yourself again after years of dieting• Why community conversations matter more than everFrom 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.insightsEmail us your questions or stories: [email protected]

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 successThis 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