Weight Lost, Love Found: A Bariatric Love Story [S2E13]
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 they provide to others on similar journeys. We delve into the creation of a supportive WhatsApp group for individuals on similar journeys, the upcoming Bariatric Bash event, and personal reflections on their transformations. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation!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: @doseofpaddyFind Belinda Here:•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights /•TikTok: @glp1insights#Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #BariatricSurgery #Bariatric #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence
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Shocking news for Paddy & Belinda gets real 😲 [S2E12]
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 restriction but for reconnection—using her fasting app to simply ask, “Am I actually hungry?” What she found might surprise you.Together, they dive deep into:What a year of GLP-1 medication really looks like—beyond the scalesWhy most calorie calculators are misleading, especially for long-term dietersThe science (and frustration) of metabolic adaptationWhy hunger cues matter—and how Belinda’s bread habit made a sneaky comebackThe ongoing mindset work behind sustainable changeWhy community support matters more than ever in the noisy GLP-1 spaceThere’s also a healthy dose of laughs, podcast plans, and a gentle reminder that this journey—though personal—is never walked alone.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: @doseofpaddyFind Belinda Here:•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights /•TikTok: @glp1insights#Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence
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Rebuilding Confidence, One Outfit at a Time with Sarah Lyons [S2E11]
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 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: @doseofpaddyFind Belinda Here:•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights /•TikTok: @glp1insights#Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence
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2025 Update: Top tips when starting Mounjaro / Ozempic [S2E10]
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!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: @adoseofpaddyFind Belinda Here:•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights /•TikTok: @glp1insights#Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence
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More Than a Jab: The Uneducated PT Karl O’Rourke on the Power of GLP-1s and Belonging [S2E9]
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: @adoseofpaddyFind Belinda Here:•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GLP1.Insights /•TikTok: @glp1insights#Mounjaro #Wegovy #Ozempic #Ireland #WeightLossMedication #Health #BodyConfidence
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 questions along with some expert guests.
This content is NOT medical advice.
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