The Wellness Script

In this episode of The Wellness Script, pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Aisling Frawley, Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates instructor and movement educator, to talk about something many of us only think about once something starts hurting: physiotherapy.
Do we really need to wait for an injury before seeing a physio? Aisling explains what actually happens during a physiotherapy assessment, the role of rehabilitation and movement alongside hands-on treatment, and why the goal should be getting you back to the things you want to do. They explore common complaints including back and neck pain, the impact of long days spent sitting, injury prevention when training for a goal and the value of small “movement snacks” throughout the working day.
They also discuss Pilates, walking, exercise trends, the pressure to follow an all-or-nothing training routine and what life is really like working pitch-side as a sports physiotherapist.
If you sit at a desk, are getting back into exercise, have been ignoring a persistent niggle or simply want to understand your body and movement better, this conversation is a practical place to start.

Show Notes
In this episode, we cover:
What physiotherapy actually involves
Why physio is about more than hands-on treatment
When it may be worth seeking professional advice for pain or injury
The difference between reacting to pain and thinking preventatively
What happens during your first physiotherapy appointment
Common back, neck and desk-related complaints Aisling sees in practice
Why staying in one position for hours can be more relevant than chasing “perfect posture”
Aisling’s simple “movement snacks” for working days
How Pilates can complement rehabilitation and everyday movement
Why simple, foundational movement often beats complicated fitness trends
Walking, step counts and moving when you do not feel up to a full workout
What really happens when a sports physio runs onto the pitch

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Links & resources
Connect with Aisling:
Elevate Wellness: Elevate Wellness website
Aisling on LinkedIn: Aisling Frawley MISCP on LinkedIn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aislingfrawley_/?hl=en
Other useful resources:
WHO physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidance: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240015128?
HSE Back Pain: https://www.hse.ie/conditions/back-pain/?

For general education only; always seek individual advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

In this episode of The Wellness Script, pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Irish Olympian and Swifter co-founder Nadia Power to take some of the pressure, confusion and intimidation out of running.
“It's very cool to be seen trying and getting better at something.” - Nadia Power
As running continues to grow in popularity, so too has the pressure to run further, faster and harder. But does becoming a runner really have to mean chasing a marathon? Nadia shares what two decades in athletics have taught her about starting slowly, building training sensibly, fuelling your runs, incorporating strength work and choosing gear that actually helps. She also explains why your everyday run shouldn't feel like a race, and why comparing your 5K with somebody else's online rarely tells the full story.
Lauren and Nadia also go beyond beginner running advice to explore Nadia's experience representing Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics, the disappointment that existed alongside that achievement, her transition from elite sport into entrepreneurship, and what athletics taught her about discipline, resilience, rest and showing up even when motivation isn't there.
Whether you're considering your first run, getting back into exercise or simply trying to build a healthier relationship with training, this is a refreshingly realistic conversation about making movement work for your life.

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About Our Guest, Nadia:
Nadia Power — World Athletics athlete profile
Nadia represented Ireland in the women's 800m at the Tokyo Olympic Games and has a listed 800m personal best of 2:00.98.
Nadia Power — World Athletics
Swifter
Founded by Nadia Power and James Madden and designed in Ireland.
Swifter
Nadia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadiapower_/?hl=en

Swifter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getswifter/?hl=en
Nadia's YouTube: youtube.com/@nadiapower800

In this episode of The Wellness Script, host & pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Dr Harriet Treacy, medical doctor and founder of BeyondBMI, for an honest, evidence-led conversation about obesity, GLP-1 medicines and the future of weight management.
After witnessing the downstream effects of unmanaged chronic disease while working in emergency medicine, Harriet became determined to build a better model of obesity care: one that combines medical treatment with nutrition, psychology, health coaching and compassionate long-term support.
Harriet explains why obesity is a complex, chronic and relapsing disease, not a failure of willpower, and why the advice to simply “eat less and move more” leaves so many people feeling blamed and defeated. She breaks down weight set point, hunger hormones, why the body can resist weight loss and what can happen when GLP-1 medicines are stopped.
Lauren and Harriet also explore the limitations of BMI, the rise of oral GLP-1 treatments, cost and access in Ireland, and why medication should form part of personalised care rather than become another quick fix.
This is a nuanced, stigma-free conversation about moving the focus away from weight alone and towards health, quality of life and care that treats the whole person.
“Blame, shame and guilt never made anybody weigh less. It never made anybody healthier. It certainly never made anybody happier.” - Dr Harriet Treacy

Medical disclaimer: This podcast is for general information and education only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The information discussed may not be appropriate for your individual circumstances. Always speak to your doctor, pharmacist or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping or changing any medicine or treatment. References to specific medicines or brands do not constitute an endorsement.

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🎧 Show Notes:
In this episode, we cover:
🩺 How working in emergency medicine changed Harriet’s view of chronic disease and obesity care
🧠 Why obesity is a complex, chronic and relapsing disease - not simply a matter of willpower
⚖️ The biology of weight set point and why the body can fight attempts to lose weight
🍽️ Why restrictive diets can increase hunger and become difficult to sustain
💉 How GLP-1 medicines work and why medication alone is not a complete treatment plan
⏳ Why obesity medicines may need to be considered as long-term treatment
💊 What new oral GLP-1 options could mean for access, acceptance and inappropriate use
🚫 Why these medicines should not be treated as casual or cosmetic weight-loss tools
💶 The cost of treatment, reimbursement challenges and the wider economic impact of obesity
📏 The limitations of BMI and why weight alone does not tell the full story
🌙 How sleep, sleep apnoea, mental health, life stages and social connection influence health
🤝 The importance of multidisciplinary care involving doctors, dietitians, nurses and health coaches
💬 How weight stigma - including internalised stigma - can stop people seeking support
❤️ Why compassionate, personalised care creates a very different patient experience

Links and resources
BeyondBMI — doctor-led, multidisciplinary weight-management care in Ireland
Dr Harriet Treacy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drharriettreacy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harriet-treacy-36580695/
HSE: Obesity overview — information on causes, diagnosis, treatment and support
HSE: Medicines used to treat obesity — information on prescription treatments, eligibility and common side effects

“Life is not a to-do list.”Dr Sonja Bobart
In this special live episode of The Wellness Script, Lauren O’Reilly welcomes Dublin GP Dr Sonja Bobart back to the podcast for an honest and practical conversation about stress, burnout and the physical signs that your body may be struggling.
From headaches, digestive issues and disrupted sleep to lowered immunity, skin flare-ups and feeling constantly “wired but tired”, Dr Sonja explains how chronic stress can show up in ways we do not always recognise. She shares how to distinguish everyday pressure from burnout, when it may be time to speak to your GP and why rest, boundaries and social connection are essential parts of looking after your health.
Lauren and Dr Sonja also unpack some of the biggest wellness claims circulating online, including “cortisol face” and adrenal fatigue, and discuss why self-diagnosing through social media can lead people to spend money on tests and treatments they may not need.
Recorded in front of a live audience in Dublin, this episode offers a timely reminder that life is not a to-do list and that protecting your wellbeing before you reach breaking point is one of the most powerful things you can do.

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In this episode, we cover:
🔥 The difference between acute, episodic and chronic stress
⚠️ How to recognise when everyday stress is becoming burnout
🧠 Why burnout can affect your mood, behaviour and physical health
🤕 The surprising ways stress can appear, including migraines, IBS, eczema, jaw clenching and poor sleep
🦠 How prolonged stress may affect immunity and inflammation
💼 Why work pressures, constant emails and moving goalposts leave people feeling as though they are never finished
🧑‍⚕️ When stress is a valid reason to make an appointment with your GP
📝 Why keeping a symptom diary can help you identify patterns and make the most of your appointment
🩺 When blood tests may be useful and why testing should have a clear clinical purpose
📱 The truth about “cortisol face” and adrenal fatigue
☕ How caffeine and alcohol can intensify anxious, overstimulated feelings
😴 Why sleep, movement, social connection and time away from screens matter
🚶 The potential impact of a simple 15-minute walk
🤝 Why hobbies, exercise classes and community are important for long-term wellbeing
📋 How setting three realistic priorities can prevent every day from feeling like a failure
🚧 The importance of boundaries around work, emails and your personal time
🌿 How to build small moments of calm into even the busiest day
📆 Why the second half of the year is the perfect time to reset before stress begins to build

Dr Sonja Bobart and D4 Medical
Visit the D4 Medical website
Follow Dr Sonja on Instagram
@d4medgp
The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, TILDA
Explore TILDA’s research
Creative activities, hobbies and wellbeing in later life
Read the TILDA report
The health impact of loneliness and social isolation
Read the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory
Start With Yourself by Emma Grede (book mentioned)

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Money might not be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about wellness, but financial stress can affect our sleep, relationships, mental health and even how stress presents physically in the body.
In this episode of The Wellness Script, pharmacist and host Lauren O’Reilly is joined by Kel Galavan, qualified financial adviser, author of Mindful Money and founder of Mrs Smart Money.
This is a practical, judgment-free guide to taking control of your finances, regardless of where you are starting. Kel explains how to complete a simple money audit, spend without guilt, build financial breathing space, understand your pension and begin thinking about long-term investing without becoming overwhelmed.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with two incredible sponsors:
Otosan - a trusted range of natural solutions for the whole family, across nose, throat and ear care. From seasonal support for hay fever and travel to the wider family range, Otosan is available in health stores and pharmacies nationwide. Explore the full range at ⁠https://https://www.naturalmedicine.ie/stockist-locator⁠

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Show Notes
In this episode, Lauren and Kel discuss:
💶 How Kel went from six figures of debt to financial security
🏠 Buying a house before the financial crash and watching it lose half its value
👩‍👧‍👦 The school collection moment that made Kel reconsider how she was living and working
📉 Why reaching a net worth of zero can be an enormous financial milestone
🛍️ How Kel’s no-spend year reduced her family’s outgoings by more than €27,000
🚦 The simple green, amber and red money audit you can complete using one bank statement
💚 How to spend money on what genuinely matters to you without guilt
🧠 The link between financial stress, anxiety and physical wellbeing
📱 How social comparison creates pressure to look richer and more successful than we feel
🗣️ Why Kel believes we should remove the word “should” from conversations about money
📚 Why money management is a skill that anyone can learn
👩 The financial confidence gap and why women often retire with smaller pensions
🤱 The long-term financial impact of caring responsibilities and time away from work
🏥 How to review your health insurance based on the benefits you will actually use
💼 Why your pension should be viewed as your future income and a source of independence
📈 The five main ways people build wealth and why you do not need to pursue all of them
🛟 The financial “life jacket” to put in place before beginning to invest
⏳ Why successful long-term investing should feel more like watching paint dry than gambling
🕊️ How good financial foundations can move you from making difficult decisions to having genuine choices

Resources & Links
🌐 Visit Mrs Smart Money
Kel’s financial education, coaching and investing resources.
📖 Explore Mindful Money by Kel Galavan
A practical Irish guide to building healthier money habits and greater financial security.
📱 Follow Kel on Instagram
💼 Connect with Kel on LinkedIn
🧾 CCPC Budgeting Resources
Budgeting tools, spending calculators and information on managing debt and savings.
🏥 Health Insurance Authority Comparison Tool
Compare Irish health insurance plans based on the cover that matters to you.
🏦 CCPC Guide to Starting a Pension
💰 Revenue Information on Pension Tax Relief
📊 CCPC Guide to Investing
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