The Dose with Paddy and Belinda

• From fighting my body to working with it, Aja Beckett on GLP-1s and why Shotsy was born

  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.

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• The Reality of Long Term Weight Loss and What Nobody Tells You About Maintenance

  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]

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• Switching Treatments, Staying Safe: Experts Insight on What Matters Most with Jason Murphy

  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

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• The Real Work Begins: What Maintenance Really Feels Like [S3E3]

  What really happens after the weight loss? Paddy and Belinda open up about the messy, motivating middle ground of maintenance — when the scale slows, hunger shifts, and the focus turns to strength, movement, and mindset. They share personal experiences with dose changes and how not to do things!! along with the challenge of finding balance between body goals and real life. This episode dives into the mental side of long-term change, why muscle matters more than calories, and how community keeps it all going.This podcast shares personal experiences and opinions only. It is not medical advice or a promotion of any treatment or provider. Always consult your GP or prescriber before making changes to your health or medication.🎙️ @adoseofpaddy | @glp1.insights

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• From Frozen Grapes to Feck It: Lorna’s (lorzylovey) honest take on life after 40, self-worth, and laughing your way back to health. [S3E2]

  Lorna Cronin aka lorzylovey - joins Paddy and Belinda for a laugh-out-loud, heart-on-sleeve conversation about finding humour and self-worth on the road back to health.From Cork chaos to comedy sketches, from grief to growth, she shares how laughter helped her rebuild confidence when life felt heavy.This episode is equal parts honesty, craic, and courage, proof that healing doesn’t have to be tidy to be powerful.Throughout the banter we chat about: The viral moment that turned a Slimming Club story into a social-media careerThe quiet shame that lingers after years of dieting What “backwards body dysmorphia” really felt like Finding balance between vulnerability and laughter onlineHow turning forty changed everything The power of saying feck it and finally doing life on your own termsFind Lorna here: https://www.instagram.com/lorzylovey/ and also on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@lorzyloveyHealth DisclaimerThis podcast shares personal experiences and opinions only. It’s not medical advice, nor a promotion of any treatment or medication. Always seek support from your GP or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or treatment plan.Paddy and Belinda have lost over 200lbs combined through mindset, movement, nutrition, and evidence-based medical care. Neither are medically qualified — they’re sharing insights from lived experience. Paddy is a Qualified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and an Associate Member of the National Union of Journalists.Paddy📸 Instagram — @adoseofpaddy🎥 TikTok — @doseofpaddyBelinda📸 Instagram — @glp1.insights🎥 TikTok — @glp1insightsPaddy CunninghamA qualified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, Paddy shares his lived experience with obesity and the realities of long-term weight management. With over 25 years in media and storytelling, he brings honesty, humour, and evidence-based insight to every episode — helping listeners feel seen, not sold to.Paddy also works 1:1 with clients to support their movement, mindset, and nutrition journeys. You can learn more at www.adoseofpaddy.com.Belinda HoganBelinda is the voice behind @glp1.insights, where she documents her wellness and medicated weight-loss journey with empathy and truth. She’s also the founder of The Next Chapter, a private members-only community for women focused on encouragement, connection, and real conversation around lasting change.

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