The Wellness Script
The Wellness Script is a health and wellness podcast grounded in evidence, not trends. Hosted by pharmacist and media contributor Lauren O'Reilly, the show brings clear, practical conversations with leading experts across health, nutrition, psychology, medicine, and lifestyle. Each episode breaks down complex topics into accessible, science-backed insights you can actually apply to everyday life. New episodes are released weekly.
Episodes
33. Baby & Toddler Sleep: What's Normal, Sleep Training Myths & Breaking Bad Habits | Amy Corrigan
Is rocking your baby to sleep creating a bad habit? Should your baby be sleeping through the night by now? And is sleep training really necessary?Baby and toddler sleep can be one of the most overwhelming parts of early parenthood, particularly when you're navigating conflicting advice, sleepless nights and the pressure to get everything "right".This week on The Wellness Script, phar
32. The Hidden Cost of Buying More: Retail Therapy, Clutter & Christmas Pressure with Pat Kane
What if the things we buy to make life feel better are actually adding to the overwhelm?This week, host & pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly is joined by sustainability expert Pat Kane for an honest conversation about buying more, wanting more, and what all that consumption costs us - financially, environmentally and in the mental load of managing everything we own.From retail therapy and beauty adven
31. People Pleasing, Self-Belief & How to Actually Change Your Patterns | Aisling Kennedy
Why do we keep repeating patterns we know aren’t serving us - even when we’re completely aware we’re doing it?In this episode of The Wellness Script, host & Pharmacist Lauren O'Reilly is joined by Ireland's only Self-Belief and People Pleasing Coach, Aisling Kennedy for a conversation about people pleasing, self-belief, confidence, self-trust and the patterns that quietly influence how
30. Pharmacist Takes: Red Meat, The Supplement Checklist & Finding Balance with Lauren O'Reilly MPSI
In this episode of The Wellness Script, host & Pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with the questions listeners have been sending in for a special Episode 30 Ask Me Anything.From creatine and magnesium to electrolytes, multivitamins and red meat, Lauren takes a pharmacist’s lens to some of the health and supplement conversations that have become increasingly difficult to navigate.Is creatine
29. Your Movement Reset: When to See a Physio, How to Prevent Injury & Moving Better | Aisling Frawley
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 assessmen
28. How to Start Running, Train Smarter & Stop Comparing Yourself with Olympian Nadia Power
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 PowerAs running continues to grow in popularity, so too has the pressure to run further, faster and harder. But does
27. Dr Harriet Treacy: The Truth About Obesity, GLP-1s & Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem
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 buil
26. How to Stop Stress Becoming Burnout with GP Dr Sonja Bobart / TWS LIVE
“Life is not a to-do list.”Dr Sonja BobartIn 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 “wi
25. From Six-Figure Debt to Financial Security: Kel Galavan's Financial Wellbeing Special
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
24. The Sensitive Skin Episode: Eczema, SPF, Retinol & Skin Barrier Advice with Joanna & Tom Gardiner
In this episode of The Wellness Script, pharmacist and host Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Joanna Gardiner and Tom Gardiner of Elave Skincare, the mother-and-son duo behind one of Ireland’s most trusted family skincare brands.The Gardiner family skincare story began in 1934, when Joanna’s grandfather opened Ireland’s first family skincare apothecary. Over 90 years later, Elave remains a family-run
23. What New Parents Really Need to Know with Consultant Neonatologist Afif El-Khuffash
In this episode of The Wellness Script, host and pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Professor Afif El-Khuffash, Consultant Neonatologist at The Rotunda, Clinical Professor of Paediatrics at RCSI, lactation consultant and co-host of The Baby Tribe podcast.With over 20 years of experience caring for babies and families, and more than 180 peer-reviewed publications, Afif brings a deeply compas
22. How to Simplify Your Skincare Routine and Finally Understand Your Skin with Sherna Malone
In this episode of The Wellness Script, Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Sherna Malone, skin health specialist, facialist, beauty expert on RTÉ Today and host of Sherna Talks Beauty.Sherna helps people cut through the endless noise around skincare, understand their own skin properly, and build simple routines that actually support long-term skin health. From the biggest mistakes people make with aci
21. Trying to Conceive? The Nutrition, Supplement & Lifestyle Advice That Actually Matters with Jess Willow, Dietitian
In this episode of The Wellness Script, pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Jess Willow, registered dietitian, certified fertility dietitian and intuitive eating counsellor, to unpack the connection between nutrition, fertility, PMOS - formerly PCOS - and women’s long-term health.Jess shares her own experience of being diagnosed with PCOS at 19, the outdated advice she was given, and why the
20. Pelvic Health 101: What Every Woman Should Know About Leaking, Pain, Prolapse & Pregnancy with Shalini Wiseman
In this episode of The Wellness Script, pharmacist and host Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Shalini Wiseman, pelvic health physiotherapist, for a practical, eye-opening conversation about the part of women’s health so many of us were never properly taught: the pelvic floor.From leaking when you laugh, run or jump, to painful sex, recurrent UTIs, prolapse, pregnancy preparation and menopause-related
19. Grace Alice Ó Sé: The Sex Education We All Should Have Had
In this episode of The Wellness Script, Host & Pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Grace Alice Ó Sé, sex and intimacy educator, author and podcaster, for a deeply honest, shame-free conversation about sex, desire, pleasure and the education so many of us never received.Grace shares how her own experience with vaginismus, limited sex education and feeling “broken” led her into the world o
18. Bonus: Five Expert Moments That Will Change How You Think About Wellness
In this special Season 2 compilation episode of The Wellness Script, Lauren revisits five standout moments from the season - all centred around one idea: maybe wellness is not about pushing harder, but learning to understand what your body actually needs.Featuring Tom Coleman on feeling wired but tired, Vanessa Ogbonna on chronic illness and the pressure to push through, Níall Ó Murchú on breath a
17. Learning to Stop: Vanessa Ogbonna on Chronic Illness, Identity & Life After Professional Football
Episode Description:This week on the Wellness Script podcast, we're joined by Vanessa Ogbonna - content creator, TV presenter, former semi-professional footballer, public health graduate, and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in the wellness space right now.Vanessa is known to many from winning The Traitors Ireland, but her story goes so much deeper than that. After getting Covid in J
16. Beating Burnout & Overwhelm: The Simple Nature Reset with Feebee Foran
This week on The Wellness Script, Pharmacist and host Lauren O'Reilly is joined by the wonderful Feebee Foran - herbalist, forager, and founder of the natural skincare brand Forager. Feebee's energy is infectious, and her deep love of the land, traditional wisdom, and the plants that grow around us will have you looking at your daily walk in a whole new way.🎯 What You'll Take AwayHow to use nature
15. How to Use Your Breath to Calm Stress, Sleep Better and Build Resilience | Níall O Murchu, Breathwork Expert
In this episode of The Wellness Script, Pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly MPSI is joined by Níall O Murchu, breathwork expert, former international athlete, and best-selling author, for a powerful conversation on why the way we breathe can shape how we feel, think, sleep, and respond to stress. Níall shares how severe childhood asthma first made him aware of the breath, how that evolved through sport, Sh
14. PCOS, Endometriosis & Fertility with Dietitian Emer O'Driscoll
In this episode of The Wellness Script, Pharmacist & Host Lauren O’Reilly is joined by Emer O’Driscoll, Senior Women’s Health Dietitian, fertility nutrition specialist, and intuitive eating counsellor, for a practical and compassionate conversation on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, inflammation, blood sugar balance, and healing your relationship with food. Together, they break down how these
13. What Dentists Wish You Knew with Ireland's Toothfairy, Dr Bronagh Keane
In this episode of The Wellness Script Podcast, Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Dr Bronagh Keane, dentist, facial aesthetics practitioner, and founder of Phosphor Wellness Clinic, for a refreshing and genuinely useful conversation about oral health, natural smiles, and the dental advice more people need to hear. Together, they unpack the everyday habits that matter most for healthy teeth and gums,
12. Why You’re Tired But Can’t Sleep | Tom Coleman on Better Sleep, Stress & Modern Life
In this episode, Lauren is joined by sleep coach and health scientist Tom Coleman to unpack why so many people feel exhausted all day but still struggle to sleep at night. They explore what’s really behind poor sleep, from stress and racing thoughts to light exposure, exercise, phone use and the pressure of modern life.Our Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Sona Vitamins, Ireland’s longest
11. Underfueling, Stress & Menstrual Health with Elle Kelly, Sports & Disordered Eating Dietitian
In this episode of The Wellness Script, Pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Elle Kelly, Sports & Disordered Eating Dietitian, to unpack one of the most overlooked signs in women’s health: a missing period.Together, they explore why periods can disappear, how underfuelling and overtraining show up in real life, and why this is about far more than fertility. Elle explains the link between
10. Brain Fog, Anxiety & Heavy Periods: The Perimenopause Conversation Every Woman Needs with Catherine O'Keeffe
In this week’s episode of The Wellness Script, I’m joined by Catherine O’Keeffe, menopause coach, speaker, and founder of Wellness Warrior, for an honest, empowering conversation on perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.We talk about Catherine’s own experience of navigating brain fog, heavy periods, anxiety, and hormonal change while working in a high-pressure career, and how that journey l
9. Pharmacist’s Notes - Five Wellness Rules I Actually Live By with Lauren O'Reilly
In this solo episode of The Wellness Script, pharmacist and host Lauren O’Reilly shares the story behind why she started the podcast - and the five wellness rules she comes back to again and again in her own life.** Disclaimer: This episode and all episodes of The Wellness Script are for informational / educational / entertainment purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always seek adv
8. Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind with Declutter Queens Kim & Lyn, "A Sorted Affair"
TW: this episode includes mention of bereavement and suicide.Clutter isn’t just “mess” - it’s mental load. In this episode of The Wellness Script, I’m joined by Kim and Lyn, the founders of A Sorted Affair (aka the Declutter Queens), to unpack the surprising wellness impact of clutter - and the simple systems that can give you back time, calm, and control.We talk about why clutter can quietly rais
7. Gut Health Check-In: IBS, Bloating, Food Fear - What Works with IBS Dietitian Lorraine Cooney
IBS is common, misunderstood, and often self-managed in ways that make symptoms worse. In this episode of The Wellness Script, I’m joined by Lorraine Cooney, specialist gastroenterology dietitian at Blackrock Clinic, and author of "Why You Can't Go" and "Gut Feeling", who breaks down what IBS actually is, how it’s diagnosed (and what needs to be ruled out first), and the practical habits that can
6. How to Beat the Sunday Scaries + Find Work That Fits You with Career Consultant Angela Burke
We talk about health all the time - but we don’t talk enough about the thing that can shape our wellbeing most: our careers.This week on The Wellness Script, I’m joined by career consultant Angela Burke for a practical, honest career wellbeing check-in. We explore why recurring Sunday Scaries aren’t something you should just “put up with,” how work stress can ripple into your sleep, mood and relat
5. Hair Thinning, Shedding, Dandruff: A Complete Hair Health Guide with Trichologist Claire Fullam
In this episode, pharmacist and host Lauren O'Reilly is joined by trichologist and founder of Trua Clinic and Remi Scalp Care, Claire Fullam. After losing 90% of her hair to alopecia areata, Claire turned her experience into expertise, now helping thousands with hair loss, thinning, dandruff, and scalp inflammation.You'll learn why scalp exfoliation matters, how often you actually need to
4. Therapy 101: Choosing the Right Therapist, Overcoming Everyday Worry, and CBT Explained
In this episode of The Wellness Script, host Lauren O'Reilly sits down with Alice O'Brien, a psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with additional training in EMDR, to break down what therapy really is, and how to know if it's the right step for you. Alice explains what to expect from your first session, how to choose a therapist who's properly qualified and the right
3. Stop Restricting in January: Ciara McNulty's 'Abundance' Approach
In this episode of The Wellness Script, host Lauren O'Reilly sits down with Ciara McNulty, Registered Dietitian (RD), to cut through the January noise around detoxes, restriction, and "reset" culture. Ciara shares a calmer, evidence-based approach: shift your focus from what you should cut out to what you can add in: more protein, more fibre, more colour, and more variety, so you feel fuller for l
2. The Year of Prevention: Dr. Sonja Bobart's Head-to-Toe Health Checklist
In this episode of The Wellness Script, Pharmacist and host Lauren O'Reilly sits down with Dr Sonja Bobart, GP and founder of D4 Medical, to unpack what it really means to prioritise prevention over cure. From building a simple annual "baseline" with your GP to understanding silent risks like high blood pressure, cholesterol changes, diabetes and kidney disease, Dr Sonja shares a practical roadmap
1. Stronger, Not Smaller: Emma Dowling on Women's Strength, Longevity and Letting Go of Diet Culture
In this episode of The Wellness Script, host Lauren O'Reilly, pharmacist and evidence-based wellness advocate, sits down with Emma Dowling, founder of Empowered Movement and specialist female strength coach. If you've ever felt like you're "doing everything right" with training and nutrition but nothing is changing, Emma unpacks why that happens - and how to fix it. From under-fuelling and all-or-
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