Welcome to the first episode of Shur, I’ll Be Grand. the podcast where we unpack the health and wellness trends appearing across TikTok, Instagram and beyond.

In this episode, Claire and Louise explore why online health advice can sound convincing without offering the full picture.

From parasite cleanses and restrictive gut protocols to carrot salads, mouth taping and one-minute exercise promises, we ask the question that often gets lost online: Is this actually right for you?

We explore what is genuinely useful, the pressure to keep trying the next quick fix and the value of eating foods you genuinely enjoy.

We also chat about preparing and sharing meals, noticing your body’s signals and adapting health practices to how you feel on any given day.

Because pushing through and telling yourself you will be grand is not the only option.

With good information, personalised support and a community that helps you feel less alone, you may be able to feel class instead.

In this episode

• How social media influences our health choices
• Why online wellness advice needs context
• The truth behind parasite cleanses and mouth taping
• Why you do not need to force yourself to eat foods you dislike
• Looking for the root causes behind persistent symptoms
• The value of personalised nutrition and healthcareHow community and connection can support better health
• Choosing sustainable habits over dramatic quick fixes

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  Key takeaways

• Question health advice before applying it to your own body.
• Symptoms can be important clues, so look beyond simply suppressing them.
• A food is not healthy for you if you hate eating it or it leaves you feeling unwell.
• Your body already has powerful systems for breathing, healing and maintaining balance.
• Community can make health practices more enjoyable, supportive and sustainable.
• Be wary of any trend promising dramatic results with one simple solution.

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Follow Shur, I’ll Be Grand on Instagram @shurillbegrand and TikTok @shur.ill.be.grand.Shur, I’ll Be Grand is hosted by Claire O’Brien of Allaria Nutritional Therapy and Louise Kane Buckley of Loula Natural.

Season 1 is proudly sponsored by The Natural Clinic, a multi-therapist, non-medical clinic on Sullivan’s Quay in Cork City.

Find Claire

Website:⁠ www.allaria.ie⁠

Instagram:⁠ @claireobrien_nt⁠

Substack:⁠ https://allariant.substack.com/

Find Louise

Website:⁠⁠ www.loulanatural.com

⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ @loulanatural⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠ Louise Kane Buckley⁠Season sponsor: The Natural Clinic

The Natural Clinic is a multi-therapist, non-medical clinic based on Sullivan’s Quay in Cork City.

At The Natural Clinic, we believe good healthcare begins by listening. Our role is to understand the person behind the symptoms, help them make sense of what they are experiencing, and guide them towards appropriate support.

We recognise that symptoms rarely exist in isolation. Physical health, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle, nutrition, stress, relationships and life experiences all influence one another.

Website:⁠ www.thenaturalclinic.ie⁠

Instagram:⁠ @the.natural.clinic

Podcast editor
Shannon Bowman - ⁠studio23cork@gmail.com