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 advice from the relevant healthcare professional regarding your health, and obtain personalised medical advice.After eight episodes of season one, this felt like the right moment to sit down for a more personal conversation: why this podcast exists, what Lauren has learned from years in pharmacy and wellness, and the practical principles that genuinely help her feel better, live well, and stay grounded in a noisy health and wellness world.From the power of starting the day with intention, to getting the basics right before buying into trends, to why prevention, check-ups, and knowing your numbers matter so much — this episode is a thoughtful reset on what wellness can look like in real life.Lauren also talks about misinformation online, why she always comes back to evidence over hype, and the red flags to watch for when something sounds too good to be true.If you’ve been enjoying season one, this is a lovely episode to listen to before season two begins.In this episode, we cover:Why Lauren started creating health content and launched The Wellness ScriptThe “early bird catches the worm” rule and how mornings changed her mindsetWhy sleep, nutrition, and exercise come before supplements and wellness toolsThe power of prevention, screening, and getting concerns checked earlyWhy knowing your numbers matters for long-term healthHow to think critically about wellness claims onlineBook recommendations that shaped Lauren’s perspective on health and mindsetIf you’re enjoying the podcast, please follow, subscribe, and leave a rating or review - it really helps the show grow.Links & Resources MentionedOfficial Irish health resourcesCervical screening in Ireland (CervicalCheck): https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/cervical-screening/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9786732173&gbraid=0AAAAADtFcVXo5Di5boebsxYtqHznTtLWo&gclid=CjwKCAiAqprNBhB6EiwAMe3yhh07TaCx0jzIocVsCJdV4ucnXDQzx9tl_EZfTXKmnx64IINgT7G_hxoCgSsQAvD_BwEBreast screening in Ireland (BreastCheck): https://apps.breastcheck.ie/breastcheck/registration.626.brcregistration.htmlBowel screening in Ireland (BowelScreen): https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/bowel-screening/Blood pressure checks and hypertension information: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/symptoms-and-diagnosis/Iron deficiency anaemia information: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/Stop smoking support and Quit Plan (HSE): https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/quit-smoking/Books mentionedThe Miracle Morning — Hal ElrodThe Daily Stoic — Ryan Holiday & Stephen HanselmanThe Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der KolkThink Like a Monk — Jay Shetty