BodyFirst Wellness

22/12/2025

Over and Out Folks!

What a year this has been. Thank you all for supporting me through so much change, transition, and to you all my clients it is beyond words just how much I appreciate you all.

To everyone who listened, liked, gave me an opportunity, attended a workshop or talk and to my mentor, fellow coaches, and colleagues at and .therapy I wish you all a well deserved restful holiday with lashings of nature, joy, silence, craic, calm and whatever recipe works for you.

If you’re reviewing your year, let this be what you measure...

The fears you faced
The connections you nurtured
The patience you held while growing The moments you chose courage over fear
The risks you took, regardless of the outcome
The grace you showed yourself while learning
The the strength you found in your hardest moments
The resilience you showed when life pushed back
The love you gave, openly and unapologetically

Thanks to for the gorgeous reminder and reflections above

Plugging into yourself and your own Wellness this Christmas is the best gift you will ever give yourself.

And for goodness sake at least have a healthy breakfast every morning for the next two weeks 🤣🎄 🍎

See you on the other side folks

Merry Christmas and Shur look it, as I was wished on a Christmas Card,
Have an Astounding New Year! 🌟🤩

Andrea 💚

23/11/2025

I enjoyed every second of this conversation with James Dean Coaching.

Sometimes we just know we need to make a move and aren’t sure exactly how.

Figure out your next best step and take it.

Everything else is Figureoutable!

Thanks for
Having me on WITY James Dean Coaching

19/11/2025

16/11/2025

So looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Self Care Workshop next Sunday 23rd November.
Last couple of places available to book.

See link in the comments below ⬇️

16/10/2025

Ready to refill your cup?

Join us for a beautiful Self-Care & Wellness Workshop designed to help you reset, breathe and reconnect.

🧘‍♀ Andrea O’Grady will guide you through soothing Pilates-inspired movement, mindful breathwork, journaling and meditation.

🌸 Lisa Heeney will share the magic of aromatherapy — exploring five essential oils and helping you make your own blend to bring home.

💗 A day to unwind, reflect and recharge.

Spaces are limited — book your spot now!
📅 Sunday 23rd November 10am - 2.30pm 📍 Four Swans Therapy & Wellness, Duleek, A92TPX9| 💶 €99 per person
👉 Book your place here: bit.ly/wellnessworkshop23Nov



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12/09/2025

Come join me for my Pop up Pilot Wellness & Resilience Workshop

When ? : Sunday 21st September
Time: 10am- 12.30pm

Where? : Four Swans Therapy & Wellness, Duleek A92TPX9

What? : Self Care, Breath work, Movement and Headspace.

Why? : Get out of your head and into your body. Make time to Lead your own Wellbeing Practice.

For You: Special price, limited places available.

Booking & Questions? : Call me directly on 0868285200 or mail andrea@thewellnessedge.ie

Looking forward to welcoming you

Andrea 💚

14/08/2025

I want to talk about something that’s been sitting in my chest lately.

This mix of excitement… and fear… that comes with launching something new.

For me, right now — it’s my new website. My labour of love!

The next iteration of my business. All my experience, expertise and education all in one place.

It feels raw and vulnerable, but very exciting in equal measure.

Perhaps you have felt the same. Maybe it’s not a website for you.

But it could just as easily be a new job, a new business, implementing a new idea, beginning a new chapter.

And I wanted to share what it’s bringing up for me, because maybe you’re in that place too.

The truth is this…. Even even though I coach others through big transitions and bold moves…
This feels vulnerable.
Like standing on a stage in front of people, hoping they get it. Hoping they get me.

All these thoughts come up:
“Is it good enough?”
“What if no one sees it?”
“What if people do see it… and judge it?”

And I know I’m not alone in that.
Anytime we step into the unknown, whether it’s leaving a job, sharing a creative project, or saying yes to something scary….

It brings up that voice in our heads that wants to keep us safe… but small.

Here’s what I remind myself:
You don’t need to feel ready to take the next step.

You just need to be willing to feel uncomfortable, and take the step anyway.

You can be proud of your progress and still tweaking things.

You can launch quietly, gently, and still be bold.

You can feel fear, and still choose courage.

And that’s what this is.
Not a perfect, polished moment.
Just a real, human one — about showing up for what matters.

So if you’re launching something, trying something, changing something
I see you.

It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

And if you want to have a peek at what I’ve been building, you can head over to my new site:

Welcome to The Wellness Edge:

www.thewellnessedge.ie

I hope this gives you permission to move forward with whatever’s been whispering inside you.
Even if it feels scary.
Especially if it does.

Thanks for being here

Andrea 💚

01/08/2025

New Brand Loading……

From Andie Pilates, To Bodyfirst, The Wellness Tribe and Now a new era for me.

A new Brand and website that represents my work, and how I’ve evolved personally and professionally over the past 15 years.

Hello August, the perfect month to say Goodbye to Bodyfirst, And Hello to this new evolution of my business.

Sneak peak in the last photo….

I do hope you’ll join me on this next chapter 💚

18/07/2025

This week has been hard. In fact really crappy for me.

I’ve not been at my best. I have been impatient, frustrated, difficult to live with, feeling very sorry for myself and angry at the world.

You know the feeling right…..
My back went into spasm last Saturday. I haven’t been able to bend all week = no work = no income

A reminder for me to stop and take care of myself.

Cue, my own physio, osteopath and taking my own bloody advise.

This came out of the blue or so it seemed.

But honestly, it has been creeping up, external & internal stressors, pushing through, showing up when tired, with disrupted sleep and lack of schedule due to the teenager being on summer holidays.

The summer is a juggle, on top of working on a new evolution of my business.

The summer leaves a lot of us spinning even more plates.

There is a huge invisible physical and mental load!

Imagine a Wellness Coach not being well. Yes, I’m still human! Sometimes we can forget that can’t we.

Sometimes the rug being pulled is the wake up call we don’t know we need…
And believe me, I needed it!

So I bi***ed and moaned for 72 hrs, and then decided to give myself grace and a nudge to allow myself the following…..

✅ Permission to rest - Properly Rest!

✅ Kindness and Understanding for getting off track. 💩 happens

✅ Perspective- this down time has allowed we to really think about the new vision for my business.

✅ Acceptance - this is where I am , this is what can I control, and how can I respond…. What is in my power?

✅ Ask for the help I needed NOW.

✅ Action - from this place I met my own needs first

Which begs me to ask the question….

What pressure is building up in your life?

Do you need to pause and get some perspective…. Before the rug gets pulled…..

Let me know, I’d love to hear your thoughts

11/07/2025

Refine – Raise the Standard of Your Speaking

After growth comes refinement. This July, PSA Ireland is focusing on how we fine-tune our delivery, sharpen our messaging, and raise the standard of our speaking to truly connect and convert.

Join us on Saturday, 19th July at the Maldron Hotel, Dublin, for a powerful morning of learning, connection, and professional development.

We’ll be joined by two outstanding speakers:

Olga Geidane MPSA – 7 Mistakes to Avoid for Speakers
Olga will guide us through the common missteps that limit speaking success, sharing practical strategies to overcome them and maximise your impact and earning potential.

Phillip Khan-Panni FPSA – How to Make Your Speech Worth Hearing
Phillip’s masterclass will show us how to create presentations that hold attention and drive results. Expect fast-paced, high-value insights that will help you persuade with purpose.

This event is ideal for anyone using speaking as a tool for business, leadership or visibility.

Tickets available now: [insert booking link]

If you’re ready to elevate your delivery and build greater impact with every word — we’d love to see you there.

29/06/2025

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