Real Health with Karl Henry
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
One of the nation’s favourite health and wellness experts, Karl Henry brings an insightful weekly podcast to cut through the nonsense about health Dos and Don’ts. Every week Karl is joined by experts for valuable conversations on all things physical and mental health as well as and lifestyle tips to make health easy and accessible.
Episodes
- The hidden health impact of Irish drinking culture
Dr. Chris Luke, retired consultant in emergency medicine, medical columnist, and host of the Irish Medical Lives podcast, joins me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. The retired emergency medicine consultant explains how dr…
- How to take control of your money and reduce stress
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by John O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Blueprint Financial Planning and founder of financialfitness.ie, to explore the link between money stress and overall wellbeing. As the…
- Why calorie counting often fails and what works instead
On this week’s episode of Real Health, I’m joined by registered dietitian Aisling Geary, who works within the NHS while also running her own clinic, AMG Nutrition. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it on…
- The convenience trap: how modern life is changing us
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast , I’m joined by Dr Dale Whelehan, assistant professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin, to explore our modern relationship with discipline, time and convenience. Why you can Trust…
- Beyond weight loss: a smarter approach to women’s health
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr Ailis Brosnan, Midlife Wellness Coach. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep impr…
- From teen training to takeaways: your top health questions answered
Is protein powder safe for a 16-year-old starting the gym? On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by producer JJ Clarke to answer listener questions. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experien…
- Why gastric surgery is more successful than weight loss drugs
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast , Karl Henry sits down with Dr John Loy, consultant bariatric surgeon, to explore the science behind weight gain. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience,…
- Colour, frequency and shape: How your poo should look
Consultant dietitian Sophie Medlin joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast to cut through the noise around gut health, social media and modern diets. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening expe…
- It’s never too late: how Orla Drumgoole turned passion into a cookbook
Chef Orla Drumgoole, author of Irish Mammy Cooks , joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your f…
- Spiders, snakes and flying: How phobias form and how to break them
On this week’s episode of Real Health, Karl Henry is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Rebecca Quin to explore how phobias develop and why they persist. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a…
- Mood, gut and brain function: Why fibre does far more than help you poo
On this week’s episode of Real Health, Karl Henry is joined by nutritionist and bestselling author Rhiannon Lambert to discuss her new book The Fibre Formula. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only…
- Anxiety is rising, here is how to manage yours
On this week’s episode of Real Health, Karl Henry is joined by Dr David Coleman, clinical psychologist, adjunct associate professor in the School of Psychology at UCD and author of the new book Fear Less. We’d love to hear your thoughts…
- Money anxiety: why we’re so stressed and how to take back control with Eoin McGee
Eoin McGee, financial advisor and author of his new book How To Achieve Financial Freedom , joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of Real Health Podcast. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes…
- Why most people aren’t sleeping well and how to fix it
Motty Varghese, respiratory and sleep physiologist, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of Real Health. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep impro…
- Time is brain: the life-saving signs of Stroke
Professor Ronan Collins, HSE Lead at the National Stroke programme, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Vaping: The health risks we’re only beginning to understand
Martina Blake, national lead for the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland program, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. For those affected by vaping the HSE website Vaping and Young People which covers signs of vaping,…
- Ozempic explained: What we’re getting wrong about obesity
Aimee Donnellan, Reuters columnist and author of Off the Scales: The Inside Story of Ozempic and the Race to Cure Obesity, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
- The Joy of Cooking (Again): Chef Eunice Power on Food That Nourishes
Eunice Power, chef, entrepreneur and author of My Irish Kitchen Table, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Professor David Keegan: ‘I was seeing these heartbreaking preventable cases of young people effectively going blind’
Professor David Keegan, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Mater Private Hospitals and Clinical Director for Diabetic RetinaScreen, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
- How much fibre you need with dietitian Lorraine Cooney
Lorraine Cooney, gut health and IBS dietitian at Blackrock Health and author, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- ‘I kept thinking it was a trapped nerve’ Annmarie O’Connor on her Parkinson’s diagnosis
Annmarie O’Connor, author, fashion editor and Parkinson’s advocate, joins Karl Henry to discuss her memoir Twitch: My life with Parkinson’s on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
- January Reset: How to transform your work with Navigation Coach Tara Rafter
In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things life satisfaction in our January Reset series. Tara Rafter, AKA The Navigation Coach and award-winning master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, joins Karl Henry on…
- January Reset: How to silence your inner critic with Gerry Hussey
In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things self-talk in our January Reset series. Gerry Hussey, performance coach and best-selling author joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
- January Reset: How to save with financial planner Leah McMahon
In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things finances in our January Reset series. Financial planner from Castle Capital Limited, Leah McMahon, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- January Reset: How to give First Aid with registered nurse Sarah Kearns
In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things first aid in our January Reset series. Sarah Kearns, registered nurse and First Aid instructor, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
- January Reset: How to reverse weight gain with Professor Donal O'Shea
In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things nutrition and exercise in our January Reset series. Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE Lead for Obesity, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- January Reset: How to combat back pain with Physio Jenny Branigan
In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things posture and back pain in our January Reset series. Jenny Branigan, chartered Physio and territory manager of parkrun Ireland joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. See o…
- How to react to a burn with Plastic Surgeon Professor Odhran Shelley
Professor Odhran Shelley, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at St James’s Hospital, Reconstructive & Burns Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Surgery at Trinity College Dublin, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. Se…
- ‘Just because your brain says it, doesn’t mean it's true’ Stress Expert Psychologist Dr Niamh Clarke
Dr Niamh Clarke, principal Psychology Manager with the HSE and presenter of the new HSE Balancing Stress program, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- ‘If you use an alarm clock, you are under sleep pressure’ – sleep expert Professor Andrew Coogan
Professor Andrew Coogan is one of Ireland’s leading experts in sleep science, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- ‘With whitening were not painting them, we’re just washing them’ ~ Ireland’s Tooth Fairy
Dr Bronagh Keane, known as Ireland’s Tooth Fairy, is a leading cosmetic and preventative dentist, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- ‘If you look at the heart attack registry, it’s often a smoker’s registry’ ~ Cardiologist Professor Robert Byrne
Professor Robert Byrne is director of cardiology at the Mater Private Network, Professor of Cardiovascular Research at RCSI and one of Ireland’s leading cardiologists, joins Karl Henry on this week of the Real Health podcast. We want to ea…
- My parents (80s) started weights in January and the results are transformational’ - Ageing expert Clare Johnston
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- ‘You’re not lazy, you’re overwhelmed’ - When to workout with Karl Henry
Producer, JJ Clarke, joins me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when…
- 'I ask people why they are doing a job they hate’ Navigation Coach Tara Rafter
Tara Rafter, AKA The Navigation Coach and award-winning master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, joins Karl Henry this week on the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- ‘I’ve never had a man contact me’ professional organiser Ann Teehan
Ann Teehan, professional organiser and founder of Neatly.ie joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback…
- PT Georgy Dillon: ‘Women prioritise others and not their health’
Georgy Dillon, women’s fitness expert and personal trainer, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback…
- Why you shouldn’t prioritise weight loss with nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, Sunday and Irish Times bestseller, and author of The Unprocessed Plate joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience,…
- ‘Soda bread made in your kitchen is an ultra-processed food’ Sarah Keogh RD
Sarah Keogh, registered dietitian and founder of Eat Well, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback h…
- ‘I started running during COVID and lost 4 stone’ - Alan O’Reilly AKA Carlow weather on his fitness journey
Do people exercise more in winter or summer? How does weather affect mood? And why do we have such variable weather in Ireland? Alan O’Reilly, Carlow weather and weatherman, joins me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d…
- ‘Yesterday’s the best time to start weights’ - Physio advice for over 40s
Mike Murphy, head physiotherapist at Rapid and founder of the Master’s Program Ireland, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. Mike Murphy, head physiotherapist at Rapid and founder of the Master’s Program Irel…
- ‘I saved a man having a heart attack. After he said you need to show people what to do’
Sarah Kearns, registered nurse and First Aid instructor, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback h…
- Your morning checklist and the hidden importance of making your bed
Dr Dale Whelehan, behavioural scientist and lecturer at UCD’s Smurfit Business School, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- ‘Coffee reduces how hard a workout feels’ - registered dietitian Aoife Quinn
Aoife Quinn, registered dietitian, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving w…
- How to reverse weight gain in your 40s and 50s with Professor Donal O’Shea
Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE Lead for Obesity, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep…
- Gut healthy food with the Tummy Fairy
Ciara Turley, Nutrition and Health coach AKA The Tummy Fairy joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. Title Gut healthy food with the Tummy Fairy Description Ciara Turley, Nutrition and Health coach AKA The Tummy…