Real Health with Karl Henry
Irish Independent
300 episodes
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.
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How to change the story you tell yourself
Navigation coach Tara Rafter joins Karl Henry to explore how our beliefs, thought patterns and past experiences shape the way we live. She explains how the stories we tell ourselves can hold us back, why meaningful…
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Forget the fear of ageing: finding confidence, connection and a new lease of life
What if getting older is not about losing things, but gaining confidence, freedom and a better understanding of yourself? Broadcaster Mary Kennedy joins Karl Henry to discuss her new book, Now You Are Wonderful, and…
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The social media ep: living your life versus performing it
Psychotherapist Colman Noctor joins Karl Henry to explore how social media fuels comparison, affects our self-worth and drives our need for validation. Drawing on his research into online sharing, he explains why likes…
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How to choose the right gym, build strength and lose weight sustainably
Karl and JJ answer listener questions on starting at the gym, choosing between machines and free weights, and finding an exercise routine that works for you. They discuss getting back into exercise after having…
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Are your supplements worth the money?
They discuss GLP 1 safety, drug interactions, supplement quality and the importance of speaking to your pharmacist. Tom shares practical advice on identifying misinformation, understanding what your body needs and…
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Can nutrition protect your eyes and brain as you age?
This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by Professor John Nolan, director of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland, to explore the connection between nutrition, eye health and brain health. They…
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Is there really such a thing as bad posture?
This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by head physiotherapist and clinic owner at Rapid and founder of the Master's Program Ireland, Mike Murphy to explore the truth about posture, back pain and…
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One donor, nine lives
This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by Professor Peter Conlon, Clinical Lead of Organ Donation Transplant Ireland, Clinical Lead, Consultant Nephrologist/ Renal Transplant Physician at Beaumont…
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Can you prevent stretch marks after losing weight?
This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by producer JJ Clarke to answer listener questions on sleep, weight loss and evening overeating. They discuss why becoming too focused on sleep tracker scores…
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Why your phone is so hard to put down
We check our phones dozens, even hundreds, of times a day, often without realising how much they interrupt our attention. This week on The Real Health podcast, Professor Brendan Kelly, professor of psychiatry at…
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The food that fuels your cancer journey
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, food can become a source of confusion, with endless advice online about what to eat and what to avoid. This week on The Real Health podcast, oncology nurse and nutritional…
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Can you trust your smartwatch?
Millions of us now use smartwatches to track our sleep, heart rate, fitness and recovery, but how accurate is all that information? This week on The Real Health podcast, Dr Joe Warne from Technological University…
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The habits that help you live longer
Most of us hope to stay healthy as we get older, but few of us think about the small choices we make today that shape our future. This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl explores what it really means to age well and…
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How to poo properly with physio Clare Bourne
Most of us never think about how we go to the toilet until something goes wrong. This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl is joined by pelvic and digestive health physiotherapist Clare Bourne to discuss what a…
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Why 1200 calorie diets are setting you up to fail
This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl answers your health questions in another Karl's Questions episode. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Karl on this week’s episode. He explains why very low-calorie diets rarely work…
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What your liver wishes you knew about alcohol
Many of us think liver disease only affects heavy drinkers, but the reality is far more complex. This week on The Real Health podcast, Professor Debbie Shawcross, Professor of Hepatology and Chronic Liver Failure at…
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The surprising habit that brings more happiness than money
We spend so much of life chasing happiness, but are we looking in the wrong places? On this week's episode of The Real Health podcast, Professor Emeritus of psychology at Trinity College Dublin, Ian Robertsonexplains…
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How to lose fat without calorie counting
On this episode of Real Health, I am joined by producer JJ Clarke for a Karl’s Questions special, answering listener queries from social media. We discuss how weather and lack of sunlight may be affecting mood and…
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The secret to youthful skin and warning signs to look out for
Healthy skin is about far more than appearance, but many people are still confused by skincare trends and conflicting advice. On this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast, consultant dermatologist Dr Rosemary…
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Why your waistline tells a bigger story than your weight
On this week's episode of Real Health, I am joined by registered dietitian and business owner Orla Walsh to discuss the factors that really influence long term health. While much of the conversation around…
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The muscle myth that could change your health
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by Professor Phil Jakeman, Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Limerick, to discuss why muscle is one of the most important tissues for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Living by design instead of by default
Caoimhe de Fréin, life design coach, 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 feedback…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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January Reset: How to get to sleep with Dr Máire Finn
In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things sleep in our January Reset series. Dr Máire Finn, GP with Centric Health in Ennis and female health expert joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast.…
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