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Real Health with Karl Henry

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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 much fibre you need with dietitian Lorraine Cooney 15.01.2026 21:41

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 08.01.2026 27:28

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 information.

January Reset: How to transform your work with Navigation Coach Tara Rafter 07.01.2026 31:14

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 the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Reset: How to silence your inner critic with Gerry Hussey 06.01.2026 24:35

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 privacy information.

January Reset: How to save with financial planner Leah McMahon 05.01.2026 27:15

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 privacy information.

January Reset: How to give First Aid with registered nurse Sarah Kearns 04.01.2026 25:58

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 privacy information.

January Reset: How to reverse weight gain with Professor Donal O'Shea 03.01.2026 34:16

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 privacy information.

January Reset: How to combat back pain with Physio Jenny Branigan 02.01.2026 21:16

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Reset: How to get to sleep with Dr Máire Finn 01.01.2026 23:49

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to react to a burn with Plastic Surgeon Professor Odhran Shelley 25.12.2025 27:54

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Just because your brain says it, doesn’t mean it's true’ Stress Expert Psychologist Dr Niamh Clarke 18.12.2025 27:37

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 11.12.2025 26:32

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 04.12.2025 30:02

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 27.11.2025 31:12

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 earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My parents (80s) started weights in January and the results are transformational’ - Ageing expert Clare Johnston 20.11.2025 20:12

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‘You’re not lazy, you’re overwhelmed’ - When to workout with Karl Henry 13.11.2025 23:03

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 you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter HEALTH for Real Health with Karl Henry See o...

'I ask people why they are doing a job they hate’ Navigation Coach Tara Rafter 06.11.2025 30:58

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 30.10.2025 19:30

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 helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and ent...

PT Georgy Dillon: ‘Women prioritise others and not their health’ 23.10.2025 28:35

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 helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and ent...

Why you shouldn’t prioritise weight loss with nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert 16.10.2025 25:41

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, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher...

‘Soda bread made in your kitchen is an ultra-processed food’ Sarah Keogh RD 09.10.2025 30:23

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 helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and ente...

The five steps to better sleep with Dr Máire Finn 02.10.2025 23:59

What are the ingredients for good sleep? How much do we need? And how do we avoid bad sleep habits?  Dr Máire Finn, GP with Centric Health in Ennis and female health expert joins me on the Real Health podcast this week.  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 you take pa...

‘Is Type 2 diabetes reversible?’ - Dr Seán Maher 25.09.2025 24:19

Dr Seán Maher, specialist registrar in endocrinology and diabetes, 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 what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.co...

‘I started running during COVID and lost 4 stone’ - Alan O’Reilly AKA Carlow weather on his fitness journey 18.09.2025 21:35

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 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 you take...

‘Yesterday’s the best time to start weights’ - Physio advice for over 40s 11.09.2025 21:34

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 Ireland, 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 min...