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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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Irish Independent

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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Busy and wrecked with Dermot Whelan 03.04.2025

Dermot Whelan, author of the new book Busy and Wrecked , comedian, podcaster and meditation teacher joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why sitting is the new smoking with mobility coach Conor O’Shea 27.03.2025

Conor O’Shea, mobility and rehab coach joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl's Q&A - Ozempic, Camino and holiday weight gain 24.03.2025

Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Karl Henry on this week’s bonus episode of The Real Health podcast with Karl answering listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silencing your inner critic with Gerry Hussey 20.03.2025

Gerry Hussey, performance coach and best-selling author joins Karl Henry this week on the Real Health podcast to discuss his new book, I AM, I CAN, I WILL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eating disorders, social media and lots more with Registered Dietitian Aveen Bannon 13.03.2025

Aveen Bannon, registered dietitian, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorraine Keane on dealing with perimenopause 06.03.2025

Lorraine Keane, broadcaster, business owner and philanthropist, leading advocate for Perimenopause awareness, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl's Q&A: Getting 'summer ready', dipping energy levels and food tracking apps 03.03.2025

Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Karl Henry on this week’s bonus episode of The Real Health podcast with Karl answering listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ten steps to healing with Psychologist Dr Clodagh Campbell 27.02.2025

Psychologist, Dr Clodagh Campbell, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast to discuss her new best-selling book The Steps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Busting online health myths with Dr Karan Rajan 20.02.2025

Dr Karan Rajan, lecturer in Sunderland University, author of This Book May Save Your Life and NHS surgeon, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heart health 101 with cardiologist, Professor Robert Kelly 13.02.2025

Professor Robert Kelly, cardiologist, lifestyle medicine physician, habits coach and author of The Heart Book joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The A-Z of skincare with Eavanna Breen 06.02.2025

Eavanna Breen, Clinical Director of Eavanna Breen Skin and Laser Clinic, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast to discuss all things skincare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The power of hope with Mind Health Coach Dessie Fitzgerald 30.01.2025

Mind Health Coach, Dessie Fitzgerald, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Lessons with the Happy Pear Twins 23.01.2025

The Happy Pears, David and Stephen Flynn, join Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast to discuss their new book The Happy Pear 20: Recipes and Learnings from the First 20 Years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl’s New Year survival strategy 16.01.2025

JJ Clarke, producer of the show joined me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to transform your diet with Dr Mindy Pelz 09.01.2025

Dr Mindy Pelz, author of Eat Like A Girl and world-renowned women’s health expert joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Toolkit: How to eat and still lose weight with bariatric surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson 06.01.2025

In this Real Health Revisited episode, we take a look back to when Karl Henry spoke to weight loss expert and bariatric surgeon, Dr Andrew Jenkinson, on his new book ‘How to eat (and still lose weight): a science-backed guide to nutrition and health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Toolkit: A guide to a healthy heart with Cardiologist, Dr Paddy Barrett 05.01.2025

In this Real Health Revisited podcast this week, we take a look back to when Karl Henry was joined by the author of the new book ‘Heart: An Owner’s Guide’, consultant cardiologist based in Black Rock Clinic, Dr. Paddy Barrett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Toolkit: The dos and don’ts of white teeth with Ireland’s Tooth Fairy Dr Bronagh Keane 04.01.2025

Should you use mouthwash? Is water flossing a fad? And which foods stain our teeth? In this Real Health Revisited episode, we take a look back to when Karl was joined on the Real Health podcast this week by dentist, Dr Bronagh Keane, AKA Ireland’s Tooth Fairy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Toolkit: How to declutter your space in 2025 03.01.2025

Do you need a declutter this new year? Has your home become messy? And what are the steps to return to an organised space? We take a look at this Real Health Revisited episode. To help with all things clutter, Karl was joined on the Real Health podcast this week by author and founder of Organised Chaos, Sarah Reynolds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Toolkit: Flat tummies, diets and how to lose 5lbs, Karl answers listener questions 02.01.2025

How do you get a flatter tummy? What does it take to lose 5lbs before your holiday? And how do you stick to a new diet? In this Real Health Revisited episode, we look back at this episode where Karl answers questions on tummies, weight loss and diets. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins me on the show to discuss the most common questions I get asked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January Toolkit: How to sleep well with clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan 01.01.2025

On the Real Health podcast this week we are doing six days of episodes designed to start the year off healthy. I n this Real Health Revisited episode Karl is joined by founder of The Positive Habit, bestselling author of ‘Sleep Well: 8 Habits to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed,’ clinical hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancer, prosthetic nipples and overcoming with Gina Gillespie 26.12.2024

Founder of Prosmetics and makeup artist, Gina Gillespie, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl’s Christmas survival guide 19.12.2024

JJ Clarke, producer of the show joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The back pain episode with the Over Fifties Physio, Will Harlow 12.12.2024

Will Harlow, the Over-Fifties specialist physiotherapist and author of Thriving Beyond Fifty joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bored of Lunch with celebrity chef Nathan Anthony 05.12.2024

Number one bestselling author, chef, and creator of hit food platform Bored of Lunch, Nathan Anthony, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week to discuss his new book Bored of Lunch: Six Ingredient Slow Cooker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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