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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

A life lessons not to be missed with David McGowan 28.11.2024

Funeral director and author of the new book A Life Among the Dead, David McGowan joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast for this week’s interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simplifying sleep with science journalist Lynne Peeples 21.11.2024

Science Journalist, Lynne Peeples, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week to speak about her new book The Inner Clock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter weight gain, vitamin D and plate size with Registered Dietitian Sarah Keogh 14.11.2024

Registered Dietitian, Sarah Keogh joined the Real Health podcast with Karl Henry this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Performing under pressure with bomb disposal expert Ray Lane 07.11.2024

Bomb disposal expert, Ray Lane, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. Ray Lane is a former commanding officer of the Irish Defence Force Ordnance School. On his retirement in 2018, he had been a member of the Irish Defence Forces for 45 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life lessons with Mairead Ronan and Jenny Kelly 31.10.2024

Mairead Ronan, broadcaster, podcaster and author and Jenny Kelly author, podcaster and producer, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week to discuss their new book What We Know Now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science of how nature improves our health with Oxford Professor Kathy Willis 24.10.2024

Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford, Kathy Willis, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stress episode with Psychologist Allison Keating 17.10.2024

Chartered Psychologist, columnist and author of the new book, “It’s all too much,” Allison Keating joined Karl Henry on The Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A to Z of blood pressure with Dr Sumi Dunne 03.10.2024

Blood pressure expert, GP and lecturer, Dr Sumi Dunne, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Improving your child’s sleep with Erica Hargaden 03.10.2024

Erica Hargaden, founder of Babogue and certified child sleep consultant joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The A to Z of Botox with Dr Farah Mydin 26.09.2024

Dr Farah Mydin joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. Dr Mydin has been practising aesthetics for a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eurovision, Dancing with the Stars and life lessons with Erica Cody 19.09.2024

Artist, Erica Cody, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life lessons, cholesterol and stretching with the Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling 12.09.2024

The Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making people laugh with Comedian Emma Doran 05.09.2024

Comedian, Emma Doran joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flat tummies, diets and how to lose 5lbs, Karl answers the top listener questions 29.08.2024

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 today’s episode, I dive into the 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.

“How I lost 8 stone in 15 months” ~ with personal development coach, David Kennedy 22.08.2024

Folks, change is hard, but transformation is even harder. My guest this week on the Real Health podcast lost eight stone (50kg) in 15 months and now helps others make positive and sustainable life changes. David Kennedy is CEO of Lifestyle Development and online personal development coach for the farming niche. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist, Neuroscientist and best-selling author, Sabina Brennan, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast. 15.08.2024

How do we get what we want out of life? How do we manifest what is on the inside into reality? In her new book, The Neuroscience of Manifesting, psychologist, neuroscientist, and best-selling author, Sabina Brennan demystifies this space with hard science. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisited: Fridge Makeover and food safety with Agnes Bouchier-Hayes 14.08.2024

It’s fair to say, I’m a bit obsessed with my fridge. In this episode from the vault we revisit my conversation with home economist at TUS Midwest, Agnes Bouchier-Hayes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life lessons and making Irish cool with Múinteoir Mollie 08.08.2024

Mollie Guidera, aka Múinteoir Mollie, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caffeine, fad diets and lots more with registered dietitian Sophie Pratt 01.08.2024

Registered dietitian, Sophie Pratt, joined Karl Henry on this week’s episode to discuss caffeine, fertility and online fad diets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skincare SOS with Professor Nicola Ralph 25.07.2024

Consultant dermatologist and co-owner of the Institute of Dermatologists in Ballsbridge, Professor Nicola Ralph joins Karl on the show this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisited: The phone addiction episode with psychotherapist Hilda Burke 24.07.2024

On this week’s episode of Real Health, we are looking at phone usage and when it can start to have a negative impact on our lives. With daily tasks and communication more dependent on smart devices than ever, how can you recognise when normal usage has tipped into dangerous territory? To discuss this, I am joined by psychotherapist and author of the Phone Addiction Workbook, Hilda Burke. See omnys...

“I’d have serious concerns about my children playing professional rugby” ~ with author Sam Peters 18.07.2024

Author of Concussed: Sport’s Uncomfortable Truth and former Mail on Sunday Rugby Correspondent, Sam Peters joins Karl on the show this week. Head to www.mypodcastfeedback.com , pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild swimming in Ireland with Channel swimmer Maureen McCoy 11.07.2024

On the Real Health Podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by author of ‘The Complete Book of Wild Swimming in Ireland,’ swimming coach, sports therapist and competitive long-distance swimmer, Maureen McCoy.   Head to  www.mypodcastfeedback.com , pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a  €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listene...

“Don’t be afraid to put yourself forward for things” ~ Life lessons with Anna Daly 01.07.2024

On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by TV presenter, Founder of Little Bliss and broadcaster, Anna Daly.  Head to  www.mypodcastfeedback.com , pop in code HEALTH and fill out the short survey to be in with the chance of winning a  €500 OneforAll voucher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep SOS: How to unwind and during the bright summer months with sleep expert Tom Coleman 24.06.2024

On The Real Health podcast this week, Karly Henry is joined by health scientist, sleep coach and podcast host, Tom Coleman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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