Real Health with Karl Henry

Acceptance can be tricky. We mightn’t like a situation or an experience we’ve had so trying to accept it can seem near impossible. But what if we learned to master acceptance and stop the usual cycle of dwelling and ranting? This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain to chat about the power of acceptance and how it can change our lives for the better. See omnystud...

What makes a good conversation? Is it a topic everyone involved is interested in? Or is it about being a good listener and knowing what to say and how to say it? This week on Real Health Karl is joined by Dr Harry Barry to chat about the best ways to beat social anxiety and build better relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Mullan’s life has been non-stop. He is flat out with presenting the 2FM breakfast show, being a dad, creating content for social and just the small matter of competing and winning this year’s Dancing with the Stars. This week Carl joins me to talk about life, career and family.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know parenting is complicated and new challenges crop up all the time. There are some issues that are more common than others though, like picky eating or helping a child to be more confident. This week, Clinical Psychologist Dr David Coleman joins Karl to chat about parenting and give some of his advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breathing is getting more and more attention, mainly in the meditation and mindfulness space. While it can be beneficial to focus on the breath during those moments, what about the rest of the time? This week Karl is joined by breathing expert, Patrick McKeown to tell us how one simple change to our breathing can improve our health and wellness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting is hard and every milestone in a child's life brings its own challenges. Though there is something special about the teenage years that can awaken a sense of dread in many parents. Is there a knack to it? This week, psychotherapist Stella O’Malley joins Karl to discuss her best advice for communicating with your teen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern life is full of distractions, so sitting down and being present in the moment can take a huge amount of effort. This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by Niall Breslin, aka Bressie, to tell us why being mindful can help us become more self-aware and at peace in a world that wants us to be anything but. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We might think that transforming our health warrants an all or nothing approach. Can improving your wellbeing be done with one simple change a week? This week on Real Health Karl goes through some of the easiest and often overlooked changes that can impact our health for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most will have heard the phrase ‘you can’t out train a bad diet’. How true is it and will it hold you back when starting a new exercise regime? Karl Henry is joined by registered dietitian Sophie Pratt to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s an inevitable part of life for half of the world’s population but menopause symptoms can vary enormously. This week on Real Health, Dr Deirdre Lundy joins Karl to discuss her new book and how to manage the many physical and mental challenges that come with menopause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Real Health, Karl Henry is joined by British psychologist, Kimberley Wilson, to hear about her new book on feeding the mind to help fight our current mental health crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by his 'Operation Transformation' buddy, Dr Eddie Murphy, to look at how we can feel more confident in ourselves, and build on self-esteem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Real Health, Karl is bringing his top tips for running every distance. From 5k to ultra marathons, Karl discusses the things you need to do for each type of run and how to progress and run for longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were asked what the most important emotion is, what would you say? Happiness? Love? Empathy? This week on Real Health, author Dacher Keltner says there is a case to be made for awe. Host: Karl Henry. Guest: Dacher Keltner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Real Health with Karl Henry, as part of our Life Lessons series, Karl is joined by broadcaster and Rose of Tralee presenter Dáithí Ó Sé, to chat about his varied career, work-life balance and why looking after his health is so important to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of cervical cancer prevention week, Karl is joined by Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon to bring you everything you need to know, from screenings to symptoms and HPV.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are loads of positive changes people try to embrace this time of year. Instead of looking at all the things you should be doing for your health, this week Karl is going through the top ten things to avoid in 2023, from crash diets to unachievable goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know the usual new year's resolutions that people make. This year though, instead of tackling things in your personal life, you look at your work life and how you can improve it so that everything else can thrive? This week Karl is joined by career psychologist Sinead Brady to discuss how to achieve a work life balance in 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January is the month where many people start hitting the gym as part of their new year's resolutions. Life can get busy though, so finding time to get to the gym can be difficult. This is where at-home workouts really come into their own, as they often fit easier into our hectic days. This week Karl is joined by personal trainer John Belton to bring us his top tips for maximising home workouts. Se...

As we come to the end of 2022 and the new year is fast approaching, many people will look to 2023 as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and leave behind bad habits, in favour of new ones. This week, Karl is joined by Gerry Hussey, to bringing us his advice on how we can try to reach our full potential and achieve the goals we want to achieve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Sonya Lennon is a woman who wears many hats. Mother of twins, broadcaster, stylist, fashion designer and an entrepreneur. Sonya joins Karl as part of Real Health’s Life Lessons series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Real Health podcast, Karl discusses easy health swaps you can make to improve your health. Making changes doesn’t have to be dramatic, causing hassle and taking up lots of energy. Instead, these simple changes will get you on the right track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Real Health podcast, Karl is joined by writer and broadcaster Keith Walsh, discussing what it's like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how to learn to live with the symptoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we’re in the run up to Christmas, this week on Real Health, we’re bringing you our festive gift guide. From the best of Irish athletic wear to the top books and journals, we have something for everyone. Host: Karl Henry. Guest: Derval O’Rourke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being mindful about what we eat brings lots of health benefits and knowing where our food comes from is a big part of that. But have you ever considered growing your own food? This week, Karl is joined by the founder of GIY, Michael Kelly, to discuss how we can grow food that tastes better than anything you can find in the shops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.