Real Health with Karl Henry
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Real Health with Karl Henry

Irish Independent

English United States Health & Fitness
Active · Publishes weekly

Key Metrics

Episodes
462
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.8 / 5
24 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 7 days
Avg Length
25m
Per episode
Latest
Jun 11, 2026
Active

About the Show

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.

Partnership & Audience Signals

Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Established Catalog

462 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Apr 11, 2018
Consistency
100%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
www.omnycontent.com

Recent Episodes

The muscle myth that could change your health

Jun 11, 2026 23m

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…

The hidden health impact of Irish drinking culture

Jun 04, 2026 32m

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…

How to take control of your money and reduce stress

May 28, 2026 28m

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…

Why calorie counting often fails and what works instead

May 21, 2026 20m

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…

The convenience trap: how modern life is changing us

May 14, 2026 26m

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,…

Beyond weight loss: a smarter approach to women’s health

May 07, 2026 23m

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…

From teen training to takeaways: your top health questions answered

Apr 30, 2026 24m

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…

Why gastric surgery is more successful than weight loss drugs

Apr 23, 2026 23m

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…

Colour, frequency and shape: How your poo should look

Apr 16, 2026 26m

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…

It’s never too late: how Orla Drumgoole turned passion into a cookbook

Apr 09, 2026 24m

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…

Living by design instead of by default

Apr 02, 2026 30m

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,…

Spiders, snakes and flying: How phobias form and how to break them

Mar 26, 2026 27m

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…

Mood, gut and brain function: Why fibre does far more than help you poo

Mar 19, 2026 22m

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…

Anxiety is rising, here is how to manage yours

Mar 12, 2026 23m

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…

Money anxiety: why we’re so stressed and how to take back control with Eoin McGee

Mar 05, 2026 30m

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…

Why most people aren’t sleeping well and how to fix it

Feb 26, 2026 22m

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…

Time is brain: the life-saving signs of Stroke

Feb 19, 2026 25m

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.

Vaping: The health risks we’re only beginning to understand

Feb 12, 2026 22m

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…

Ozempic explained: What we’re getting wrong about obesity

Feb 05, 2026 32m

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…

The Joy of Cooking (Again): Chef Eunice Power on Food That Nourishes

Jan 29, 2026 24m

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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