Real Health with Karl Henry
Irish Independent
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Regularly hosts outside guests
462 episodes — long track record
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The muscle myth that could change your health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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