Real Health with Karl Henry

Annmarie O’Connor, author, fashion editor and Parkinson’s advocate, joins Karl Henry to discuss her memoir Twitch: My life with Parkinson’s on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things life satisfaction in our January Reset series. Tara Rafter, AKA The Navigation Coach and award-winning master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things self-talk in our January Reset series. Gerry Hussey, performance coach and best-selling author joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah McMahon, a financial planner at Castle Capital Limited, shares her insights on managing household finances and saving effectively. She discusses the importance of setting short-, medium-, and long-term goals, as well as the unique financial roles often seen in households. Leah emphasizes tracking expenses using apps and suggests saving about 20% of income tied to specific goals. She also highlights the significance of pensions and the financial independence gap, particularly for women, while offering practical tips for couples to discuss their finances openly.

In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things first aid in our January Reset series. Sarah Kearns, registered nurse and First Aid instructor, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things nutrition and exercise in our January Reset series. Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE Lead for Obesity, joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode from the vault, Karl Henry discusses all things posture and back pain in our January Reset series. Jenny Branigan, chartered Physio and territory manager of parkrun Ireland joins Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Máire Finn, a GP and female health expert at Centric Health in Ennis, dives into the science of sleep. She explains the essential stages of sleep, revealing how REM and non-REM phases contribute to memory and brain health. Discover how sleep hormones influence appetite and aging, and learn about the impact of individual chronotypes on sleep needs. Máire also discusses common sleep disruptors, including menopause, and shares tips for creating an optimal sleep environment. Tune in for practical advice to enhance your nightly rest!

Professor Odhran Shelley, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at St James’s Hospital, Reconstructive & Burns Surgeon and Clinical Professor of Surgery at Trinity College Dublin, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Niamh Clarke, Principal Psychology Manager with the HSE and presenter of the Balancing Stress program, shares her extensive expertise on managing stress and anxiety. She discusses Ireland's alarming stress levels and reveals that holidays can heighten these pressures, particularly through social media comparisons. Clarke emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between helpful and harmful stress while recommending small daily habits to combat stress. She also offers practical tools like breathing exercises and the significance of using personal strengths as resilience strategies.