Real Health with Karl Henry
Irish Independent
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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Dec 4, 2025 • 30min
‘With whitening were not painting them, we’re just washing them’ ~ Ireland’s Tooth Fairy
Dr Bronagh Keane, known as Ireland’s Tooth Fairy, is a leading cosmetic and preventative dentist, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 31min
‘If you look at the heart attack registry, it’s often a smoker’s registry’ ~ Cardiologist Professor Robert Byrne
Professor Robert Byrne, a leading cardiologist and director of cardiology at the Mater Private Network, delves into critical heart health topics. He highlights under-recognition of heart disease in women and discusses atypical symptoms like breathlessness and jaw pain. Anxiety's relationship with heart health and the impact of stress on coronary artery disease are explored. Byrne emphasizes lifestyle changes to reduce heart risk, the effects of menopause, and the benefits of new weight-loss injectables. He also addresses the heart risks associated with COVID-19.
Nov 20, 2025 • 20min
My parents (80s) started weights in January and the results are transformational’ - Ageing expert Clare Johnston
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Nov 13, 2025 • 23min
‘You’re not lazy, you’re overwhelmed’ - When to workout with Karl Henry
Producer, JJ Clarke, joins me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter HEALTH for Real Health with Karl HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 6, 2025 • 31min
'I ask people why they are doing a job they hate’ Navigation Coach Tara Rafter
Tara Rafter, known as The Navigation Coach, is an award-winning master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. In the conversation, she shares her journey from a retail career to becoming a coach, fueled by her fascination with human potential. Tara discusses how childhood experiences shape limiting beliefs and how to rewire those patterns. She explores why many stay in jobs they dislike and offers practical tips, like small habit changes and awareness techniques, to foster meaningful transformation in life and work.
Oct 30, 2025 • 20min
‘I’ve never had a man contact me’ professional organiser Ann Teehan
Ann Teehan, professional organiser and founder of Neatly.ie joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter HEALTH for Real Health with Karl HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2025 • 29min
PT Georgy Dillon: ‘Women prioritise others and not their health’
Georgy Dillon, women’s fitness expert and personal trainer, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter HEALTH for Real Health with Karl HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2025 • 26min
Why you shouldn’t prioritise weight loss with nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, Sunday and Irish Times bestseller, and author of The Unprocessed Plate joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter HEALTH for Real Health with Karl HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 9, 2025 • 30min
‘Soda bread made in your kitchen is an ultra-processed food’ Sarah Keogh RD
Sarah Keogh, registered dietitian and founder of Eat Well, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter HEALTH for Real Health with Karl HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 2, 2025 • 24min
The five steps to better sleep with Dr Máire Finn
What are the ingredients for good sleep? How much do we need? And how do we avoid bad sleep habits? Dr Máire Finn, GP with Centric Health in Ennis and female health expert joins me on the Real Health podcast this week. We’d love to get your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. Plus, when you take part, you’ll be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter HEALTH for Real Health with Karl HenrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
