

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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Feb 19, 2024 • 23min
Returning to yourself after diagnosis with cancer coach Karen Kruger
On this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast, Karl chats with cancer coach, Karen Kruger on navigating life after diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2024 • 23min
The mental health benefits of deep-breathing and cold-water therapy
On this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast, Karl Henry talks to Greg Xavier, a licensed Wim Hof-method instructor, on the mental health benefits of deep-breathing and cold-water therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2024 • 24min
Understanding why we age with Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny
What is ageing? How do we slow it down? And what is the difference between chronological age and biological age? Karl is joined on the Real Health podcast this week by Head of the ageing research program at Trinity College, Regius Professor Rose Anne Kenny, to discuss the latest research in ageing and how science can slow the process? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 2024 • 26min
The scientific solutions to burnout with Professor Corey Keyes
What is Languishing? Why are so many people suffering from burnout? And what are the ways to feel alive in a world that wears us down? Karl is joined on the Real Health podcast this week by Professor Corey Keyes, to discuss his new book ‘Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2024 • 15min
The six-pack diet – Scott Harrison on toning up without starving
What are the misconceptions about weight loss? What works? And why severe calorie restriction does not work? On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl chats to the author of ‘Eat Your Way to a Six Pack: The Ultimate 75 Day Transformation Plan,’ Scott Harrison, on eating your way to fitness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 2024 • 24min
How to protect and support your child’s mental health with Dr Beth Mosley
On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl speaks with author, Dr Beth Mosley MBE, on her new book ‘Happy Families: How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 22min
How to declutter your space this January
Do you need a declutter this new year? Has your home become messy? And what are the steps to return to an organised space? To help with all things clutter, Karl was joined on the Real Health podcast this week by author and founder of Organised Chaos, Sarah Reynolds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 2024 • 18min
January toolkit: Healthy tips for starting the year right
On today’s episode of Real Health, Karl walks through some tips on how to get back into the swing of things after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2024 • 19min
Making a global fitness brand with Maeve Madden
On Real Health this week, Karl spoke to global Fitness influencer and founder of the Queens don’t quit community, Maeve Madden. Karl discusses nutrition, past relationships and starting a fitness empire with the Instagram star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 2023 • 23min
The surprising science of walking for wellness and joy
What are the best ways to walk? How fast should you walk for maximum benefit? And is walking healthier when done alone or in groups? On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl is joined by author of ‘52 ways to walk: The surprising science of walking for wellness and joy, one week at a time’ Annabel Streets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


