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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 23, 2023 • 22min
Making one simple change to improve your health
We might think that transforming our health warrants an all or nothing approach. Can improving your wellbeing be done with one simple change a week? This week on Real Health Karl goes through some of the easiest and often overlooked changes that can impact our health for the better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2023 • 21min
Why you really can’t out-train a bad diet with registered dietitian Sophie Pratt
Most will have heard the phrase ‘you can’t out train a bad diet’. How true is it and will it hold you back when starting a new exercise regime? Karl Henry is joined by registered dietitian Sophie Pratt to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2023 • 22min
Mood changes to weight gain: managing the Menopause with Dr Deirdre Lundy
It’s an inevitable part of life for half of the world’s population but menopause symptoms can vary enormously. This week on Real Health, Dr Deirdre Lundy joins Karl to discuss her new book and how to manage the many physical and mental challenges that come with menopause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2023 • 23min
Food for thought: Psychologist, Kimberley Wilson, on the importance of brain nutrition
In this episode of Real Health, Karl Henry is joined by British psychologist, Kimberley Wilson, to hear about her new book on feeding the mind to help fight our current mental health crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2023 • 24min
I am enough? Dr Eddie Murphy on self confidence and accepting ourselves
This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by his 'Operation Transformation' buddy, Dr Eddie Murphy, to look at how we can feel more confident in ourselves, and build on self-esteem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2023 • 22min
From 5k to Ultra Marathon: Karl's tips for all running distances
This week on Real Health, Karl is bringing his top tips for running every distance. From 5k to ultra marathons, Karl discusses the things you need to do for each type of run and how to progress and run for longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 9, 2023 • 21min
Why awe is one of the most important emotions with Dacher Keltner
If you were asked what the most important emotion is, what would you say? Happiness? Love? Empathy? This week on Real Health, author Dacher Keltner says there is a case to be made for awe. Host: Karl Henry. Guest: Dacher Keltner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 2, 2023 • 20min
“I'm still on the way up": Life Lessons with Dáithí Ó Sé
This week on Real Health with Karl Henry, as part of our Life Lessons series, Karl is joined by broadcaster and Rose of Tralee presenter Dáithí Ó Sé, to chat about his varied career, work-life balance and why looking after his health is so important to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2023 • 23min
From screenings to symptoms: what to know about cervical cancer with Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon
As part of cervical cancer prevention week, Karl is joined by Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon to bring you everything you need to know, from screenings to symptoms and HPV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2023 • 18min
Karl's Top Ten Health Don'ts for 2023
There are loads of positive changes people try to embrace this time of year. Instead of looking at all the things you should be doing for your health, this week Karl is going through the top ten things to avoid in 2023, from crash diets to unachievable goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
