
Real Health with Karl Henry
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 23, 2025 • 26min
Life Lessons with the Happy Pear Twins
The Happy Pears, David and Stephen Flynn, join Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast to discuss their new book The Happy Pear 20: Recipes and Learnings from the First 20 Years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 2025 • 21min
Karl’s New Year survival strategy
JJ Clarke, producer of the show joined me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2025 • 22min
How to transform your diet with Dr Mindy Pelz
Dr Mindy Pelz, author of Eat Like A Girl and world-renowned women’s health expert joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2025 • 25min
January Toolkit: How to eat and still lose weight with bariatric surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson
In this Real Health Revisited episode, we take a look back to when Karl Henry spoke to weight loss expert and bariatric surgeon, Dr Andrew Jenkinson, on his new book ‘How to eat (and still lose weight): a science-backed guide to nutrition and health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 2025 • 25min
January Toolkit: A guide to a healthy heart with Cardiologist, Dr Paddy Barrett
Dr. Paddy Barrett, a consultant cardiologist and author of 'Heart: An Owner’s Guide', sheds light on critical heart health insights. He discusses the shocking statistic of 10,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular disease in Ireland and emphasizes prevention through lifestyle changes. Dr. Barrett introduces the concept of 'soul span', advocating for intentional living and balanced nutrition. He warns about the dangers of visceral fat and its gender-related risks. The episode highlights the vital role of aerobic fitness in longevity and overall health.

Jan 4, 2025 • 23min
January Toolkit: The dos and don’ts of white teeth with Ireland’s Tooth Fairy Dr Bronagh Keane
Should you use mouthwash? Is water flossing a fad? And which foods stain our teeth? In this Real Health Revisited episode, we take a look back to when Karl was joined on the Real Health podcast this week by dentist, Dr Bronagh Keane, AKA Ireland’s Tooth Fairy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 2025 • 22min
January Toolkit: How to declutter your space in 2025
Do you need a declutter this new year? Has your home become messy? And what are the steps to return to an organised space? We take a look at this Real Health Revisited episode. 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 2, 2025 • 21min
January Toolkit: Flat tummies, diets and how to lose 5lbs, Karl answers listener questions
How do you get a flatter tummy? What does it take to lose 5lbs before your holiday? And how do you stick to a new diet? In this Real Health Revisited episode, we look back at this episode where Karl answers questions on tummies, weight loss and diets. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins me on the show to discuss the most common questions I get asked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2025 • 23min
January Toolkit: How to sleep well with clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan
On the Real Health podcast this week we are doing six days of episodes designed to start the year off healthy. I n this Real Health Revisited episode Karl is joined by founder of The Positive Habit, bestselling author of ‘Sleep Well: 8 Habits to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed,’ clinical hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2024 • 21min
Cancer, prosthetic nipples and overcoming with Gina Gillespie
Founder of Prosmetics and makeup artist, Gina Gillespie, joined Karl Henry on the Real Health podcast this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.