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Real Health with Karl Henry

Irish Independent
Mental Health
Nutrition
Exercise
Gut Health
Sleep
Weight Loss
Heart Health
Social Media
Stress Management
Weight Training
Cardiovascular Disease
Ireland
Anxiety
Obesity
Health
Healthy Eating
Health and Wellness
Aging
Walking
Decluttering

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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Latest Episodes

How can we make everyday meals more delicious without making cooking more complicated? Award winning chef Mark Moriarty joins Karl Henry to discuss his new book, Everyday Delicious, and how simple techniques, confident seasoning and making the most o... more

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Navigation coach Tara Rafter joins Karl Henry to explore how our beliefs, thought patterns and past experiences shape the way we live. She explains how the stories we tell ourselves can hold us back, why meaningful change takes practice and how small... more

What if getting older is not about losing things, but gaining confidence, freedom and a better understanding of yourself? Broadcaster Mary Kennedy joins Karl Henry to discuss her new book, Now You Are Wonderful, and why every stage of life has someth... more

Psychotherapist Colman Noctor joins Karl Henry to explore how social media fuels comparison, affects our self-worth and drives our need for validation. Drawing on his research into online sharing, he explains why likes and followers cannot replace ge... more

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Mark Moriarty
Award-winning chef and cookbook author
Episode: Everyday delicious: Mark Moriarty on making everyday cooking better
Tara Rafter
Navigation coach who helps people understand beliefs, behaviors and thought patterns
Episode: How to change the story you tell yourself
Mary Kennedy
Broadcaster and writer
Episode: Forget the fear of ageing: finding confidence, connection and a new lease of life
Colman Noctor
Psychotherapist whose doctoral research focused on the psychodynamics of online sharing
Episode: The social media ep: living your life versus performing it
Tom McKenna
Pharmacist, straight-talking expert featured as the guest on the episode
Bellale Pharmacy
Episode: Are your supplements worth the money?
John Nolan
Professor, Director of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland, South East Technological University
Nutrition Research Centre Ireland / SE Technology University
Episode: Can nutrition protect your eyes and brain as you age?
Mike Murphy
Head physiotherapist and clinic owner, Master's Program Ireland founder
Master's Program Ireland, rapid.ie, clinic partner
Episode: Is there really such a thing as bad posture?
Peter Conlon
Professor, Clinical Lead of Organ Donation Transplant Ireland
Organ Donation Transplant Ireland (Ireland)
Episode: One donor, nine lives
Brendan Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Why your phone is so hard to put down

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Karl Henry
Host of Real Health with Karl Henry; health and wellness expert hosting expert interviews and Q&A.
Debbie Shawcross
Guest expert on liver health and related topics; appears as a medical professional in episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 853 ratings
  • My fav podcast

    No bull s?!t interviews! All straight to the point & has been a huge influence in my health from joining the gym to my daily habits! I listen to them every Thursday to keep my focus for the weekend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilikekimber
    Irelanda year ago
  • Excellent Information

    Useful, accurate and always helpful information. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oz Dub
    Australia2 years ago
  • Doesn't talk about the topic at all.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    GreenGuitar
    3 years ago
  • Excellent 🎉

    I look forward to this each week and enjoy the variety of guests in the show. Karl is very flexible in his topics and so easy to listen to. His expertise and genuine interest in people and all health related topics is outstanding. Thanks Karl & Team 🎉👍🏻😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caparossa
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Great variety

    Such a good variety of topics Karl. Loving the mix. From love to weight loss surgery. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janeyjane172
    Ireland4 years ago

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Everyday delicious: Mark Moriarty on making everyday cooking better
Q: How do you switch off, then? Do you?
Moriarty says he is not fully switching off while establishing the new business, but plans family days carefully and uses golf, sport and outings as active ways to take a break.
Everyday delicious: Mark Moriarty on making everyday cooking better
Q: And is that the goal behind this book?
Moriarty says Everyday Delicious is meant to offer 100 practical recipes that make everyday food more delicious without requiring much extra time or effort.
How to change the story you tell yourself
Q: How long does meaningful change actually take?
Rafter says change depends less on a fixed number of days than on repeated exposure and practice, with self-care before, during and after new experiences helping people continue.
How to change the story you tell yourself
Q: How do you change that? Like for you, how did you overcome that?
Rafter says she challenged limiting beliefs through exposure and repetition, saying yes to things she feared and building new evidence that she could succeed and still belong.
The social media ep: living your life versus performing it
Q: Can we use social media in a healthy way? Can it be a healthy thing? And if so, how do we do it?
Noctor says it can be healthy when people share experiences they have genuinely lived, rather than creating experiences for content. He recommends judging screen time by its purpose and opportunity cost, and making deliberate space for real-world conversations and relationships.

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What is Real Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show consistently covers practical health, wellness, and lifestyle topics through expert guests, with a strong focus on actionable strategies for long-term well-being. Episodes commonly explore aging, nutrition, liver and digestive health, body composition, mental health, and habit formation, often tying science to everyday habits and real-life routines. There's a clear emphasis on sustainable, evidence-based approaches rather than quick-fix trends, complemented by personal anecdotes and practical tips for staying motivated and consistent. A notable strength is the breadth of experts (medical, nutrition, psychology, fitness) that provide accessible, down-to-earth guidance for a broad audience seeking healthier living.

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