Real Health with Karl Henry

Growing your own food with GIY's Michael Kelly

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being mindful about what we eat brings lots of health benefits and knowing where our food comes from is a big part of that. But have you ever consider...

Food and mood: How what we eat can help how we feel

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are loads of factors that contribute to our mood, but have you ever considered what role food has to play? This week Karl is joined by registere...

Top Tips for saving on your energy bills

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is no escaping the cost-of-living crisis. Not only are we living it but news reports also remind us how much more expensive our bills are. While...

How to up your food game with Daniel Davey

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know the basics of a good diet, but how can you take your food game to the next level? This week Karl Henry is joined by performance nutritionist,...

How to prevent and recognise a stroke

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you really know about strokes? With World Stroke Day taking place this Saturday, we are bringing you everything you need to know about str...

How to live longer with Dr Phil Kieran

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health Karl is joined by Dr Phil Kieran to discuss all the things that impact our life expectancy. From body fat to cholesterol, we’...

How to make walking your ultimate health and wellness workout

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It might be considered the most basic form of exercise, but walking can be the ultimate workout. This week I’m bringing you my top tips on how to ta...

Why muscle is crucial to helping you live longer and better with Dr Brendan Egan

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting older comes with plenty of health concerns and things we need to be aware of. But how conscious are we about our muscles as we age? Is it a bi...

Karl’s Four Pillars of Lifelong Wellness

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health, it’s episode two from the National Ploughing Championships 2022. I’m bringing you my four pillars for lifelong wellness....

Life Lessons with Mairead McGuinness

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health, I’m coming to you live from the National Ploughing Championships 2022. I was delighted to be joined by Mairead McGuiness E...

The importance of living life to the fullest with John Wall 

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to live our best lives, get as much out of our time as possible. That, however, can be easier said than done.  Life can sometimes get in...

How to keep your heart healthy and why it's so important with Dr Paddy Barrett

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

September is heart month, so we decided to take a look at the things you need to do to keep your heart healthy and protect against heart disease, from...

Karl’s Top Tips on How to Reset and Embrace Healthy Habits

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s September, which means back to school and a return to our routines. It’s the perfect time to embrace those healthier habits you’ve wanted t...

How breathing can transform your health

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Breathing is something we do automatically and take little notice of throughout our day. In moments when you’re under pressure, you’ve probably to...

David Nolan - Should women train differently to men?

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here on Real Health, we have looked at the topic of female health, why women are different to men and how understanding those difference can help boos...

Understanding the brain's role in weight loss with Prof Carel Le Roux

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you know about the relationship between our brains and our gut? While many of us may think we decide when and how much we eat, research no...

Life Lessons with Dairy Farmer Louise Crowley

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health, we’re bringing you something a little different than usual, with another life lessons episode. I’m delighted to be joine...

Running SOS – The essentials to help you run better

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we are half way through the summer and the weather (for the most part) has improved, it’s the perfect time to give running a try. It can b...

Getting to grips with Female Health with Dr Hazel Wallace

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health, we’re discussing female health, not just the aspects traditionally associated with the topic, like reproductive health, bu...

Embracing Self-Love with Fiona Brennan

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us will have heard or be familiar with self-love. In theory we know what it is, but how hard is it to put it into practice and make it part of...

The Truth About Weight Loss Surgery

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health, we’re talking about weight loss surgery. It’s a topic we have touched on before on the podcast, but this week we are tak...

The Truth About Love and How It Can Improve Your Life

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love can be complicated; it can be hard work, but it can also be amazing and life changing too. We’ve all heard the idea that if we wait just long e...

Top tips for transforming your work health

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we all start to settle into our new ways of working, be it fully remote, back in the office or a mix of both, it’s important that we develop posi...

How to be your own therapist with psychotherapist Owen O’ Kane

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sure like me, you find life is bit of a juggle sometimes. From work, relationships or money, it can be difficult to find the time to fit it all ...

The truth about obesity in Ireland with Professor Donal O’Shea

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Real Health, we’re discussing obesity in Ireland, the main causes of the disease and what treatments are available for i...

Making sadness a superpower with NYT bestseller Susan Cain

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered that being sad could actually be a good thing? Or do you avoid that emotion at all costs? Well, my guest this week will help ...

Busting Food Myths with Sarah Keogh RD

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Real Health, we’re busting some of the biggest food myths out there. There’s no doubt that you’ve heard some of the ...

The Phone Addiction Episode with psychotherapist Hilda Burke

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Real Health, we are looking at phone usage and when it can start to have a negative impact on our lives. With daily tasks ...

Fridge Makeover and food safety with Agnes Bouchier-Hayes

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s fair to say, I’m a bit obsessed with my fridge. My weekly routine of organising the food shop into glass containers is something I look forwa...

Top Tips for Effective Weight Loss

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Real Health, I’m bringing you my top tips for weight loss. Weight loss is about more than simply wanting to change how ...

Top Tips for Effective Weight Loss

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Real Health, I’m bringing you my top tips for weight loss. Weight loss is about more than simply wanting to change how y...

How to beat burnout with Siobhan Murray

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we are tackling the issue of burnout. It is something that we’ve all become more aware of, especially over the course of the ...

Tackling Toxic Positivity

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all either heard it before or offered it as advice; “It could be worse” or “Everything happens for a reason.” And while people might m...

The supplement episode with Kathryn Stewart

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The area of diet supplements can be a confusing one to navigate. You have to think about what vitamins you should be taking, what form they should com...

Sit better to improve your health with Suzy Reading

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Real Health, we are talking about the negative impact a more sedentary life can have on our health. With remote working a ...

Karl’s Top Tips for starting resistance training

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, I’m bringing you my top tips for getting started with resistance training. I’ll be telling you all you need to know abou...

Why everything you’ve been told about food is wrong with Tim Spector

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since we were young, many of us have been taught that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. But what if what we believe about breakfa...

The secret to living longer and healthier with Prof Rose Anne Kenny

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health it's all about giving you the knowledge and the tools on how to not only live healthier, but longer too. While many of you wi...

Understanding eating disorders with Aveen Bannon

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health we’re discussing eating disorders, what they are and how they impact on the health of somebody suffering from them. Eating ...

The Female Health Episode with Dr Michelle Hone

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With International Women’s Day coming up, we have decided to dedicate a whole episode to female health. Joining me this week is nutritionist and fou...

Skin Health SOS with Consultant Dermatologist Dr Nicola Ralph

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the body’s largest organ, but how much do we really know about our skin? Chances are, most of you have had some type skin concern, be it acne...

Readjusting to real life with Louize Carroll

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With life returning to some kind of normality and restrictions easing despite Covid-19 still circulating, many of us may be feeling lots of different ...

Silencing Your Inner Critic and Building Confidence with Pat Divilly

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we’re taking a look at how to improve our mental strength, by challenging our inner critic, understanding what drives our beh...

Mindset, the key to unlocking your goals with Brian Keane

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, it’s all about mindset. Why it’s important and how having the right mindset can be the key to unlocking your health goals.J...

Top Ways to Get Back On Track After Falling Off the Wellness Wagon

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Setting resolutions to be healthier and focus on wellness can be a great way to kick off the new year. That, however, does not mean it is an easy chan...

Improving Your Financial Health with Kel Galavan

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While exercise, hydration and diet are all important aspects of health, it can be difficult to hit our goals if we are worried about money. It is some...

How to reboot and rebuild your life with Professor Jim Lucey

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While many of us have decided to kick off the new year determined to improve our health and fitness, it is important that we also look at the other wa...

Top Tips For Lifelong Health with Shane Walsh

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year everyone! On this week’s show, we are kicking off 2022 with a top tips episode. Rather than focusing on new year's resolutions, this...

160lbs Weight Loss Journey with Leah Punch

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last episode of Real Health for 2021, I’m bringing you an inspirational weight loss story. I’m joined by Leah Punch, who’s here to tell ...

In conversation with Nicola Tallant

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Real Health, we thought we’d change it up and bring you an episode that is a little different to what we usually do. This ...

How to Thrive This Christmas Season with Psychotherapist Helen Vaughan

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, we are keeping on the Christmas theme, but it’s a slightly different approach than usual. While many of us are looking forwar...

Top Ten Tips for Surviving the Christmas Season

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is fast approaching and many of us are looking forward to some time off work, eating our favourite festive foods and indulging a little more...

The Real Health Christmas Gift Guide

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday over and done with, Christmas is well and truly underway. So, this week we’re going festive bringing you a Real H...

Top Health Checks That Could Save Your Life

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Real Health, I’m doing a follow on from last week’s show, where I gave you top tips to measure your health. For this episode, I’m l...

Top Tips for Measuring Your Health

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, I’m bringing you the best ways to measure your health. It’s possibly the most overlooked aspect of health and wellness. In ...

Simple Easy Ways to Cook Better

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Real Health episode, we’re going back to basics bringing you the best tips and tricks you need to make cooking at home hassle-free...

Top Tips For Fat Loss with Peter Stringer

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With lockdowns behind us and life returning to some form of normality, many of us have found we are carrying a little extra fat than we’d like. ...

Life Lessons with John Brennan

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Real Health episode, I’m delighted to be joined by hotelier John Brennan to discuss lessons he’s learned throughout his life an...

How to Beat the Midlife Fitness Slump with Dr Marc Bubbs

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I’ll be looking at how you can achieve your best potential for a healthy lifestyle in your 40s.   I’m joined by Dr Marc ...

The Importance of Sleep with Professor Andrew Coogan

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I’ll be talking about sleep, something so many people are interested in - probably because we feel we aren’t getting enough....

Top Ten Tips to Overhaul your Diet with Aveen Bannon

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Real Health episode, I’m bringing you the top ten tips you’ll need to overhaul your diet.   No fads, no gimmicks, just easy...

The Orgasm Episode with Sex Educator Grace Alice

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I’m talking about sex, the importance of communication and the stigma around seeking help for sexual issues. My guest is sex ...

Karl Henry’s top 10 tips for staying motivated

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, how to get motivated and how to stay motivated. Many people feel they put on weight over the summer with a change in routine an...

The Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Caoimhe Hartley

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, I’ll be talking about the menstrual cycle.For far too long periods have been a taboo subject. Each month many women are faced...

Suicide Awareness with Leigh Kenny

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, I’ll be talking about Suicide Awareness in Ireland. Every year suicide accounts for over 800,000 deaths globally. Even thoug...

Smoking SOS with Dr Damien Lowry

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I’ll be talking about the prevalence of smoking in Ireland.Ireland is recognised as a global leader in tobacco control having ...

Pelvic Floor Essentials with Physiotherapist Aoife Ní Eochaidh

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I’ll be talking about pelvic floor physiotherapy.One in three women leak urine – it is a massive problem in this country.Som...

Anxiety – How to help loved ones with Dr Rachel Allan

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast, I'll be discussing anxiety, what it is and how we can offer support to someone who has it. I’m ...

The Truth About Pain with Dr Monty Lyman

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Real Health episode is all about pain.Chronic pain is something that impacts many in Ireland, with chronic back pain one of the most com...

The Cocaine Episode

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, I’ll be talking about cocaine addiction in Ireland. The latest figures released by the Health Research Board, shows the numbe...

The essentials of healthy ageing with Jacqueline Hooton

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, I’m talking all about healthy aging, the myths around it, and why it’s important to keep exercising as we get older.I’m j...

The Running Episode with Peter Francis

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re going to talk about running injuries and how to avoid them. Running has become one of the most popular ways to improve fitness, and ...

Sea swimming for optimal health with Dr Catherine Kelly

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know drinking plenty of water is good for us. But how else can water improve our health and well being?On this week’s show, I’m talking abo...

Neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial on how our brains can overcome trauma and deal with stress

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m joined by one of the world's leading brain surgeons and neuroscientists, Dr Rahul Jandial. We discuss how our brains process stress ...

Ten ways to improve your wellness

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s all about wellness and I’m giving you my top ten tips for increasing your wellbeing.This episode is jam packed with lots of helpful...

CPR - All you need to know with Dr Brian Higgins

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about CPR after Danish mid-fielder Christian Eriksen received emergency medical treatment on the pitch when he collapsed rec...

How confidence works with neuroscientist Ian Robertson

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m talking about confidence, why it's important and how we can stay confident in the face of failure.I’m joined by clinical psychologis...

Trisha’s Transformation on therapy, balance and finally finding happiness

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, I’m talking about weight loss, how to build a strong plan and what to do if you hit challenges along the way. I’m joined by...

Real Health: How to find a healthier, happier gut with The Gut Experts

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Real Health episode is all about gut health.Irritable bowel syndrome is a bit of a taboo subject but it is estimated to effect one in te...

The Menopause - everything you need to know with Dr Deirdre Lundy

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show is all about the menopause. Although it directly affects half the population, the menopause has remained a stubbornly taboo topic. ...

The Six Foundations of Fat Loss with Personal Trainer Larry Doyle

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I break down the six foundations of fat loss with personal trainer and podcast host Larry Doyle. Larry has some great simple tips to boost y...

Five tips to healthier eating with Catherine Fulvio

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show is all about getting out of the food rut you’re stuck in and giving you some inspiration to cook delicious, healthy meals. Bal...

Real Health: Five ways to maximize your potential with Gerry Hussey

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s Leading Health and Performance coach Gerry Hussey is my guest on this week’s Real Health podcast. Gerry is a firm friend of the show and...

Clothes and confidence: one aspect of your wellness that you didn’t know about

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I’m joined by Laura Jordan of Style Savvy.ie. Laura is an expert style consultant on a mission to show people how to shop with...

Simple Easy Guided Meditation with Today FM's Dermot Whelan

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2007 Dermot Whelan, arrived at a comedy festival in an ambulance after having a panic attack en route. Realising this was not a sustainable way to ...

Six scientifically proven ways to find happiness

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I’ll be talking about the six key principals to finding happiness with Prof Brendan Kelly: Author of The Science of Happiness....

Mr Motivator: ‘If Exercise Isn’t Fun Don’t Do It.’

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show I am talking to Derrick Evans, AKA Mr Motivator, who many of you will remember from his lycra clad TV workouts in the 1990s.As w...

Life Lessons with Mairead Ronan: ‘Trust your gut and back yourself a little bit more’

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s show is part of our ‘Life Lessons’ series with some of Ireland’s most famous personalities and my guest today, Mairead Ronan, is c...

My Top 10 Tips for Motivating Yourself

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Real Health episode is one of my Top 10 Tips episodes, looking at not only how to get yourself motivated, but to stay motivated and keep...

Ethan Kross & Harnessing the Voice Inside Your Head

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health, self-talk and the voices in our head….it seems these are issues that are gaining prominence in our lives the more the lockdown contin...

Ageing and How to Deal with It

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about getting older.Of the many changes that Covid and the pandemic has inflicted on society, one thing it has brought into focus is the ...

How To Build Your Healthy Brain

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Never has mental health been as important. Be it mindfulness, meditation, walking…..we’re looking for as much expert information these days on dea...

5 Minute Therapy? Find out how with Sarah Crosby aka the Mind Geek

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We could all do with a bit of therapy right now but although stuck at home, we still seem to be time-poor, so how about some five minute therapy to he...

Performance Nutritionist Daniel Davey’s Tips for Success

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In recent weeks, the Real Health show has featured some great food experts from Neven Maguire’s cooking tips to the Happy Pear’s plant-based diet....

Dr. Clodagh Campbell's 7 Steps to Happiness

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

January 2021 was a tough month, there’s no doubt about that. Continuing on from the previous year it’s been a tough journey for most people to dea...

Life, lockdown and cooking tips with Neven Maguire

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Neven Maguire is someone whose approach to cooking and food I’ve admired for a long time. From his hugely popular restaurant to his TV shows and boo...

The Happy Pear's Happy Health Plan

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guests certainly need no introduction, as famous for their morning swims as they are for their healthy produce - and they’re back in J...

Improve your Financial Health with these tips from Eoin McGee

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If your finances are all over the place and out of control, it’s very difficult to focus on other aspects of your health. You can get tied up in you...

Feel Great, Lose Weight with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s January and with many of you making resolutions for change over the coming weeks and months, one of the most common is around weight loss and l...

Atomic Habits with James Clear

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year to you all! It’s 2021 and fingers crossed we can all put the tough year that was 2020 behind us with more hope for the year to come.A...