Real Health with Karl Henry
Episodes
Life Lessons with John Creedon
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Christmas Eve! This week’s episode is another in my Life Lessons series and it is with one of my favourite radio presenters and someone I’v...
Ray D'Arcy's Marathon Challenge
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So, Christmas has been and gone and I hope you’ve had plenty – but not too much – turkey, ham and stuffing and been able to put your feet up and...
A Christmas Special with the 2 Johnnies
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a week to go before Christmas, I thought, we could either do a show on fitness tips, getting healthy or how to work on your mental health but the...
The Positive Habit with Fiona Brennan
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Between Covid, lockdowns, Christmas and what 2021 has in store for us all, it can be hard to keep your spirits up and focus on the positive that is st...
Global Fitness Sensation James Smith
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He’s the world’s fastest-growing online, personal trainer, is a global fitness sensation known for his no-nonsense approach to health and fitness ...
Exclusive interview with LYRA
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is maybe not one you would normally associate with Real Health, but I’m delighted to be joined by Lyra, the Cork singer-songwrit...
The 10 Myths About Gut Health
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s show I wanted to focus on your gut. Not your gut instinct or going with your gut, but gut health. It’s a topic I’ve covered befo...
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s episode of Real Health I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Jason Fung back to the show. Dr. Fung is a Toronto-based nephrologist and a wo...
Winter Fitness Tips with Leanne Moore
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Real Health I’m joined by gym owner and fitness instructor Leeanne Moore to get some winter fitness tips to help in the coming wee...
Our vitamin D deficiency and why we need to boost it for the winter months
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the clocks going back, winter and the dark nights are closing in, and as we prepare for six weeks of Level 5 lockdown, I thought this would be a ...
Life Lessons with Francis Brennan
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s show is part of a series I like to call ‘Life Lessons’ with some of Ireland’s most respected and most famous personalities and my ...
Healthy Living with Fitness Expert & Former Olympian Derval O'Rourke
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Real Health is focusing on healthy eating and healthy living with one of Ireland’s leading fitness experts, Derval O’Rourke. Derval ...
Amanda Byram and Overcoming the Pressures of Perfection
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Real Health guest needs no introduction to TV viewers having graced Irish and international TV for more than two decades from Ireland AM...
The Truth About Calories-In Calories-Out with Dr. Jason Fung
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fair to say that weight loss tips and weight loss interviews are some of the most popular episodes we have done on Real Health over the course ...
Healthy cooking that’s not boring or time-consuming with Nicola Halloran aka the Wonky Spatula
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the Covid lockdown have you been one of the many, many people who have taken up bread making and are spending more and more time in the kitchen?...
How to be Ten Times Happier with Owen O'Kane
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this week’s Real Health wants to help you with what’s holding you back in life.Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist, former NHS Clinica...
Your Mind Gym with Niamh Connolly
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we deal with a lot of uncertainty with regards to the future, it’s important to learn more about our minds and how to keep them fit and healthy a...
Here's How You Can Develop Luck as a Skill
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if being lucky was a skill you could master? Can you create smart luck and even make ‘accidents’ more meaningful? Wouldn’t this be somethin...
Dr Matt Answers Your Covid Concerns
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to believe, but September is only days away one of the strangest of summers is coming to an end.It’s also back to school time and it’s...
Anna Geary on Getting Your Life Back on Track
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been an incredibly tough couple of months and with the summer coming to an end and schools returning, people are looking to get their lives bac...
James Nestor and why you’ll never be healthy if you don’t learn to breathe properly
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s show we’re going on a bit of a scientific adventure into a lost art and science. We do it 25,000 times a day without being aware o...
What if you had a second chance at life? Brian Pennie's tips for living life on your terms
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a second chance at life, what would you do differently?For this week’s Real Health, I speak to Brian Pennie, who says he shouldn’t be a...
Daniella Moyles on Her Voyage of Self Discovery
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Real Health, I’m joined by someone who seemed to have it all. She was a model and TV and radio presenter but then decided to leave...
10 Simple Life Swaps in 10 Minutes to Transform Your Health
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of Real Health is a short one but in just ten minutes I give you ten simple life swaps that will transform your health.From your...
Breathe for Life with Freediver Claire Walsh
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Competitive freediving champion, Claire Walsh, joins me on this week’s Real Health to talk about breathing techniques and how it can improve your we...
How to stop your late-night snacking
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The topic for this week’s Real Health is one that I’m sure affects so many of you out there. You might be eating well and exercising regularly but...
Miriam Hussey & Re-Awakening Your Best Self
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the summer upon us and lockdown restrictions easing, maybe now you can start to look to the future with more hope and optimism?For this week’s ...
Banish the Belly Fat with Brian Keane
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s show I’m discussing the issue of stubborn belly fat and how to lose it. It’s a question that always come up with clients, listen...
Injury Prevention & Treatment with Lauren Guilfoyle
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With groups of up to fifteen now able to train outdoors, I thought it would be a good time to speak to a physiotherapist about some of the more common...
The future of gyms post-lockdown
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Covid restrictions beginning to ease, I wanted to find out what the future of gyms in Ireland will look like and how they will be operating i...
How to lose the Covid kilos
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s episode, I’m responding to the volume of questions I’ve received recently from listeners wanting to know how to shift those Covi...
Gerry Hussey and the 900 months you have to live the life you want
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest, performance coach, Gerry Hussey, is someone I just had to bring back.His previous appearance with me, when we discussed mindset a...
Diarmuid Gavin and Finding Happiness in your Garden
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With garden centres re-opening this week, there’s no better time to get out into your garden, if you have one, to enjoy the outdoors and get in some...
Positivity & Meditation with TodayFM's Dermot Whelan
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although lockdown restrictions are starting to ease, the uncertainty over the coming weeks and months is still going to be a stressful time for us all...
Jennifer Carroll's Incredible 12 Stone Weight Loss Journey & the Lessons We Can All Learn
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you know, the Real Health show is all about practical advice and information that makes healthy living real and long-term and I’m delighted to sa...
My 10 Health & Fitness Tips for Remote Workplace Wellbeing
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
May 1st is National Workplace Wellbeing Day and who would have thought we would be celebrating it at home in 2020?Never has wellbeing been so importan...
Donncha O’Callaghan on finding balance and purpose at this time
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Real Health I thought we could all do with some positivity and feel good inspiration from someone who I’ve admired for his exploit...
How to Manage Your Financial Health with Eoin McGee
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At most times, financial concerns are the biggest stressor in our lives, and while health and safety is all our priority at the moment, money worries ...
Paula Mee on the Foods to Eat to Help Deal with Stress & Anxiety
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition and the food we eat is going to be so important over the coming weeks and months.Eating the right foods can help, not just with our overall ...
How to help your kids (and yourself) during Covid-19
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the schools closed for the foreseeable future it can be a tough struggle for parents trying to keep their kids busy and look after their emotiona...
Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief with Niall O'Murchu
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you can control your breathing you can control your stress and anxiety and so this week's Real Health episode is focusing on exactly that.Niall O'M...
Coronavirus Special Part 2: Minister for Health Simon Harris
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the second part of this week's Real Health Coronavirus special I'm joined by Minister for Health, Simon Harris.The Minister talks to me about how ...
Coronavirus Special Part 1: Looking after your mental health with Dr Eddie Murphy
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and while we're trying to adapt to the current situation and find ways to deal with it, let's not ...
Coronavirus - what you need to know to stay healthy
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Real Health is possibly one of the most important episodes I’ve done to date. With the country engulfed by coronavirus fears midst a b...
My 10 Ways to Health-Proof Your Day
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My latest Top 10 tips episode is how to health-proof your life and get you through the day in a healthy way.The idea is to give you simple, practical ...
The Lessons Learned from the Operation Transformation Leaders
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With this year’s Operation Transformation reaching its finale I wanted to catch up with the five leaders to find out more about their incredible jou...
How to re-discover equilibrium and balance in your life
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us at some stage or another feel overwhelmed, over-worked and under pressure, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could take some steps to put ev...
Tips for Healthier Eating from the Fitness Chef
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Through his very popular and accessible infographics on Instagram, the UK's Graeme Tomlinson, aka The Fitness Chef, has built up over half a million f...
Everything You Need to Know About Going Vegan
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Veganuary just gone, being vegan is certainly in vogue but what are the pros and cons of a vegan diet? To find out the truth, the pros and cons o...
The Shift Work-All Hours Survival Episode
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Real Health podcast I want to discuss nutrition, exercise and lifestyle in the context of long working days and shift work. It can b...
Gerry Hussey and why you need to ask yourself, ‘What's Important Now?’
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Hussey is my guest on this week’s Real Health podcast and to call him a sports psychologist doesn’t do him or the topics we discuss, justice...
Ciara Kelly's #100DaysofWalking
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you will know that I’m a big of walking as a great exercise for both physical and mental well-being and this week’s guest has certainly ta...
The Top 10 Fitness Myths Busted
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many myths and misconceptions around health and fitness at this time of year that I decided, for this week’s episode of the Real Health...
Ten Real Resolutions for 2020
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year and you’re all set and ready for your resolutions to get healthier in 2020?On this week’s ep...
'The future is testing but I'm prepared for it' Eamon Dunphy on a life less lived
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is over and I hope you all had a wonderful time with friends and family and didn’t go over-board on the turkey, ham and wine?!The days bet...
Life Lessons with Mary Kennedy
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
She may have had to move on from RTE after reaching retirement age, but for presenter Mary Kennedy, her career is anything but over – starting with ...
The Hangover Episode with Dr. Sumi Dunne
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is just around the corner and the party season is in full swing, but have you been over-indulging and enjoying yourself a bit too much? Have...
Kathryn Thomas and getting yourself on the right road to health and fitness
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating ten years presenting Operation Transformation, Kathryn Thomas joins me on this week's Real Health podcast to look ahead to the new series ...
Your Christmas Fitness Wish List
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Between Black Friday and the Toy Show, present buying for Christmas is first and foremost on a lot of people’s minds, and on this week’s Real Heal...
How to eat, drink and be healthy over Christmas
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The next few weeks are going to be busy. Between office parties and family and friend get-togethers, there will be plenty of socialising, eating and d...
Yoga, pilates and what you really need to know with Annie Kirwan & Lee Tracey
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m finding out all about pilates and yoga, the difference between them, the importance of movement, and the massive benefits that can be ...
Greg O'Shea on life after Love Island
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you've been living under a rock in 2019, my guest on this week's Real Health podcast is known to pretty much everyone in Ireland after winning ...
Elite Performance Nutrition with Leinster Rugby and Dublin GAA’s Nutritionist, Daniel Davey
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In his work with Leinster Rugby and Dublin GAA, elite performance nutritionist, Daniel Davey, has seen how consistently eating good food can help you ...
Tips for every runner with Olympian and record-holder Catherina McKiernan
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 40th anniversary of the Dublin Marathon and is the biggest one yet. So, if you’re one of the 22,500 runners taking part – or if you’r...
My ten tips for winter training success
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s cold, damp and dark, the fire is looking more inviting each evening and it is becoming more and more difficult to train. Yes winter is arriving...
Movement: the secrets of Real Health with Brian O'Loughlin, Movement101
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It massively impacts you in terms of running, training and everyday life and yet it’s not an area of health and fitness that people pay much attenti...
Fuel Your Life with Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've covered nutrition before on the Real Health podcast from performance to healthy eating and this week I'm discussing fuelling your life with nutri...
Aoibhín Garrihy on family, health and career
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aoibhín Garrihy, entrepreneur, former Fair City Actress and former Dancing with the Stars finalist, joined me on this week’s Real Health podcast to...
Alison Canavan's 5 As for Improving Your Wellness
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“I didn’t really know who I was and most of us aren’t really comfortable with who we are.”Alison Canavan, the personal wellness coach and form...
Bonus Ep Live from the Ploughing: Getting Ireland Fit & Healthy
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a special bonus episode live from the 2019 Ploughing Championships in Carlow, the Real Health podcast finds out about the health of the nation from...
How to get your fitness back on track
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s September, the summer is over, schools are back, the nights are drawing in and life is going back to its familiar routine. What better time the...
Graham McCormack, an MMA Fighter's Mental Health Battle
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is about mental health but it’s also a raw story of dark depths, attempted suicide and the ability to overcome and deal with t...
Your 10 Tips for Sleep Optimisation
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is an area we don’t pay enough attention to yet it’s when our body recovers the most and it is vital for our mental and physical health. It ...
Nutrition for performance with Mayo footballer, Evan Regan
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition and food has become a crucial component in the GAA in terms of performance and preparation and this week I wanted to find out more and to ge...
The Truth About Steroids
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steroids. It's a topic I've been wanting to cover since the Real Health first started. Just how much is it on the increase, especially for gym users a...
Ireland's obesity epidemic and what we all need to do
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s the biggest health problem this country has.”These are the stark words from Professor Donal O’Shea, the HSE’s Clinical Lead on Obesity...
Your top 10 food shop essentials
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I regularly get asked what's in my weekly food shop and what do I buy in the supermarket from people wanting advice and tips to ensure they're set up ...
Johnny Sexton exclusive: "You get nervous, you get butterflies, you think, ‘why do I do this?'"
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He’s the World Rugby Player of the Year, a multiple European Cup, Pro14 and Six Nations winner and Johnny Sexton joins me on this week’s Real Heal...
The Happy Pears Top Tips for Healthy Living
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It all began with a veg shop in Greystones, and what started as a simple dream has, over the last fifteen years, become an overnight success story wit...
Everything you need to know about your gut health
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gut health is everything to do with your bowel and its healthy functioning is a vital part of your daily life.Frances Flannery, aka Your Gut Friend, i...
Exclusive: The Brian O'Driscoll interview
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another exclusive Real Health interview this week when I had the opportunity to speak to one of Ireland’s favourite sports people, Brian O’...
How to keep your brain fit
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After 30, your brain starts to shrink. It's a scary fact and as it's our most important organ it makes sense that we should look after it and keep it ...
The Sex Episode
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about sex. In the first of a masterclass health series on the Real Health podcast, I'm talking about sexual health and sexual communication...
Trainer Dominic Munnelly and the most common gym mistakes
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Personal trainer, Dominic Munnelly, is back to answer more of your fitness and gym questions on this week’s episode of the Real Health podcast with ...
How Marty Morrissey finds his life-balance
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Morrissey is one of Ireland’s best-loved TV personalities but there’s so much more to the GAA commentator that you probably never knew.Marty...
Ten Ways to Transform Your Life
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to establish healthy habits into your life then make them simple and easy to implement.People like simple things and these ten tips to hel...
The foods you need to eat to help reduce depression and anxiety
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know about the eating plan that says you can stay in great shape physically and mentally while still enjoying delicious food?According to diet...
Here's how you can start and improve your running
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"If you can walk comfortably for thirty minutes, then running is worth giving it a shot. Most people stop because they’re trying to do much. Lower y...
Lessons from Leinster Rugby
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Leinster Rugby look to add a record-breaking fifth European Cup to their trophy cabinet, it’s an exciting time to be involved with the club and f...
The Secrets of Mindful Eating
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The next time you reach for a snack or something to eat, ask yourself, are you really hungry? Mindful eating - the practical approach to bringing calm...
Dermot Whelan as you've NEVER heard him before
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Waking up in a pool of blood at the bottom of a flight of stairs in a karaoke bar was the final straw for TodayFM’s Dermot Whelan. He needed to find...
Bernard Dunne: The Power of Self-Belief
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aged six, Bernard Dunne sat on Barry McGuigan's knee and told McGuigan that someday he too would be like him. Twenty-three years later Bernard Dunne b...
10 REAL ways to lose weight
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking to lose some weight for the summer holidays or just want to feel better about your body, then this week's episode is for you as I gi...
Test yourself against the Taoiseach in this six week challenge
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, is this week’s guest on the Real Health podcast as I give him and two of his staff a six-week fitness challenge and I as...
Caroline Foran on owning and dealing with your anxiety
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
She’s a best-selling author of two books, Owning It and The Confidence Kit, has a chart-topping podcast and is looking to crack the US with her bran...
Everything you need to know about skin health from the Skin Nerd
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is all about your skin. Your skin? Yes, your skin, one of our vital health organs. If you exercise at all you know what it’s l...
Daily Health Boost #7
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You made it! It's my 7th and final Daily Health Boost to help kickstart your daily routine and today's tip is focusing on what you can achieve going f...
Daily Health Boost #6
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're nearly there for our week-long daily health boosts to help kickstart your days and I hope these short tips are making a small difference?Today's...
The training secrets from leading personal trainer Dominic Munnelly
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Munnelly is one of Ireland’s leading personal trainers with twenty years’ experience and a philosophy rooted in the athletic over the aest...
Daily Health Boost #5
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Day 5 of your 7 day Daily Health Boost tips and I hope they're making a difference? Today's tip is focused on emotional fitness so give it a go and le...