Podcast
Real Health with Karl Henry
Hosted by Irish Independent · EN
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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How to take control of your money and reduce stress
Today00:28:29Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by John O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Blueprint Financial Planning and founder of financialfitness.ie, to explore the link between money stress and overall wellbeing. As the cost of living continues to rise, financial pressure is affecting sleep, mental health and everyday decision making. John explains why financial health is a key pillar of overall wellbeing, the simple budgeting mistakes people make, and how better financial literacy can help people feel more confident, secure and in control of their future. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. Why you can trust the Irish Independent: learn about our editorial guidelines and AI useSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why calorie counting often fails and what works instead
1w ago00:20:58Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of Real Health, I’m joined by registered dietitian Aisling Geary, who works within the NHS while also running her own clinic, AMG Nutrition. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The convenience trap: how modern life is changing us
2w ago00:26:55Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Dale Whelehan, assistant professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin, to explore our modern relationship with discipline, time and convenience. Why you can Trust the Irish Independent: Learn about Editorial Guidelines and AI Use We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Beyond weight loss: a smarter approach to women’s health
3w ago00:23:57Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr Ailis Brosnan, Midlife Wellness Coach. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From teen training to takeaways: your top health questions answered
4w ago00:24:51Tap to summarizeIs protein powder safe for a 16-year-old starting the gym? On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by producer JJ Clarke to answer listener questions. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why gastric surgery is more successful than weight loss drugs
Apr 2300:23:54Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, Karl Henry sits down with Dr John Loy, consultant bariatric surgeon, to explore the science behind weight gain. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Colour, frequency and shape: How your poo should look
Apr 1600:26:09Tap to summarizeConsultant dietitian Sophie Medlin joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast to cut through the noise around gut health, social media and modern diets. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It’s never too late: how Orla Drumgoole turned passion into a cookbook
Apr 900:24:37Tap to summarizeChef Orla Drumgoole, author of Irish Mammy Cooks, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Living by design instead of by default
Apr 200:30:28Tap to summarizeCaoimhe de Fréin, life design coach, joins Karl Henry on this week's episode of The Real Health podcast. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Spiders, snakes and flying: How phobias form and how to break them
Mar 2600:27:09Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of Real Health, Karl Henry is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Rebecca Quin to explore how phobias develop and why they persist. We’d love to hear your thoughts on your overall listening experience, it only takes a minute, and your feedback helps us keep improving what we do. When you take part, you’ll also be in with a chance to win a €500 One4All Voucher Just head to mypodcastfeedback.com and enter code; CODE HERE Thank you for helping us shape the future of great content and partnerships. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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