• The convenience trap: how modern life is changing us
    May 14 2026

    On 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.

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    27 mins
  • Beyond weight loss: a smarter approach to women’s health
    May 7 2026

    On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr Ailis Brosnan, Midlife Wellness Coach.

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    24 mins
  • From teen training to takeaways: your top health questions answered
    Apr 30 2026

    Is 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.

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    25 mins
  • Why gastric surgery is more successful than weight loss drugs
    Apr 23 2026

    On 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.

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    24 mins
  • Colour, frequency and shape: How your poo should look
    Apr 16 2026

    Consultant 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.

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    26 mins
  • It’s never too late: how Orla Drumgoole turned passion into a cookbook
    Apr 9 2026

    Chef Orla Drumgoole, author of Irish Mammy Cooks, joins Karl Henry on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast.

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    25 mins
  • Living by design instead of by default
    Apr 2 2026

    Caoimhe de Fréin, life design coach, joins Karl Henry on this week's episode of The Real Health podcast.

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    30 mins
  • Spiders, snakes and flying: How phobias form and how to break them
    Mar 26 2026

    On 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.

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    27 mins