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Real Health with Karl Henry

Karl Henry

Booking Overview

A weekly health and wellness interview show focused on practical physical and mental health, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle guidance, typically featuring qualified clinicians, academics, and specialist practitioners. Agencies could credibly pitch medical professionals, researchers, registered nutrition experts, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other evidence-based health specialists; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong professional credentials and subject-matter authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 479

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: Ireland

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@independent.ie

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Host

Karl Henry - Irish health and fitness expert, personal trainer, and media presenter focused on making evidence-based health and wellness advice accessible.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Clinicians, academics, researchers, and specialist practitioners with recognized qualifications and direct expertise in physical health, mental health, nutrition, fitness, or medical care.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or senior clinical responsibility, Academic or research appointments, Specialist professional practice, Recognized expertise in a defined health topic

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike Murphy - Posture, Back Pain, Desk And Phone Ergonomics, Strength Training, Movement, And Resilience While Ageing.

Peter Conlon - Organ Donation, Ireland's Opt-out System, Kidney Donation, Transplant Waiting Lists, Family Conversations, And Paired Kidney Exchange.

Brendan Kelly - Phone Dependence, Attention, Stress, Self-esteem, Digital Habits, And Developing A Healthier Relationship With Technology.

Marilla Healy - Nutrition During Cancer Treatment, Maintaining Muscle And Strength, Managing Nausea And Poor Appetite, And Evidence-based Dietary Support.

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Real Health with Karl Henry
:

How to choose the right gym, build strength and lose weight sustainably

October 08, 2026

Karl and JJ answer listener questions on starting at the gym, choosing between machines and free weights, and finding an exercise routine that works for you. They discuss getting back into exercise after having children, managing weight loss without quick fixes and why sustainable changes matter. They also share practical advice on protein, meal choices, walking, resistance training and finding forms of exercise you actually enjoy. Why you can trust the Irish IndependentSee omnystudio.com/lis...

Are your supplements worth the money?

October 01, 2026

They discuss GLP 1 safety, drug interactions, supplement quality and the importance of speaking to your pharmacist. Tom shares practical advice on identifying misinformation, understanding what your body needs and making informed choices before spending money on products that may not benefit your health. Why you can trust the Irish IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can nutrition protect your eyes and brain as you age?

September 24, 2026

This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by Professor John Nolan, director of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland, to explore the connection between nutrition, eye health and brain health. They discuss carotenoids, the role of colourful foods, and how targeted nutrition may support vision and cognitive function as we age. John also shares insights from his new documentary, A Vision for Vision, and explains what to look for when choosing supplements, including evidence, qua...

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Frequently asked questions

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Real Health with Karl Henry
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How do I get in touch with Real Health with Karl Henry?

Real Health with Karl Henry is hosted by Karl Henry. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@independent.ie. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Real Health with Karl Henry?

The publicly listed email for Real Health with Karl Henry: podcasts@independent.ie.

How many listeners does Real Health with Karl Henry have?

Podseeker estimates Real Health with Karl Henry reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Real Health with Karl Henry?

Real Health with Karl Henry typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Clinicians, academics, researchers, and specialist practitioners with recognized qualifications and direct expertise in physical health, mental health, nutrition, fitness, or medical care. Common among recent guests: Leadership or senior clinical responsibility; Academic or research appointments; Specialist professional practice. Recent guests include Mike Murphy, Peter Conlon, and Brendan Kelly.

How hard is it to get booked on Real Health with Karl Henry?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Real Health with Karl Henry cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Wellness, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Fitness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@independent.ie

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