Real Health with Karl Henry

How can we make everyday meals more delicious without making cooking more complicated? Award winning chef Mark Moriarty joins Karl Henry to discuss his new book, Everyday Delicious, and how simple techniques, confident seasoning and making the most of everyday ingredients can transform home cooking. They explore the changing demands of cooking, the importance of getting value from ingredients and how to make time for food amid busy lives. Mark also discusses his new studio, the challenges of running a business, avoiding burnout and learning to appreciate success along the way. Why you can trust the Irish IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Navigation coach Tara Rafter joins Karl Henry to explore how our beliefs, thought patterns and past experiences shape the way we live. She explains how the stories we tell ourselves can hold us back, why meaningful change takes practice and how small shifts in our thinking can transform our lives. They discuss the importance of understanding our values, building self-compassion and creating healthier relationships with technology and the people around us. Tara also shares practical ways to challenge old beliefs, step outside our comfort zones and make more time for what truly matters. Why you can trust the Irish IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if getting older is not about losing things, but gaining confidence, freedom and a better understanding of yourself? Broadcaster Mary Kennedy joins Karl Henry to discuss her new book, Now You Are Wonderful, and why every stage of life has something to offer. They explore the freedom that can come with age, the importance of connection and community, and how to find balance, embrace change and let go of past regrets. Mary shares her thoughts on self acceptance, living in the moment and making the most of the years ahead.  Why you can trust the Irish IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychotherapist Colman Noctor joins Karl Henry to explore how social media fuels comparison, affects our self-worth and drives our need for validation. Drawing on his research into online sharing, he explains why likes and followers cannot replace genuine human connection. They discuss the pressure to present a perfect life online, the impact on young people and how to build a healthier relationship with technology by living in the moment, spending less time comparing and making more time for real connections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.