We all want to be happier, but it can be a tricky emotion to pin down. Do we need the new car to achieve it or is it learning to appreciate that joke with a friend or cup of coffee in the morning that will get us there? This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by Professor Ian Robertson to discuss the science behind happiness and how we can have more happiness in our lives.

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Being average isn’t really something any of us strive for. In today’s world, average is almost considered to be a negative thing. Realistically though, we can’t all be the best at everything so should we feel shame or guilt for not being so? This week Karl is joined by psychotherapist Colman Noctor to discuss why being average can be a superpower.

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With summer in full swing, let's be honest, we’re all thinking about a summer holiday. Be that home or abroad. While some are planning a relaxing sun holiday, many of us are looking for a bit more adventure. We mightn’t want to hit the gym every day we are away but being active on holiday has its own appeal. This week Karl is joined by the Irish Independent’s travel editor Pól Ó Conghaile to chat about some of the best active holiday options out there.

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On Real Health, we are all about making life long healthy changes. That said, sometimes we need extra motivation or that push to get started and for many, the summer is that starting point. This week Rory McInerney from FFS gym, joins Karl to bring his top tips for getting the most out of your gym workouts.

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This week on Real Health, It's an episode from our Life Lessons series. My guest is one of the three Dancing with the Stars judges, Arthur Gourounlain is a new Dad and has had a career that has seen him performing with some of the best in the business, from Beyonce, to Pussycat Dolls to Kylie Minogue.

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We all know people who are childish and no, I don’t mean the actual children in our lives. It can be frustrating working with or have a friendship or relationship with someone who doesn’t want to stand on their own two feet. This week, Karl is joined by best selling author Sarah Knight to discuss how to act more like an adult and get treated like one.

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Acceptance can be tricky. We mightn’t like a situation or an experience we’ve had so trying to accept it can seem near impossible. But what if we learned to master acceptance and stop the usual cycle of dwelling and ranting? This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by psychotherapist Padraig O'Morain to chat about the power of acceptance and how it can change our lives for the better.

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What makes a good conversation? Is it a topic everyone involved is interested in? Or is it about being a good listener and knowing what to say and how to say it? This week on Real Health Karl is joined by Dr Harry Barry to chat about the best ways to beat social anxiety and build better relationships.

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Carl Mullan’s life has been non-stop. He is flat out with presenting the 2FM breakfast show, being a dad, creating content for social and just the small matter of competing and winning this year’s Dancing with the Stars. This week Carl joins me to talk about life, career and family.  

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We all know parenting is complicated and new challenges crop up all the time. There are some issues that are more common than others though, like picky eating or helping a child to be more confident. This week, Clinical Psychologist Dr David Coleman joins Karl to chat about parenting and give some of his advice.

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