Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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Clare McKenna looks at ‘health’ in the widest sense of the word. From mindfulness to skin problems, from personal health journeys to tips for better exercise, Clare tries to bring you a dose of happy and healthy living. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Episode Date
Summer Recipes, Bowel Cancer Awareness & Being Raised by a Narcissist
May 20, 2024
Sleep Better & the Truth About Ozempic
May 12, 2024
Food for the Brain, Feeding Babies & Irish Proverbs and Mental Health
May 05, 2024
What if? Genius Juniors & Inclusion in the Workplace
Apr 28, 2024
Adult Education, The Cancer Guide & The Importance of Rest
Apr 21, 2024
Health & Wellness News, Osteoporosis & Obesity in Men
Apr 15, 2024
Daniel Mate & Healing Your Heartbreak
Apr 07, 2024
Lisa De Jong, Laura Mc Nern & Cancer Care in Ireland
Apr 03, 2024
People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show
Mar 24, 2024
Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein
Mar 17, 2024
Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change
Mar 10, 2024
Emotional Freedom, Shingles Awareness & Changes to Special Education in Ireland
Mar 03, 2024
Endometriosis, Boutique Gyms and Health & Wellness News
Feb 26, 2024
Ideas Academy, Nurture Network, Ultra Processed Foods and Dealing with Arguments
Feb 18, 2024
Spirituality, The Social Fabric & Biohacking
Feb 12, 2024
Ella Mills, Oonagh O'Hagan & World Cancer Day
Feb 04, 2024
Rebecca Tallon De Havilland, Getting Your Finances In Order For 2024 & Parenting
Jan 28, 2024
Frances Fitzgerald, Veganuary & Listeners question
Jan 21, 2024
First Fortnight, The Neuroscientist's approach to New Year's resolutions & 100 Days of Walking
Jan 14, 2024
A Sober Start, Maintaining Your Microbiome & Embracing Organisation
Jan 07, 2024
Health and wellness stories of 2023, avoiding January resolutions & the joy of food
Dec 31, 2023
Christmas day food tips, navigating emotions at this time of year & embracing Hygge
Dec 24, 2023
Claire Fullam on scalp health over hair health & 'This is my Sea' by Miriam Mulcahy
Dec 17, 2023
Coping with family during the festive season, stepping out from the pharmacy counter and breaking down taboos
Dec 10, 2023
The Imagination Library, the power of giving back & resetting our relationship with work
Dec 03, 2023
Artful Wellness, Nutrient Nuggets and November's No's
Nov 26, 2023
International Men’s Day panel & Allison Keating of the 'bWell Clinic'
Nov 19, 2023
Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey, the benefits of Chinese medicine & the Future Fertility Show
Nov 12, 2023
Movember, Menopause Meals and The Wellness Nurse
Nov 05, 2023
‘Therapy from the Couch’, autumnal food recipes & celebrating neurodiversity
Oct 29, 2023
Dublin marathon tips, health and wellness news with Eimer Daly & breaking the menopause taboo
Oct 22, 2023
Eldercare, Endurance, and Entrepreneurship
Oct 15, 2023
The power of decluttering, the Very Pink Run with Lauren Magee & Jessica Sepel of JS Health
Oct 08, 2023
How to be a happy single parent with Zoë Desmond
Oct 02, 2023
Clinical hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan on managing chronic anxiety
Oct 02, 2023
Women’s Aid - 'Too Into You' campaign
Oct 02, 2023
'Too Into You' campaign, Fiona Brennan on managing your anxiety & being a happy single parent
Oct 01, 2023
Aoife Walsh on living with Crohn's disease
Sep 24, 2023
Aoife Walsh on living with Crohn's disease, wellness news with Eimear Daly & Andy Dunne checks Clare's fitness levels
Sep 24, 2023
The links between nutrition and the eye & Nikki Bradley on turning illness and injury into empowerment and motivation
Sep 17, 2023
'Trolled' with Aoife Moore & Eoin Galavan on why we don't care about climate change
Sep 10, 2023
Finding meaning & purpose in midlife with Elaine Harris & What's in Season with chef, Erica Drum
Sep 03, 2023
Back to school with 'The Mindset Coach', Clinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan & Georgie Crawford on surrogacy & the Boots Night Walk 2023
Aug 27, 2023
Fiona Tuomey of 'Healing Untold Grief Groups' & Liz Hoggard on our supersized meal portions
Aug 20, 2023
Snap Happier: Embrace, Empower, Express
Aug 13, 2023
Resilience and Recovery
Aug 06, 2023
IVF eligibility: who gets left behind & what are the potential benefits of taking Krill Oil?
Jul 30, 2023
Destroying HIV stigma, The Wellbeing Advantage & how you can help with dementia research
Jul 23, 2023
Performance nutrition with Kate McDaid, Irish cancer research & Bressie's epic River Shannon fundraiser
Jul 16, 2023
Cormac Ryan on life, mental health & moving forward, BBQ inspiration & 'Workplace Wellbeing'
Jul 09, 2023
Mindset coach Marie McCarthy, Techno yoga & Venetia Quick on the power of running when grieving
Jul 02, 2023
The power of values, Lisa Brady and Feargal Harrington of 'Is This Why You're Single' & ‘The 'Down Below Physio'
Jun 25, 2023
Life Coach Mark Fennell, dealing with "Dad bods" & Street Feast 2023
Jun 18, 2023
Keeping your skin safe, health and wellness news and Guy O'Leary
Jun 11, 2023
Menopause Mastery & Leadership Lift
Jun 04, 2023
Mental Health Special
May 28, 2023
Chef Erica Drum on What's In Season; Renewing Your Health Insurance & The Power of Poetry
May 21, 2023
'Wellness for Children Inistiative', continuing Vicky Phelan's legacy & Christian O'Connell on overhauling his life
May 14, 2023
Coleman Noctor on the 4 to 7 zone, Shona Vertue on the benefits of flexibility & gardening for our health
May 07, 2023
Spencer Matthews, ditching diets and dog therapy
Apr 30, 2023
Sustainable diets, exercise as medicine & Michael Kelly on 'Food Matters'
Apr 23, 2023
Dr. Rupy Aujla, maintaining good hormone health & baby Finn's sleep programme check-in
Apr 16, 2023
Mindfulness, embracing home cooking and the healing power of music
Apr 09, 2023
Irish Freediver Claire Walsh, the value of vulnerability & the latest wellness news
Apr 02, 2023
Jennifer Carroll on her weight loss journey, sleep expert 'The Lullaby Lady'& forest bathing with Dr. Mark Rowe
Mar 26, 2023
Tom Coleman on quality sleep & personalised nutrition with 'Your Wellness Collective'
Mar 19, 2023
'Dublin Front Runners', FInding your voice with Dr. Caren Hession & 'Spark a Life'
Mar 12, 2023
The changing ways we view and treat obesity & the value of retreats
Mar 05, 2023
The 3000-Push-Up Challenge with MS Ireland & Professor Tim Spector on true gut health and the microbiome
Feb 26, 2023
Living with life-long illness, the power of connection & Ranae Von Meding of 'Equality for Children'
Feb 19, 2023
'Dublin Front Runners, Finding your voice with Dr. Caren Hession & 'Spark a Life'
Feb 12, 2023
'Grow It Yourself' & Daniel Davey on raising your game through nutrition
Feb 12, 2023
Stand Strong with Women's Aid panel
Feb 06, 2023
How we view and treat obesity & the benefits of retreats
Feb 05, 2023
Jim Breen on mental health and empowering people to ask for help & the 'Future of Beauty'
Feb 05, 2023
Mary O'Kane on family time & Hannah Daly on smashing hidden disabilities
Jan 29, 2023
Joe Cross on the virtues of micronutrients & EFT Tapping Practitioner, Sarah Tobin
Jan 22, 2023
The truth about addiction & Louise O'Neill on the teacher who changed her world
Jan 15, 2023
Sheena Mitchell on the Irish healthcare system & transformation specialist Dr. Yolande Coombes
Jan 08, 2023
A Positive Start to the New Year
Jan 01, 2023
Alive & Kicking Christmas Best of 2022
Dec 25, 2022
Lydia Rolley on Chronic Fatigue and Sarah Shannon on Finding Your Own Way
Dec 18, 2022
Living with Depression, Talking About Men's Health & Winning Strategies
Dec 11, 2022
Pop Artist Orla Walsh on what creativity means to her & 'The Wellness Psychologist' Dr. Clodagh Campbell
Dec 04, 2022
A Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Treatment, How a Hike Can Be Much More Than Just a Walk & Nunaia
Nov 27, 2022
Brian Redmond on Lens Replacement Surgery & Gerry Hussey on Handling the Christmas Overwhelm and Staying Positive
Nov 20, 2022
Anti-Bullying Week, Staying Fit Over 40 & Out & About at New Dimensions
Nov 13, 2022
Back to You with Aidan O'Brien, The Bumbleance High Spirits Campaign & Coping with Sight Loss High Spirits
Nov 06, 2022
Shane Pearson - from farmer to NLP coach & Singer Pamela Tully on coming back from a brain tumour
Oct 30, 2022
Menopause, Mood Boosting Cocktails & Derval O'Rourke on The START Campaign
Oct 23, 2022
Emilie Pine, Lifestyle Medicine & Femfuelz
Oct 16, 2022
Homelessness, Meeting Adversity Head On and Embracing Still Points
Oct 09, 2022
The Great Pink Run & Just Trust
Oct 02, 2022
Kyrie Farm and Her Heart Matters
Sep 25, 2022
How Change Is Possible In Business & In Life
Sep 18, 2022
Skill Power Over Will Power, Migraine Triggers & How to Be Your Own Therapist
Sep 11, 2022
Breathwork for Children, Purple House & Ailim Healing
Sep 04, 2022
Darren Kennedy, Intuitive Eating & Drift Float Therapy
Aug 28, 2022
How We Treat Neurodiversity in Schools & Medical Exercise
Aug 21, 2022
Poor treatment of BRCA families in the Irish Health system & Offgrid Sauna Therapy
Aug 14, 2022
Breaking Down Our Taboos Around Sex & Financial Wellness
Aug 07, 2022
The King of Chemo & We Are All Flowers
Jul 31, 2022
The Female Factor & Becoming Your True Self
Jul 24, 2022
The Psychological Impact of a Cancer diagnosis, The Problem with Male Friendship & Feel Good Food with Melissa Hemsley
Jul 17, 2022
Life in a Bigger Body, Powerscourt Springs Retreat Centre & Dr. Mark Rowe on Lifestyle Medicine
Jul 10, 2022
Prader Willi Syndrome, The Latest Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment & Performance Nutritionist Sinead Bradbury
Jul 03, 2022
World Microbiome Day, The Reluctant Carer & Tackling Social Anxiety
Jun 26, 2022
Living with Haemochromatosis and Roxi Nafousi on Manifesting
Jun 19, 2022
Living with Motor Neuron Disease, The Women's Doc & Anti Gravity Yoga and Sound Bath Meditation
Jun 14, 2022
Taking Part in Cancer Clinical Trials and Dealing with the emotion of rage.
Jun 05, 2022
Irish Paralympic track cyclist Eamonn Byrne on living with psoriatic arthritis and well being coach Aisling Nestor on addressing burn out and stress for medical professionals
May 29, 2022
International Rugby player Claire McLaughlin, spa treatments for cancer patients and breaking down the unnecessary taboos around women's health
May 22, 2022
Sustainable Living, The Reasons People Don't Change & Dealing Rosacea
May 15, 2022
Maeve Madden on Queen's Don't Quit and Wellfest, Tony Ward on Coming to Terms with Aging & The Gut Experts
May 08, 2022
Workplace Wellbeing Special
May 01, 2022
The Vitality Mark with Mark Rowe & Helen Mort on Mountains & Motherhood
Apr 24, 2022
One Body, The Human Collective & The Big Active Campaign
Apr 17, 2022
Connect The Dots; The Art and Science of Creating luck
Apr 10, 2022
Can Hypnotherapy Help Us With Our Anxiety?
Apr 03, 2022
Motherhood & Mental Health
Mar 27, 2022
The Healthy Ireland Survey 2021
Mar 24, 2022
Tom Dunne: Men need to talk about uncomfortable issues
Mar 13, 2022
Busting the misconceptions around eating disorders
Mar 09, 2022
How to Speak to Children About War
Feb 27, 2022
Joanne McNally On Her Fertility Journey
Feb 20, 2022
All My Friends Are Invisible
Feb 13, 2022
The Transformative Power of Yoga According to Julie B
Feb 06, 2022
Is it Time To Call Time on Operation Transformation
Jan 30, 2022
Why We Love
Jan 23, 2022
Your Brain on Exercise
Jan 16, 2022
The Power of Breathing According to Paddy Douglas
Jan 09, 2022
To New Year Resolute of Not?
Jan 02, 2022
The Experience of Near-Death
Dec 19, 2021
Managing Life with Twins & Triplets
Dec 12, 2021
The Incredible Work of the Jack and Jill Foundation
Dec 05, 2021
Do I Need Therapy?
Nov 28, 2021
Mary Kennedy and Her Sister Deirdre on Wisdom from The Celtic Well
Nov 21, 2021
Joe Barr on the Cycle of Life
Nov 14, 2021
The Doctor of Happiness Andy Cope
Nov 07, 2021
Changing the Conversation around Women's Health and Menopause
Oct 31, 2021
Evanna Lynch on Growing Up
Oct 31, 2021
Miriam and Gerry Hussey and Making Wellness a Live Event.
Oct 24, 2021
Steve Garrigan of Kodaline on his Low Moments and High Hopes
Oct 17, 2021
The Truth about Obesity
Oct 10, 2021
A Day in My Wheels
Oct 03, 2021
Jacqui Taaffe- Inspire, Heal, Empower
Sep 26, 2021
The Powerful Health Benefits of Dreaming
Sep 19, 2021
Dr Joshua Wolrich on Why Food isn't Medicine
Sep 12, 2021
How Much Should Kids Know about Anxiety?
Sep 05, 2021
Using Drugs to Treat PTSD.
Aug 29, 2021
The Power of Breath
Aug 22, 2021
Fighting the Good Fight Inside & Outside the Ring with Eric Donovan
Aug 15, 2021
Tackling Misinformation & Nurturing Balanced Debate with Pharmacist Laura Dowling
Aug 08, 2021
Richie Saddlier on helping teens talk about Consent
Aug 01, 2021
Letting the Wild Things Grow
Jul 25, 2021
Changing Careers to a Health and Wellness Future
Jul 18, 2021
Daniella Moyles of Jump Starting Your Life
Jul 11, 2021
Claire Fullam on losing her hair and gaining a community and business
Jul 04, 2021
Jason Byrne on Minding His Loaf
Jun 27, 2021
Georgie Crawford on Keeping the Glow Good Through Thick and Thin
Jun 20, 2021
Trisha Lewis on why we all need a reset every now and then
Jun 20, 2021
Lean with Lesley
Jun 13, 2021