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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'

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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'

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English


Episodes

People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show

3/24/2024
The reality of living with bipolar, our therapy from the couch session with Fiona Brennan looks at people pleasing and how fashion is helping fund cancer research

Duration:00:43:05

Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein

3/17/2024
Clare speaks with Eavanna Breen and Aileen Slein

Duration:00:42:39

Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change

3/10/2024
Meet the doctors who turned what they heard from clients into a booming brand and movement, as we had International Women’s Day this week Tammy D’Arcy of the Shona Project on Empowering Girls and can mindfulness really help you through a tough time in life?

Duration:00:44:36

Emotional Freedom, Shingles Awareness & Changes to Special Education in Ireland

3/3/2024
Clare finds out the truth about Shingles on Shingles Awareness week, we speak to a concerned parent about proposed changes to special education and Psychotherapist Moira Geary on emotional freedom and what holds us back

Duration:00:49:28

Endometriosis, Boutique Gyms and Health & Wellness News

2/26/2024
Clare talks Fitness trends and boutique gym workouts with trainer Eoghan McGregor, Eimer Daly brings us the latest in health and wellness news and why is so little known about Endometriosis?

Duration:00:41:47

Ideas Academy, Nurture Network, Ultra Processed Foods and Dealing with Arguments

2/18/2024
Have you got a bright idea? Clare will be meeting two psychologists turned social entrepreneurs who want to help ease the transition into parenthood, how many ultra processed foods are in your life nutritionist Rob Hobson will be telling us what to look out for and therapist Fiona Brennan takes a listener email on fighting in a relationship

Duration:00:52:48

Spirituality, The Social Fabric & Biohacking

2/12/2024
Biohacker Tim Gray on taking his health into his own hands and reducing his biological age, Susannah Healy on the impact of spirituality on our physiology and Andrea Splendori on the importance of conversation and connection in our social fabric

Duration:00:46:49

Ella Mills, Oonagh O'Hagan & World Cancer Day

2/4/2024
Ella Mills on building a wellness empire but her message remaining the same, Pharmacist Oonagh O’Hagan on keeping your health front and centre this year and on World Cancer Day I speak to Stephen Teap on life after losing someone to the disease

Duration:00:53:50

Rebecca Tallon De Havilland, Getting Your Finances In Order For 2024 & Parenting

1/28/2024
Parent Coach Aoife Lee gives it to us straight on the needs of kids and their care givers through each stage, Rebecca Tallon De Havilland on her Virgin Media TV series Second Chances and The Money Mindset Coach Kel Galavan on how we can get our finances in order in 2024.

Duration:00:45:25

Frances Fitzgerald, Veganuary & Listeners question

1/21/2024
As our regular food contributor Erica Drumm gave Veganuary a go, Clare asks about how she's getting on and gets some expert advice from Plant Based nutritionist and author Holly White Fiona Brennan deals with a listener's question about friendship And MEP Frances Fitzgerald on her work on domestic violence and her disappointment with this week’s directive news. And as she prepares to step away from political life I’ll be asking how she maintains her own health and well-being.

Duration:00:48:49

First Fortnight, The Neuroscientist's approach to New Year's resolutions & 100 Days of Walking

1/14/2024
First fortnight Ireland’s mental health festival has been in full swing for the last two weeks, Clare met CEO Maria Fleming to hear about the research behind the stunning events. We hear the neuroscientist view on new years resolutions and Ciara Kelly talks about 100 days of walking following two hip replacements

Duration:00:41:05

A Sober Start, Maintaining Your Microbiome & Embracing Organisation

1/7/2024
This week Clare is joined by productivity Coach Ciara Conlon to talk about how forgetting her child’s doctor appointment led her to embrace organisation which she now helps others to navigate, Keith Walsh has a different attitude to dry January and Clare takes a trip to London for a special gut health launch where she met with Professor Tim Spector to hear how he’s bringing his microbiome knowledge to the mainstream supermarket trolley

Duration:00:45:57

Health and wellness stories of 2023, avoiding January resolutions & the joy of food

12/31/2023
This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast: On this very special New Year’s Eve episode, Clare is joined by Eimer Daly to talk through the biggest health and wellness stories of the year; Sarah Shannon and why you shouldn’t make New Year's resolutions in January; and Lily Higgins on how to bring the joy of food into 2024.

Duration:00:44:16

Christmas day food tips, navigating emotions at this time of year & embracing Hygge

12/24/2023
On this very special Christmas Eve episode of the show Clare will be joined by Erica Drumm to talk about Christmas food and last-minute tips to help you feel less stressed in the kitchen, Fiona Brennan on navigating our emotions at this time of year, and Meik Wiking on the importance of getting cosy and memorable for our happiness – we’ll be looking at how to embrace Hygge

Duration:00:43:21

Claire Fullam on scalp health over hair health & 'This is my Sea' by Miriam Mulcahy

12/17/2023
Claire Fullam, aka Claire Balding joins Clare to talk about pouring her personal experience of hair loss into her training as a trichologist and how we should all focus on scalp health over hair health; and Miriam Mulcahy on how sea swimming has played an integral part in coming to terms with the loss of half of her family in the space of just seven years which she recounts in her book 'This is my Sea'.

Duration:00:49:09

Coping with family during the festive season, stepping out from the pharmacy counter and breaking down taboos

12/10/2023
This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast: Clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan joined the show to talk about how to cope with family during festival season. The ‘Fabulous’ Pharmacist Laura Dowling also joins us to discuss her upcoming live tour 'Viva la Vulva' and stepping out from the pharmacy counter.

Duration:00:41:57

The Imagination Library, the power of giving back & resetting our relationship with work

12/3/2023
This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast: Clare speaks to Grace Walsh, Senior Oral Language Development Officer with 'Let's Grow Together' about tackling illiteracy and bringing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Cork; Lorraine Toner, Head of National Community Fundraising with Focus Ireland joins Clare to chat about the power of community and giving back; and Career Psychologist, Sinéad Brady on how to reset our relationship with work.

Duration:00:44:19

Artful Wellness, Nutrient Nuggets and November's No's

11/26/2023
In this episode, business coach Virginia Foley emphasises the significance of setting boundaries and embracing the power of saying "No" in November. Nutritional therapist Sarah Brereton, from Natural Life, shares practical tips with Clare for a better understanding of nutrients and vitamins. Plus, Daisy Fancourt sheds light on the vital role of arts and culture in our health and wellbeing, advocating for policies that reflect this connection

Duration:00:44:35

International Men’s Day panel & Allison Keating of the 'bWell Clinic'

11/19/2023
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Today, Sunday 19th November is International Men’s Day. Clare invited three people who identify as male to join her to talk about men’s health, well-being, and beyond. Paul Ryder, presenter, podcaster, performer, and dance school owner Conor O’Keefe, ultra runner and endurance & mindset coach Kamal Ibrahim, pilot, broadcaster, producer, and founder of Giant Studios Also joining Clare this week is psychologist Allison Keating of the 'bWell Clinic'.

Duration:00:40:07

Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey, the benefits of Chinese medicine & the Future Fertility Show

11/12/2023
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Blueballs Ireland is an organisation that creates a safe space for men to open up about what’s going on in their life - Clare speaks to Dean Smith from Off Grid about a hike they are organising for International Men’s Day; Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey on the self-doubt that fired him up to write his second book; Dr Fiona Barry on opening her new Chinese medicine clinic in Cork; and Clare was out & about at the launch of the Future Fertility Show in Dublin.

Duration:01:15:38