Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Follow Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

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.

Newstalk


    • Jul 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 402 EPISODES


    More podcasts from Newstalk

    Search for episodes from Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

    Listener Question: ‘I'm in my 40s and I get really anxious before work meetings'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 14:08


    Guest: Tammy Darcy, The Shona Project

    ‘Teachers aren't equipped to provide the level of support young people need' - Fiona Brennan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 15:12


    Guest: Clinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 13/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 46:50


    Guests:Michelle McDonald, Sásta Skin HealthClinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona BrennanTammy Darcy, The Shona Project

    ‘My son's skin was screaming at me' - Michelle McDonald of Sásta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 13:54


    Guest: Michelle McDonald, Sásta Skin Health

    skin screaming skin health michelle mcdonald
    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 06/07/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 46:12


    Part One: Supporting Employees Living With CancerWith Conor O'Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre and Nicola Gillen, a cancer survivor and chief of staff at Core MediaPart Two: How can we support young people negotiating adolescence?With Brother Richard HendrickPart Three: The stereotype of what health and wellness looks likeWith businesswoman and mentor Sian Hor

    Part Three: The Stereotype of What Health and Wellness Looks Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 14:37


    With businesswoman and mentor Sian Horn.

    Part One: Supporting Employees Living With Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 13:51


    With Conor O'Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre and Nicola Gillen, a cancer survivor and chief of staff at Core Media

    Part Two: How can we support young people negotiating adolescence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 18:14


    With Brother Richard Hendrick

    Chef Erica Drum on Seasonal Summer Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 15:37


    Pathways To Parenthood Episode One: Preparing For Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 30:32


    Our new mini-series Pathways to Parenthood kicks off with episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', which features Dr David Crosby, Head of Department of Reproductive Medicine at The National Maternity Hospital; Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and Therapist; and Annie Lavin, The Relationship Coach – a psychotherapist and relationship expert.

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 29/06/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 45:46


    Guests:Chef Erica Drum on Seasonal Summer FoodAnd we'll start off our new series Pathways to Parenthood - episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', features Dr David Crosby, Head of Department of Reproductive Medicine at The National Maternity Hospital; Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and Therapist; and Annie Lavin, The Relationship Coach – a psychotherapist and relationship expert.

    Dealing with family estrangement with Karl Melvin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 21:54


    Guest: Family Estrangement Expert Karl Melvin

    Dr Mark Rowe on embracing micro-moments of connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 10:46


    The dangers of wellness claims with Psychotherapist Cara Byrne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 9:08


    Guest: Psychotherapist Cara Byrne

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 22/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 45:07


    Guests:Psychotherapist Cara Byrne Dr Mark RoweFamily Estrangement Expert Karl Melvin

    Intimacy specialist Grace Alice Ó Sé on differing sex drives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 16:52


    Guest: Grace Alice Ó Sé

    Motivational Speaker Doug Gordon on how to supercharge your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 8:42


    Lorraine Keane on 10 years advocating for being open about the menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 14:41


    Guest: Lorraine Keane

    menopause advocating lorraine keane
    Alive and Kicking Full Epiosde 15/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 42:06


    Guests:Lorraine KeaneDoug GordonGrace Alice Ó Sé

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 8/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 42:20


    In this episode of Alive & Kicking:How your gut health affects your mood with psychotherapist Miheala Ivanchenko Improving Your Summer Sleep with sleep coach Tom ColemanAoife Hughes, the ADHD coach

    The ADHD Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 17:31


    Aoife Hughes.

    Improving Your Summer Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 15:16


    With sleep coach Tom Coleman.

    How your gut health affects your mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:48


    With psychotherapist Miheala Ivanchenko.

    Dr Hazel Wallace: ‘The nuance isn't there about the pill online'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 23:52


    Guest: Dr Hazel Wallace

    Zoe Ryan on her incurable psoriasis diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 12:23


    Dr Niall Moyna: ‘As we age, we should do resistance training to maintain our muscle'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 7:54


    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 1/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 46:23


    Guests:Dr Niall MoynaZoe RyanDr Hazel Wallace

    ‘People can and do get better with mental health'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 9:42


    Guest: Barbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters

    ‘You're always looking over your shoulder for the next IBD flare'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 17:00


    Guests: Amy Kelly, COO of Crohn's Colitis Ireland, and Oonagh O'Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy Group

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 25/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 44:56


    Guests:Eimer DalyAmy Kelly, COO of Crohn's Colitis Ireland and Oonagh O'Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy GroupBarbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters

    What is mini-retirement?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 12:37


    Guest: Eimer Daly

    ‘Make sure each partner feels they are being treated fairly when it comes to money in the relationship'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 14:39


    Guest: Financial Adviser Nick Charalambous

    ‘My second round of IVF was not successful, and I am heartbroken and exhausted. I don't know if I should keep going'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 15:15


    Guest: Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan

    ‘Women are not small men'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 13:37


    Guests: Sisterly's Aoife Matthews and Jenny O'Connell

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 18/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 45:43


    Guests:Sisterly's Aoife Matthews and Jenny O'ConnellClinical Hypnotherapist Fiona BrennanFinancial Adviser Nick Charalambous

    Author Victoria Pelletier on Healthy Resilience and Bouncing Back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 11:40


    ‘A third of Irish women suffer severe menopause symptoms that can be debilitating'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 10:36


    Guest: Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 11/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 45:49


    Guests:Lora Ruth Wogu, Migrant Health Alliance IrelandLoretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause HubAuthor Victoria Pelletier

    'There are stigmas and barriers around healthcare for migrants'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 18:55


    Guest: Lora Ruth Wogu, Migrant Health Alliance Ireland

    ‘I had to learn how to walk and talk again after MS – but I'm now relatively symptom-free'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 17:47


    Guest: Dr Conor Kerley

    Olympian Nadia Power: ‘Many runners would love to have run some of the races I have'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 9:35


    Guest: Nadia Power

    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 4/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 46:38


    Guests:Niall McHugoNadia PowerDr Conor Kerley

    Claim Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel