Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

On this week's show:Psychologist and author Niamh Orbinski on the return of the skinny trendSam King on going from gaming addict to Guinness World Record holder for the most ultra marathons in a yearPharmacist Oonagh O'Hagan is looking to give an opportunity to the right wellness brand

On this week's show:Performance Nutritionist Daniel Davey on what you need to consider before asking AI for health advice and meal plansHear how Clare got on training in Mental Health First Aid with Donal Scanlan, Head of Mental Health First Aid Ireland

On this week's episode:Aimee Owens on her Dad and dementia, and how we should speak to children about dementiaMark Meighan on meeting Amanda Knox for his podcastJames O'Connell from The Sanctuary on their upcoming meditation challenge for October

Guests:Pharmacist Róisín CahillLesley GiltinanOlympic gold medalist, registered dietician and fitness influencer Niamh CullenRegistered Dietician Orla WalshOlympic gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan

Guests:Mental Health advocate John Boland and Psychotherapist Cara Byrne, The Hike Psych, on co-founding Get Up Adventures.Sinead Kennedy, wellness coach and holiday host on the joy of solo travel and looking out for the lonely.

Guests:Aoife Hughes, former teacher and now an ADHD coach on supporting neurodivergent students heading back to schoolStylist and poet Jan Brierton on the power of poetry and on her line up at EP

Guest: Comedian Mo Gilligan

Guest: Professional Ballet Dancer Cesar Morales

Guests:Therapist Fiona BrennanComedian Mo GilliganProfessional Ballet Dancer Cesar Morales

Guest: Therapist Fiona Brennan

Guest: Conor Moehle from ODYN Male Fertility

Guest: Erica Drum

Guests: Yoga Sisters Eimer and Niamh Daly

Guests:Chef Erica DrumYoga Sisters Eimer and Niamh DalyConor Moehle from ODYN Male Fertility

This week, Clare looks at the prison system in Ireland, and speaks with three people who work to support inmates.

This week, Clare chats to best selling author, academic, Psychotherapist, speaker, and advocate, Katriona O'Sullivan.

Guest: Joanne Begley, For After I'm Gone

Guests:Relationship Expert & Psychotherapist Alison FaganJoanne Begley, For After I'm Gone

Guest: Relationship Expert & Psychotherapist Alison Fagan

Guest: Professor Brendan Kelly

Guest: The Navigation Coach Tara Rafter

Guests:The Navigation Coach Tara RafterProfessor Brendan Kelly

Guest: Author and podcaster Caroline Foran

Guest: Dr Alan Desmond

Guests:Dr Alan DesmondAuthor and podcaster Caroline Foran

Guest: Marina Giblin, Senior Portfolio Manager

Guest: Annette Cashell, Bone Health Coach

Guests:Annette Cashell, Bone Health CoachMarina Giblin, Senior Portfolio ManagerPerformance Coach Charlie Norton Sherwood

Guest: Performance Coach Charlie Norton Sherwood

Guest: Neil McDermott

Guest: Fiona Brennan

Guest: Dr. Edel Moran

Guests:Neil McDermott, Ayurvedic Retreat OwnerFiona BrennanDr. Edel Moran

Guest: Martina Calvey, Founder of Hello GoodLife

Guest: Chef Erica Drum

Guest: Erica Ryan

Guests:Chef Erica DrumErica RyanMartina Calvey, Founder of Hello GoodLife

Guests:Una O'Hagan, Managing Director of Meaghars PharmacyRobert MooreJoe EustaceDeclan Watson

Guest: Catherine Hearns, Chronic Migraine Advocate

Guests: Yoga sisters Niamh and Eimear Daly

Guests:Yoga sisters Niamh and Eimear DalyCatherine Hearns, Chronic Migraine AdvocateUna O'Hagan, Managing Director of Meaghars PharmacyRobert MooreJoe EustaceDeclan Watson

Guests:Rena Buckley, former Cork GAA dual player, All-Ireland winner and Musculoskeletal PhysiotherapistThe Working Mind Project Coordinator Jacqui Mulligan