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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.

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    • Mar 22, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 22/3/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 42:30


    Guests:Hypnotherapist Fiona BrennanSober Coach Andy Ramage and Saoirse Sheridan of Dance Space Booze Free ClubbingOtis Ingle at Hot Box Sauna

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    Being a sauna master

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 10:50


    Guest: Otis Ingle at Hot Box Sauna

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    The rise in alcohol-free events

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 12:22


    Guest: Sober Coach Andy Ramage and Saoirse Sheridan of Dance Space Booze Free Clubbing

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    Dealing with war anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 17:07


    Guest: Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 15/3/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 45:36


    Guests:Family Therapist Madeleine ConnollyChef Erica DrumLexie Janson

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    The Offline Club Dublin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 15:19


    Guest: Lexie Janson

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    The best of Irish produce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 12:48


    Guest: Chef Erica Drum

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    Blended Families: The Challenges and Joys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 15:04


    Guest: Family Therapist Madeleine Connolly

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 8/3/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 46:39


    Guests:Clinical Psychologist Martin O'ConnorDr Heather McKee, Behavioural Change SpecialistMusician and author Niall Breslin

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    'Society doesn't let us express suffering' - Niall Breslin on his experience with grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 22:38


    Guest: Bressie, author of the book and album 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'

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    Supporting young children with developmental disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 14:45


    Guest: Clinical Psychologist Martin O'Connor, author of 'Early Childhood Intervention'

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    Why we are so reluctant to track our key health indicators?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 7:00


    Guest: Dr Heather McKee, Behavioural Change Specialist

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 1/3/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 48:45


    Guests:Year of Care Campaigner Aolish GormleyCareer Psychologist Sinead BradyTwo Community Palliative Care Nurses Olive Finucane and Nora McCarrick from St Francis Hospice in Dublin

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    Navigating End of Life Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 20:41


    Guests: Two Community Palliative Care Nurses Olive Finucane and Nora McCarrick from St Francis Hospice in Dublin

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    How to know you are in the right career

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 12:17


    Guest: Career Psychologist Sinead Brady

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    ‘Ireland ranks very low in terms of mothers' anxiety and burnout'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 12:31


    Guest: Year of Care Campaigner Aolish Gormley

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 22/2/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 42:22


    Guests:Dr Jennifer Reid, Clinical Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor at the University of PennsylvaniaNick Charalambous, Managing Director of Alpha WealthTony Griffin, author of ‘Teenagers' Book of Life'

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    Guiding Teenagers Towards Self-Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 10:50


    Guest: Tony Griffin, author of ‘Teenagers' Book of Life'

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    Small Steps Towards Financial Self-Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 12:22


    Guest: Nick Charalambous, Managing Director of Alpha Wealth

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    Guilt-Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 17:08


    Guest: Dr Jennifer Reid, Clinical Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 15/02/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 46:38


    Guests:Mandy Rocke, nurseFacialist Eavanna BreenLana Manikowski and Dee Kelly

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 16:11


    Guest:Lana Manikowski and Dee Kelly

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    Non-Botox Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 10:34


    Guest:Facialist Eavanna Breen

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 17:51


    Guest: Mandy Rocke, nurse

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 08/02/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 45:59


    Guests:Paddy McGeoghegan of Epilepsy IrelandProf John Nolan of the documentary 'Vision for Vision', and the film's director paediatric consultant Dr Niamh Lynch

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    'Should I be worried?' The no-panic guide to your kids' health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 16:58


    Guest:With paediatric consultant Dr Niamh Lynch

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    The role of nutrition in macular degeneration 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 16:13


    Guest: Prof John Nolan of the documentary 'Vision for Vision', and the film's director

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 10:35


    Guest: Paddy McGeoghegan of Epilepsy Ireland

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 01/02/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 43:22


    Guests:Author Catherine GraySíle Seoige Dr Laura Gormley of DCU

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    Síle Seoige new documentary series on parenting, anxiety and bullying.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 18:27


    Guest: Broadcaster Síle Seoige

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 11:10


    Guest: Dr Laura Gormley of DCU

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    Overcoming our little addictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 14:01


    Guest: Author Catherine Gray

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    Releasing The Power of Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 15:14


    Guest: Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O'SheaA warning that this discussion contains adult themes pertaining to sexual shame.If you need support you can contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 1800 77 88 88.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 15:00


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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 25/1/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 45:48


    Guests:Performance Nutritionist Gemma McGuinnessSpencer MatthewsIntimacy Specialist Grace Alice O'Shea

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    The Proactive Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 14:02


    Guest: Performance Nutritionist Gemma McGuinness

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    Emotional Expression Over Suppression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 15:04


    Guest: Author of 'Be A Man About It' George Bell

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 10:30


    Guests: James O`Connell, Programme Manager at The Sanctuary

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 18:57


    Guest: Brenda Cassidy, Brain Calm Institute

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    Alive and Kicking Full Episode 18/1/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 46:34


    Guests:Brenda Cassidy, Brain Calm InstituteJames O`Connell, Programme Manager at The SanctuaryAuthor of 'Be A Man About It' George Bell

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 11:31


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 13:05


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