Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 27/9/26 27.09.2026 43:42 ↓

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

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 20/9/26 20.09.2026 41:43 ↓

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

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 13/9/26 13.09.2026 43:09 ↓

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

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 4/9/26 06.09.2026 42:37 ↓

Guests: Pharmacist Róisín Cahill Lesley Giltinan Olympic gold medalist, registered dietician and fitness influencer Niamh Cullen Registered Dietician Orla Walsh Olympic gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 30/8/26 30.08.2026 45:10 ↓

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.

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 23/8/26 23.08.2026 43:20 ↓

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

Mo Gilligan on fried chicken diet documentary 16.08.2026 14:29 ↓

Guest: Comedian Mo Gilligan

Health and wellness with a professional ballet dancer! 16.08.2026 11:34 ↓

Guest: Professional Ballet Dancer Cesar Morales

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 16/8/26 16.08.2026 44:29 ↓

Guests: Therapist Fiona Brennan Comedian Mo Gilligan Professional Ballet Dancer Cesar Morales

Taking care of ageing parents 16.08.2026 16:55 ↓

Guest: Therapist Fiona Brennan

The male perspective on fertility issues 09.08.2026 17:10 ↓

Guest: Conor Moehle from ODYN Male Fertility

How to stay interested in cooking dinner 09.08.2026 13:17 ↓

Guest: Erica Drum

What’s the latest in health and wellness news? 09.08.2026 10:02 ↓

Guests: Yoga Sisters Eimer and Niamh Daly

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 9/8/26 09.08.2026 44:19 ↓

Guests: Chef Erica Drum Yoga Sisters Eimer and Niamh Daly Conor Moehle from ODYN Male Fertility

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 2/8/26 02.08.2026 40:35 ↓

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

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 26/7/26 26.07.2026 44:02 ↓

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

Bridging the gap between the dying and the grievers 19.07.2026 23:49 ↓

Guest: Joanne Begley, For After I’m Gone

The top three reasons why couples fight 19.07.2026 17:58 ↓

Guest: Relationship Expert & Psychotherapist Alison Fagan

Alive & Kicking Full Episode 19/7/26 19.07.2026 43:25 ↓

Guests: Relationship Expert & Psychotherapist Alison Fagan Joanne Begley, For After I’m Gone

Dealing with acute mental health conditions 12.07.2026 33:07 ↓

Guest: Professor Brendan Kelly

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 12/7/26 12.07.2026 44:25 ↓

Guests: The Navigation Coach Tara Rafter Professor Brendan Kelly

What to do when the year is running away from you 12.07.2026 9:54 ↓

Guest: The Navigation Coach Tara Rafter

The roadmap for anxiety care 05.07.2026 27:23 ↓

Guest: Author and podcaster Caroline Foran

What your doctor isn’t telling you about food 05.07.2026 14:10 ↓

Guest: Dr Alan Desmond

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 5/7/26 05.07.2026 43:22 ↓

Guests: Dr Alan Desmond Author and podcaster Caroline Foran