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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. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at  http://newstalk.com/listenlive  | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Cancer Coaching and Weight Loss 18.08.2024

Karen Kruger On Cancer Coaching Weightloss Panel with Nikki Dwyer and Carla Piera Fitzgerald

Eye Health and Saladology 11.08.2024

The latest in corrective eye surgery – can you reverse the natural decline of your vision? Christine Higgins on how burn out led her to sell her thriving business and move into a more spiritual way of life. Theo Kirwan of Sprout and Co on 'Saladology'.

Making Our Communities More Autism Friendly 04.08.2024

On this week's show, we talk about making our communities more autism friendly and having survived 7 armed robberies. Clare hears from the Bullet Proof Banker about the rock bottom moment which made him reassess his life.

Neuro Music Therapy & Love in the Workplace 26.07.2024

Clare speaks to Dr Shane Cassidy about Neuro Music Therapy and we hear from Leadership Expert and Author Dr Corrie Block who is championing more love and empathy in the workplace

Marathon Training, Career Coaching, Turning Your Life Around 21.07.2024

Lynda Barry - Career Coach  Kate Mc Daid - Health & Performance Nutritionist Chris Connolly (Get better with Chris)

The Menopause Festival, Harvest Retreat, Therapist Answers Questions 14.07.2024

Therapist Fiona Brennan is back to answer a listener query. Foodie regular Erica Drumm on her upcoming Harvest retreat with yoga teacher Lucy Bloom. Wendy Riordan on Nourish & Flow, the menopause festival.

Vitamin D, Wild Beings, Self Esteem 07.07.2024

Sarah Keogh - Founder of nutrition consultancy company Eatwell on Vitamin D Deficiencies @Dietitianbytes Fiona Loughran on Wild Beings Marie Mc Carthy - The Mindset Coach on Self Esteem @MariecareerIRE

Counterfeit Ozempic, 10 Years Without Alcohol, Why You Can't Go 30.06.2024

Dr. Harriet Treacy on The Dangers of Counterfit Ozempic @beyondbmi Lorraine Cooney on Why You Can’t Go @DublinDietitian Andy Ramage on 10 Years Without Alcohol @AndyRamageAF

The Neuroscience of Manifesting, Celebrating the Single Life, Community Care 24.06.2024

Sabina Brennan on The Neuroscience of Manifesting @Sabina_Brennan Annie Lavin - The Relationship Coach @theRCIreland Oonagh O’Hagan on Pharmacy 360 @Oonagh_OHagan

Holidays with the In-Laws, Being Your Best Self, Creative Health 16.06.2024

Gerard Morgan - Author of Becoming Your Best Possible Self Fiona Brennan on Holidays with the In-Laws @FionaBrennan19 Helene Hugel, Sheila O’Brien & Saoirse O’Brien on Helium Arts’ Creative Health programme @helenehugel @HeliumArts

The Future of Dentistry, Changing Course in Life, The Yoga Picnic 09.06.2024

Jennifer Collins on Dentistry @DrJenCollins Mary Gardiner, Katy Harrison and Alice Harrison on the Yoga Picnic Davidji on his life, meditation and his event in Ireland @davidji_com

Eating Disorder Recovery, Living More Intuitively & Healing from Trauma 02.06.2024

Eimer Daly on Health and Wellness news @eimerdaaly Jacqueline Kyne on Gabor Mate’s visit to Dublin @jkyneevents Cara O’Loughlin - Eating Disorder Recovery Coach on Intuitive Eating  Gabor Mate bringing his healing from trauma workshop to Dublin's RDS

On the Move, Baby Formula & Making Decisions 26.05.2024

Elaine Nic Réamoinn of Siúl Linn joins to give hiking advice. Nuala Walsh discusses decision making in our noisy modern world. Ellen Coyne joins to discuss how baby formula is one of the most shoplifted items from grocery stores. Dr Afeef El-Khuffash discusses why we seemingly can't have a balanced discussion around baby feeding.

Summer Recipes, Bowel Cancer Awareness & Being Raised by a Narcissist 20.05.2024

Clare McKenna is joined by Erica Drum to learn about some seasonal summer recipes. Dr Fiona Macken & Brendan Donlon join to discuss bowel cancer awareness. Katie McKenna and Helen DeVilliers talk about their book 'You're Not The Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal'.

Sleep Better & the Truth About Ozempic 12.05.2024

Clare is joined by clinical hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and Alive and Kicking regular Fiona Brennan, on her third book which promises to improve anybody and everybody’s sleep. And Johann Hari, author and thought-leader, discusses whether or not Ozempic is a magic pill.

Food for the Brain, Feeding Babies & Irish Proverbs and Mental Health 05.05.2024

Nutritional Therapist and bestselling author Patrick Holford on why he’s turned his attention to food for the brain. How to know if you’ve been raised by a Narcissist. Neonatologist Afeef EL-Khuffash on why we need a more balanced discussion on feeding babies. Fiann O’Nualainn on what Irish proverbs can teach us about mental health.

What if? Genius Juniors & Inclusion in the Workplace 28.04.2024

Business strategist Finola Howard on the power of the question What if and how joy should be the first focus with any business endeavour GP and owner of online bookshop geniusjuniors Dr Christina McDonnell on using her voice for good ( https://geniusjuniors.ie/ ) And organisational psychologist Sandra Healy of Inclusio on the importance of diversity and inclusion to support employee wellbeing

Adult Education, The Cancer Guide & The Importance of Rest 21.04.2024

Professor Anne Marie O’Dwyer talks about why she poured her 40 years professional experience into her book The Cancer Guide, Dr Fiona Barry on the women who arrive to her Cork Clinic exhausted but unable to rest and how adult learning organisation Aontas are transforming lives, it’s never too late to embrace change in your life

Health & Wellness News, Osteoporosis & Obesity in Men 15.04.2024

We get the latest in health and wellness news including global research on how long we really spend scrolling, broadcaster Mary Kennedy talks about her ambassador role for Irish Osteoporosis and the importance of bone health and Clare meets one of the men featured in a podcast about living with obesity

Daniel Mate & Healing Your Heartbreak 07.04.2024

Clare speaks to Daniel Mate on finding his own path alongside his famous father Gabor Mate, the book they wrote together The Myth of Normal looking at the health crisis taking place worldwide and his connection to the Palestinian solidarity community here in Ireland She is also joined by relationship expert Shelley Whitehead to discuss healing from heartbreak

Lisa De Jong, Laura Mc Nern & Cancer Care in Ireland 03.04.2024

Menstrual Cycle and Chronic Pain Coach Lisa De Jong, Laura McNern on the power of a mindset shift and Professor Michael Kerins on developments in the science of cancer care in Ireland

People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show 24.03.2024

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

Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein 17.03.2024

Clare speaks with Eavanna Breen and Aileen Slein

Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change 10.03.2024

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?

Emotional Freedom, Shingles Awareness & Changes to Special Education in Ireland 03.03.2024

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

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