Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Aoife Walsh, a former secondary school teacher who went on to win Miss Ireland in 2013, has spent years modelling around the world and documenting her life and love of fashion on Instagram. She is a mum to a toddler, lives a busy and full life, and also has the inflammatory bowel condition, Crohn's disease. Aoife joins Clare to tell her story and why she has decided to speak about Crohn's publicly...

This week on the Alive and Kicking Podcast: Former Miss Ireland, Aoife Walsh speaks to Clare about why she decided to speak about her diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease. Eimear Daly brings us the latest in wellness news, and Andrew Dunne from Personal Health checks Clare's fitness levels.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: When Professor John Nolan of the Nutrition Research Centre in Waterford asked Clare if she would be interested in testing her own eye and brain health, she jumped at the chance. He joins Clare to discuss his research around macular degeneration, brain health, and carotenoids found in colourful food as well as her own results. Nikki Bradley joinedns Cla...

On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast: Clare speaks to journalist and author Aoife Moore about her harrowing experience with online abuse and her podcast 'Trolled'. Also on the show, Dr. Eoin Galavan, a Senior Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with the HSE Adult Mental Health Services on why we don't care enough about climate change.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Clare chats to chef, Erica Drum about what’s in season, and the joys of picking and eating fresh fruit and berries. Elaine Harris on her book ‘Wise: Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Inner Power in Midlife’

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Georgie Crawford on the life changes giving her the good glow lately, Fiona Brennan launches our monthly therapy session where she answers your emails, and Marie McCarthy 'The Mindset Coach' on getting yourself ready for back-to-school.

On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast: Journalist and author, Liz Hoggard on just how supersized our portions have become. Fiona Tuomey lost her daughter, Milly, to suicide in 2016 - she joins Clare to discuss the impact that had on her life and how it compelled her to set up 'Healing Untold Grief Groups' (HUGG). If you are affected by any of the issues raised on today's podcast, you can cont...

Photos and selfies: the social currency we spend to connect, express, and celebrate. But what about us camera-shy folk? Join Clare in conversation with Sharon Huggard, the Style and Confidence Coach behind #GetInThePicture – a global movement to boost confidence and authenticity. Navigating the health of our future generation isn't simple. Yet, former midwife and nutritionist Kathy Whyte redefines...

On this week’s podcast, Clare hears Gerry Hussey's insights on overcoming challenges and the profound life lessons that sports can offer us. Eimear Daly joins Clare to discuss the most recent updates in the realms of health and wellness. And Dr James Kinross shares his expertise in leading a research team dedicated to exploring the links between the microbiome and chronic diseases.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Dr. Nils Hoem on the balancing act of harvesting Krill Oil for the health of the human race while also protecting the Earth's ecosystems. And as the government announced that a round of funded IVF will be made available, Clare hears from two groups who have been left out of the process.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Enda McGrattan on living with HIV and aiming to replace stigma with positive vibes. Clare chats to Janine van Someren, founder of The Wellbeing Advantage and Firstbeat Life, who along with her husband, turned her PHD and coaching of world-class athletes into wearable tech. And helping with dementia research in Ireland with JP Connelly, Clinical Research Ma...

Kate McDaid on going from performance on the basketball court and football pitch to performance nutrition. Clare speaks to three women involved in cancer research, from the laboratory to clinical trials, to the people at the forefront of advances. And Niall Breslin on his epic physical challenge to raise money to bring mental health programmes to our schools.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Cormac Ryan on how a health issue ended his GAA career, moving on from an eating disorder, and his unique take on his work as a physio. Chef Erica Drum returns with what’s in season and some left-field suggestions for the barbecue. And Brian Crooke of 'Workplace Wellbeing' on the first-of-its-kind research in Ireland on the impact wellness in the corporate...

On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week: Marie McCarthy looked in the mirror at 39 and wondered why she wasn’t further along in life. Even though she had a good salary, a family, a home, and a fancy car there was something not quite fulfilling her. Her journey out of this led her to retrain as a mindset coach to empower others to take control of their lives - she joins Clare to discuss. Clare met...

On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week: Siobhan O’Hagan on the power of values and why it’s OK to change course. Professional matchmaker, Feargal Harrington & Irish Daily Mail features editor and columnist, Lisa Brady of the 'Is This Why You're Single' Podcast. And Lorraine Boyce, the 'Down Below Physio' on taking the taboo out of our health.

On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week: Mark Fennell, an Irish life coach joins Clare to discuss how he was contacted by the BBC to take part in a documentary exposing a cult that took people in under the guise of mentoring and life coaching. Clare will be talking about men’s health and "Dad Bods" with medical exercise expert, Andrew Dunne. Spencer Matthews and John Belton return triumphant from...

On Alive and Kicking this Sunday. Lilly Higgins on cooking through the chaos – her go to foods for busy lives, how to be skin safe this Summer with Eavanna Breen, Eimer Daly on some health and wellness news and Guy O’Leary on defying the odds, coming back from cancer and raising 100s of thousands of Euro.

Catherine O'Keefe is the founder of Wellness Warrior, Ireland's first menopause coach, and a regular contributor to the show. She has helped countless women through her online courses, The Menopause Success Summit, and now her book "All You Need to Know About Menopause." Catherine joins Clare to discuss the evolving definition of leadership and empowering people to lift Ireland. LIFT Ireland is a...

In this episode special, Clare addresses the pressing issue of long waitlists for mental health treatment for young people in Ireland and their profound consequences. Our guests include Professor Jim Lucey, a renowned psychiatrist and former Medical Director of St Patrick's University Hospital, Niall Breslin (Bressie), a mental health advocate and founder of Lust for Life charity, and Lottie, a br...

On this week's Alive and Kicking podcast: Clare speaks to Dermot Goode from Total Health Cover about 'navigating the high seas of insurance'. Tv Chef Erica Drum on cooking for the summer months and getting past the 'hungry gap'. And Poet G.M Elinor on the release of her new book 'Pinch Me, I'm Breathing'.

On this week's Alive & Kicking podcast: Clare speaks to Christine Clinton, founder of the 'Christine Clinton Cancer Care' who is also chair of the 'Christine Clinton Wellness For Children' initiative and is the woman behind the inaugural 'Children Health Summit'. Together they discuss reaching our children in the formative years and teaching them the benefits of being healthy. David Brennan on con...

On this week's episode of Alive & Kicking: Psychotherapist Coleman Noctor on why we should all be aiming for a 4 to 7 out of 10 in life. Credited with getting David Beckham into yoga Shona Vertue joins Clare to discuss why she favours flexibility above all else. And David Shorthall on gardening for our health.

Irish personal trainer John Belton and Spencer Matthews talk to Clare ahead of their ultra marathon in the Amazon. Niamh Orbinski chats about her new book, ‘No Apologies’- why we need to ditch dieting and reconnect with food. And Eimer Daly is here to explain how dogs can provide therapy.

Dietitian Sarah Keogh, on new research which unveils our palate for a sustainable diet. Michael Kelly founder of 'Grow It Yourself' joins Clare to discuss a six-part television documentary series exploring food sustainability in Ireland. The series is called ‘Food Matters’ and airs on RTE 1 on Wednesday at 8.30pm. Andrew Dunne on how exercise can be used as medicine.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast: Dr. Rupy Aujla on how a heart condition scare sent him into his kitchen to improve his health, Heather Dent aka 'The Lullaby Lady' and Shauna O’Reilly return after two weeks of baby Finn's sleep programme, and Dr. Mary Ryan, consultant endocrinologist and author of ‘It’s Probably Your Hormones’ joins Clare to talk about the importance of maintaining good h...