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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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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/12/25 07.12.2025 46:29

Guests: Nutritional Therapist Amy Swan Podcaster Hilary Rose Hypnotherapist Angela Carney

How to help children who find eating challenging 30.11.2025 17:29

Guest: Specialist Paediatric Feeding OT, Teresa Foley

Gyms for the over-50s 30.11.2025 11:17

Guest: Owen Tarrant

Dealing with Toxic Friendships 30.11.2025 13:41

Guest: Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 30/11/25 30.11.2025 45:07

Guests: Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me Owen Tarrant Specialist Paediatric Feeding OT Teresa Foley

How not to be ‘always on’ 23.11.2025 8:35

Guest: Author Miriam Hussey

The risks of unregulated botox 23.11.2025 10:11

Guest: Dr Ahmed Salman cosmetic surgeon

What to look out for when it comes to poor mental health 23.11.2025 24:25

Guests: Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’Connor Helplines: Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 Or call the Samaritans on 116 123

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 23/11/25 23.11.2025 46:10

Guests: Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’Connor Dr Ahmed Salman, Cosmetic Surgeon Author Miriam Hussey Helplines: Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 Or call the Samaritans on 116 123

Does stigma remain around HIV? 16.11.2025 10:52

Guest: Rebecca Tallon De Havilland

Getting financially prepped for Christmas 16.11.2025 9:14

Guest: Nick Charalambous

Getting a diabetes diagnosis later in life 16.11.2025 25:46

Guest: Norah Casey

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 16/11/25 16.11.2025 47:19

Guests: Norah Casey Nick Charalambous Rebecca Tallon De Havilland

The risks of screen addiction 09.11.2025 11:32

Guest: Clinical Psychologist Dr Amy Watchorn

The power of seaweed in nutrition and skin health 09.11.2025 13:02

Guest: Dr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager at the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research

Coru on regulating the psychotherapy and counselling sector 09.11.2025 20:51

Guest: Coru CEO Claire O’Cleary

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 9/11/25 09.11.2025 47:18

Guests: Coru CEO Claire O’Cleary Dr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager at the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research Clinical Psychologist Dr Amy Watchorn

Dealing with Complex Menopause 02.11.2025 25:53

Guests: Dr Michael O’Connell, Master of the Coombe Claire Browne, Clinical Nurse Specialist Karen Kruger, Menopause Lifestyle Coach

What is 'Fibremaxxing'? 02.11.2025 11:34

Guest: Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 2/11/25 02.11.2025 45:54

Guests: Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski Dr Michael O’Connell, Master of the Coombe Claire Browne, Clinical Nurse Specialist Karen Kruger, Menopause Lifestyle Coach

Listener Question - Addiction to Doomscrolling 02.11.2025 7:03

Guest: Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist

'What to Do When You Feel Broken' 26.10.2025 14:52

Guest: Dr Laura Williams, author of 'What to Do When You Feel Broken'

Wellness treatments for those on their cancer journey 26.10.2025 19:58

Guest: Christine Clinton, Founder of Clinton Cancer Care & Wellness for Life

Getting to know yourself better 26.10.2025 6:53

Guest: Inga Turcan, MindSlí Self-Discovery Experience Studio

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 26/10/25 26.10.2025 43:59

Guests: Inga Turcan, MindSlí Self-Discovery Experience Studio Christine Clinton, Founder of Clinton Cancer Care & Wellness for Life Dr Laura Williams, author of 'What to Do When You Feel Broken'