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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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Mark Mehigan on embarking upon fatherhood 19.10.2025 10:28

Guest: Mark Mehigan

How to discuss consent with your kids 19.10.2025 13:59

Guest: Sex Educator Grace Alice O’Shea

Have we lost the skill of healthy debate? 12.10.2025 12:45

Guest: Psychotherapist Daniella Moyles from Dinner with the Enemy

Celebrating The Vulva 12.10.2025 14:35

Guest: The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling

The pressure of the ‘always on’ culture 12.10.2025 14:05

Guest: Dr Carol Rogan, Chartered Psychologist, Irish Life Wellbeing

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 12/10/25 12.10.2025 46:28

Guests: Dr Carol Rogan, Chartered Psychologist, Irish Life Wellbeing Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling Psychotherapist Daniella Moyles from Dinner with the Enemy

Using creativity to start meaningful conversations about mental health 05.10.2025 9:09

Guest: Barbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters Lorna Quinn

Dealing with severe food allergies 05.10.2025 19:25

Guest: Dr Aideen Byrne, Consultant in Immunology (Allergy) and practices primarily in CHI at Crumlin, & mum Aideen Murphy

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 5/10/25 05.10.2025 45:49

Guests: Dr Aideen Byrne, Consultant in Immunology (Allergy) and practices primarily in CHI at Crumlin, & mum Aideen Murphy Barbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters Nurse Sarah Egan

The role of a cancer awareness nurse 05.10.2025 14:53

Guest: Nurse Sarah Egan

Pathways To Parenthood - Pregnancy Loss 28.09.2025 30:44

Guests: Dominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ie Dee Kelly, Finding Space podcast Helen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast Counselling Support available at miscarriage.ie

Dealing with AI Anxiety 28.09.2025 13:56

Guest: Futureproof Presenter Jonathan McCrea

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 28/9/25 28.09.2025 46:57

Guests: Futureproof Presenter Jonathan McCrea Dominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ie Dee Kelly, Finding Space podcast Helen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast Counselling

Sophie’s Swaps author Sophie Morris on changing Ireland’s food industry 21.09.2025 25:04

Guest: Author Sophie Morris

What parents need to know when your child is LGBTQ 21.09.2025 9:17

Guest: Psychotherapist Ray O’Neill

Alive & Kicking Full Episode 21/9/25 21.09.2025 47:54

Guests: Psychologist Eoin Galavan of Kyrie Farm Psychotherapist Ray O'Neill Author Sophie Morris

Farming as therapy for people with mental health challenges 21.09.2025 12:04

Guest: Psychologist Eoin Galavan of Kyrie Farm

Supporting Those with Demetia 14.09.2025 18:37

Guest: Dr Sabina Brennan

The Reality of Life with Chronic Pain 14.09.2025 15:01

Guests: Fionnuala Fildes and Christina Donnelly of Chronic Pain Ireland

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 12/9/25 14.09.2025 45:10

Guests: Katie Lowry from the Arts Council Edel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth Advocate Fionnuala Fildes and Christina Donnelly of Chronic Pain Ireland Neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan

The Power of a Good Book 14.09.2025 9:37

Guests: Katie Lowry from the Arts Council Edel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth Advocate

Dr Sarah Carty on how her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis led her to set up a dedicated ADHD clinic 07.09.2025 21:35

Guest: Dr Sarah Carty

How to improve your posture 07.09.2025 16:01

Guest: Physio Siobhan O’Donovan

What are the most prevalent STIs? 07.09.2025 6:45

Guest: Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at St James's Hospital

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/9/25 07.09.2025 47:22

Guests: Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at St James's Hospital Physio Siobhan O’Donovan Dr Sarah Carty