

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.
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Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 10, 2025 • 37min
Pathways to Parenthood - Infertility
Guests:Dr Rahi Victory, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility SpecialistHelena Tubridy, Fertility CoachCaitriona Fitzpatrick, NISIG, Ireland's National Infertility Support and Information Group

Aug 10, 2025 • 48min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 10/8/25
Guests:Níall Ó Murchú, author of 'The Blissful Breath'Dr Rahi Victory, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility SpecialistHelena Tubridy, Fertility CoachCaitriona Fitzpatrick, NISIG, Ireland's National Infertility Support and Information Group

Aug 10, 2025 • 8min
Why Just Two Minutes of Breathwork Can Benefit
Guest: Níall Ó Murchú, author of 'The Blissful Breath'

Aug 3, 2025 • 21min
Getting A Neurodivergent Diagnosis Later In Life
Guest: Author Pete Wharmby

Aug 3, 2025 • 13min
‘Weight loss injections: I see people in the clinic feeling shame about them’
Guest: Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski

Aug 3, 2025 • 13min
Reformer Pilates – why it’s having a moment
Guest: Pilates coach Ana Stefan

Aug 3, 2025 • 48min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 3/8/25
Guests:Pilates Coach Ana StefanNutritionist Niamh OrbinskiAuthor Pete Wharmby

Jul 27, 2025 • 17min
Why is there a shortage of HRT?
Guests:Consultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

Jul 27, 2025 • 19min
‘Not feeling like yourself is one of the major symptoms’
Guests:Consultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

Jul 27, 2025 • 48min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 27/7/25
Guests:Wellness Coach Andy RamageConsultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub