Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
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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Latest episodes
Jul 20, 2025 • 12min
‘Don’t have your head in the sand when it comes to money'
Guest: Finance Expert Nick Charalambous
Jul 20, 2025 • 15min
‘Women are just so silent about incontinence’
Guest: Urogynaecology Specialist Dr Bobby O’Leary
Jul 20, 2025 • 13min
The OT bringing specialised seating care closer to home
Guest: Senior Occupational Therapist Linda Keogh
Jul 20, 2025 • 41min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 20/7/25
Guests:Senior Occupational Therapist Linda KeoghUrogynaecology Specialist Dr Bobby O’LearyFinance Expert Nick Charalambous
Jul 13, 2025 • 14min
Listener Question: ‘I’m in my 40s and I get really anxious before work meetings’
Guest: Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist
Jul 13, 2025 • 15min
‘Teachers aren’t equipped to provide the level of support young people need’ - Tammy Darcy
Tammy Darcy of The Shona Project
Jul 13, 2025 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 13/7/25
Guests:Michelle McDonald, Sásta Skin HealthClinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona BrennanTammy Darcy, The Shona Project
Jul 13, 2025 • 14min
‘My son’s skin was screaming at me’ - Michelle McDonald of Sásta
Guest: Michelle McDonald, Sásta Skin Health
Jul 6, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 06/07/25
Part One: Supporting Employees Living With CancerWith Conor O’Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre and Nicola Gillen, a cancer survivor and chief of staff at Core MediaPart Two: How can we support young people negotiating adolescence?With Brother Richard HendrickPart Three: The stereotype of what health and wellness looks likeWith businesswoman and mentor Sian Hor
Jul 6, 2025 • 14min
Part One: Supporting Employees Living With Cancer
With Conor O’Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre and Nicola Gillen, a cancer survivor and chief of staff at Core Media
