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
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Our new mini-series Pathways to Parenthood kicks off with episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', which features Dr David Crosby, Head of Department of Reproductive Medicine at The National Maternity Hospital; Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and Therapist; and Annie Lavin, The Relationship Coach – a psychotherapist and relationship expert.
Jul 2, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 29/06/25
Guests:Chef Erica Drum on Seasonal Summer FoodAnd we’ll start off our new series Pathways to Parenthood - episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', features Dr David Crosby, Head of Department of Reproductive Medicine at The National Maternity Hospital; Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and Therapist; and Annie Lavin, The Relationship Coach – a psychotherapist and relationship expert.
Jun 22, 2025 • 22min
Dealing with family estrangement with Karl Melvin
Guest: Family Estrangement Expert Karl Melvin
Jun 22, 2025 • 11min
Dr Mark Rowe on embracing micro-moments of connection
Guest: Dr Mark Rowe
Jun 22, 2025 • 45min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 22/6/25
Guests:Psychotherapist Cara Byrne Dr Mark RoweFamily Estrangement Expert Karl Melvin
Jun 22, 2025 • 9min
The dangers of wellness claims with Psychotherapist Cara Byrne
Guest: Psychotherapist Cara Byrne
Jun 15, 2025 • 17min
Intimacy specialist Grace Alice Ó Sé on differing sex drives
Guest: Grace Alice Ó Sé
