Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
Newstalk
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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Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 5, 2025 • 9min
Using creativity to start meaningful conversations about mental health
Guest:Barbara Brennan of Mental Health MattersLorna Quinn
Oct 5, 2025 • 19min
Dealing with severe food allergies
Guest: Dr Aideen Byrne, Consultant in Immunology (Allergy) and practices primarily in CHI at Crumlin, & mum Aideen Murphy
Oct 5, 2025 • 15min
The role of a cancer awareness nurse
Guest: Nurse Sarah Egan
Oct 5, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 5/10/25
Guests:Dr Aideen Byrne, Consultant in Immunology (Allergy) and practices primarily in CHI at Crumlin, & mum Aideen MurphyBarbara Brennan of Mental Health MattersNurse Sarah Egan
Sep 28, 2025 • 31min
Pathways To Parenthood - Pregnancy Loss
Guests:Dominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ieDee Kelly, Finding Space podcastHelen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast CounsellingSupport available at miscarriage.ie
Sep 28, 2025 • 14min
Dealing with AI Anxiety
Guest: Futureproof Presenter Jonathan McCrea
Sep 28, 2025 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 28/9/25
Guests:Futureproof Presenter Jonathan McCreaDominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ieDee Kelly, Finding Space podcastHelen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast Counselling
Sep 21, 2025 • 25min
Sophie’s Swaps author Sophie Morris on changing Ireland’s food industry
Guest: Author Sophie Morris
Sep 21, 2025 • 9min
What parents need to know when your child is LGBTQ
Guest: Psychotherapist Ray O’Neill
Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Farming as therapy for people with mental health challenges
Guest: Psychologist Eoin Galavan of Kyrie Farm
