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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Nov 23, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 23/11/25
Guests:Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’ConnorDr Ahmed Salman, Cosmetic SurgeonAuthor Miriam HusseyHelplines:Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444Or call the Samaritans on 116 123
Nov 23, 2025 • 24min
What to look out for when it comes to poor mental health
Guests: Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’ConnorHelplines:Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444Or call the Samaritans on 116 123
Nov 16, 2025 • 11min
Does stigma remain around HIV?
Guest: Rebecca Tallon De Havilland
Nov 16, 2025 • 9min
Getting financially prepped for Christmas
Guest: Nick Charalambous
Nov 16, 2025 • 26min
Getting a diabetes diagnosis later in life
Guest: Norah Casey
Nov 16, 2025 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 16/11/25
Guests:Norah CaseyNick CharalambousRebecca Tallon De Havilland
Nov 9, 2025 • 12min
The risks of screen addiction
Guest: Clinical Psychologist Dr Amy Watchorn
Nov 9, 2025 • 13min
The power of seaweed in nutrition and skin health
Guest: Dr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager at the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research
Nov 9, 2025 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 9/11/25
Guests:Coru CEO Claire O’ClearyDr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager at the Centre for Applied Bioscience ResearchClinical Psychologist Dr Amy Watchorn
Nov 9, 2025 • 21min
Coru on regulating the psychotherapy and counselling sector
Guest: Coru CEO Claire O’Cleary
