

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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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
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Aug 24, 2025 • 9min
What’s In Season and Food Festivals
Guest: Chef Erica Drum

Aug 24, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 24/8/25
Guests:Grief Specialist Liz GleesonSex and Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O’SheaChef Erica Drum

Aug 17, 2025 • 17min
Why we need extended postnatal check-ups
Guest: Aolish Gormley, Maternal Health Advocate

Aug 17, 2025 • 15min
What is Creatine?
Guest: Daniel Davey, Performance Nutritionist

Aug 17, 2025 • 48min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 17/8/25
Guests:Sleep Expert Tom ColemanDaniel Davey, Performance NutritionistAolish Gormley, Maternal Health AdvocateEimear Daly

Aug 17, 2025 • 14min
Dealing with Disrupted Sleep
Guests:Sleep Expert Tom ColemanEimear Daly

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