

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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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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Jan 26, 2025 • 13min
How To Make A Start With Improving Your Fitness
Guest: Orla Hopkins, former athlete and Fitness Coach and Founder of leisure brand New Dimensions.

Jan 26, 2025 • 13min
Listener Question: I'm in my late 30s and lonely
Guest: Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Jan 20, 2025 • 17min
Helping Teens Flourish Through Anxiety
Guest: Kate O’Brien, Wellness Expert and author of ‘Un:Stuck - Helping Teens and Young Adults Flourish in an Age of Anxiety’.

Jan 20, 2025 • 16min
What Makes an Effective Vision Board?
Guest: Caoimhe De Frein.

Jan 19, 2025 • 12min
This Week's Health and Wellness News
Guest: Eimer Daly.

Jan 14, 2025 • 21min
Paula Naughton on her sons’ journey with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Guest: Paula Naughton

Jan 13, 2025 • 9min
M&S Report: Nutrition & Brain Health Experts
Guests:Gut Health Expert, Dr Megan Rossi, @guthealthdoctor.Rosie Underwood, Yoga Expert.

Jan 12, 2025 • 17min
Mood-Boosting Alcohol-Free Cocktails: Vaughan Yates
Guest: Vaughan Yates from the Virgin Mary Group

Jan 6, 2025 • 52min
Staying on Course, Tackling Clutter, Resilience
Guests:Jenny Douglas.Shauna Claire.Tara Rafter.

Dec 29, 2024 • 60min
Living Sustainably, Accessible Nutrition, Rest Do Days
This week's guests:Dr Claire Crowe, Paediatric Clinical Psychologist and member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.Occupational Therapist Dr Wendy Bryant.Michelle Butler, Registered Dietician and is the Innovation Director at Good4U.