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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Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 16, 2024 • 46min
Holidays with the In-Laws, Being Your Best Self, Creative Health
Gerard Morgan - Author of Becoming Your Best Possible SelfFiona Brennan on Holidays with the In-Laws @FionaBrennan19Helene Hugel, Sheila O’Brien & Saoirse O’Brien on Helium Arts’ Creative Health programme @helenehugel @HeliumArts
Jun 9, 2024 • 47min
The Future of Dentistry, Changing Course in Life, The Yoga Picnic
Jennifer Collins on Dentistry @DrJenCollinsMary Gardiner, Katy Harrison and Alice Harrison on the Yoga PicnicDavidji on his life, meditation and his event in Ireland @davidji_com
Jun 2, 2024 • 47min
Eating Disorder Recovery, Living More Intuitively & Healing from Trauma
Eimer Daly on Health and Wellness news @eimerdaalyJacqueline Kyne on Gabor Mate’s visit to Dublin @jkyneeventsCara O’Loughlin - Eating Disorder Recovery Coach on Intuitive Eating Gabor Mate bringing his healing from trauma workshop to Dublin's RDS
May 26, 2024 • 51min
On the Move, Baby Formula & Making Decisions
Elaine Nic Réamoinn of Siúl Linn joins to give hiking advice.Nuala Walsh discusses decision making in our noisy modern world.Ellen Coyne joins to discuss how baby formula is one of the most shoplifted items from grocery stores.Dr Afeef El-Khuffash discusses why we seemingly can't have a balanced discussion around baby feeding.
May 20, 2024 • 48min
Summer Recipes, Bowel Cancer Awareness & Being Raised by a Narcissist
Clare McKenna is joined by Erica Drum to learn about some seasonal summer recipes.Dr Fiona Macken & Brendan Donlon join to discuss bowel cancer awareness.Katie McKenna and Helen DeVilliers talk about their book 'You're Not The Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal'.
May 12, 2024 • 49min
Sleep Better & the Truth About Ozempic
Clare is joined by clinical hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and Alive and Kicking regular Fiona Brennan, on her third book which promises to improve anybody and everybody’s sleep.And Johann Hari, author and thought-leader, discusses whether or not Ozempic is a magic pill.
May 5, 2024 • 45min
Food for the Brain, Feeding Babies & Irish Proverbs and Mental Health
Nutritional Therapist and bestselling author Patrick Holford on why he’s turned his attention to food for the brain.How to know if you’ve been raised by a Narcissist. Neonatologist Afeef EL-Khuffash on why we need a more balanced discussion on feeding babies.Fiann O’Nualainn on what Irish proverbs can teach us about mental health.
Apr 28, 2024 • 55min
What if? Genius Juniors & Inclusion in the Workplace
Business strategist Finola Howard on the power of the question What if and how joy should be the first focus with any business endeavourGP and owner of online bookshop geniusjuniors Dr Christina McDonnell on using her voice for good ( https://geniusjuniors.ie/ )And organisational psychologist Sandra Healy of Inclusio on the importance of diversity and inclusion to support employee wellbeing
Apr 21, 2024 • 44min
Adult Education, The Cancer Guide & The Importance of Rest
Professor Anne Marie O’Dwyer talks about why she poured her 40 years professional experience into her book The Cancer Guide, Dr Fiona Barry on the women who arrive to her Cork Clinic exhausted but unable to rest and how adult learning organisation Aontas are transforming lives, it’s never too late to embrace change in your life
Apr 15, 2024 • 41min
Health & Wellness News, Osteoporosis & Obesity in Men
We get the latest in health and wellness news including global research on how long we really spend scrolling, broadcaster Mary Kennedy talks about her ambassador role for Irish Osteoporosis and the importance of bone health and Clare meets one of the men featured in a podcast about living with obesity
