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
Apr 7, 2024 • 50min
Daniel Mate & Healing Your Heartbreak
Clare speaks to Daniel Mate on finding his own path alongside his famous father Gabor Mate, the book they wrote together The Myth of Normal looking at the health crisis taking place worldwide and his connection to the Palestinian solidarity community here in IrelandShe is also joined by relationship expert Shelley Whitehead to discuss healing from heartbreak
Apr 3, 2024 • 43min
Lisa De Jong, Laura Mc Nern & Cancer Care in Ireland
Menstrual Cycle and Chronic Pain Coach Lisa De Jong, Laura McNern on the power of a mindset shift and Professor Michael Kerins on developments in the science of cancer care in Ireland
Mar 24, 2024 • 43min
People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show
The reality of living with bipolar, our therapy from the couch session with Fiona Brennan looks at people pleasing and how fashion is helping fund cancer research
Mar 17, 2024 • 43min
Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein
Clare speaks with Eavanna Breen and Aileen Slein
Mar 10, 2024 • 45min
Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change
Meet the doctors who turned what they heard from clients into a booming brand and movement, as we had International Women’s Day this week Tammy D’Arcy of the Shona Project on Empowering Girls and can mindfulness really help you through a tough time in life?
Mar 3, 2024 • 49min
Emotional Freedom, Shingles Awareness & Changes to Special Education in Ireland
Clare finds out the truth about Shingles on Shingles Awareness week, we speak to a concerned parent about proposed changes to special education and Psychotherapist Moira Geary on emotional freedom and what holds us back
Feb 26, 2024 • 42min
Endometriosis, Boutique Gyms and Health & Wellness News
Clare talks Fitness trends and boutique gym workouts with trainer Eoghan McGregor, Eimer Daly brings us the latest in health and wellness news and why is so little known about Endometriosis?
Feb 18, 2024 • 53min
Ideas Academy, Nurture Network, Ultra Processed Foods and Dealing with Arguments
Have you got a bright idea? Clare will be meeting two psychologists turned social entrepreneurs who want to help ease the transition into parenthood, how many ultra processed foods are in your life nutritionist Rob Hobson will be telling us what to look out for and therapist Fiona Brennan takes a listener email on fighting in a relationship
Feb 12, 2024 • 47min
Spirituality, The Social Fabric & Biohacking
Biohacker Tim Gray on taking his health into his own hands and reducing his biological age, Susannah Healy on the impact of spirituality on our physiology and Andrea Splendori on the importance of conversation and connection in our social fabric
Feb 4, 2024 • 54min
Ella Mills, Oonagh O'Hagan & World Cancer Day
Ella Mills on building a wellness empire but her message remaining the same, Pharmacist Oonagh O’Hagan on keeping your health front and centre this year and on World Cancer Day I speak to Stephen Teap on life after losing someone to the disease
