Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:Mary Hayes from Women’s Aid joins Clare to discuss the importance of their Too Into You Campaign.Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist and best-selling author answers one of your emails about living with chronic anxiety. If you have something going on in your life that you would like some advice on you can anonymously email aliveandkicking@newstalk.com.Zoe Desmond found life as a single parent a challenge until she began to reach out to others in a similar position. Together with Rebecca Cox, one of the single mums she met along the way, they have written How to be a Happy Single Parent which aims to help others traverse this life transition. She joins Clare to discuss.

Aoife Walsh, a former secondary school teacher who went on to win Miss Ireland in 2013, has spent years modelling around the world and documenting her life and love of fashion on Instagram. She is a mum to a toddler, lives a busy and full life, and also has the inflammatory bowel condition, Crohn's disease.Aoife joins Clare to tell her story and why she has decided to speak about Crohn's publicly now.

This week on the Alive and Kicking Podcast:Former Miss Ireland, Aoife Walsh speaks to Clare about why she decided to speak about her diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease.Eimear Daly brings us the latest in wellness news, and Andrew Dunne from Personal Health checks Clare's fitness levels.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:When Professor John Nolan of the Nutrition Research Centre in Waterford asked Clare if she would be interested in testing her own eye and brain health, she jumped at the chance. He joins Clare to discuss his research around macular degeneration, brain health, and carotenoids found in colourful food as well as her own results.Nikki Bradley joinedns Clare to discuss the rock bottom moment that made her turn illness and injury into empowerment and motivation from scaling glaciers, climbing mountains, volunteering in Tanzania, and abseiling down a lighthouse.

On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast:Clare speaks to journalist and author Aoife Moore about her harrowing experience with online abuse and her podcast 'Trolled'.Also on the show, Dr. Eoin Galavan, a Senior Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with the HSE Adult Mental Health Services on why we don't care enough about climate change.

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:Clare chats to chef, Erica Drum about what’s in season, and the joys of picking and eating fresh fruit and berries.Elaine Harris on her book ‘Wise: Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Inner Power in Midlife’

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:Georgie Crawford on the life changes giving her the good glow lately, Fiona Brennan launches our monthly therapy session where she answers your emails, and Marie McCarthy 'The Mindset Coach' on getting yourself ready for back-to-school.

On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast: Journalist and author, Liz Hoggard on just how supersized our portions have become. Fiona Tuomey lost her daughter, Milly, to suicide in 2016 - she joins Clare to discuss the impact that had on her life and how it compelled her to set up 'Healing Untold Grief Groups' (HUGG). If you are affected by any of the issues raised on today's podcast, you can contact: - Childline by calling 1800 666 666 (free) or texting to 50101 (free) - Pieta House by calling 1800 247 247 (free) - Samaritans by calling 116 123 (free) or text 087 260 9090 (free)

Photos and selfies: the social currency we spend to connect, express, and celebrate. But what about us camera-shy folk? Join Clare in conversation with Sharon Huggard, the Style and Confidence Coach behind #GetInThePicture – a global movement to boost confidence and authenticity. Navigating the health of our future generation isn't simple. Yet, former midwife and nutritionist Kathy Whyte redefines the game with a pregnancy health hub. She unveils her ambitious Irish care revolution and more information or resources can be found at nurturemum.ie. Meet Frank Fahey: The voice behind 'Write On'. Discover how this collective beckons writers to unite, create, and see their words come to life.

On this week’s podcast, Clare hears Gerry Hussey's insights on overcoming challenges and the profound life lessons that sports can offer us. Eimear Daly joins Clare to discuss the most recent updates in the realms of health and wellness. And Dr James Kinross shares his expertise in leading a research team dedicated to exploring the links between the microbiome and chronic diseases.