

Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
Newstalk
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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Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Farming as therapy for people with mental health challenges
Guest: Psychologist Eoin Galavan of Kyrie Farm

Sep 14, 2025 • 19min
Supporting Those with Demetia
Guest: Dr Sabina Brennan

Sep 14, 2025 • 15min
The Reality of Life with Chronic Pain
Guests: Fionnuala Fildes and Christina Donnelly of Chronic Pain Ireland

Sep 14, 2025 • 10min
The Power of a Good Book
Guests:Katie Lowry from the Arts CouncilEdel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth Advocate

Sep 14, 2025 • 45min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 12/9/25
Guests:Katie Lowry from the Arts CouncilEdel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth AdvocateFionnuala Fildes and Christina Donnelly of Chronic Pain IrelandNeuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan

Sep 7, 2025 • 22min
Dr Sarah Carty on how her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis led her to set up a dedicated ADHD clinic
Guest: Dr Sarah Carty

Sep 7, 2025 • 16min
How to improve your posture
Guest: Physio Siobhan O’Donovan

Sep 7, 2025 • 7min
What are the most prevalent STIs?
Guest: Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at St James's Hospital

Sep 7, 2025 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/9/25
Guests:Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at St James's HospitalPhysio Siobhan O’DonovanDr Sarah Carty

Aug 31, 2025 • 13min
SPF Online Backlash with Dr Laura Lenihan
Guest: Dr Laura Lenihan


