

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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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
Mentioned books

Aug 3, 2025 • 13min
‘Weight loss injections: I see people in the clinic feeling shame about them’
Guest: Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski

Aug 3, 2025 • 13min
Reformer Pilates – why it’s having a moment
Guest: Pilates coach Ana Stefan

Aug 3, 2025 • 48min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 3/8/25
Guests:Pilates Coach Ana StefanNutritionist Niamh OrbinskiAuthor Pete Wharmby

Jul 27, 2025 • 17min
Why is there a shortage of HRT?
Guests:Consultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

Jul 27, 2025 • 19min
‘Not feeling like yourself is one of the major symptoms’
Guests:Consultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

Jul 27, 2025 • 48min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 27/7/25
Guests:Wellness Coach Andy RamageConsultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

Jul 27, 2025 • 11min
Wellness Coach Andy Ramage on his solo Camino
Guest: Wellness Coach Andy Ramage

Jul 20, 2025 • 12min
‘Don’t have your head in the sand when it comes to money'
Guest: Finance Expert Nick Charalambous

Jul 20, 2025 • 15min
‘Women are just so silent about incontinence’
Guest: Urogynaecology Specialist Dr Bobby O’Leary

Jul 20, 2025 • 13min
The OT bringing specialised seating care closer to home
Guest: Senior Occupational Therapist Linda Keogh