Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
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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Latest episodes
12 snips
Jun 15, 2025 • 9min
Motivational Speaker Doug Gordon on how to supercharge your life
Join Doug Gordon, a motivational speaker and life coach whose book, Charge Yourself Up for Success, topped bestseller lists. Doug dives into the essence of true happiness, revealing it stems from simple moments rather than material wealth. He discusses the importance of self-awareness and making loving choices while navigating life's transitions. Listeners gain insight into aligning with their true selves and embracing gratitude, transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth.
Jun 15, 2025 • 15min
Lorraine Keane on 10 years advocating for being open about the menopause
Guest: Lorraine Keane
Jun 15, 2025 • 42min
Alive and Kicking Full Epiosde 15/6/25
Guests:Lorraine KeaneDoug GordonGrace Alice Ó Sé
Jun 9, 2025 • 42min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 8/6/25
Aoife Hughes, an accredited life coach specializing in ADHD, shares her personal journey and highlights the need for better mental health support in education. Tom Coleman, a health scientist and sleep expert, offers valuable tips for improving sleep quality, especially during summer. They discuss the critical role of nutrition in mental health, explore the BALAVISX training for neurodivergent learners, and provide insights on creating an optimal sleep environment. Their engaging conversation weaves together themes of mental well-being, sleep challenges, and understanding neurodiversity.
Jun 9, 2025 • 18min
The ADHD Coach
Aoife Hughes.
Jun 9, 2025 • 15min
Improving Your Summer Sleep
With sleep coach Tom Coleman.
Jun 9, 2025 • 11min
How your gut health affects your mood
With psychotherapist Miheala Ivanchenko.
Jun 1, 2025 • 24min
Dr Hazel Wallace: ‘The nuance isn’t there about the pill online’
Guest: Dr Hazel Wallace
Jun 1, 2025 • 12min
Zoe Ryan on her incurable psoriasis diagnosis
Guest: Zoe Ryan
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Jun 1, 2025 • 8min
Dr Niall Moyna: ‘As we age, we should do resistance training to maintain our muscle’
Dr. Niall Moyna, a Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at DCU, dives into the significance of exercise as we age. He emphasizes that resistance training is essential for maintaining muscle mass, especially for women, and debunks common fitness myths. Moyna highlights how biological aging can start as early as age 30 and warns against inactivity's effects on vascular health. He advocates for incorporating fitness into our lives and stresses the importance of having passion and purpose for healthy aging.
