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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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May 20, 2024 • 48min
Summer Recipes, Bowel Cancer Awareness & Being Raised by a Narcissist
Clare McKenna is joined by Erica Drum to learn about some seasonal summer recipes.Dr Fiona Macken & Brendan Donlon join to discuss bowel cancer awareness.Katie McKenna and Helen DeVilliers talk about their book 'You're Not The Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal'.
May 12, 2024 • 49min
Sleep Better & the Truth About Ozempic
Clare is joined by clinical hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and Alive and Kicking regular Fiona Brennan, on her third book which promises to improve anybody and everybody’s sleep.And Johann Hari, author and thought-leader, discusses whether or not Ozempic is a magic pill.
May 5, 2024 • 45min
Food for the Brain, Feeding Babies & Irish Proverbs and Mental Health
Nutritional Therapist and bestselling author Patrick Holford on why he’s turned his attention to food for the brain.How to know if you’ve been raised by a Narcissist. Neonatologist Afeef EL-Khuffash on why we need a more balanced discussion on feeding babies.Fiann O’Nualainn on what Irish proverbs can teach us about mental health.
Apr 28, 2024 • 55min
What if? Genius Juniors & Inclusion in the Workplace
Business strategist Finola Howard on the power of the question What if and how joy should be the first focus with any business endeavourGP and owner of online bookshop geniusjuniors Dr Christina McDonnell on using her voice for good ( https://geniusjuniors.ie/ )And organisational psychologist Sandra Healy of Inclusio on the importance of diversity and inclusion to support employee wellbeing
Apr 21, 2024 • 44min
Adult Education, The Cancer Guide & The Importance of Rest
Professor Anne Marie O’Dwyer talks about why she poured her 40 years professional experience into her book The Cancer Guide, Dr Fiona Barry on the women who arrive to her Cork Clinic exhausted but unable to rest and how adult learning organisation Aontas are transforming lives, it’s never too late to embrace change in your life
Apr 15, 2024 • 41min
Health & Wellness News, Osteoporosis & Obesity in Men
We get the latest in health and wellness news including global research on how long we really spend scrolling, broadcaster Mary Kennedy talks about her ambassador role for Irish Osteoporosis and the importance of bone health and Clare meets one of the men featured in a podcast about living with obesity
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
