

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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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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Mar 27, 2022 • 44min
Motherhood & Mental Health
This week on Alive and Kicking Psychotherapist & Founder of 'Sparkback' Anne Morgan on motherhood and mental health.
And, Clare is joined by author Daniel Pink to talk about his new book 'The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward'.
Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Mar 24, 2022 • 46min
The Healthy Ireland Survey 2021
This week on Alive and Kicking Professor Catherine Hayes from TCD speaks with Clare about the health of the nation.
Niamh Finnucan Co-ordinator of Social Work & Bereavement Services at St. Francis Hospice speaks to us about grief.
And, Clare is joined by William and Sinead Thavenot who fundraised over €28,000 for the a bereavement room at the national maternity hospital

Mar 13, 2022 • 46min
Tom Dunne: Men need to talk about uncomfortable issues
This week on Alive and Kicking Newstalk's Own and Something Happens singer Tom Dunne talks to Clare about why men need to get comfortable talking about uncomfortable issues.
Comedian and author Gavin Oattes talks about his latest book, A Head full of everything which looks at the awkward teenager years and why they don't have to be such a struggle.
Dr Doireann O'Leary launches a new range of health supplements and dispels the common medical myths and wellness fads.
Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

Mar 9, 2022 • 46min
Busting the misconceptions around eating disorders
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Keith Russell to bust the myths and misconceptions around disordered eating and shares his own personal story.
Denis Manzke, owner of Nufield seeds gives Clare a tour around his factory and discusses his booming business of growing quality organic sprouting and microgreen seeds.
And Personal Trainer John Belton discusses running 5 marathons across the Arctic in 5 days.
Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

Feb 27, 2022 • 46min
How to Speak to Children About War
How to Speak to Children About War

Feb 20, 2022 • 43min
Joanne McNally On Her Fertility Journey
Joanne McNally on Possible Future Motherhood

Feb 13, 2022 • 46min
All My Friends Are Invisible
Jonathan Joly on What Really Matters

Feb 6, 2022 • 48min
The Transformative Power of Yoga According to Julie B
One Woman's Story of How Yoga Change Her Life

Jan 30, 2022 • 45min
Is it Time To Call Time on Operation Transformation
Is Operation Transformation Bad for our Health?

Jan 23, 2022 • 46min
Why We Love
The Science of Love