

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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Jun 1, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 1/6/25
Guests:Dr Niall MoynaZoe RyanDr Hazel Wallace

May 25, 2025 • 10min
‘People can and do get better with mental health’
Guest: Barbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters

May 25, 2025 • 17min
‘You’re always looking over your shoulder for the next IBD flare’
Guests: Amy Kelly, COO of Crohn’s Colitis Ireland, and Oonagh O’Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy Group

May 25, 2025 • 45min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 25/5/25
Guests:Eimer DalyAmy Kelly, COO of Crohn’s Colitis Ireland and Oonagh O’Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy GroupBarbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters

May 25, 2025 • 13min
What is mini-retirement?
Guest: Eimer Daly

May 18, 2025 • 15min
‘Make sure each partner feels they are being treated fairly when it comes to money in the relationship’
Guest: Financial Adviser Nick Charalambous

May 18, 2025 • 15min
‘My second round of IVF was not successful, and I am heartbroken and exhausted. I don’t know if I should keep going’
Guest: Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan

May 18, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 18/5/25
Guests:Sisterly’s Aoife Matthews and Jenny O’ConnellClinical Hypnotherapist Fiona BrennanFinancial Adviser Nick Charalambous

May 18, 2025 • 14min
‘Women are not small men’
Guests: Sisterly’s Aoife Matthews and Jenny O’Connell

May 11, 2025 • 12min
Author Victoria Pelletier on Healthy Resilience and Bouncing Back
Guest: Author Victoria Pelletier