Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Dr Corine de Boer about the clinical trials using psychedelics to treat PTSD. She is also joined by Australian author Andrew Wear to talk about his new book ‘Recovery’ which looks at how best to recover from crisis and what we can learn from the world’s biggest comebacks. Clare also talks to Dr Cliona Murphy about the latest advice on Covid 19 vaccinations while pregnant.

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Science journalist James Nestor who was just over a bout of pneumonia when a GP friend suggested that a breath class might help. He went along a cynic but his experience there was a catalyst to the exploration of how powerful our breathing really can be. The resulting book is called ‘Breath’  Clare is also joined by dietician Sarah Keogh to bust some food myths and tell us why so many want a fad over the basic advice.

Prioritising sleep is a pillar of good health but with so many factors that can disrupt a good night’s rest, it can be hard to get it right all the time. Joining Clare Mckenna to discuss what we can do to ensure we get the right kind of sleep is Dr. Neil Stanley, Director of Sleep Science at Sleep Station.org and author of 'How to Sleep Well: The Science of Sleeping Smarter, Living Better, and Being Productive'. Also on this week's episode, Eric Donavan, host of the 'Hooked on Health' podcast, discusses his battles inside and outside of the ring and the path that led him to study counseling. 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'.

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Laura Dowling - known on social media as the fabulous pharmacist - about the misinformation being spread online and the difficulty in having fair and balanced debate concerning various health issues. Pat Towey, Chairman of Ballaghderreen Mens' Shed joined Clare to talk about the importance of mens' sheds in the local rural communities up and down the country and how these safe spaces allow men to come out of their shells. The issue of burnout is the focus of psychotherapist Siobhan Murray, and Clare spoke to her about her book 'The Burnout Solution'. 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'.

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to former Irish International and now football pundit Richie Sadlier on how his work as a psychotherapist led him to launch an online sexual health course for young people this week. Clare also speaks with Beatrice Caffrey of The Nourished Bowl originally from Germany and now living in Wicklow about how a major life event moved her to begin nourishing herself with good food

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Garden Designer Ingrid Smyth about the importance of ‘Re-Wilding’ and letting things grow.  Clare also chats to Yvonne Hogan the Editor of ‘Health and Living’ with The Irish Independent about her latest health journey. Plus US Author Steven Rogers about his book ‘A Letter To My White Friends and Colleagues’.

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna is joined by a panel of people who changed career paths to work in health and wellness; from architect to neuromuscular therapist & fitness coach, from advertising sales to pre and post-natal fitness instructor and from full time mum to nutritious food producer and triathlete. Clare also chats to Joe Koehane author of 'The Power of Strangers – The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World'  about what the latest science says starting conversations with people you don’t know.

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Daniella Moyles about releasing two bestselling books in the wellness space and her latest course on the psychology of conflict. Clare also chats to financial advisor  Carol Brick of 'Her Money' about the removing the stresses of money worries from your life.

This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chat to Claire Fulham who lost her hair at 27. She documented her story on her Instagram Claire Balding building over 80,000 followers. She is now training to be a trichologist and set up her own business 'Trua Hair' where she advises clients on healthy hair and scalp. She talks to Clare about bouncing back, the effects of stress and battling her critics. And you can’t go anywhere at the moment without ‘vaccine-talk’. Clare chats through side effects and concerns with GP Dr Eleanor Galvin

Jason Byrne is probably best known as high energy comedian but more recently after finding himself burnt out after years of gigging he turned to therapy among other things and now wants to spread the message of the importance of minding your loaf and through his podcast of the same name wants to introduce people to expert advice without the hefty price tag or long wait list.  He chats to Clare McKenna on this week’s Alive and Kicking.   Clare is also joined by Professor Kathleen Neenan to discuss the importance of awareness and recognition of spirituality as a standard for good healthcare practice.