Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

By the time she reached her fifties, author and poet Catherine Simpson and her body had gone through a lot together – from period pain, an abortion, early menopause, birthing two daughters to shaming and harassment. When a cancer diagnosis entered the mix, Catherine began to reflect on her body and all its trials and tribulations which she documents in her book One Body. Human Collective is a brand of what’s become known as athleisure – the comfortable clothes we embraced through the lockdowns which are happily now a fashion main stay. The brand promises to spread a message of equality and social inclusion. Clare is joined by it’s founder Conor Buckley and Paddy Smyth who has long been an advocate for people with disabilities to be reflected in fashion campaigns and beyond And Barnardos recently launched their Big Active campaign encouraging children in classrooms throughout the country to think about their mind, body and soul. Clare is joined by Barnardos Wellbeing expert Jenny Murphy

This week on Alive and Kicking Dr Christian Busch on his book Connect the Dots – the art and science of creating luck And Clare is joined by paediatric nurse Lynda Quigley, sleep expert Heather Dent and baby massage instructor Melissa Curtis to find out what it’s like to work with babies.

This week on Alive and Kicking Fiona Brennan best selling author of The Positive Habit on what the world needs now Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski on The Health at Every Size Summit in Dublin And the National Health Watch Report from Webdoctor.ie found that 89% of people plan to prioritise their health more in the next six months. GP Fergus Glynn joined Clare to tell us about the report.

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'.

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

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.

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.

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