

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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May 11, 2025 • 11min
‘A third of Irish women suffer severe menopause symptoms that can be debilitating’
Guest: Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub

May 11, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 11/5/25
Guests:Lora Ruth Wogu, Migrant Health Alliance IrelandLoretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause HubAuthor Victoria Pelletier

May 11, 2025 • 19min
'There are stigmas and barriers around healthcare for migrants’
Guest: Lora Ruth Wogu, Migrant Health Alliance Ireland

May 4, 2025 • 18min
‘I had to learn how to walk and talk again after MS – but I’m now relatively symptom-free’
Guest: Dr Conor Kerley

May 4, 2025 • 10min
Olympian Nadia Power: ‘Many runners would love to have run some of the races I have’
Guest: Nadia Power

May 4, 2025 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 4/5/25
Guests:Niall McHugoNadia PowerDr Conor Kerley

May 4, 2025 • 18min
Former Principal on the ‘pure exhaustion’ of burnout
Guest: Niall McHugo

Apr 26, 2025 • 48min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 26/4/25
ALIVE AND KICKING WITH CLARE MCKENNA

Apr 26, 2025 • 18min
Dr Larisa Corda: ‘If you’ve had childhood trauma, you have an increased risk of endometriosis’
ALIVE AND KICKING WITH CLARE MCKENNA

Apr 26, 2025 • 14min
Daniel Davey: ‘Some professional athletes’ health falloff after their careers is frightening’
ALIVE AND KICKING WITH CLARE MCKENNA