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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Sep 28, 2025 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 28/9/25
Guests:Futureproof Presenter Jonathan McCreaDominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ieDee Kelly, Finding Space podcastHelen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast Counselling
Sep 21, 2025 • 25min
Sophie’s Swaps author Sophie Morris on changing Ireland’s food industry
Guest: Author Sophie Morris
Sep 21, 2025 • 9min
What parents need to know when your child is LGBTQ
Guest: Psychotherapist Ray O’Neill
Sep 21, 2025 • 12min
Farming as therapy for people with mental health challenges
Guest: Psychologist Eoin Galavan of Kyrie Farm
Sep 21, 2025 • 48min
Alive & Kicking Full Episode 21/9/25
Guests:Psychologist Eoin Galavan of Kyrie FarmPsychotherapist Ray O'NeillAuthor Sophie Morris
Sep 14, 2025 • 19min
Supporting Those with Demetia
Guest: Dr Sabina Brennan
Sep 14, 2025 • 15min
The Reality of Life with Chronic Pain
Guests: Fionnuala Fildes and Christina Donnelly of Chronic Pain Ireland
Sep 14, 2025 • 10min
The Power of a Good Book
Guests:Katie Lowry from the Arts CouncilEdel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth Advocate
Sep 14, 2025 • 45min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 12/9/25
Guests:Katie Lowry from the Arts CouncilEdel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth AdvocateFionnuala Fildes and Christina Donnelly of Chronic Pain IrelandNeuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan
Sep 7, 2025 • 22min
Dr Sarah Carty on how her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis led her to set up a dedicated ADHD clinic
Guest: Dr Sarah Carty
