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
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 15, 2026 • 15min
The Offline Club Dublin
Guest: Lexie Janson
Mar 15, 2026 • 13min
The best of Irish produce
Guest: Chef Erica Drum
Mar 15, 2026 • 15min
Blended Families: The Challenges and Joys
Guest: Family Therapist Madeleine Connolly
Mar 8, 2026 • 47min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 8/3/26
Guests:Clinical Psychologist Martin O’ConnorDr Heather McKee, Behavioural Change SpecialistMusician and author Niall Breslin
Mar 8, 2026 • 23min
'Society doesn't let us express suffering' - Niall Breslin on his experience with grief
Guest: Bressie, author of the book and album 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'
Mar 8, 2026 • 15min
Supporting young children with developmental disabilities
Guest: Clinical Psychologist Martin O’Connor, author of 'Early Childhood Intervention'
Mar 8, 2026 • 7min
Why we are so reluctant to track our key health indicators?
Guest: Dr Heather McKee, Behavioural Change Specialist
Mar 1, 2026 • 49min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 1/3/26
Guests:Year of Care Campaigner Aolish GormleyCareer Psychologist Sinead BradyTwo Community Palliative Care Nurses Olive Finucane and Nora McCarrick from St Francis Hospice in Dublin
Mar 1, 2026 • 21min
Navigating End of Life Care
Guests: Two Community Palliative Care Nurses Olive Finucane and Nora McCarrick from St Francis Hospice in Dublin
Mar 1, 2026 • 12min
How to know you are in the right career
Guest: Career Psychologist Sinead Brady
