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
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Dec 7, 2025 • 15min
‘There’s nothing more frustrating than being told to relax to conceive’
Guest: Nutritional Therapist Amy Swan
Dec 7, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/12/25
Guests:Nutritional Therapist Amy SwanPodcaster Hilary RoseHypnotherapist Angela Carney
Nov 30, 2025 • 17min
How to help children who find eating challenging
Guest: Specialist Paediatric Feeding OT, Teresa Foley
Nov 30, 2025 • 11min
Gyms for the over-50s
Guest: Owen Tarrant
Nov 30, 2025 • 14min
Dealing with Toxic Friendships
Guest: Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me
Nov 30, 2025 • 45min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 30/11/25
Guests:Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2MeOwen TarrantSpecialist Paediatric Feeding OT Teresa Foley
Nov 23, 2025 • 9min
How not to be ‘always on’
Guest: Author Miriam Hussey
Nov 23, 2025 • 10min
The risks of unregulated botox
Guest: Dr Ahmed Salman cosmetic surgeon
Nov 23, 2025 • 46min
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 23/11/25
Guests:Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’ConnorDr Ahmed Salman, Cosmetic SurgeonAuthor Miriam HusseyHelplines:Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444Or call the Samaritans on 116 123
Nov 23, 2025 • 24min
What to look out for when it comes to poor mental health
Guests: Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’ConnorHelplines:Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444Or call the Samaritans on 116 123
