154 episodes

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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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 21 Ratings

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.

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'

    People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show

    People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show

    The reality of living with bipolar, our therapy from the couch session with Fiona Brennan looks at people pleasing and how fashion is helping fund cancer research

    • 43 min
    Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein

    Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein

    Clare speaks with Eavanna Breen and Aileen Slein

    • 42 min
    Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change

    Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change

    Meet the doctors who turned what they heard from clients into a booming brand and movement, as we had International Women’s Day this week Tammy D’Arcy of the Shona Project on Empowering Girls and can mindfulness really help you through a tough time in life?

    • 44 min
    Emotional Freedom, Shingles Awareness & Changes to Special Education in Ireland

    Emotional Freedom, Shingles Awareness & Changes to Special Education in Ireland

    Clare finds out the truth about Shingles on Shingles Awareness week, we speak to a concerned parent about proposed changes to special education and Psychotherapist Moira Geary on emotional freedom and what holds us back

    • 49 min
    Endometriosis, Boutique Gyms and Health & Wellness News

    Endometriosis, Boutique Gyms and Health & Wellness News

    Clare talks Fitness trends and boutique gym workouts with trainer Eoghan McGregor, Eimer Daly brings us the latest in health and wellness news and why is so little known about Endometriosis?

    • 41 min
    Ideas Academy, Nurture Network, Ultra Processed Foods and Dealing with Arguments

    Ideas Academy, Nurture Network, Ultra Processed Foods and Dealing with Arguments

    Have you got a bright idea? Clare will be meeting two psychologists turned social entrepreneurs who want to help ease the transition into parenthood, how many ultra processed foods are in your life nutritionist Rob Hobson will be telling us what to look out for and therapist Fiona Brennan takes a listener email on fighting in a relationship

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Book23! ,

Such a lovely Sunday listen

This is a great programme to kick off your Sunday.

Clare is such a warm and engaging presenter and the guests she has on are so inspirational.

I’d highly recommend a listen.

paad82 ,

Great show!

Clare is great presenter, I love her interview style. Extremely fair and unbiased. Great journalist.

Kate_____ ,

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Really? Won’t be listening to newstalk anymore.

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