Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Recovering From Drug Addiction

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Getting Restorative Rest

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Guest: Podcaster Hilary Rose

‘There’s nothing more frustrating than being told to relax to conceive’

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/12/25

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How to help children who find eating challenging

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Gyms for the over-50s

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Dealing with Toxic Friendships

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 30/11/25

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How not to be ‘always on’

23 Nov 2025

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Guest: Author Miriam Hussey

The risks of unregulated botox

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 23/11/25

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Guests:Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’ConnorDr Ahmed Salman, Cosmetic SurgeonAuthor Miriam HusseyHelplines:Pieta 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 18...

What to look out for when it comes to poor mental health

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Does stigma remain around HIV?

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Getting financially prepped for Christmas

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 16/11/25

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Getting a diabetes diagnosis later in life

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The risks of screen addiction

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Guest: Clinical Psychologist Dr Amy Watchorn

The power of seaweed in nutrition and skin health

09 Nov 2025

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Guest: Dr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager at the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research

Coru on regulating the psychotherapy and counselling sector

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 9/11/25

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Guests:Coru CEO Claire O’ClearyDr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager at the Centre for Applied Bioscience ResearchClinical Psychologist Dr Amy Watchorn

Dealing with Complex Menopause

02 Nov 2025

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Guests:Dr Michael O’Connell, Master of the CoombeClaire Browne, Clinical Nurse SpecialistKaren Kruger, Menopause Lifestyle Coach

What is 'Fibremaxxing'?

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 2/11/25

02 Nov 2025

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Guests:Fiona Brennan, Clinical HypnotherapistNutritionist Niamh OrbinskiDr Michael O’Connell, Master of the CoombeClaire Browne, Clinical Nurse Spec...

Listener Question - Addiction to Doomscrolling

02 Nov 2025

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Guest: Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist

'What to Do When You Feel Broken'

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Guest: Dr Laura Williams, author of 'What to Do When You Feel Broken'

Wellness treatments for those on their cancer journey

26 Oct 2025

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Guest: Christine Clinton, Founder of Clinton Cancer Care & Wellness for Life

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 26/10/25

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Guests:Inga Turcan, MindSlí Self-Discovery Experience StudioChristine Clinton, Founder of Clinton Cancer Care & Wellness for LifeDr Laura William...

Getting to know yourself better

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Mark Mehigan on embarking upon fatherhood

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How to discuss consent with your kids

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Guest: Sex Educator Grace Alice O’Shea

Have we lost the skill of healthy debate?

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Guest: Psychotherapist Daniella Moyles from Dinner with the Enemy

Celebrating The Vulva

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Guest: The Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling

The pressure of the ‘always on’ culture

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Guest: Dr Carol Rogan, Chartered Psychologist, Irish Life Wellbeing

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 12/10/25

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Guests:Dr Carol Rogan, Chartered Psychologist, Irish Life WellbeingFabulous Pharmacist Laura DowlingPsychotherapist Daniella Moyles from Dinner with t...

Using creativity to start meaningful conversations about mental health

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Dealing with severe food allergies

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Guest: Dr Aideen Byrne, Consultant in Immunology (Allergy) and practices primarily in CHI at Crumlin, & mum Aideen Murphy

The role of a cancer awareness nurse

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Pathways To Parenthood - Pregnancy Loss

28 Sep 2025

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Guests:Dominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ieDee Kelly, Finding Space podcastHelen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast CounsellingSupport avai...

Dealing with AI Anxiety

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 28/9/25

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Sophie’s Swaps author Sophie Morris on changing Ireland’s food industry

21 Sep 2025

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What parents need to know when your child is LGBTQ

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Farming as therapy for people with mental health challenges

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Alive & Kicking Full Episode 21/9/25

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Supporting Those with Demetia

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Guest: Dr Sabina Brennan

The Reality of Life with Chronic Pain

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The Power of a Good Book

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Guests:Katie Lowry from the Arts CouncilEdel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth Advocate

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 12/9/25

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Dr Sarah Carty on how her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis led her to set up a dedicated ADHD clinic

07 Sep 2025

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Guest: Dr Sarah Carty

How to improve your posture

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/9/25

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What are the most prevalent STIs?

07 Sep 2025

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Guest: Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at St James's Hospital

SPF Online Backlash with Dr Laura Lenihan

31 Aug 2025

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Guest: Dr Laura Lenihan

'I feel like my partner doesn't really have time for me'

31 Aug 2025

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Guest: Therapist Fiona Brennan

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 31/8/25

31 Aug 2025

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Guests:Mindset Coach and Teacher Catherine O’BoyleTherapist Fiona BrennanDr Laura Lenihan

Managing Back to School Anxiety

31 Aug 2025

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Guest: Mindset Coach and Teacher Catherine O’Boyle

How to Navigate Intimacy as a New Parent

24 Aug 2025

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Guest: Sex and Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O’Shea

The Difference Between Grief and Grieving

24 Aug 2025

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Guest: Grief Specialist Liz Gleeson

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 24/8/25

24 Aug 2025

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Guests:Grief Specialist Liz GleesonSex and Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O’SheaChef Erica Drum

What’s In Season and Food Festivals

24 Aug 2025

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Guest: Chef Erica Drum

Why we need extended postnatal check-ups

17 Aug 2025

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Guest: Aolish Gormley, Maternal Health Advocate

What is Creatine?

17 Aug 2025

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Guest: Daniel Davey, Performance Nutritionist

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 17/8/25

17 Aug 2025

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Guests:Sleep Expert Tom ColemanDaniel Davey, Performance NutritionistAolish Gormley, Maternal Health AdvocateEimear Daly

Dealing with Disrupted Sleep

17 Aug 2025

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Guests:Sleep Expert Tom ColemanEimear Daly

Pathways to Parenthood - Infertility

10 Aug 2025

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Guests:Dr Rahi Victory, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility SpecialistHelena Tubridy, Fertility CoachCaitriona Fitzpatrick, NISIG, Ireland's Na...

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 10/8/25

10 Aug 2025

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Guests:Níall Ó Murchú, author of 'The Blissful Breath'Dr Rahi Victory, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility SpecialistHelena Tubridy, Fertili...

Why Just Two Minutes of Breathwork Can Benefit

10 Aug 2025

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Guest: Níall Ó Murchú, author of 'The Blissful Breath'

Getting A Neurodivergent Diagnosis Later In Life

03 Aug 2025

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Guest: Author Pete Wharmby

‘Weight loss injections: I see people in the clinic feeling shame about them’

03 Aug 2025

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Guest: Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 3/8/25

03 Aug 2025

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Guests:Pilates Coach Ana StefanNutritionist Niamh OrbinskiAuthor Pete Wharmby

Reformer Pilates – why it’s having a moment

03 Aug 2025

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Guest: Pilates coach Ana Stefan

Why is there a shortage of HRT?

27 Jul 2025

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Guests:Consultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

‘Not feeling like yourself is one of the major symptoms’

27 Jul 2025

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Guests:Consultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

Wellness Coach Andy Ramage on his solo Camino

27 Jul 2025

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Guest: Wellness Coach Andy Ramage

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 27/7/25

27 Jul 2025

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Guests:Wellness Coach Andy RamageConsultant Physician Dr Colette BarryVictoria Jones, The Menopause PharmacistLoretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub

‘Don’t have your head in the sand when it comes to money'

20 Jul 2025

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Guest: Finance Expert Nick Charalambous

‘Women are just so silent about incontinence’

20 Jul 2025

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Guest: Urogynaecology Specialist Dr Bobby O’Leary

The OT bringing specialised seating care closer to home

20 Jul 2025

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Guest: Senior Occupational Therapist Linda Keogh

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 20/7/25

20 Jul 2025

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Guests:Senior Occupational Therapist Linda KeoghUrogynaecology Specialist Dr Bobby O’LearyFinance Expert Nick Charalambous

Listener Question: ‘I’m in my 40s and I get really anxious before work meetings’

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist

‘Teachers aren’t equipped to provide the level of support young people need’ - Tammy Darcy

13 Jul 2025

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Tammy Darcy of The Shona Project

‘My son’s skin was screaming at me’ - Michelle McDonald of Sásta

13 Jul 2025

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Guest: Michelle McDonald, Sásta Skin Health

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 13/7/25

13 Jul 2025

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Guests:Michelle McDonald, Sásta Skin HealthClinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona BrennanTammy Darcy, The Shona Project

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 06/07/25

06 Jul 2025

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Part One: Supporting Employees Living With CancerWith Conor O’Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre...

Part Three: The Stereotype of What Health and Wellness Looks Like

06 Jul 2025

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With businesswoman and mentor Sian Horn.

Part One: Supporting Employees Living With Cancer

06 Jul 2025

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With Conor O’Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre and Nicola Gillen, a cancer survivor and chief o...

Part Two: How can we support young people negotiating adolescence?

06 Jul 2025

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With Brother Richard Hendrick

Chef Erica Drum on Seasonal Summer Food

02 Jul 2025

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Guest: Erica Drum

Pathways To Parenthood Episode One: Preparing For Pregnancy

02 Jul 2025

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Our new mini-series Pathways to Parenthood kicks off with episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', which features Dr David Crosby, Head of Department o...

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 29/06/25

02 Jul 2025

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Guests:Chef Erica Drum on Seasonal Summer FoodAnd we’ll start off our new series Pathways to Parenthood - episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', fe...

Dealing with family estrangement with Karl Melvin

22 Jun 2025

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Guest: Family Estrangement Expert Karl Melvin

Dr Mark Rowe on embracing micro-moments of connection

22 Jun 2025

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Guest: Dr Mark Rowe

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 22/6/25

22 Jun 2025

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Guests:Psychotherapist Cara Byrne Dr Mark RoweFamily Estrangement Expert Karl Melvin

The dangers of wellness claims with Psychotherapist Cara Byrne

22 Jun 2025

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Guest: Psychotherapist Cara Byrne

Intimacy specialist Grace Alice Ó Sé on differing sex drives

15 Jun 2025

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Guest: Grace Alice Ó Sé

Motivational Speaker Doug Gordon on how to supercharge your life

15 Jun 2025

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Guest: Doug Gordon

Alive and Kicking Full Epiosde 15/6/25

15 Jun 2025

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Guests:Lorraine KeaneDoug GordonGrace Alice Ó Sé

Lorraine Keane on 10 years advocating for being open about the menopause

15 Jun 2025

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Guest: Lorraine Keane

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 8/6/25

09 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Alive & Kicking:How your gut health affects your mood with psychotherapist Miheala Ivanchenko  Improving Your Summer Sleep...