Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

The ADHD Coach

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aoife Hughes.

Improving Your Summer Sleep

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With sleep coach Tom Coleman.

How your gut health affects your mood

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With psychotherapist Miheala Ivanchenko.

Dr Hazel Wallace: ‘The nuance isn’t there about the pill online’

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Hazel Wallace

Zoe Ryan on her incurable psoriasis diagnosis

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Zoe Ryan

Dr Niall Moyna: ‘As we age, we should do resistance training to maintain our muscle’

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Niall Moyna

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 1/6/25

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dr Niall MoynaZoe RyanDr Hazel Wallace

‘People can and do get better with mental health’

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Barbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters

‘You’re always looking over your shoulder for the next IBD flare’

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Amy Kelly, COO of Crohn’s Colitis Ireland, and Oonagh O’Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy Group

What is mini-retirement?

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Eimer Daly

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 25/5/25

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Eimer DalyAmy Kelly, COO of Crohn’s Colitis Ireland and Oonagh O’Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy GroupBarbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters

‘Make sure each partner feels they are being treated fairly when it comes to money in the relationship’

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Financial Adviser Nick Charalambous

‘My second round of IVF was not successful, and I am heartbroken and exhausted. I don’t know if I should keep going’

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 18/5/25

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Sisterly’s Aoife Matthews and Jenny O’ConnellClinical Hypnotherapist Fiona BrennanFinancial Adviser Nick Charalambous

‘Women are not small men’

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Sisterly’s Aoife Matthews and Jenny O’Connell

Author Victoria Pelletier on Healthy Resilience and Bouncing Back

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Author Victoria Pelletier

‘A third of Irish women suffer severe menopause symptoms that can be debilitating’

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 11/5/25

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Lora Ruth Wogu, Migrant Health Alliance IrelandLoretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause HubAuthor Victoria Pelletier

'There are stigmas and barriers around healthcare for migrants’

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Lora Ruth Wogu, Migrant Health Alliance Ireland

‘I had to learn how to walk and talk again after MS – but I’m now relatively symptom-free’

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Conor Kerley

Olympian Nadia Power: ‘Many runners would love to have run some of the races I have’

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Nadia Power

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 4/5/25

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Niall McHugoNadia PowerDr Conor Kerley

Former Principal on the ‘pure exhaustion’ of burnout

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Niall McHugo

Daniel Davey: ‘Some professional athletes’ health falloff after their careers is frightening’

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ALIVE AND KICKING WITH CLARE MCKENNA

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 26/4/25

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ALIVE AND KICKING WITH CLARE MCKENNA

Dr Larisa Corda: ‘If you’ve had childhood trauma, you have an increased risk of endometriosis’

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ALIVE AND KICKING WITH CLARE MCKENNA

‘Interoception is a massive thing in science that almost nobody knows about’

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ALIVE AND KICKING WITH CLARE MCKENNA

Maia Dunphy and IBS: ‘The pain was so severe that you can’t breathe your way through it’

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Maia Dunphy

Cardiologist Robert Kelly: 'The onset of plaque in your arteries can start in your teens'

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Cardiologist Robert Kelly

How To Improve Workplace Wellbeing

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Brian Crooke, Course Director, Workplace Wellbeing IrelandTrinity College Students

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 20/4/25

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Brian Crooke, Course Director, Workplace Wellbeing IrelandCardiologist Robert KellyMaia Dunphy

Psychotherapist Louise George on life’s full circle moments

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Psychotherapist Louise George

Navigation Coach Tara Rafter on How To Stay On Track

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Navigation Coach Tara Rafter

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 13/4/25

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dietician Orla WalshNavigation Coach Tara RafterPsychotherapist Louise George

Getting a Bone Health Plan with Dietician Orla Walsh

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dietician Orla Walsh

The People Pushing for Change in Endometriosis Care

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dr Cliona MurphyDr KriyakRuthAnne

Hanging up Retirement for Wellness

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Aisling Hassell

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 06/4/25

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Director of Services at Depaul, Dermot MurphyAisling HassellDr Cliona MurphyDr KriyakRuthAnne

Mental Health's Growing Intersection with Homelessness

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Director of Services at Depaul, Dermot Murphy

'The men I was locked up with had trauma in some form' - Willa White

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Willa White

Manifesting Expert Roxie Nafousi on Boosting Your Confidence

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Roxie Nafousi

The Problem With Overdiagnosis with Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 30/3/25

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dr Suzanne O'SullivanRoxie NafousiWilla White

"Being a Buddhist female Monk is the right path for me"

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Emma Slade, Buddhist Monk

"With a lot of jobs now you don't switch off"

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Áine Ní Bhreisleáin of the TG4 series Sonas

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 23/2/25

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dr Siobahn ChidleyÁine Ní Bhreisleáin of the TG4 series SonasEmma Slade, Buddhist Monk

"Patients want bang for their buck at the doctor's"

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Siobahn Chidley

Being Addicted To Anxiety, with Owen O'Kane

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Owen O'Kane

Listener Question - 'I use alcohol to ease my nerves', with Fiona Brennan

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Fiona Brennan

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 16/3/25

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Pat DivillyFiona BrennanOwen O'Kane

Diving Into The Shadows with Pat Divilly

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Pat Divilly

Sex Educator Jenny Keane on her top tips for connection

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Jenny Keane

Health & Wellness News Roundup

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Eimer Daly

‘The menopause revolution can be money-making’

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Louise Fitzgerald

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 9/3/25

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dr Louise Fitzgerald.Eimer Daly.Jenny Keane.

Endometriosis and Infertility Expert Dr Rahi Victory

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Rahi Victory

Cooking Tips To Maximise Your Gut Efficiency

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Erica Drum

Alive & Kicking Full Episode 2/3/25

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dr Mary McCreeryChef Erica DrumDr Rahi Victory

Gut Health: How To Optimise Yours

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Mary McCreery

Ireland's first female Neurosurgeon!

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Catherine Moran, Ireland's first female Consultant Neurosurgeon.

Grief and Healing

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Ann Byrne @annbyrnecoaching.

Wellbeing and Sleep

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Sleep Expert Anne Marie Boyhan.

Alive & Kicking Full Episode 23/2/25

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Sleep Expert Anne Marie Boyhan.Ann Byrne @annbyrnecoaching.Dr Catherine Moran.

Dr Clodagh Campbell on the lessons she’s learned from therapy

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Wellness Psychologist Dr Clodagh Campbell

Cold Immersion: Mountain-Climbing in Shorts!

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Níall Ó Murchú & Linda Mooney

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 16/2/25

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Dr Farah Mydin from Medical Skin Clinic DonegalNíall Ó Murchú & Linda MooneyWellness Psychologist Dr Clodagh Campbell

What to consider before Botox

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr Farah Mydin from Medical Skin Clinic Donegal

Skincare Guru Caroline Hirons on her Beauty Journey

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Caroline Hirons

Avoiding Diet Culture

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 9/2/25

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests: Myra Gough, Niamh Orbinski, Caroline Hirons

What is a Life Architect?

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Life architect Myra Gough

Small Habits To Boost Your Brain Chemistry

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Neuroscientist TJ Power.

Olympian David Gillick on the Power of the Park Run

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: David Gillick

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 2/2/25

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Shauna Bowers.David Gillick.Neuroscientist TJ Power.

How Will Health Policy Change in Ireland & The US?

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Shauna Bowers.

Life with a Stoma

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: June Curtain, Founder of Snamhaí Sásta, the morning swim community.

How To Make A Start With Improving Your Fitness

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Orla Hopkins, former athlete and Fitness Coach and Founder of leisure brand New Dimensions.

Listener Question: I'm in my late 30s and lonely

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Helping Teens Flourish Through Anxiety

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Kate O’Brien, Wellness Expert and author of ‘Un:Stuck - Helping Teens and Young Adults Flourish in an Age of Anxiety’.

What Makes an Effective Vision Board?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Caoimhe De Frein.

This Week's Health and Wellness News

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Eimer Daly.

Paula Naughton on her sons’ journey with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Paula Naughton

M&S Report: Nutrition & Brain Health Experts

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Gut Health Expert, Dr Megan Rossi, @guthealthdoctor.Rosie Underwood, Yoga Expert.

Mood-Boosting Alcohol-Free Cocktails: Vaughan Yates

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Vaughan Yates from the Virgin Mary Group

Staying on Course, Tackling Clutter, Resilience

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:Jenny Douglas.Shauna Claire.Tara Rafter.

Living Sustainably, Accessible Nutrition, Rest Do Days

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guests:Dr Claire Crowe, Paediatric Clinical Psychologist and member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.Occupational Therapist Dr Wend...

Managing Emotions over Christmas and Caring for Carers

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show:Therapist Fiona Brennan on managing our emotions at Christmas particularly after loss.Gina Daly on why she’s supporting Family C...

The True Meaning of Christmas and Guilt-Free Festive Food

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show:Eimer Daly brings a Health and Wellness Gift Guide.Sinead Crowe, Intuitive Eating Counsellor on festive food without the guilt and...

Midlife Maintenance, Facing Fears, Festive Entertainment

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show:Erica Drumm is here to give us some ideas for entertaining over the festive season, even if you’re just entertaining yourself wi...

Skin, Health and Wellness, Men's Health

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show:Eimer Daly on Health and Wellness news @eimerdaaly.Nicola Ralph on Skin.Tom Coleman on Men’s Health @TomJColeman.

All Too Much, Winter Wellness & Occupational Therapy

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist Allison Keating will join me to talk about her latest book It’s All Too Much with practical advice on managing anxiety and panic attack...

Financial Wellness, COPD and Leadership

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guests:Nick Charalambous - Managing Director at Alpha Wealth @AlphawealthltdDenise Croke - HSE health promotion and improvement officer &a...

No Magic Pill and the MS Readathon

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show:Fiona Brennan Answers A Listener’s Question @FionaBrennan19Orla Marron on the MS Readathon @MSIRELANDEric Fitzgerald and Christian ...

Fitness Trends and Dealing with Grief

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's show:Owen Tarrant of Matchbox Fitness on Fitness TrendsAndrea Hayes on Dealing with Grief @andreahayesieGerry Hussey on his Coming Home...

Brain Tumour Awareness, Mum Talks, Seasonal Recipes

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guests:Lucy O’Driscoll Edge and Kara Heriot on Mum Talks @mum_talksErica Drumm - On Seasonal Summer RecipesSaoirse Rafferty and Keith Wa...

Calming the Storms and Tru Health

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guests:Brother Richard HendrickDr Salley Bramley

Mental Health Week and Brain Fog

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guests:Catherine O'Keeffe @Wellnesswarrio3Brent Pope & Clinical Director Dr Susan Brannick @Brannick_Susan @Aware @RealBrentPope

Music for Wellness and Why Yoga is for Everybody

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guests:Eoghan Cleary, Teacher and Assistant Principal at Temple Carrig Secondary School.Brendan Breslin, Head of Junior, Adult, and Lifelo...

Mental Health Matters and Picky Eaters

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show:Barbara Brennan poured her personal experience of mental illness into her work with See Change, working for many years with the or...

The Story of a Heart and Life Changing Medicine

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Dowling and Aoife Harvey on making vaginal estrogen available over the counter.Dr Rachel Clarke on the heart transplant between two 9 year old c...