Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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

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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

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

Endometriosis and Infertility Expert Dr Rahi Victory

02 Mar 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Guest: Wellness Psychologist Dr Clodagh Campbell

Cold Immersion: Mountain-Climbing in Shorts!

16 Feb 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Caring for a Loved One With Dementia and Fulfillment as a Goal

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Fennell on Fulfillment @LifeCoach_MarkSiobhan Murray on her later in life ADHD and Austism diagnosis @TwistingthejarMatt on Don’t Forget to Rem...

Toxic Diet Trends, Frustrations of Looking for a Home, Solo Motherhood

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enya Martin on her incredible body transformation and debunking some of the toxic diet trends we see everyday online.Fiona Brennan on the challenges o...

The Trad Wife Movement, Kids and Screens, Exercise

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exercising more, especially as we get older with Owen Tarrant, co-owner at Matchbox Life in Limerick.Getting kids off their screens with Parent Coach ...

Cancer Coaching and Weight Loss

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Kruger On Cancer CoachingWeightloss Panel with Nikki Dwyer and Carla Piera Fitzgerald

Eye Health and Saladology

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest in corrective eye surgery – can you reverse the natural decline of your vision? Christine Higgins on how burn out led her to sell her thr...

Making Our Communities More Autism Friendly

04 Aug 2024

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On this week's show, we talk about making our communities more autism friendly and having survived 7 armed robberies. Clare hears from the Bullet Proo...

Neuro Music Therapy & Love in the Workplace

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clare speaks to Dr Shane Cassidy about Neuro Music Therapy and we hear from Leadership Expert and Author Dr Corrie Block who is championing more love ...

Marathon Training, Career Coaching, Turning Your Life Around

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lynda Barry - Career Coach Kate Mc Daid - Health & Performance NutritionistChris Connolly (Get better with Chris)

The Menopause Festival, Harvest Retreat, Therapist Answers Questions

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Therapist Fiona Brennan is back to answer a listener query. Foodie regular Erica Drumm on her upcoming Harvest retreat with yoga teacher Lucy Bloom.We...

Vitamin D, Wild Beings, Self Esteem

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Keogh - Founder of nutrition consultancy company Eatwell on Vitamin D Deficiencies @DietitianbytesFiona Loughran on Wild BeingsMarie Mc Carthy -...

Counterfeit Ozempic, 10 Years Without Alcohol, Why You Can't Go

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Harriet Treacy on The Dangers of Counterfit Ozempic @beyondbmiLorraine Cooney on Why You Can’t Go @DublinDietitianAndy Ramage on 10 Years Withou...

The Neuroscience of Manifesting, Celebrating the Single Life, Community Care

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sabina Brennan on The Neuroscience of Manifesting @Sabina_BrennanAnnie Lavin - The Relationship Coach @theRCIrelandOonagh O’Hagan on Pharmacy 360 @O...

Holidays with the In-Laws, Being Your Best Self, Creative Health

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gerard Morgan - Author of Becoming Your Best Possible SelfFiona Brennan on Holidays with the In-Laws @FionaBrennan19Helene Hugel, Sheila O’Brien &am...

The Future of Dentistry, Changing Course in Life, The Yoga Picnic

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Collins on Dentistry @DrJenCollinsMary Gardiner, Katy Harrison and Alice Harrison on the Yoga PicnicDavidji on his life, meditation and his e...

Eating Disorder Recovery, Living More Intuitively & Healing from Trauma

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eimer Daly on Health and Wellness news @eimerdaalyJacqueline Kyne on Gabor Mate’s visit to Dublin @jkyneeventsCara O’Loughlin - Eating Disorder Re...

On the Move, Baby Formula & Making Decisions

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elaine Nic Réamoinn of Siúl Linn joins to give hiking advice.Nuala Walsh discusses decision making in our noisy modern world.Ellen Coyne joins to di...

Summer Recipes, Bowel Cancer Awareness & Being Raised by a Narcissist

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clare McKenna is joined by Erica Drum to learn about some seasonal summer recipes.Dr Fiona Macken & Brendan Donlon join to discuss bowel cancer aw...

Sleep Better & the Truth About Ozempic

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clare is joined by clinical hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and Alive and Kicking regular Fiona Brennan, on her third book which promises to impr...

Food for the Brain, Feeding Babies & Irish Proverbs and Mental Health

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritional Therapist and bestselling author Patrick Holford on why he’s turned his attention to food for the brain.How to know if you’ve been rai...

What if? Genius Juniors & Inclusion in the Workplace

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business strategist Finola Howard on the power of the question What if and how joy should be the first focus with any business endeavourGP and owner o...

Adult Education, The Cancer Guide & The Importance of Rest

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Anne Marie O’Dwyer talks about why she poured her 40 years professional experience into her book The Cancer Guide, Dr Fiona Barry on the w...

Health & Wellness News, Osteoporosis & Obesity in Men

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get the latest in health and wellness news including global research on how long we really spend scrolling, broadcaster Mary Kennedy talks about he...

Daniel Mate & Healing Your Heartbreak

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clare speaks to Daniel Mate on finding his own path alongside his famous father Gabor Mate, the book they wrote together The Myth of Normal looking at...

Lisa De Jong, Laura Mc Nern & Cancer Care in Ireland

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Menstrual Cycle and Chronic Pain Coach Lisa De Jong, Laura McNern on the power of a mindset shift and Professor Michael Kerins on developments in the ...

People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 can...

Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clare speaks with Eavanna Breen and Aileen Slein

Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

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

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clare finds out the truth about Shingles on Shingles Awareness week, we speak to a concerned parent about proposed changes to special education and Ps...

Endometriosis, Boutique Gyms and Health & Wellness News

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you got a bright idea? Clare will be meeting two psychologists turned social entrepreneurs who want to help ease the transition into parenthood, ...

Spirituality, The Social Fabric & Biohacking

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Biohacker Tim Gray on taking his health into his own hands and reducing his biological age, Susannah Healy on the impact of spirituality on our physio...

Ella Mills, Oonagh O'Hagan & World Cancer Day

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ella Mills on building a wellness empire but her message remaining the same, Pharmacist Oonagh O’Hagan on keeping your health front and centre this ...

Rebecca Tallon De Havilland, Getting Your Finances In Order For 2024 & Parenting

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Parent Coach Aoife Lee gives it to us straight on the needs of kids and their care givers through each stage, Rebecca Tallon De Havilland on her Virgi...

Frances Fitzgerald, Veganuary & Listeners question

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As our regular food contributor Erica Drumm gave Veganuary a go, Clare asks about how she's getting on and gets some expert advice from Plant Based nu...

First Fortnight, The Neuroscientist's approach to New Year's resolutions & 100 Days of Walking

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First fortnight Ireland’s mental health festival has been in full swing for the last two weeks, Clare met CEO Maria Fleming to hear about the resear...

A Sober Start, Maintaining Your Microbiome & Embracing Organisation

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Clare is joined by productivity Coach Ciara Conlon to talk about how forgetting her child’s doctor appointment led her to embrace organisa...

Health and wellness stories of 2023, avoiding January resolutions & the joy of food

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast:On this very special New Year’s Eve episode, Clare is joined by Eimer Daly to talk through the biggest ...

Christmas day food tips, navigating emotions at this time of year & embracing Hygge

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special Christmas Eve episode of the show Clare will be joined by Erica Drumm to talk about Christmas food and last-minute tips to h...

Claire Fullam on scalp health over hair health & 'This is my Sea' by Miriam Mulcahy

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Fullam, aka Claire Balding joins Clare to talk about pouring her personal experience of hair loss into her training as a trichologist and how w...

Coping with family during the festive season, stepping out from the pharmacy counter and breaking down taboos

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast:Clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan joined the show to talk about how to cope with family during festiv...

The Imagination Library, the power of giving back & resetting our relationship with work

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast:Clare speaks to Grace Walsh, Senior Oral Language Development Officer with 'Let's Grow Together' about ta...

Artful Wellness, Nutrient Nuggets and November's No's

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, business coach Virginia Foley emphasises the significance of setting boundaries and embracing the power of saying "No" in November. N...

International Men’s Day panel & Allison Keating of the 'bWell Clinic'

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:Today, Sunday 19th November is International Men’s Day. Clare invited three people who identify as male...

Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey, the benefits of Chinese medicine & the Future Fertility Show

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:Blueballs Ireland is an organisation that creates a safe space for men to open up about what’s going on...

Movember, Menopause Meals and The Wellness Nurse

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clare gets to the heart of Movember alongside Ambassador Michael Cowman and Movember Irish Country Manager Sarah Outllette, exploring the movement's i...