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Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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Mental Health
Nutrition
Ireland
Menopause
Mindfulness
Women's Health
Social Media
Parenting
ADHD
Health and Wellness
Self-Care
Relationships
Fertility
Wellness
Gut Health
Child Development
Community Support
HRT
Infertility
Endometriosis

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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Erica Ryan
Owner, White Willow massage clinic, Dublin
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Robert Moore
Garden designer for the Marie Keating Foundation garden at Bloom
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Episode: Bloom Festival Health Stories
Joe Eustace
Designer of the Future in Mind Garden at Bloom 2026
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Episode: Bloom Festival Health Stories
Una O'Hagan
Head of Meyers Pharmacy, sponsor partner at Bloom Wellness Village
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Declan Watson
Executive director at Miloma Ireland, garden advocate
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Niamh Daly
Yoga sister, wellness advocate
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Episode: Girls with ADHD (and more health and wellness news)
Eimear Daly
Yoga sister, wellness advocate
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Catherine Hearns
Lived with chronic migraine for over 30 years
Migraine advocacy community, Ireland
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/6/26

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Book23!
    Ireland7 years ago
  • Great show!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paad82
    Ireland7 years ago
  • Ads for greyhound racing

    Really? Won’t be listening to newstalk anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kate_____
    Ireland7 years ago

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Warm, engaging host with an inclusive interview style.
Few listeners may object to ads or sponsorship segments but overall positivity is clear
A subset feels the show leans too soft on certain topics or platforms
High-quality guests who inspire practical wellness

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Do emotions and traumas stay in our bodies?
Q: How did you come to explore somatic practices in your work?
The guest explains coming across different trainings in the US and Mexico and integrating their approaches with her own intuitive methods to help clients release stored trauma and emotions through fascia-focused techniques.
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 7/6/26
Q: What are the challenges in recognizing migraines as a disability, especially for women?
Catherine explains the lack of education about migraine, its varied severity, and how long it can last, which creates misunderstanding in workplaces and everyday life.
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Q: And Catherine, some of the facts and stats that I read out in that introduction, do you think people underestimate how disabling a migraine can be and what a debilitating condition it is?
Catherine explains that migraine is far more than a headache, affecting billions globally and causing long-term disruptions to work and daily life; stigma and lack of understanding contribute to underestimation.
Alive and Kicking Full Episode 24/5/26
Q: What are the hallmarks of a healthy relationship that listeners can start applying today?
Open communication, self-awareness, clearly expressed needs, and a willingness to grow together are foundational, with flexibility and vulnerability as ongoing practices.
Skin Cancer Awareness Month - what you need to know
Q: Why is Skin Cancer Awareness Month important in Ireland?
Because melanoma risk and other skin cancers are rising, many people remain lax about daily sun protection, and awareness can drive preventative habits like daily sunscreen use and regular skin checks.

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