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Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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Mental Health
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Fertility
Social Media
Parenting
Health and Wellness
ADHD
Self-Care
Endometriosis
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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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Rena Buckley, former Cork GAA dual player, All-Ireland winner and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

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The Working Mind Project Coordinator Jacqui Mulligan

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Psychotherapist Alison Fagan

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Nutritional Therapist with Naturalife Sarah Brereton

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Sinéad Kennedy Mental Health and Wellness Advocate, Coach, and host of Wellness Activity Breaks

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Sarah Brereton
Nutritional therapist with Natural Life Health
Natural Life Health
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 24/5/26
Alison Fagan
Couples psychotherapist
Aline to Relationships
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 24/5/26
Sinéad Kennedy
Mental health and wellness advocate, coach, and wellness travel host
Self-employed wellness entrepreneur
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 24/5/26
Lara O'Brien
Writing facilitator and author
Self-employed writing facilitator
Episode: The power of a prompt
Aisling Cleary
Clinical Director of the Laser & Skin Clinic
Laser & Skin Clinic
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 17/5/26
Caoimhe De Frein
Creator of an online journaling club; expert on vision boarding and journaling
Online journaling club / defrein.com
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 10/5/26
Clare Mansfield
Advocate for fertility options and egg donation pathway to parenthood
Flowering Fertility (floweringfertilitysupport.com)
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 10/5/26
Janine Van Someron
Performance expert; author of The Wellbeing Advantage
The Wellbeing Advantage (thewellbeingadvantage.com)
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 10/5/26
Donal Farrell
Representative of WMO Healthcare, carotenoid screening advocate
WMO Healthcare
Episode: Alive and Kicking Full Episode 3/5/26

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!
    Ireland6 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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#191
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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.
17 Dips, 17 Counties, 24 Hours
Q: Describe the 24 hours you're aiming for and where you'll start.
They'll start at midnight in Bad Brighid, Dublin, tracing an anti-clockwise route through Meath, Loud, Derry, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Killala, Galway, and finish in Greystones, Wicklow, keeping moves tight and cycling between swims and vehicle transfers.
Being a sauna master!
Q: What were some of the things you heard from teenagers time and time again?
Many teens struggle with self-worth and belonging, fearing they are not enough, while also dealing with grief, family dynamics, and the pressure of fitting in within a highly connected, tech-driven world.
Being a sauna master!
Q: So you've listened to a whole host of teenagers. Why did you want to do that?
Because I wanted to understand what teens go through from the inside out, and to find ways to help them navigate real life beyond just academic success, using the insights I gathered from thousands of conversations.

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