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Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Latest episodes

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

a day ago - 14 mins

Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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

a day ago - 15 mins

Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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

a day ago - 14 mins

Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 13/7/25

a day ago - 47 mins

Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 06/07/25

8 days ago - 46 mins

Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Part One: Supporting Employees Living With Cancer

8 days ago - 14 mins

Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

Alive and Kicking Episode 14

On Alive and Kicking this week - In Ireland we’re renowned for loving our cup of tea and in more recent years the herbal variety has been growing in popularity but can it really do all it claims it can. The Holistic Gardener Fiann O’Nualainn joins Clare to talk about the power of your cuppa. The first plus size cover lady on the front of a fashion and beauty magazine in Ireland – Xpose’s Nadine Reid on goal planning and dream chasing. And we delve into the world of gut health, is it really your second brain and what do you need to do to make sure yours is at it’s optimum we speak to Dr Alan Desmond.