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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

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Alive and Kicking Full Episode 29/06/25

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Dealing with family estrangement with Karl Melvin

14 days ago - 22 mins

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Dr Mark Rowe on embracing micro-moments of connection

14 days ago - 11 mins

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The dangers of wellness claims with Psychotherapist Cara Byrne

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I Want This In My Backyard

Most people say not in my back yard but why does designer and TV presenter Brendan Courtney want a medically supervised injecting centre in his neighbourhood? Clare McKenna finds out on this week's Alive and Kicking. Clare talks to a listener Claire Hogan who wants to challenge the stereotyping of small people. Plus children’s author Sarah Webb on her new book which introduces kids to Irish dreamers and heroes.