Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna
Newstalk
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'
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United States
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Health & Wellness Podcasts
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Newstalk
Description:
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'
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@newstalkfm
Language:
English
Episodes
Sleep Better & the Truth About Ozempic
5/12/2024
Clare is joined by clinical hypnotherapist, best-selling author, and Alive and Kicking regular Fiona Brennan, on her third book which promises to improve anybody and everybody’s sleep.
And Johann Hari, author and thought-leader, discusses whether or not Ozempic is a magic pill.
Duration:00:48:46
Food for the Brain, Feeding Babies & Irish Proverbs and Mental Health
5/5/2024
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 raised by a Narcissist.
Neonatologist Afeef EL-Khuffash on why we need a more balanced discussion on feeding babies.
Fiann O’Nualainn on what Irish proverbs can teach us about mental health.
Duration:00:44:32
What if? Genius Juniors & Inclusion in the Workplace
4/28/2024
Business strategist Finola Howard on the power of the question What if and how joy should be the first focus with any business endeavour
GP and owner of online bookshop geniusjuniors Dr Christina McDonnell on using her voice for good ( https://geniusjuniors.ie/ )
And organisational psychologist Sandra Healy of Inclusio on the importance of diversity and inclusion to support employee wellbeing
Duration:00:54:48
Adult Education, The Cancer Guide & The Importance of Rest
4/21/2024
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 women who arrive to her Cork Clinic exhausted but unable to rest and how adult learning organisation Aontas are transforming lives, it’s never too late to embrace change in your life
Duration:00:44:15
Health & Wellness News, Osteoporosis & Obesity in Men
4/15/2024
We get the latest in health and wellness news including global research on how long we really spend scrolling, broadcaster Mary Kennedy talks about her ambassador role for Irish Osteoporosis and the importance of bone health and Clare meets one of the men featured in a podcast about living with obesity
Duration:00:40:48
Daniel Mate & Healing Your Heartbreak
4/7/2024
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 the health crisis taking place worldwide and his connection to the Palestinian solidarity community here in Ireland
She is also joined by relationship expert Shelley Whitehead to discuss healing from heartbreak
Duration:00:50:27
Lisa De Jong, Laura Mc Nern & Cancer Care in Ireland
4/3/2024
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 science of cancer care in Ireland
Duration:00:43:10
People Pleasers, Living with Bipolar & ARC Fashion Show
3/24/2024
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 cancer research
Duration:00:43:05
Gen Z Skin & Aileen Slein
3/17/2024
Clare speaks with Eavanna Breen and Aileen Slein
Duration:00:42:39
Herology, The Shona Project and Meditation for Change
3/10/2024
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’Arcy of the Shona Project on Empowering Girls and can mindfulness really help you through a tough time in life?
Duration:00:44:36
Emotional Freedom, Shingles Awareness & Changes to Special Education in Ireland
3/3/2024
Clare finds out the truth about Shingles on Shingles Awareness week, we speak to a concerned parent about proposed changes to special education and Psychotherapist Moira Geary on emotional freedom and what holds us back
Duration:00:49:28
Endometriosis, Boutique Gyms and Health & Wellness News
2/26/2024
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 is so little known about Endometriosis?
Duration:00:41:47
Ideas Academy, Nurture Network, Ultra Processed Foods and Dealing with Arguments
2/18/2024
Have you got a bright idea? Clare will be meeting two psychologists turned social entrepreneurs who want to help ease the transition into parenthood, how many ultra processed foods are in your life nutritionist Rob Hobson will be telling us what to look out for and therapist Fiona Brennan takes a listener email on fighting in a relationship
Duration:00:52:48
Spirituality, The Social Fabric & Biohacking
2/12/2024
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 physiology and Andrea Splendori on the importance of conversation and connection in our social fabric
Duration:00:46:49
Ella Mills, Oonagh O'Hagan & World Cancer Day
2/4/2024
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 year and on World Cancer Day I speak to Stephen Teap on life after losing someone to the disease
Duration:00:53:50
Rebecca Tallon De Havilland, Getting Your Finances In Order For 2024 & Parenting
1/28/2024
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 Virgin Media TV series Second Chances and The Money Mindset Coach Kel Galavan on how we can get our finances in order in 2024.
Duration:00:45:25
Frances Fitzgerald, Veganuary & Listeners question
1/21/2024
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 nutritionist and author Holly White
Fiona Brennan deals with a listener's question about friendship
And MEP Frances Fitzgerald on her work on domestic violence and her disappointment with this week’s directive news. And as she prepares to step away from political life I’ll be asking how she maintains her own health and well-being.
Duration:00:48:49
First Fortnight, The Neuroscientist's approach to New Year's resolutions & 100 Days of Walking
1/14/2024
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 research behind the stunning events. We hear the neuroscientist view on new years resolutions and Ciara Kelly talks about 100 days of walking following two hip replacements
Duration:00:41:05
A Sober Start, Maintaining Your Microbiome & Embracing Organisation
1/7/2024
This week Clare is joined by productivity Coach Ciara Conlon to talk about how forgetting her child’s doctor appointment led her to embrace organisation which she now helps others to navigate, Keith Walsh has a different attitude to dry January and Clare takes a trip to London for a special gut health launch where she met with Professor Tim Spector to hear how he’s bringing his microbiome knowledge to the mainstream supermarket trolley
Duration:00:45:57
Health and wellness stories of 2023, avoiding January resolutions & the joy of food
12/31/2023
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 health and wellness stories of the year; Sarah Shannon and why you shouldn’t make New Year's resolutions in January; and Lily Higgins on how to bring the joy of food into 2024.
Duration:00:44:16