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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. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKennaon Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Guests:
- Chef Erica Drum
- Yoga Sisters Eimer and Niamh Daly
- Conor Moehle from ODYN Male Fertility
This week, Clare looks at the prison system in Ireland, and speaks with three people who work to support inmates.
This week, Clare chats to best selling author, academic, Psychotherapist, speaker, and advocate, Katriona O’Sullivan.
Guests:
- Relationship Expert & Psychotherapist Alison Fagan
- Joanne Begley, For After I’m Gone
Guests:
- Annette Cashell, Bone Health Coach
- Marina Giblin, Senior Portfolio Manager
- Performance Coach Charlie Norton Sherwood
Guests:
- Una O’Hagan, Managing Director of Meaghars Pharmacy
- Robert Moore
- Joe Eustace
- Declan Watson
Guests:
- Yoga sisters Niamh and Eimear Daly
- Catherine Hearns, Chronic Migraine Advocate
- Una O’Hagan, Managing Director of Meaghars Pharmacy
- Robert Moore
- Joe Eustace
- Declan Watson
Guests:
- Rena Buckley, former Cork GAA dual player, All-Ireland winner and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- The Working Mind Project Coordinator Jacqui Mulligan
Guests:
- Psychotherapist Alison Fagan
- Nutritional Therapist with Naturalife Sarah Brereton
- Sinéad Kennedy Mental Health and Wellness Advocate, Coach, and host of Wellness Activity Breaks
Guests:
- Aisling Cleary, Clinical Director of the Laser & Skin Clinic
- Fiona Brennan, Founder of The Positive Habit and a Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Writing Facilitator and author Lara O’Brien
Guests:
- Yoga sisters Niamh and Eimear Daly
- Sarah Colgan
- Outgoing Chair of Endometriosis Ireland Damien Donoghue
Guests:
- Burnout Coach Gillian O’Gorman
- Biochemist and Inflammation Expert Dr Daniel Jones
Guests:
- Gemma McGuinness, Footballer with Bournemouth and Performance Nutritionist
- Leadership Coach Paul Reynolds
- Natasha Morgan, Co-Founder of the charity Feed our Homeless
Guests:
- Sex and Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O’Shea
- Paul Byrne
- Professional paraglider pilot Jeff Shapiro
Guests:
- Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan
- Sober Coach Andy Ramage and Saoirse Sheridan of Dance Space Booze Free Clubbing
- Otis Ingle at Hot Box Sauna
Guests:
- Clinical Psychologist Martin O’Connor
- Dr Heather McKee, Behavioural Change Specialist
- Musician and author Niall Breslin
Guests:
- Year of Care Campaigner Aolish Gormley
- Career Psychologist Sinead Brady
- Two Community Palliative Care Nurses Olive Finucane and Nora McCarrick from St Francis Hospice in Dublin
Guests: Two Community Palliative Care Nurses Olive Finucane and Nora McCarrick from St Francis Hospice in Dublin
Guests:
- Dr Jennifer Reid, Clinical Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania
- Nick Charalambous, Managing Director of Alpha Wealth
- Tony Griffin, author of ‘Teenagers’ Book of Life’
Guest: Dr Jennifer Reid, Clinical Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania
Guests:
Paddy McGeoghegan of Epilepsy Ireland
Prof John Nolan of the documentary 'Vision for Vision', and the film's director
paediatric consultant Dr Niamh Lynch
Guest: Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O'Shea
A warning that this discussion contains adult themes pertaining to sexual shame.
If you need support you can contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 1800 77 88 88.
Guests:
- Performance Nutritionist Gemma McGuinness
- Spencer Matthews
- Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O'Shea
Guests:
Brenda Cassidy, Brain Calm Institute
James O`Connell, Programme Manager at The Sanctuary
Author of 'Be A Man About It' George Bell
Guests:
- Nutritional Therapist Amy Swan
- Podcaster Hilary Rose
- Hypnotherapist Angela Carney
Guests:
- Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Turn2Me
- Owen Tarrant
- Specialist Paediatric Feeding OT Teresa Foley
Guests: Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’Connor
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Guests:
- Carole Ann Clarke and Professor Rory O’Connor
- Dr Ahmed Salman, Cosmetic Surgeon
- Author Miriam Hussey
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Guests:
- Coru CEO Claire O’Cleary
- Dr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager at the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research
- Clinical Psychologist Dr Amy Watchorn
Guests:
- Dr Michael O’Connell, Master of the Coombe
- Claire Browne, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Karen Kruger, Menopause Lifestyle Coach
Guests:
- Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski
- Dr Michael O’Connell, Master of the Coombe
- Claire Browne, Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Karen Kruger, Menopause Lifestyle Coach
Guests:
- Inga Turcan, MindSlí Self-Discovery Experience Studio
- Christine Clinton, Founder of Clinton Cancer Care & Wellness for Life
- Dr Laura Williams, author of 'What to Do When You Feel Broken'
Guests:
- Dr Carol Rogan, Chartered Psychologist, Irish Life Wellbeing
- Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling
- Psychotherapist Daniella Moyles from Dinner with the Enemy
Guest: Dr Aideen Byrne, Consultant in Immunology (Allergy) and practices primarily in CHI at Crumlin, & mum Aideen Murphy
Guests:
- Dr Aideen Byrne, Consultant in Immunology (Allergy) and practices primarily in CHI at Crumlin, & mum Aideen Murphy
- Barbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters
- Nurse Sarah Egan
Guests:
Dominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ie
Dee Kelly, Finding Space podcast
Helen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast Counselling
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Guests:
- Futureproof Presenter Jonathan McCrea
- Dominique McMullan, Editorial Director, Image.ie
- Dee Kelly, Finding Space podcast
- Helen Vaughan, Therapist with The Coast Counselling
Guests:
- Psychologist Eoin Galavan of Kyrie Farm
- Psychotherapist Ray O'Neill
- Author Sophie Morris
Guests:
- Katie Lowry from the Arts Council
- Edel Connolly, Jigsaw Youth Advocate
- Fionnuala Fildes and Christina Donnelly of Chronic Pain Ireland
- Neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan
Guests:
- Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine at St James's Hospital
- Physio Siobhan O’Donovan
- Dr Sarah Carty
Guests:
- Mindset Coach and Teacher Catherine O’Boyle
- Therapist Fiona Brennan
- Dr Laura Lenihan
Guests:
- Grief Specialist Liz Gleeson
- Sex and Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice O’Shea
- Chef Erica Drum
Guests:
- Sleep Expert Tom Coleman
- Daniel Davey, Performance Nutritionist
- Aolish Gormley, Maternal Health Advocate
- Eimear Daly
Guests:
- Dr Rahi Victory, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist
- Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach
- Caitriona Fitzpatrick, NISIG, Ireland's National Infertility Support and Information Group
Guests:
- Níall Ó Murchú, author of 'The Blissful Breath'
- Dr Rahi Victory, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist
- Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach
- Caitriona Fitzpatrick, NISIG, Ireland's National Infertility Support and Information Group
Guests:
- Consultant Physician Dr Colette Barry
- Victoria Jones, The Menopause Pharmacist
- Loretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub
Guests:
- Consultant Physician Dr Colette Barry
- Victoria Jones, The Menopause Pharmacist
- Loretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub
Guests:
- Wellness Coach Andy Ramage
- Consultant Physician Dr Colette Barry
- Victoria Jones, The Menopause Pharmacist
- Loretta Dignam of The Menopause Hub
Guests:
- Senior Occupational Therapist Linda Keogh
- Urogynaecology Specialist Dr Bobby O’Leary
- Finance Expert Nick Charalambous
Guests:
- Michelle McDonald, Sásta Skin Health
- Clinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan
- Tammy Darcy, The Shona Project
Part One: Supporting Employees Living With Cancer
With Conor O’Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre and Nicola Gillen, a cancer survivor and chief of staff at Core Media
Part Two: How can we support young people negotiating adolescence?
With Brother Richard Hendrick
Part Three: The stereotype of what health and wellness looks like
With businesswoman and mentor Sian Hor
With Conor O’Leary psychotherapist and Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre and Nicola Gillen, a cancer survivor and chief of staff at Core Media
Our new mini-series Pathways to Parenthood kicks off with episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', which features Dr David Crosby, Head of Department of Reproductive Medicine at The National Maternity Hospital; Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and Therapist; and Annie Lavin, The Relationship Coach – a psychotherapist and relationship expert.
Guests:
Chef Erica Drum on Seasonal Summer Food
And we’ll start off our new series Pathways to Parenthood - episode one, 'Preparing For Pregnancy', features Dr David Crosby, Head of Department of Reproductive Medicine at The National Maternity Hospital; Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and Therapist; and Annie Lavin, The Relationship Coach – a psychotherapist and relationship expert.
In this episode of Alive & Kicking:
How your gut health affects your mood with psychotherapist Miheala Ivanchenko
Improving Your Summer Sleep with sleep coach Tom Coleman
Aoife Hughes, the ADHD coach
Guests: Amy Kelly, COO of Crohn’s Colitis Ireland, and Oonagh O’Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy Group
Guests:
- Eimer Daly
- Amy Kelly, COO of Crohn’s Colitis Ireland and Oonagh O’Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy Group
- Barbara Brennan of Mental Health Matters
Guests:
- Sisterly’s Aoife Matthews and Jenny O’Connell
- Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan
- Financial Adviser Nick Charalambous
Guests:
- Lora Ruth Wogu, Migrant Health Alliance Ireland
- Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub
- Author Victoria Pelletier
Guests:
- Brian Crooke, Course Director, Workplace Wellbeing Ireland
- Trinity College Students
Guests:
- Brian Crooke, Course Director, Workplace Wellbeing Ireland
- Cardiologist Robert Kelly
- Maia Dunphy
Guests:
- Dietician Orla Walsh
- Navigation Coach Tara Rafter
- Psychotherapist Louise George
Guests:
- Director of Services at Depaul, Dermot Murphy
- Aisling Hassell
- Dr Cliona Murphy
- Dr Kriyak
- RuthAnne
Guests:
- Dr Siobahn Chidley
- Áine Ní Bhreisleáin of the TG4 series Sonas
- Emma Slade, Buddhist Monk
Guests:
- Sleep Expert Anne Marie Boyhan.
- Ann Byrne @annbyrnecoaching.
- Dr Catherine Moran.
Guests:
- Dr Farah Mydin from Medical Skin Clinic Donegal
- Níall Ó Murchú & Linda Mooney
- Wellness Psychologist Dr Clodagh Campbell
Guest: Orla Hopkins, former athlete and Fitness Coach and Founder of leisure brand New Dimensions.
Guest: Kate O’Brien, Wellness Expert and author of ‘Un:Stuck - Helping Teens and Young Adults Flourish in an Age of Anxiety’.
Guests:
Gut Health Expert, Dr Megan Rossi, @guthealthdoctor.
Rosie Underwood, Yoga Expert.
This week's guests:
- Dr Claire Crowe, Paediatric Clinical Psychologist and member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
- Occupational Therapist Dr Wendy Bryant.
- Michelle Butler, Registered Dietician and is the Innovation Director at Good4U.
In this week's show:
- Therapist Fiona Brennan on managing our emotions at Christmas particularly after loss.
- Gina Daly on why she’s supporting Family Carers Ireland, her experience of nursing her Dad in his final days, and what’s on the Daly Dish Christmas table.
In this week's show:
- Eimer Daly brings a Health and Wellness Gift Guide.
- Sinead Crowe, Intuitive Eating Counsellor on festive food without the guilt and shame.
- Jason and Laura, Florists in Co Laois tell their story and remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas.
In this week's show:
- Erica Drumm is here to give us some ideas for entertaining over the festive season, even if you’re just entertaining yourself with some delicious food!
- Trying a circus performance aerial silks workout alongside Irish free-diver Claire Walsh to launch her new podcast, which is all about fear.
- Alana Kirk is The Midlife Coach and author of 'The Sandwich Years and Midlife, Redefined; Better, Bolder' – she coaches people who feel they have lost their way in midlife.
In this week's show:
- Eimer Daly on Health and Wellness news @eimerdaaly.
- Nicola Ralph on Skin.
- Tom Coleman on Men’s Health @TomJColeman.
Psychologist Allison Keating will join me to talk about her latest book It’s All Too Much with practical advice on managing anxiety and panic attacks
And coach and speaker Georgie Durkan on how to keep well in Winter
Occupational Therapy helps people to do the everyday things that they want to do or need to do when faced with a illness, injury or a disability. The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland held their annual conference in Carlow earlier this month and 3 of those awarded for their work on the night join Clare in studio
This week's guests:
- Nick Charalambous -Managing Director at Alpha Wealth @Alphawealthltd
- Denise Croke - HSE health promotion and improvement officer & Prof. Tim McDonnell, consultant respiratory physician and member of the board of COPD Support Ireland
- Paul Scanlon @paulscanlonuk
This week's show:
- Fiona Brennan Answers A Listener’s Question @FionaBrennan19
- Orla Marron on the MS Readathon @MSIRELAND
- Eric Fitzgerald and Christian O'Reilly on “No Magic Pill” @NoMagicPillPlay
In this week's show:
- Owen Tarrant of Matchbox Fitness on Fitness Trends
- Andrea Hayes on Dealing with Grief @andreahayesie
- Gerry Hussey on his Coming Home show in the NCH @gerryhussey
This week's guests:
- Lucy O’Driscoll Edge and Kara Heriot on Mum Talks @mum_talks
- Erica Drumm - On Seasonal Summer Recipes
- Saoirse Rafferty and Keith Walsh on Caring for Carers on National Brain Tumour Awareness Week @saoirserafferty @braintumourIRL
This week's guests:
- Catherine O'Keeffe @Wellnesswarrio3
- Brent Pope & Clinical Director Dr Susan Brannick @Brannick_Susan @Aware @RealBrentPope
This week's guests:
- Eoghan Cleary, Teacher and Assistant Principal at Temple Carrig Secondary School.
- Brendan Breslin, Head of Junior, Adult, and Lifelong Learning at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Emma West, Sound Therapist, Ecstatic Dance DJ, and Shamanic Practitioner based in Dublin.
- Maura Rath, founder of YogawithMaura.
On this week's show:
- Barbara Brennan poured her personal experience of mental illness into her work with See Change, working for many years with the organisation to remove mental health stigma in the workplace, championing their green ribbon campaign. She has since go on to set up her own business Mental Health Matters specialising in best practice mental health policy, procedures, strategy, training and changing culture in organisations such as An Post, Irish Life and Ibec. Barbara remains at the forefront of changing the conversation around mental illness and health.
- Having turned around two picky eaters in her house Louise Lennox has retrained to help others give their children a love for food.
- Laura Dowling and Aoife Harvey on making vaginal estrogen available over the counter.
- Dr Rachel Clarke on the heart transplant between two 9 year old children that changed legislation and inspired her to make it the subject of her latest book.
- Mark Fennell on Fulfillment @LifeCoach_Mark
- Siobhan Murray on her later in life ADHD and Austism diagnosis @Twistingthejar
- Matt on Don’t Forget to Remember @artofasbestos
- Enya Martin on her incredible body transformation and debunking some of the toxic diet trends we see everyday online.
- Fiona Brennan on the challenges of living at home and how we can deal with the frustrations of looking for a place we can call our own.
- Kerry White on her life-changing decision to pursue solo motherhood through a double donation.
- Exercising more, especially as we get older with Owen Tarrant, co-owner at Matchbox Life in Limerick.
- Getting kids off their screens with Parent Coach Aoife Lee.
- Should we be worried about the trad wife trend? With Fiona O'Malley, CEO of mental health charity Turn.
- Karen Kruger On Cancer Coaching
- Weightloss Panel with Nikki Dwyer and Carla Piera Fitzgerald
- The latest in corrective eye surgery – can you reverse the natural decline of your vision?
- Christine Higgins on how burn out led her to sell her thriving business and move into a more spiritual way of life.
- Theo Kirwan of Sprout and Co on 'Saladology'.
On this week's show, we talk about making our communities more autism friendly and having survived 7 armed robberies. Clare hears from the Bullet Proof Banker about the rock bottom moment which made him reassess his life.
Clare speaks to Dr Shane Cassidy about Neuro Music Therapy and we hear from Leadership Expert and Author Dr Corrie Block who is championing more love and empathy in the workplace
- Lynda Barry - Career Coach
- Kate Mc Daid - Health & Performance Nutritionist
- Chris Connolly (Get better with Chris)
- Therapist Fiona Brennan is back to answer a listener query.
- Foodie regular Erica Drumm on her upcoming Harvest retreat with yoga teacher Lucy Bloom.
- Wendy Riordan on Nourish & Flow, the menopause festival.
Sarah Keogh - Founder of nutrition consultancy company Eatwell on Vitamin D Deficiencies @Dietitianbytes
Fiona Loughran on Wild Beings
Marie Mc Carthy - The Mindset Coach on Self Esteem @MariecareerIRE
Dr. Harriet Treacy on The Dangers of Counterfit Ozempic @beyondbmi
Lorraine Cooney on Why You Can’t Go @DublinDietitian
Andy Ramage on 10 Years Without Alcohol @AndyRamageAF
Sabina Brennan on The Neuroscience of Manifesting @Sabina_Brennan
Annie Lavin - The Relationship Coach @theRCIreland
Oonagh O’Hagan on Pharmacy 360 @Oonagh_OHagan
Gerard Morgan - Author of Becoming Your Best Possible Self
Fiona Brennan on Holidays with the In-Laws @FionaBrennan19
Helene Hugel, Sheila O’Brien & Saoirse O’Brien on Helium Arts’ Creative Health programme @helenehugel @HeliumArts
Jennifer Collins on Dentistry @DrJenCollins
Mary Gardiner, Katy Harrison and Alice Harrison on the Yoga Picnic
Davidji on his life, meditation and his event in Ireland @davidji_com
Eimer Daly on Health and Wellness news @eimerdaaly
Jacqueline Kyne on Gabor Mate’s visit to Dublin @jkyneevents
Cara O’Loughlin - Eating Disorder Recovery Coach on Intuitive Eating
Gabor Mate bringing his healing from trauma workshop to Dublin's RDS
Elaine Nic Réamoinn of Siúl Linn joins to give hiking advice.
Nuala Walsh discusses decision making in our noisy modern world.
Ellen Coyne joins to discuss how baby formula is one of the most shoplifted items from grocery stores.
Dr Afeef El-Khuffash discusses why we seemingly can't have a balanced discussion around baby feeding.
- Clare McKenna is joined by Erica Drum to learn about some seasonal summer recipes.
- Dr Fiona Macken & Brendan Donlon join to discuss bowel cancer awareness.
- Katie McKenna and Helen DeVilliers talk about their book 'You're Not The Problem: The Impact of Narcissism and Emotional Abuse and How to Heal'.
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.
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.
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 Christine O’Donnell 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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
On this very special Christmas Eve episode of the show Clare will be joined by
Erica Drumm to talk about Christmas food and last-minute tips to help you feel less stressed in the kitchen,
Fiona Brennan on navigating our emotions at this time of year,
and Meik Wiking on the importance of getting cosy and memorable for our happiness – we’ll be looking at how to embrace Hygge
Claire Fullam, aka Claire Balding joins Clare to talk about pouring her personal experience of hair loss into her training as a trichologist and how we should all focus on scalp health over hair health; and Miriam Mulcahy on how sea swimming has played an integral part in coming to terms with the loss of half of her family in the space of just seven years which she recounts in her book 'This is my Sea'.
This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan joined the show to talk about how to cope with family during festival season. The ‘Fabulous’ Pharmacist Laura Dowling also joins us to discuss her upcoming live tour 'Viva la Vulva' and stepping out from the pharmacy counter.
This week on The Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Clare speaks to Grace Walsh, Senior Oral Language Development Officer with 'Let's Grow Together' about tackling illiteracy and bringing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Cork; Lorraine Toner, Head of National Community Fundraising with Focus Ireland joins Clare to chat about the power of community and giving back; and Career Psychologist, Sinéad Brady on how to reset our relationship with work.
In this episode, business coach Virginia Foley emphasises the significance of setting boundaries and embracing the power of saying "No" in November. Nutritional therapist Sarah Brereton, from Natural Life, shares practical tips with Clare for a better understanding of nutrients and vitamins. Plus, Daisy Fancourt sheds light on the vital role of arts and culture in our health and wellbeing, advocating for policies that reflect this connection
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Today, Sunday 19th November is International Men’s Day. Clare invited three people who identify as male to join her to talk about men’s health, well-being, and beyond.
- Paul Ryder, presenter, podcaster, performer, and dance school owner
- Conor O’Keefe, ultra runner and endurance & mindset coach
- Kamal Ibrahim, pilot, broadcaster, producer, and founder of Giant Studios
Also joining Clare this week is psychologist Allison Keating of the 'bWell Clinic'.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Blueballs Ireland is an organisation that creates a safe space for men to open up about what’s going on in their life - Clare speaks to Dean Smith from Off Grid about a hike they are organising for International Men’s Day; Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey on the self-doubt that fired him up to write his second book; Dr Fiona Barry on opening her new Chinese medicine clinic in Cork; and Clare was out & about at the launch of the Future Fertility Show in Dublin.
Clare gets to the heart of Movember alongside Ambassador Michael Cowman and Movember Irish Country Manager Sarah Outllette, exploring the movement's impactful strides in men's health.
Also on the show, Clare unpacks wellness wisdom with Robyn Taaffe ‘The Wellness Nurse’, and savour menopause management with Rachel Graham's nutritious insights from "The Menopause Kitchen."
The week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Fiona Brennan is back with ‘Therapy From The Couch’ and this week gives advice to a listener who is feeling like their body has let them down after a diagnosis.
Erika Drumm has some comforting recipes for the new season.
And we celebrate the neurodiverse, discuss the job market, and seeing neurodiversity traits as a positive
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Venetia Quick gives her last-minute tips for anyone running the Dublin marathon next weekend; Eimer Daly is back with the latest in health and wellness news; and Lorraine Keane on why she’s proud to break the taboo around menopause.
Join Clare as she discusses reimagining elder care with Brendan Courtney, and explore the invigorating power of the cold with Niall O’Murchú. Gain insights from entrepreneurs like Finola Howard, a marketing strategist from Dunmore East, and Lucy O'Reilly, who skillfully merges business strategy with creative web design, as we delve into the uprising of entrepreneurs creating their own work-life balance rules.
This week on the Alive & Kicking podcast:
How decluttering your home can boost your well-being with Sarah Reynolds of 'Organised Chaos'.
Lauren Magee discusses the Very Pink Run in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland as well as her family's experience with cancer.
And Clare is joined by Jessica Sepel, the clinical nutritionist behind the global brand 'JS Health', to hear how she turned healing her own relationship with food and her body into a billion-dollar global empire.
Zoë Desmond found life as a single parent a challenge until she began to reach out to others in a similar position. Together with Rebecca Cox, one of the single mums she met along the way, they have written 'How to Be a Happy Single Parent' which aims to help others traverse this life transition. Zoë joins Clare to discuss.
Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist, and best-selling author is on a mission to make therapy more accessible through her online courses, live events, and her books. This week, she joins Clare to answer one of your emails about living with chronic anxiety.
If you have something going on in your life that you would like some advice on you can anonymously email aliveandkicking@newstalk.com.
'Too Into You' is a campaign run by Women’s Aid, the national domestic violence service. The focus of the campaign is to teach young women the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, the red flags of abuse that they should watch out for, as well as to provide support if they have any concerns about a current relationship they're in.
Mary Hayes, 'Too Into You' Project Lead with Women’s Aid joins Clare to discuss.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Mary Hayes from Women’s Aid joins Clare to discuss the importance of their Too Into You Campaign.
Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist and best-selling author answers one of your emails about living with chronic anxiety. If you have something going on in your life that you would like some advice on you can anonymously email aliveandkicking@newstalk.com.
Zoe Desmond found life as a single parent a challenge until she began to reach out to others in a similar position. Together with Rebecca Cox, one of the single mums she met along the way, they have written How to be a Happy Single Parent which aims to help others traverse this life transition. She joins Clare to discuss.
Aoife Walsh, a former secondary school teacher who went on to win Miss Ireland in 2013, has spent years modelling around the world and documenting her life and love of fashion on Instagram. She is a mum to a toddler, lives a busy and full life, and also has the inflammatory bowel condition, Crohn's disease.
Aoife joins Clare to tell her story and why she has decided to speak about Crohn's publicly now.
This week on the Alive and Kicking Podcast:
Former Miss Ireland, Aoife Walsh speaks to Clare about why she decided to speak about her diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease.
Eimear Daly brings us the latest in wellness news, and Andrew Dunne from Personal Health checks Clare's fitness levels.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
When Professor John Nolan of the Nutrition Research Centre in Waterford asked Clare if she would be interested in testing her own eye and brain health, she jumped at the chance. He joins Clare to discuss his research around macular degeneration, brain health, and carotenoids found in colourful food as well as her own results.
Nikki Bradley joinedns Clare to discuss the rock bottom moment that made her turn illness and injury into empowerment and motivation from scaling glaciers, climbing mountains, volunteering in Tanzania, and abseiling down a lighthouse.
On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Clare speaks to journalist and author Aoife Moore about her harrowing experience with online abuse and her podcast 'Trolled'.
Also on the show, Dr. Eoin Galavan, a Senior Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with the HSE Adult Mental Health Services on why we don't care enough about climate change.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Clare chats to chef, Erica Drum about what’s in season, and the joys of picking and eating fresh fruit and berries.
Elaine Harris on her book ‘Wise: Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Inner Power in Midlife’
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Georgie Crawford on the life changes giving her the good glow lately, Fiona Brennan launches our monthly therapy session where she answers your emails, and Marie McCarthy 'The Mindset Coach' on getting yourself ready for back-to-school.
On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Journalist and author, Liz Hoggard on just how supersized our portions have become.
Fiona Tuomey lost her daughter, Milly, to suicide in 2016 - she joins Clare to discuss the impact that had on her life and how it compelled her to set up 'Healing Untold Grief Groups' (HUGG).
If you are affected by any of the issues raised on today's podcast, you can contact:
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Childline by calling 1800 666 666 (free) or texting to 50101 (free)
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Pieta House by calling 1800 247 247 (free)
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Samaritans by calling 116 123 (free) or text 087 260 9090 (free)
Photos and selfies: the social currency we spend to connect, express, and celebrate. But what about us camera-shy folk? Join Clare in conversation with Sharon Huggard, the Style and Confidence Coach behind #GetInThePicture – a global movement to boost confidence and authenticity.
Navigating the health of our future generation isn't simple. Yet, former midwife and nutritionist Kathy Whyte redefines the game with a pregnancy health hub. She unveils her ambitious Irish care revolution and more information or resources can be found at nurturemum.ie.
Meet Frank Fahey: The voice behind 'Write On'. Discover how this collective beckons writers to unite, create, and see their words come to life.
On this week’s podcast, Clare hears Gerry Hussey's insights on overcoming challenges and the profound life lessons that sports can offer us. Eimear Daly joins Clare to discuss the most recent updates in the realms of health and wellness. And Dr James Kinross shares his expertise in leading a research team dedicated to exploring the links between the microbiome and chronic diseases.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Dr. Nils Hoem on the balancing act of harvesting Krill Oil for the health of the human race while also protecting the Earth's ecosystems.
And as the government announced that a round of funded IVF will be made available, Clare hears from two groups who have been left out of the process.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Enda McGrattan on living with HIV and aiming to replace stigma with positive vibes.
Clare chats to Janine van Someren, founder of The Wellbeing Advantage and Firstbeat Life, who along with her husband, turned her PHD and coaching of world-class athletes into wearable tech.
And helping with dementia research in Ireland with JP Connelly, Clinical Research Manager, Dementia Research Group, St. James’s Hospital.
Kate McDaid on going from performance on the basketball court and football pitch to performance nutrition.
Clare speaks to three women involved in cancer research, from the laboratory to clinical trials, to the people at the forefront of advances.
And Niall Breslin on his epic physical challenge to raise money to bring mental health programmes to our schools.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:
Cormac Ryan on how a health issue ended his GAA career, moving on from an eating disorder, and his unique take on his work as a physio.
Chef Erica Drum returns with what’s in season and some left-field suggestions for the barbecue.
And Brian Crooke of 'Workplace Wellbeing' on the first-of-its-kind research in Ireland on the impact wellness in the corporate world could make.
On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week:
Marie McCarthy looked in the mirror at 39 and wondered why she wasn’t further along in life. Even though she had a good salary, a family, a home, and a fancy car there was something not quite fulfilling her. Her journey out of this led her to retrain as a mindset coach to empower others to take control of their lives - she joins Clare to discuss.
Clare met Naoise Ni Bhroin in D Light studios in Dublin to give techno yoga a try.
And the Irish Life marathon takes place in Dublin on October 29th and many people will run for a host of different reasons – one of those will be Venetia Quick who began running after he life was turned upside down following the loss of her husband Martin - she joins Clare to tell her more.
On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week:
Siobhan O’Hagan on the power of values and why it’s OK to change course.
Professional matchmaker, Feargal Harrington & Irish Daily Mail features editor and columnist, Lisa Brady of the 'Is This Why You're Single' Podcast.
And Lorraine Boyce, the 'Down Below Physio' on taking the taboo out of our health.
On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week:
Mark Fennell, an Irish life coach joins Clare to discuss how he was contacted by the BBC to take part in a documentary exposing a cult that took people in under the guise of mentoring and life coaching.
Clare will be talking about men’s health and "Dad Bods" with medical exercise expert, Andrew Dunne.
Spencer Matthews and John Belton return triumphant from their Jungle Ultra.
And 'Street Feast' - the national day of street parties and community celebrations - takes place next Sunday 25th June; Clare is joined by campaign director, Mary Fleming.
On Alive and Kicking this Sunday.
Lilly Higgins on cooking through the chaos – her go to foods for busy lives, how to be skin safe this Summer with Eavanna Breen, Eimer Daly on some health and wellness news and Guy O’Leary on defying the odds, coming back from cancer and raising 100s of thousands of Euro.
Catherine O'Keefe is the founder of Wellness Warrior, Ireland's first menopause coach, and a regular contributor to the show. She has helped countless women through her online courses, The Menopause Success Summit, and now her book "All You Need to Know About Menopause." Catherine joins Clare to discuss the evolving definition of leadership and empowering people to lift Ireland.LIFT Ireland is a social enterprise aimed at increasing the level of positive leadership in the country. LIFT, which stands for 'Leading Ireland's Future Together,' was built on a desire to change the country for the better by changing the way people view leadership. Clare is joined by co-founders Joanne Hession and Sonya Lennon, as they delve into the importance of leadership and their mission to inspire and empower individuals to make a positive impact in Ireland.
In this episode special, Clare addresses the pressing issue of long waitlists for mental health treatment for young people in Ireland and their profound consequences. Our guests include Professor Jim Lucey, a renowned psychiatrist and former Medical Director of St Patrick's University Hospital, Niall Breslin (Bressie), a mental health advocate and founder of Lust for Life charity, and Lottie, a brave teenager currently waiting eight months for therapy. Together, we explore the reasons behind these lengthy waitlists and shed light on the urgent need for early intervention.
On this week's Alive and Kicking podcast:Clare speaks to Dermot Goode from Total Health Cover about 'navigating the high seas of insurance'. Tv Chef Erica Drum on cooking for the summer months and getting past the 'hungry gap'. And Poet G.M Elinor on the release of her new book 'Pinch Me, I'm Breathing'.
On this week's Alive & Kicking podcast:Clare speaks to Christine Clinton, founder of the 'Christine Clinton Cancer Care' who is also chair of the 'Christine Clinton Wellness For Children' initiative and is the woman behind the inaugural 'Children Health Summit'. Together they discuss reaching our children in the formative years and teaching them the benefits of being healthy.David Brennan on continuing the legacy of his lifelong friend, Vicky Phelan, by telling her story, educating young people on cervical cancer, and raising funds for charity.And radio star Christian O'Connell appeared to have it all but not everything was as it seemed. He joins Clare to talk about his experience with panic attacks, reassessing what his goals were in life, and how breathing exercises helped him along the way.
On this week's episode of Alive & Kicking:Psychotherapist Coleman Noctor on why we should all be aiming for a 4 to 7 out of 10 in life.Credited with getting David Beckham into yoga Shona Vertue joins Clare to discuss why she favours flexibility above all else.And David Shorthall on gardening for our health.
Irish personal trainer John Belton and Spencer Matthews talk to Clare ahead of their ultra marathon in the Amazon. Niamh Orbinski chats about her new book, ‘No Apologies’- why we need to ditch dieting and reconnect with food. And Eimer Daly is here to explain how dogs can provide therapy.
Dietitian Sarah Keogh, on new research which unveils our palate for a sustainable diet. Michael Kelly founder of 'Grow It Yourself' joins Clare to discuss a six-part television documentary series exploring food sustainability in Ireland. The series is called ‘Food Matters’ and airs on RTE 1 on Wednesday at 8.30pm.Andrew Dunne on how exercise can be used as medicine.
This week on the Alive & Kicking Podcast:Dr. Rupy Aujla on how a heart condition scare sent him into his kitchen to improve his health, Heather Dent aka 'The Lullaby Lady' and Shauna O’Reilly return after two weeks of baby Finn's sleep programme, and Dr. Mary Ryan, consultant endocrinologist and author of ‘It’s Probably Your Hormones’ joins Clare to talk about the importance of maintaining good hormone health throughout our lives.
Journalist Padraig O'Morain tells Clare how life took a different path when he stumbled across a book on Mindfulness. Erica Drum talks embracing home cooking, cast irons an in-season cooking. Cellist Gerald Peregrine and Professor Jim Lucey talk to Clare about healing power of music and a partnership with the HSE- the first of its kind funding access to the arts through care concerts.
This week on Alive & Kicking:Irish Freediver, Claire Walsh joins us to explore the lessons she learned as a freediver and how learning to hold her breath helped her to live a better life.Psychologist, Jen Martin on why she chose to specialise in vulnerability and how we can do it too.And Eimear Daly from 'Daly Wellbeing' helps us to go through all of the latest health and wellness news.
On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast:Jennifer Carroll joins Clare to talk through her weight loss journey. Heather Dent aka 'The Lullaby Lady' joins Clare along with Shauna O’Reilly, who is mum to Finn. Heather is putting Finn on a two-week sleep plan in an effort to help with his disrupted sleep.And Dr. Mark Rowe takes us through the benefits of forest bathing.
On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast: Sleep is one of the pillars of health but how many of us get the quality we need and what can we do to make that happen? Tom Coleman is a sleep expert - he joins Clare to chat about how we can go from the edge of burnout to peak performance all by focusing on getting good quality sleep Jennie Haire, a registered nutritionist and nutritional therapist Lisa Hughes of 'Your Wellness Collective' join Clare to talk about how everyone is different, and there shouldn't be a one size fits all approach when it comes to nutrition.
'Dublin Front Runners' is Ireland’s oldest LGBT+ running club, inviting gay men, women, and their friends to stay active and have fun in the process. They currently have 250 members with 60 identifying as women. Clare speaks with members, Gillian Callaghan and Mark Armstrong about why it's not just about running but about providing an inclusive space.Dr. Caren Hession is on a mission to help people rise up and find their voice. Drawing on a wealth of training from music to creative arts, neuroscience, and neurolinguistic programming, she's designed a coaching programme and workshop that's helped many including senators for public speaking and some with speech impediments. And Sinead Hingston was on the show a couple of years back to talk about grief having lost her husband Geoff when they were 7 months married and she was 17 weeks pregnant. She has since gone on to rebuild her life and a family with her husband Michael but who have experienced pregnancy loss along the way. She joins Clare to talk about why she's founded 'Spark a Life' because no life, no matter how short should be forgotten.
Joining Clare McKenna on this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast: Professor Francis Finucane, Senior Lecturer in the School ofMedicine at University of Galway and Consultant Endocrinologist at GalwayUniversity Hospital explores the changing ways we view and treat obesity.And Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist joins Clare to chat about retreats, why they are good for us, and how we can weave what we learn into our everyday lives.
Joining Clare on this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast is Susan Coote, Exercise & Physiotherapy Coordinator with MS Ireland to discuss their 3,000-push-up challenge for the month of March.Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, Director of the Twins UK study, scientific co-founder at 'ZOE', and one of the world’s leading researchers on the microbiome - the large community of microbes that live in our gut, skin, and body - also joins Clare to discuss the some of the misconceptions were have with food and what it really means to have a healthy diet.
On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast:Dr. Harry Barry joins Sinead to talk about the Power of Connection; as February is 'Global Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month', counselling psychologist, Dr. Liza Morton, who herself was born with a heart issue, will talk about the trauma of living with a life long illness and how to manage that. And, Ranae Von Meding, CEO and Co-Founder of 'Equality for Children'.
On the Alive & Kicking Podcast this week: Grow it Yourself supports people around the world to live healthier, happier, and more sustainable lives by growing some of their own food. Clare finds out all about it and what we can all be doing to grow our own.Clare is joined by Daniel Davey, performance nutritionist, and author of 'Eat Up: Raise Your Game' & 'Eat Up: The Next Level'.
Today, we mark the first day of the #StandStrong movement, a new campaign launched by Women’s Aid and Allianz Insurance. The movement aims to engage, educate and empower the people of Ireland to help end domestic abuse and raise much needed funds for the charity to support women and children in need.But what is the best way to stand strong with these women? What changes do we need to make as a society to enable this change?Clare McKenna was joined today for a special panel to mark the occasion by those who advocate for these changes – Norah Casey, businesswoman, entrepreneur and domestic abuse survivor, Ailbhe Smith, Chair of Women’s Aid and Don Hennessy, relationship counsellor and author of How He Gets Into Her Head.
On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast: Jim Breen appeared on the RTE version of 'Secret Millionaire' back in 2012 and decided to speak publicly about his experience of depression throughout his life. He went on to raise thousands for charity through 'Cycle Against Suicide' and now works to tackle beliefs about mental health in the workplace with his organisation, 'I am Here'. He talks to Clare about what he calls the "Tuesday feeling" that has permeated his life, how we need to move to conversations on to empowering people to know how to ask for help, how to help others, and that no one's journey is ever linear. And Clare checked out the 'Future of Beauty' show to try the ground-breaking technologies they have to offer.
Dr Mary O’Kane joins Clare to discuss the challenges of getting decent family time and the importance of trying to grab those moments. Known for her humorous and down to earth approach, she is a lecturer in psychology and early childhood education, along with being the author of Perfectly Imperfect.And Hannah Daly tells Clare her story about having multiple college degrees despite being unable to read or write. Her new book, “Knowing No Boundaries: A memoir of my life with dyslexia, dyspraxia and sensory” gives an honest account of living with these hidden disabilities.
This week on Alive & Kicking: Joe Cross joins Clare to chat about his new documentary 'Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead' in which he took hold of his health and travelled across America extolling the virtues of micronutrients.And Sarah Tobin found trauma after childbirth left her struggling to cope but having found 'EFT Tapping' and using it as a means of getting through it, she has gone on to share the practice with mums and teachers all over the world. She joins Clare to tell her more.
This week on the Alive & Kicking podcast: Clinical psychologist, Dr, Sean Foy, on the truth about addiction and how we need to question a society that criminalises addicts & and best-selling author Louise O'Neill on the teacher who changed her world.
In recent weeks, when it comes to healthcare, people have been urged to explore all other options before heading to a hospital for treatment; parents are urged to keep kids out of school if they develop any symptoms; and there wasn't a family in the country that didn't know somebody who spent Christmas sick in bed. To discuss the issues surrounding the Irish healthcare system, Clare is joined by Sheena Mitchell, the award-winning pharmacist behind Wonderbaba.ie, a website and podcast with practical advice.Transformation specialist, Dr. Yolande Coombes also joins Clare to discuss her interest in people’s behaviour, studying how environments affect physical and mental health, and the impact this has on work and society today.
Clinical Hypnotherapist and best selling author of the Positive Habit Fiona Brennan chats about why we should set intentions not resolutionsOlivia Kenna on what Grey Area Drinking is? And Festival Mna is taking place in Dun na Si in Westmeath next Saturday 7th – it's a wellness experience with Yoga, Breathwork, talks , Dancing, Fitness classes , Cacao Ceremonies, Music and much more. Clare speaks to two of its organisers Lorraine Hogan and Siobhan Murray
Today we take a look back at some of the interviews from the year which stayed with us long after we had pulled down the faders. Clare will be speaking to Dr Hazel Wallace about her mission to bring women's health front and centre with her book The Female Factor.Brother Richard speaks about a life with meaning and finding still points.And Conor Buckley and Paddy Smyth from Human Collective talk about what it truly means to embrace diversity and inclusion.
Sarah Shannon was a corporate lawyer spending years studying and then many working in Dublin law firms before following a urge to seek out something more which led to world travel and now working as a yoga and meditation teacher, leading others to find their own way in life. She joins Clare in studio to talk about what helped her find her path once she made the first jump.And Lydia Rolley is an occupational therapist and psychotherapist who experienced chronic fatigue syndrome first hand and then with many patients through her work. This led her to write The Fatigue book to help others with the debilitating condition and also those with long covid fatigue. Her book starts with empowering people in their recovery or living with the illness and she talks through some of her practical tips with Clare
Two health topics that we tend to shy away from are on the show today. Elaine Crowley is probably best known for her work on Virgin Media television where she is currently presenting Ireland AM at the weekends. She joins Clare to talk about how she and her sister Maggie have recorded a series of you tube videos about Living with Depression and how to start small conversations that could make a massive difference. Ray Cleary was part of a Men's Shed roadshow which talked about men's health, he shared his experience of prostate cancer with the group. He speaks with Clare about why men don’t talk about it more.Jason Brennan is a psychotherapist who has provided training and coaching for large corporate companies, military and emergency services and in the field of sports. His new book written with Brent Pope is called Win – Proven Strategies for success in sport, life and mental health and Jason joins Clare in studio to talk about the key skills to increase resilience and wellbeing.
Joining Clare this week is Dr. Clodagh Campbell, The Wellness Psychologist on helping you live your happiest life with some wellness tips, tricks, and strategies & Artist, Orla Walsh, on dealing with her husband’s life-limiting condition.
Nicola Connelly of Nunaia on what life in Peru taught her about wellness and ritual, Professor John Nolan on the clinical trial which has seen a breakthrough in treating Alzheimer's and how hiking can be more than just a walk
Clare speaks with Gerry Hussey about how to handle the overwhelm particularly as the Christmas machine ramps up and Brian Redmond on whether or not he's a better dancing with the stars judge now he's ditched the glasses and had his eyes done
This week Clare speaks with Jessica Cooke about Staying Fit over 40, Chris Sherlock on the personal story which had led to him being one of Ireland's biggest voices on bullying and Orla & Jeff Hopkins on the blood sweat and tears that led to them opening their leisure wear store on Grafton Street this week.
This week Clare speaks with Aidan O'Brien on what it means to come back to you, Conor Lennon on how blindness doesn't hold him back and we hear about the magic of Bumbleance; the children's medical transport service.
Shane Pearson has been working in health and wellness for over 20 years – starting out being coached, he has gone on to coach at individual and now helps coaches themselves to reach their full potential
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A brain tumour diagnosis in the middle of the pandemic with a real possibility of having speech complications as a result of brain surgery led to taking chances, realising dreams and not taking no for an answer, Pamela Tully is a singer song writer from Dublin, and she joined Clare in studio
Clare speaks to Derval O'Rourke on how to bring health to the forefront of busy family life, Vaughan Yates on why less people are drinking alcohol and discusses the new trend in mood boosting mocktails and is the fuss around menopause necessary with Oonagh O'Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy and Catherine O'Keefe The Wellness Warrior
Clare is joined by Dr Kate McCann to speak about her mission to make lifestyle medicine more accessible in our healthcare system moving us from sick care to true health care.
Emilie Pine talks about the healing power of writing and her latest project centred around The National Maternity Hospital.
And Kylie O'Donaghue tells Clare about her journey building women's nutritional supplements brand Femfuelz
Lisa Brennan was born with mild spina bifida and hip issues, in foster care, she left care age 18 as many do due to support to their foster family being cut but as she spent much of her life in a wheelchair she found getting a place to live and a job nigh on impossible. Lisa has faced so much adversity but has such an incredible story and she joins Clare to tell it.
And Brother Richard is a Franciscan Friar whose poem lockdown went viral during the pandemic – it led to his book Still Points - A Guide to Living the Mindful, Meditative Way and he joins Clare in studio to talk about the importance of making time for reflection
Kamal Ibrahim is an Irish television presenter, film and theatre producer, public speaker and he was also the winner of Mister World having won the competition held in South Korea on 27 March 2010. He's also an ambassador for Breast Cancer Ireland's Great Pink Run and he joined Clare to speak about the run and his family's experience of cancer.
Pauline Rowdich started out as a Garda but her gut told her she should be on another path – after many twists and turns she has now made her career helping others tap into their intuition. She joins Clare to discuss her book "Just Trust"
Kyrie Farm is a proposed mental health recovery centre which will build a community on site allowing people to heal and integrate into a society away from a clinical setting. It's a concept which has worked well in the US and there is a similar farm in Cork. Clare spoke with John McKeon – founder, director and board member, Dr Eoin Galavan – Clinical Psychologist for HSE North Dublin & Director on board and Martin Rogan – CEO of Mental Health Ireland. Did you know that Irish women are 5 times more likely to die from heart related issues than breast cancer and so the 'Her Heart Matters' Campaign aims to encourage women to make vital, sustainable changes to their health.
Clare spoke with JT Treanor, Health Promotion and Information Training Team at Irish Heart Foundation
Kyrie Farm is a proposed mental health recovery centre which will build a community on site allowing people to heal and integrate into a society away from a clinical setting. It's a concept which has worked well in the US and there is a similar farm in Cork. Clare spoke with John McKeon – founder, director and board member, Dr Eoin Galavan – Clinical Psychologist for HSE North Dublin & Director on board and Martin Rogan – CEO of Mental Health Ireland. Did you know that Irish women are 5 times more likely to die from heart related issues than breast cancer and so the 'Her Heart Matters' Campaign aims to encourage women to make vital, sustainable changes to their health.
Clare spoke with JT Treanor, Health Promotion and Information Training Team at Irish Heart Foundation
The fabulous pharmacist Laura Dowling was working at a chemist counter for years and sharing her no-nonsense approach to health and wellness on her Instagram page. As her followers started to mount, she began to consider making a change. She joins Clare to talk about making the leap from the pharmacy to set up her own business.
Brian Pennie, author, speaker, Ph.D. candidate, university lecturer, life-change strategist, and recovering addict joins Clare to talk about how change is possible.
The fabulous pharmacist Laura Dowling was working at a chemist counter for years and sharing her no-nonsense approach to health and wellness on her Instagram page. As her followers started to mount, she began to consider making a change. She joins Clare to talk about making the leap from the pharmacy to set up her own business.
Brian Pennie, author, speaker, Ph.D. candidate, university lecturer, life-change strategist, and recovering addict joins Clare to talk about how change is possible.
Dr. Heather McKee is a behaviour change specialist and international keynote speaker. She has had several of her papers published looking at why we do, or don't, do what we do. She talks to Clare about why developing skill power over willpower will always go further.
Dietician Orla Walsh joins Clare to talk about her experience of migraines and how sometimes we can mis-read the triggers.
And psychotherapist Owen O'Kane was on the show a couple of years back talking about how ten minutes a day can really improve your mental health. He joins Clare to discuss his latest book 'How to Be Your Own Therapist'.
Dr. Heather McKee is a behaviour change specialist and international keynote speaker. She has had several of her papers published looking at why we do, or don't, do what we do. She talks to Clare about why developing skill power over willpower will always go further.
Dietician Orla Walsh joins Clare to talk about her experience of migraines and how sometimes we can mis-read the triggers.
And psychotherapist Owen O'Kane was on the show a couple of years back talking about how ten minutes a day can really improve your mental health. He joins Clare to discuss his latest book 'How to Be Your Own Therapist'.
Purple House Cancer Support Centre is Ireland’s 1st Community based Cancer Support Centre, founded in 1990 by Veronica O'Leary after her own cancer experience made her realise that while she received excellent medical care, there wasn't much available by way of support for patients and their families to come to terms with the diagnosis and recovery. Clare went to Bray in Co. Wicklow to find out more about the work that they do.
Breathwork expert and Wim Hof practitioner Neil O'Murchu has been a regular on this show and today he's back to talk about a personal journey involving his twin daughters which led him to retrain in breathwork for trauma and anxiety in children and teenagers
And Niamh Malone had experienced social anxiety for as long as she can remember, when she found herself recovering from a stroke and faced with even more challenges she decided to set up an online platform to help people navigate common situations which can cause issue and urges family and friends to just listen.
Darren Kennedy is a TV presenter, columnist with the Sunday Independent and perhaps best known for his style and impeccable grooming. He spoke to Clare about what health and wellness means to him and a subject close to his heart, the Irish Cancer Society night nurses. Sinead Crowe runs Intuitive Eating Ireland with her sister Gillian and through their events and social media they spread the word of life away from diet culture and healing relationships with food and your body. She joined Clare to talk about how this can be applied to children, particularly when so many of them just constantly ask for snacks or treats – can you really introduce a life with no food rule?
And Clare paid a visit to Drift Float Therapy and Salt Caves in Dublin for a few hours of bliss
As we start to get ready for back to school Clare meets a parent who's calling for a complete overhaul of how we treat neurodiversity as the current model isn't serving the teachers or the children. Michelle says her 9 year old said he didn't want to live as school caused so much anxiety and stress, she and educational psychologist Pauline Cogan will talk about how overwhelmed teachers and support assistants need to retrain to spot signs earlier and teaching methods will have to change to accommodate the now more diagnosed neurodiversity in each classroom. And Andrew Dunne is a healthcare professional who with this team help patients fight Arthritis, Atrial Fibrillation, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease and other conditions by prescribing exercise, not more pills.
Clare speaks to Aisling Drummond who has lodged a formal complaint as she says the BRCA community have been let down by hospital wait times, leaving them susceptible to developing cancer
And Clare travels Off Grid in Wicklow to hear about the health benefits of sauna therapy.
Jenny Keane is a holistic sex educator who through her workshops online and in person is breaking down the barriers to having open and honest conversation about health and wellness in this very natural bodily function. She speaks to Clare about what true sexual wellness is, the definition of our sexuality and the many elements which hold us back.
Denise Kenny Byrne is cofounder of The Headplan, a Life Coach and all round gem in the wellness world. Much of her work focuses on writing things down to make them happen. She speaks to Clare about financial wellness
Ian Ward was looking to make a few quid by taking part in a medical trail, a subsequent health check and MRI led to the discovery of a brain tumour and a life expectancy of around 5 years– this isn't an interview you're going to want to miss because you'll have an idea of what he'll have to say but the reality is a larger than life character on a mission to smash as many fundraising world records as he can or as he says - cure cancer or die trying. He joins Clare in Studio
Also on the show is mindfulness educator and author Orlaith O'Sullivan. She is talking about her new book We Are All Flowers and the importance of introducing wellness tools to children.
Dr Hazel Wallace has been making a name for herself in the health and wellness industry as an NHS doctor, a registered nutritionist and online as The Food Medic. She joins Clare to talk about her third book The Female Factor and how she is using her voice to change up a male centric health model
Clinical Psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy speaks to Clare about becoming your true self
Melissa Hemsley is a Cookery Writer, Chef and Sustainability Champion. She has written 5 cookbooks. She joins Clare to talk about her latest Feel Good and why her passion is promoting food that is nourishes our bodies, grows with the seasons where nothing is wasted and it of course tastes good.
Yvonne O'Meara is a psychotherapist who works with people through all stages of cancer diagnosis and is a research coordinator at UCD. She talks Clare through the stages of a serious health diagnosis, the psychological impact and how to support it as well as her new project she's co founded looking to streamline cancer services.
And an article in The Guardian this week sparked discussion on men in their midlife realising they are lonely and have little or no close friends. Has banter been the death of real connection?
Carly Keegan went on her first diet at the age of 12 and spent her life in a cycle of losing and gaining weight which ended with a poor relationship with food and her body, but she has now begun the process of healing. She tells her story.
Clare takes a trip to Powerscourt Springs Health Farm to meet its owner and hear about its concept - that wellness is different for everyone.
And Dr. Mark Rowe takes the time to talk through the basics of lifestyle medicine and how we can introduce it into our lives.
Prader Wili Syndrome – the condition where you never feel full and constantly seek food. We hear from a parent who wants the stigma to lift for her 9 year old son Henry.
CEO of Breast Cancer Ireland Aisling Hurley discusses the latest advancements in treatments
And performance nutritionist Sinead Bradbury gives her take on a holistic view of health and how you might not view yourself as an athlete but you should treat yourself like one
World Microbiome Day takes place tomorrow June 27th. The theme this year is celebrating the important role microbes play in the health of humans, animals, plants, oceans and the entire planet. Pharmacist Oonagh O'Hagan joins Clare to tell us about it and how you can mind you microbiome
Clare speaks to Clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy about social anxiety
And we hear from an author who wishes to remain anonymous but who has written a book about this experience of returning home to mind his ageing parents – The Reluctant Carer
Despite being Ireland’s most common genetic condition, Haemochromatosis or ‘iron overload’, as it is also known, is not as widely known as some other genetic conditions. The Irish Haemochromatosis Association estimates there are at least 20,000 undiagnosed cases of Haemochromatosis in Ireland. Brian Keegan and nutritionist Sarah Keogh join Clare in Studio
And Clare speaks with Roxie Nafousi; the wellness woman of the moment whose book Manifest has sat at the top of the charts in the UK and Ireland for over 17 weeks since it's publication.
It's Motor Neuron Disease National Awareness Month and Clare is joined by Mark Dignam who suffers from MND.
Caroline De Costa speaks about her book The Women's Doc
And Suzanne Kenny tells Clare all about anti gravity yoga while Emma West explains sound bath meditation.
There isn’t a family in Ireland that has not been touched by cancer. In fact, approximately 25,000 people are diagnosed with invasive cancer here each year.
In the past 20 years, almost 31,000 (30,770) people have taken part in nearly 800 (786) cancer clinical trials.
Clare is joined by Professor Seamus O’Reilly, (consultant medical oncologist and Vice Clinical Lead Cancer Trials Ireland) to hear how trials work and how to access them and Sarah McGrath gives her experience of breast cancer and taking part in a clinical trial herself.
And why are there some emotions we fear or label as bad? This week we're looking at anger and rage with counselling psychotherapist Christine O'Riodan
Aisling Nestor was working as a mental health nurse and had a huge bank of knowledge on how to look after your mind and manage stress but when she found herself burnt out unable to leave her bed she knew something had to change and it did including the focus of her work which she has shifted to focus on helping others manage stress and burnout. She works in particular with healthcare professionals and frontline workers. She joins Clare in studio.
Clare is also joined by Eamonn Byrne, Irish Paralympic track cyclist to speak about living with psoriatic arthritis and Consultant Rheumatologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital Professor Doug Veale talks about what it is and how to manage it
Clare is joined by International Rugby player and A&E doctor Claire McLaughlin to discuss managing injury and avoiding burnout.
We visit Hayfield Manor to find out about the new spa treatments being designed with cancer patients in mind.
And Dr. Sarah Murphy on what we all need to know about women's health.
Clare is joined by Pat Kane of Reuzi on how sustainability can be achieved in small steps which can make a massive difference And skin expert Eavanna Breen gives her advice on Rosacea Life Coach Aidan O'Brien to speak about the top reasons people don't change, even when they say they want to. To speak directly with Aidan, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/aidanobrien/client-consultation-free-call To learn more about Aidan you can visit is website here: https://theaidanobrien.com Follow Aidan on Instagram @aidanobrienofficial or click here: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=phgv1rzojgvr&utm_content=659ken
Clare is joined by Maeve Madden of Queens don't quit. Tony Ward speaks about coming to terms with Aging And "The Gut Experts" - Consultant Gastroenterologist Professor Barbara Ryan and Clinical Dietitian Elaine McGowan join Clare in studio to discuss gut health and their new book " What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Gut"
On Friday, April 29th Ireland celebrated National Workplace Wellbeing Day, an event dedicated to promoting the idea of a well-balanced working environment. This week Clare is joined by 3 experts to discuss how to prevent stress and create a positive working culture in which individuals and organizations can thrive? Brian Crooke is a wellbeing educator, speaker and adviser supporting organisations to promote and sustain wellbeing within their workplaces. He is the founder of Workplace Wellbeing Ireland and The Work Well Institute and is responsible for the design and delivery of the Postgraduate Certificate in Workplace Wellness at Tangent, Trinity College Dublin. He is also the host of The Work Well Podcast. Niamh Brady is a Productivity Coach passionate about improving well-being at work. She helps people change their workday to make it better for in the short and long term through online courses and corporate services. And Wlad Rivkin is Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour and Work Psychology at Trinity College Dublin.
Dr Mark Rowe has been a practicing family physician for over 25 years, after his own experience of burnout he became one of the first medical doctors in Ireland to study lifestyle medicine. His latest book The Vitality Mark – Your prescription for feeling energised, invigorated, enthusiastic and optimistic each day helps identify gaps in our wellbeing and offers evidence based strategies to transform the quality of our life. He discusses his book with Clare. Helen Mort has always been drawn to the thrill and risk of climbing, the connection to the natural world it brings but when she became a mother for the first time she began to reexamine her relationship with the elements and she joined Clare to discuss her memoir – A Line Above the Sky – a story of mountains and motherhood.
By the time she reached her fifties, author and poet Catherine Simpson and her body had gone through a lot together – from period pain, an abortion, early menopause, birthing two daughters to shaming and harassment. When a cancer diagnosis entered the mix, Catherine began to reflect on her body and all its trials and tribulations which she documents in her book One Body. Human Collective is a brand of what’s become known as athleisure – the comfortable clothes we embraced through the lockdowns which are happily now a fashion main stay. The brand promises to spread a message of equality and social inclusion. Clare is joined by it’s founder Conor Buckley and Paddy Smyth who has long been an advocate for people with disabilities to be reflected in fashion campaigns and beyond And Barnardos recently launched their Big Active campaign encouraging children in classrooms throughout the country to think about their mind, body and soul. Clare is joined by Barnardos Wellbeing expert Jenny Murphy
This week on Alive and Kicking Dr Christian Busch on his book Connect the Dots – the art and science of creating luck And Clare is joined by paediatric nurse Lynda Quigley, sleep expert Heather Dent and baby massage instructor Melissa Curtis to find out what it’s like to work with babies.
This week on Alive and Kicking Fiona Brennan best selling author of The Positive Habit on what the world needs now Nutritionist Niamh Orbinski on The Health at Every Size Summit in Dublin And the National Health Watch Report from Webdoctor.ie found that 89% of people plan to prioritise their health more in the next six months. GP Fergus Glynn joined Clare to tell us about the report.
This week on Alive and Kicking Psychotherapist & Founder of 'Sparkback' Anne Morgan on motherhood and mental health. And, Clare is joined by author Daniel Pink to talk about his new book 'The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward'. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on Alive and Kicking Professor Catherine Hayes from TCD speaks with Clare about the health of the nation. Niamh Finnucan Co-ordinator of Social Work & Bereavement Services at St. Francis Hospice speaks to us about grief. And, Clare is joined by William and Sinead Thavenot who fundraised over €28,000 for the a bereavement room at the national maternity hospital
This week on Alive and Kicking Newstalk's Own and Something Happens singer Tom Dunne talks to Clare about why men need to get comfortable talking about uncomfortable issues. Comedian and author Gavin Oattes talks about his latest book, A Head full of everything which looks at the awkward teenager years and why they don't have to be such a struggle. Dr Doireann O'Leary launches a new range of health supplements and dispels the common medical myths and wellness fads. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Keith Russell to bust the myths and misconceptions around disordered eating and shares his own personal story. Denis Manzke, owner of Nufield seeds gives Clare a tour around his factory and discusses his booming business of growing quality organic sprouting and microgreen seeds. And Personal Trainer John Belton discusses running 5 marathons across the Arctic in 5 days. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
Evanna Lynch chats to Clare McKenna about her powerful new memoir 'The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting'
Miriam and Gerry Hussey on finding more soul space in Portugal. Plus Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden on why Feminine Hygiene products need to go green
Steve Garrigan is well known as the lead singer of the band Kodaline, the group from Dublin who have found international acclaim and had a string of hits. But what you might not know is that Steve battled with anxiety and feeling like he didn’t fit in for many years. He’s documented his journey in his memoir ‘High Hopes- Making Music, Losing My Way, Learning to Live‘ and today he talks to Clare about helping others and what worked worked for him. Future Beauty is the first live show in the world aimed at educating women on all of the latest options in aesthetic ‘tweakments’, clinical skincare, cosmetic dentistry, and plastic surgery for a range of bodily concerns. Clare is joined by its co-founder Liz Dwyer to ask if we need to except what we are given and embrace ageing.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Professor Francis Finucane about the latest research into obesity and diabetes. Clare also talks to Fiona Lambert who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Two years later, Fiona’s cancer returned, and whilst it is not curable – it is treatable. Today she talks to Clare about not bowing down to illness and taking part in the great pink run this year.
On Thursday Clare spent the day in a wheelchair for Spinal Injuries Ireland and you can hear how she got on over the course off the day. Clare also chats to Sinead Brophy the founder of two female focused health and wellbeing companies; Go with the Flow Coaching and Bumps and Babies. Today she talks to Clare about why men and women shouldn’t necessarily train the same way. Clare also chats to Anthony Deegan who overcame lifetime addiction at Smarmore Castle which is a residential clinic for the treatment of alcoholism, drug and behavioural addiction. He now works as a recovery advocate giving back to others at the place where he was once treated.
Jacqui Taaffe was a young teenager in hospital for a minor procedure when and incident led her to carry trauma in her life for many years. This week on Alive and Kicking she talks to Clare McKenna about how she worked through it and why she was ready to document her story in her book ‘Inspire Heal Empower’ Aidan O’Brien was working as a personal trainer in Limerick when a job led him on to cruise ships where he began to speak to groups of people about mindset. Today he joins Clare to talk about how even the most successful people have a guide or mentor to nudge them in the right direction and how he’s not comfortable with the label of life coach.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna talks to Neuroscientist Sabena Brennan to find out more about our REM sleep and what’s really going on when we dream. A new podcast series has recently launched for people living with and affected by migraine in Ireland and Clare meets the host Debbie Hutchinson. Plus Clare brings us a report from a big sea swim when she meets June Curtin who lost her husband to suicide in 2013 and looking for some solace she embraced sea swimming and over the years she has built a community called Snaimhai Sasta
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna talks to Dr Joshua Wolrich who is the author of ‘Food is not Medicine’ and in it he talks about the turnaround he made on how he views dieting, weight-loss and why now his life’s work and personal view has changed to health and every size. Plus we hear from Dr Catherine Kelly on our relationship with water and why we are attracted to blue spaces. She is the author of ‘Blue Spaces-How and Why Water Can Make You Feel Better’
With the kids back to school how do we help them through the anxiety brought on by the pandemic or life in general and should we even use the term 'anxiety' around them? This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Psychologist Jennifer Ryan about all of this. She is also joined by the man who has set up a research team who hope to discover a way to diagnose mental health conditions quicker based on his own breakdown. Plus Clare chats to the organisation 'Sick of Plastic' about ending the single-use scourge!
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Dr Corine de Boer about the clinical trials using psychedelics to treat PTSD. She is also joined by Australian author Andrew Wear to talk about his new book ‘Recovery’ which looks at how best to recover from crisis and what we can learn from the world’s biggest comebacks. Clare also talks to Dr Cliona Murphy about the latest advice on Covid 19 vaccinations while pregnant.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Science journalist James Nestor who was just over a bout of pneumonia when a GP friend suggested that a breath class might help. He went along a cynic but his experience there was a catalyst to the exploration of how powerful our breathing really can be. The resulting book is called ‘Breath’ Clare is also joined by dietician Sarah Keogh to bust some food myths and tell us why so many want a fad over the basic advice.
Prioritising sleep is a pillar of good health but with so many factors that can disrupt a good night’s rest, it can be hard to get it right all the time. Joining Clare Mckenna to discuss what we can do to ensure we get the right kind of sleep is Dr. Neil Stanley, Director of Sleep Science at Sleep Station.org and author of 'How to Sleep Well: The Science of Sleeping Smarter, Living Better, and Being Productive'. Also on this week's episode, Eric Donavan, host of the 'Hooked on Health' podcast, discusses his battles inside and outside of the ring and the path that led him to study counseling. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Laura Dowling - known on social media as the fabulous pharmacist - about the misinformation being spread online and the difficulty in having fair and balanced debate concerning various health issues. Pat Towey, Chairman of Ballaghderreen Mens' Shed joined Clare to talk about the importance of mens' sheds in the local rural communities up and down the country and how these safe spaces allow men to come out of their shells. The issue of burnout is the focus of psychotherapist Siobhan Murray, and Clare spoke to her about her book 'The Burnout Solution'. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to former Irish International and now football pundit Richie Sadlier on how his work as a psychotherapist led him to launch an online sexual health course for young people this week. Clare also speaks with Beatrice Caffrey of The Nourished Bowl originally from Germany and now living in Wicklow about how a major life event moved her to begin nourishing herself with good food
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Garden Designer Ingrid Smyth about the importance of ‘Re-Wilding’ and letting things grow. Clare also chats to Yvonne Hogan the Editor of ‘Health and Living’ with The Irish Independent about her latest health journey. Plus US Author Steven Rogers about his book ‘A Letter To My White Friends and Colleagues’.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna is joined by a panel of people who changed career paths to work in health and wellness; from architect to neuromuscular therapist & fitness coach, from advertising sales to pre and post-natal fitness instructor and from full time mum to nutritious food producer and triathlete. Clare also chats to Joe Koehane author of 'The Power of Strangers – The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World' about what the latest science says starting conversations with people you don’t know.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Daniella Moyles about releasing two bestselling books in the wellness space and her latest course on the psychology of conflict. Clare also chats to financial advisor Carol Brick of 'Her Money' about the removing the stresses of money worries from your life.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chat to Claire Fulham who lost her hair at 27. She documented her story on her Instagram Claire Balding building over 80,000 followers. She is now training to be a trichologist and set up her own business 'Trua Hair' where she advises clients on healthy hair and scalp. She talks to Clare about bouncing back, the effects of stress and battling her critics. And you can’t go anywhere at the moment without ‘vaccine-talk’. Clare chats through side effects and concerns with GP Dr Eleanor Galvin
Jason Byrne is probably best known as high energy comedian but more recently after finding himself burnt out after years of gigging he turned to therapy among other things and now wants to spread the message of the importance of minding your loaf and through his podcast of the same name wants to introduce people to expert advice without the hefty price tag or long wait list. He chats to Clare McKenna on this week’s Alive and Kicking. Clare is also joined by Professor Kathleen Neenan to discuss the importance of awareness and recognition of spirituality as a standard for good healthcare practice.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Georgie Crawford of The Good Glow Podcast about expanding the brand and offering wellness courses and how she pours the good and the bad that life has to offer into her work.
Trisha Lewis began documenting her health journey on instagram as Trisha’s Transformation. Now with over 200 thousand followers and two best-selling cook books her no nonsense, honest approach to health from the inside out for her head and spirit as much as anything else is infectious and she chats to Clare about her new book 'Trisha's 21-Day Reset'
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Leslie Giltinan who is the personal trainer of Lean with Lesley and she talks to me about surviving through the pandemic by moving her business online and how to get back on track if just because the gyms are open doesn’t mean your motivation is back. Clare also talks to Business owner Christine Carolan about the challenges of getting back to work after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Plus Maria Doyle on whether or not journaling is worth giving a go.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to The Daly Dish duo Gina and Karol about their two best-selling cookbooks which they say make bold food healthy. Clare also chats to Audrey Deane of Mental Health Reform on why the government need to build mental health supports at the centre of Covid recovery plans and psychologist Alison Keating gives her advice on the wide spectrum of anxieties being felt by all of us.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Gerry Hussey who is a leading performance psychologist who has helped the Irish Olympic Boxing Team and Munster Rugby. His first book 'Awaken the Power Within' is now a bestseller in Ireland and he joins Clare to talk about how he put more of his personal story into the book than originally planned. Also, with so much focus the menopause of late Clare asks if women are receiving the support they need when she talks to expert in Women's Health Dr Sarah Callaghan.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chat to Dr. Harry Barry who has written many books about anxiety, depression and stress and in his latest book he looks at Embracing Change – and talks about practical tools and techniques to help us manage change and grow as a result. Clare also talks to Athlete and Philanthropist David Richman about the people you meet when going through cancer. Plus the proprietor of Ireland’s only alcohol free bar Vaughan Yates on take The Virgin Mary to Abu Dhabi.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenaa talks to the remarkable Dr David Fajgenbaum about researching and finding a cure for the rare disease which left him fighting for his life 5 times. Clare is also joined by Professor John Nolan to talk about supplement certification and how 65% of the products he tested didn’t live up to their health claims, Plus Karen O’Donohoe of ‘Grow It Yourself on taking nature therapy to the extreme and flexing your green fingers.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna talks to Caroline Williams about her new book ‘Move’ which explores the latest scientific research linking our bodies and our minds and just how important the simple act of movement is. Clare also talks to child psychotherapist Coleman Noctor about how we should all focus more on the mediocre. Plus Wim Hoff teacher Niall O’Murchu introduces us to a very impressive student.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Dr Laura Lenihan on the common mistakes made with SPF. ‘Rosabel’s Rooms’ was set up to give families time to grieve and heal after child loss and we hear from it’s founder Suzanne McClean who suffered huge personal loss. Plus Sinead O’Carroll of Bewitched on the return of Cul Camps this Summer.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Broacaster Keith Walsh about the changes in life that made his address his overall health and why he wants to teach kids the language of mindfulness he didn’t have until adulthood. With Earth Day taking place this week Clare chats to Mel McDermott about our collective responsibility of our outdoor spaces. Plus Tom Quilan on how his mum’s illness and not wanted to separate her and his father after 40 years of marriage sparked him setting up a live in care company.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Conor Creighton about hitting rock bottom and how meditation turned his life around. He has just published his second book 'This is it'. Clare is also joined by Nutritionist and Intuitive eating counsellor Carla Bredin to talk about the non-diet approach. Plus Irish marine biologist Finn Van de Arr gives her take on the Netflix documentary 'Seaspiracy'
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna - When the pandemic struck, Irish cellist Gerald Peregrine, found himself without concerts or touring and so decided to gather together some friends and colleagues to bring music to the gardens of hospitals and nursing homes around the country. He shares some of his incredible stories about the impact his music had on patients, residents and staff alike. With reports that egg freezing has gone up by 60% in the pandemic and that sperm count will be halved by 2045, what do we really need to know about our fertility and how worried should we be? Dr Hans Arce joined Clare to open the conversation, allay some fears, and empower with information. In 2009, the whole country was invested in the story of conjoined twins, Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf. Clare speaks to their mum Angie, about how life has been for the whole family and just how far the twins have come in the time since we last saw them. Listen and subscribe to Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna on Apple Podcasts, Google 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 adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Kate Gunn about the unexpected bliss of an alcohol-free life. Clare also chats to Alannah Sheehan of 'Running for Alannah' about iving with a terminal diagnosis with hope and positivity. Plus Doctor Lisa Cunningham on life as a flying doctor.
This weeek on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Tammy D’Arcy about why she felt compelled to write a guide for teenage girls to help them shine. Clare also talks to Ultra marathon runner and endurance athlete Conor O’Keefe about taking it one step at a time. Plus Alannah Shesgreen and not letting cystic fibrosis take anything but her extended morning routine.
Mr Motivator is synonymous with home work outs. He blasted onto our TV screens in the 90s and his fitness DVDs sold milliOns worldwide. today he talks to Clare McKenna about the forgotten groups of older people, inactive people, those with health and mobility issues. Clare also talks to Hector O’hEochagain about why men put off health issues and why he wants to empower them to speak up more. Plus she chats to Irish Philosopher Richard Kearney about his new book 'Touch – Recovering Our Most Vital Sense' and how Covid restriction may just have us all realising how powerful a sense it really is.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to Resilience and Recovery Coach Sinead Scott Lennon about what her personal battles have given her, Clare talks to Niamh Arthurs dietician and researcher with Temple Street on childhood obesity and Bernadette Keenan whose been through it herself and with her daughter and thinks we need to start talking about obesity as a disease rather than a lifestyle choice . Plus Elise O'Byrne on going from rugby to animal care and what we get back from our pets.
This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna speaks to Paula McClean about combining her love of fashion with her drive to raise money for cancer research. Dara Quilty on the difficulty of watching someone you love go through illness and the power of giving back and why he decided to donate all the proceeds of his first album to charity. Plus cork principal Niall O’Sullivan on how a freak accident at his home led to a call to the air ambulance which saved his life.