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How to be a happy single parent with Zoë Desmond

2 October - 10 mins
Podcast Series Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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.

10 mins

Series Episodes

The Imagination Library, the power of giving back & resetting our relationship with work

The Imagination Library, the power of giving back & resetting our relationship with work

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.

44 mins

3 December Finished

Artful Wellness, Nutrient Nuggets and November's No's

Artful Wellness, Nutrient Nuggets and November's No's

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

44 mins

26 November Finished

International Men’s Day panel & Allison Keating of the 'bWell Clinic'

International Men’s Day panel & Allison Keating of the 'bWell Clinic'

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'.

40 mins

19 November Finished

Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey, the benefits of Chinese medicine & the Future Fertility Show

Performance Psychologist Gerry Hussey, the benefits of Chinese medicine & the Future Fertility Show

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.

1 hour 15 mins

12 November Finished

Movember, Menopause Meals and The Wellness Nurse

Movember, Menopause Meals and The Wellness Nurse

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."

43 mins

5 November Finished

‘Therapy from the Couch’, autumnal food recipes & celebrating neurodiversity

‘Therapy from the Couch’, autumnal food recipes & celebrating neurodiversity

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

46 mins

29 October Finished

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