Mental Health Special
28 May - 45 minsIn 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.
Series Episodes
Aoife Walsh on living with Crohn's disease
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.
12 mins
24 September Finished
Aoife Walsh on living with Crohn's disease, wellness news with Eimear Daly & Andy Dunne checks Clare's fitness levels
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.
46 mins
24 September Finished
The links between nutrition and the eye & Nikki Bradley on turning illness and injury into empowerment and motivation
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.
47 mins
17 September Finished
'Trolled' with Aoife Moore & Eoin Galavan on why we don't care about climate change
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.
47 mins
10 September Finished
Finding meaning & purpose in midlife with Elaine Harris & What's in Season with chef, Erica Drum
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’
41 mins
3 September Finished
Back to school with 'The Mindset Coach', Clinical Hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan & Georgie Crawford on surrogacy & the Boots Night Walk 2023
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.
58 mins
27 August Finished
