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

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'.

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