The links between nutrition and the eye & Nikki Bradley on turning illness and injury into empowerment and motivation Image

The links between nutrition and the eye & Nikki Bradley on turning illness and injury into empowerment and motivation

17 September - 47 mins
Podcast Series Alive and Kicking with Clare McKenna

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

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How to be a happy single parent with Zoë Desmond

How to be a happy single parent with Zoë Desmond

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.

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Clinical hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan on managing chronic anxiety

Clinical hypnotherapist, Fiona Brennan on managing chronic anxiety

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 [email protected]

14 mins

2 October Finished

Women’s Aid - 'Too Into You' campaign

Women’s Aid - 'Too Into You' campaign

'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.

20 mins

2 October Finished

'Too Into You' campaign, Fiona Brennan on managing your anxiety & being a happy single parent

'Too Into You' campaign, Fiona Brennan on managing your anxiety & being a happy single parent

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 [email protected]. 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.

47 mins

1 October Finished

Aoife Walsh on living with Crohn's disease

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

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Aoife Walsh on living with Crohn's disease, wellness news with Eimear Daly & Andy Dunne checks Clare's fitness levels

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

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