This week on Alive and Kicking Clare McKenna chats to author and podcaster Ann Friedman on the Big Friendships that shape our lives  when she chats about her book 'Big Friendship, How We Keep Each Other Close'.  She talks to Nutritionist Denise Kelly on eating your way to a more energy filled life. PLus Cara McAdam launches the Great Pink Run for Breast Cancer Ireland and talks to Clare about recovering from a shock diagnosis months after her wedding.