Happy to Health with Dr Preeya

Dr Preeya speaks to Dr Sonya Davison who is an  endocrinologist at Jean Hailes and former president of the Australasian Menopause Society to ask all the FAQs - how is perimenopause diagnosed, what are the options for treatment, what things do people need to consider and when it comes to menopause hormone therapy (MHT) where does the evidence lie? There’s lots of noise on social media - these two s...

Dr Edna Lekgabe is a reproductive and perinatal psychiatrist. She joins Dr Preeya to chat about perinatal mental health - why it’s so important, how it can impact pregnancy outcomes and what factors can help bonding and attachment. Instagram: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Books: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠, out now To find out more abo...

You likely know Daisy Pearce as a legend of AFLW. She joins Dr Preeya to discuss the challenges of being in a male dominated field, why team sport is so important for women, parenthood and her journey from midwifery to elite sport.  Instagram: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ @daisypearce6  Books: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠, out now To f...

Dr Peter Wallbridge (sleep and respiratory physician) joins Dr Preeya again after multiple requests from the audience for another chat on sleep! Obstructive sleep apnea - why it can present differently in women, options for management and all the super interesting stuff everyone wants to know on dreaming, sleep walking and talking! Instagram: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Books: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Eat...

A/Prof Pav Nanayakkara is an Obstetrician gynaecologist and advanced minimally invasive gynaecological surgeon at Jean Hailles. She joins Dr Preeya to nut through options when it comes to contraception - pros, cons, risks and benefits and why you might consider one option over another. There’s a whole heap of noise out there - in this chat you can expect two girlfriends to cut through the nonsense...

Dr Michelle Wong is a cosmetic chemist and the highly popular @labmuffinbeautyscience on Instagram. She joins Dr Preeya to chat about the CHOICE testing in 2025 that led to 16 out of 20 sunscreens being under the SPF level that they stated on their products. What went wrong? How do we choose a sunscreen product? And how are sunscreens actually tested in Australia? Instagram: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya....

Season 3 is coming soon, friends.

Dr Cara McDonald is back and in this episode Preeya asks all the questions you’re pondering- why are chin hairs getting worse with age? (and will there be a beard soon?!)? Are there things that actually work for dark eye circles? Losing hair? Well, you’re not alone and there’s stuff you can do about it! All your derm FAQs tackled! Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Dr Will Alexander AKA Willy (Preeya’s husband) is back for round 2. Given season 1’s chat was loved by so many of you- Preeya has convinced Will to come back on so they can  delve even further into marriage, parenting and surgery. Yep - it’s all in there! Strap in friends!! Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Books: ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Preeya and AFL legend Shane Crawford explore physical and mental wellbeing for men. Nothing is off the table in this chat - dealing with grief and loss and identity shifts with retirement from sport and parenthood. Shane and Preeya engage in open, honest and raw conversation about a range of topics. If this episode raises anything for you please see a qualified health professional like your GP or...

Dr Jess Stokes Parish (science communicator and ICU nurse) joins Preeya to tackle the beast of health misinformation. Why was Belle Gibson so effective at spreading false information? Was Belle unique or is the issue far more widespread? How do you spot dodgy health content online when there’s so much of it and even qualified health professionals get confused at times? This episode includes practi...

Dr Emily Meyer (endocrinologist and bariatric physician) joins Preeya to discuss the complex issue of weight regulation for those living with overweight and obesity... without any of the diet culture BS or nonsense. Evidence based goodness - did you know that sleep, mental health, diet and physical activity are pillars when it comes to weight regulation? Why even with medication options these pill...

Been thinking about injectables for wrinkles? Preeya has pondered it and Dr Cara Mcdonald answers all her questions - when you might think about it (hot tip: making weird faces in the mirror looking for wrinkles ain’t it) and for which hot spots on the face and how to find someone qualified and trained to do it. It’s not for everyone and not everyone wants to consider it but if you’re pondering he...

Accredited practising dietician and nutritionist Marika Day joins Preeya to bust myths in the diet space. Is the latest diet being pushed on social media backed by evidence? What DOES matter in the perimenopause transition and do you need the supplements being marketed to you? Why is gut health so critical and what can you do to support it? Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠ ⁠⁠Eat...

Addie Wooten from Smiling Mind has a background in clinical psychology and chats to Preeya about what it takes to foster resilience in children and why it’s so important. As parents and caregivers it can feel overwhelming at times knowing what helps and what hinders - lots of practical takeaways and reassurance is coming your way. Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep...

Clinical psychologist Associate Professor Michelle Lim is an expert in loneliness and helps break down what it is, why it can happen to those constantly surrounded by people and why we need to be doing something about it given the potential for serious mental and physical health consequences. Ending Loneliness Together and AIA Australia have partnered again for loneliness awareness week (4- 10 Aug...

Time for another life chitty chat and this one covers huge topics like what it’s like to be adopted, inclusion within the fashion and beauty worlds (and if it’s genuinely improving) and how much of an unrelenting harmful beast diet culture can be. Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ @ruchipage Books: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠⁠⁠  by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠ ⁠, out now To fi...

Endocrinologist Dr Izzy Smith and Preeya chat all about hormones and delve into some of the stuff you’ve likely heard on social media - what’s nonsense and what has legs? Should we be listening to influencers when it comes to glucose and all wear a continuous glucose monitor? Is cortisol testing helpful? Are the symptoms you're experiencing perimenopause? And do your hormones need testing?  Wh...

Most of us know someone who has been touched by breast or ovarian cancer. So Preeya   sat down with medical   oncologist Dr Geraldine Goss to get answers to the biggest questions relating to these cancers. Why is ovarian cancer so hard to detect early, what is breast density and what does an oncologist do to prevent cancer herself? Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Eat, Slee...

Clinical psychologist Hayley Zarb joins Preeya to chat about the beast that is anxiety. What’s the difference between stress and anxiety? What happens during a session with a psychologist? What’s the role of medication and when is it useful? This is a chat filled with practical takeaways (including some tools you can implement to those annoying anxious thoughts!) and raw moments with Preeya sharin...

Sunscreen got (super) sexy and dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald and Preeya are here for it! They break down which sunscreen (chemical, physical or both!) and when and answer your nitty gritty questions around the order to apply sunscreen, serums and make up, tricks when it comes to reapplying and whether you need a dedicated sunscreen or if the all in one stuff is good enough. Instagram: ⁠ ⁠@doctor....

In this final bonus episode before we start recording the new season, Dr Preeya chats to two of her oldest and best friends about life, ageing, the juggle, and why it's ok that Preeya never remembers their birthdays. Lots of giggles in this one.

We invited kids to ask their medical questions and here are the answers. From why we need vaccines to how germs get into our bodies, what the heck an appendix is and the big one, why needles hurt. Dr Preeya has all of the easy to understand answers for these very clever questions.  Joining Preeya to ask the questions (and give one or two answers) is her daughter "Stevie". This is a great episode f...

We're back with more medical questions from kids. From why it's sometimes hard to fall asleep to why mosquito bites itch. Also who has the best stickers Dr Preeya or her husband Dr Will? Dr Preeya has all of the easy to understand answers for these very clever questions.  Joining Preeya to ask the questions (and give one or two answers) is her daughter "Stevie". This is a great episode for the sch...

This time of year you should be winding down and relaxing but if you’re the Christmas Day cook maybe you’re not so lucky. In this bonus Happy to Health, Preeya and her husband Will Alexander chat to their great mate and awesome chef Adrian “Richo” Richardson about how to keep the Christmas feast delicious, easy and budget friendly. If you need some food ideas for the festive season or just a solid...