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!
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
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To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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!!
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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 contact Lifeline which is a 24/7 counselling service on 13 11 14.
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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 practical tips to navigate this space (for both community members and health professionals).
If you want to check out more about the CRABS framework referred to in the episode check out: https://www.jessicastokesparish.com/blog/crabs-the-credibility-framework
Anti-Vaccine Cartoon
https://museumandarchives.redcross.org.uk/objects/46927
History of Vaccines
Taylor et al (2014). Vaccines are not associated with autism: an evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. Vaccine.
Hviid et al 2019. Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination and Autism: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Annals of Internal Medicine.
SKAI. 2025. What about autism? https://skai.org.au/childhood/questions/what-about-autism
Pugh et al 2022. The unnaturalistic fallacy: COVID-19 vaccine mandates should not discriminate against natural immunity. BMJ Journal of Medical Ethics.
CHOP. 2021. Immune System and Vaccines. https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/human-immune-system/immune-system-and-vaccines
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/what-are-determinants-of-health
Health literacy, social media and misinformation
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Zang et al 2023. What Do We Mean When We Talk about Trust in Social Media? A Systematic Review. rXiv:2302.03671v1
Lewandowsky et al (2012). Misinformation and its correction: continued influence and successful debiasing. DOI: 10.1177/1529100612451018
Lewandowsky et al (2020). The Debunking Handbook 2020. DOI:10.17910/b7.1182
Al Khaja, K.A.J., AlKhaja, A.K. & Sequeira, R.P. Drug information, misinformation, and disinformation on social media: a content analysis study. J Public Health Pol 39, 343–357 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41271-018-0131-2
Denniss, E., Lindberg, R., Marchese, L.E. et al. #Fail: the quality and accuracy of nutrition-related information by influential Australian Instagram accounts. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 21, 16 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-024-01565-y
Mueller SM, Jungo P, Cajacob L, Schwegler S, Itin P, Brandt O
The Absence of Evidence is Evidence of Non-Sense: Cross-Sectional Study on the Quality of Psoriasis-Related Videos on YouTube and Their Reception by Health Seekers
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Chung et al (2012). Safe infant sleep recommendations on the internet: let's google it. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.06.004
Daraz et al (2019). Can patients trust online health information? a meta-narrative systematic review addressing the quality of health information on the internet. DOI: 10.1007/s116606-019-05109-0
Stokes-Parish J. Navigating the Credibility of Web-Based Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Using Mnemonics to Empower the Public to Spot Red Flags in Health Information on the Internet. J Med Internet Res 2022;24(6):e38269
doi: 10.2196/38269
Sunscreen Misinformation
Cathal O'Connor, Siobhán Rafferty, Michelle Murphy, A qualitative review of misinformation and conspiracy theories in skin cancer, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Volume 47, Issue 10, 1 October 2022, Pages 1848–1852, https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.15249
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
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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 pillars need nurturing and additional support from experts like a dietician is so critical. Emily and Preeya also delve into weight stigma in healthcare - why it's such a huge problem and what needs to change.
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
Been thinking about injectables for wrinkles? Preeya has, 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.
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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?
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.
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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 August 2025) - so let’s get talking stat!
Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander
Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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.
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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?
What’s the deal with insulin in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Answers to all your hormone related FAQs.
Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander
Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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?
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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 sharing her own journey with generalised anxiety disorder during medical school and how it continues to impact her role with patients in the consulting room.
If this episode raises any concerns for you please speak to a qualified health professional. 24/7 support is also available in a crisis from Lifeline - 13 11 14
Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander
Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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.preeya.alexander
Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now
To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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 for the school holidays, a long drive or just passing the time at home.
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 school holidays, a long drive or just passing the time at home.
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 laugh and some banter - this one is for you.
Friends we've finished Season One of Happy to Health and Season Two is already in the works and coming to you early in 2025.
But to say a huge thank you for joining us on this ride we have some bonus episodes to get you through the festive season.
So watch the feed, make sure you keep following @doctor.preeya.alexander on Insta and listen now to find out what we have in store.
Do you try to go to bed early but lie awake for hours? Do you struggle to wind down when your head hits the pillow? And are you doing things in bed that you really shouldn't?
Dr Preeya talks all things sleep with Dr Peter Wallbridge, respiratory and sleep physician.
From setting yourself up for a good night sleep to addressing worries about insomnia and being judged by your wearables.
The discussions in this podcast are general in nature and do not replace the need for you to see a qualified health professional for any concerns you may have.
Guest: Dr Peter Wallbridge
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Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander
Full Plate, out now