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Dr Preeya Alexander passionately breaks down complex medical stuff with a bunch of experts to make the information digestible.
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Obstetrician gynaecologist Dr Fiona Brownfoot and midwife Prue Hartley join Dr Preeya to cover the entire pregnancy journey from preconception to birth and post partum care. All those FAQs on how to best prepare for birth, and surprises in the post partum period answered! Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander @drfionabrownfoot 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 life chat Dr Preeya talks to Sam Gash about resilience, the role of running and connection particularly for women and her own fertility journey. This is a raw, deeply personal chat. Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander @samanthagash 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
Ever wondered who needs an endoscopy or colonoscopy or how to prepare for one? Gastroenterologist Dr Suresh Sivanesan joins Dr Preeya to discuss common issues like coeliac disease, reflux and rectal bleeding. They also cover symptoms you shouldn't ignore and how to advocate for yourself in the health care system. Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander @jeanhailes 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 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 sift through it for you. Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander @jeanhailes 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 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 about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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 find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander Full Plate , out now To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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 with reliable information to help you make an informed decision. Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander @drpav.migs 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 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.alexander @labmuffinbeautyscience 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
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: 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 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 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. 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
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 https://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/misconceptions-about-vaccines/history-anti-vaccination-movements Taylor et al (2014). Vaccines are not associated with autism: an evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. V accine . 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 https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-13599-7 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 J Med Internet Res 2019;21(1):e11935 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 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
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. 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
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 here’s some reliable info in this space. 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
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, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander Full Plate , out now To find out more about AIA Australia head to www.aia.com.au
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, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander Full Plate , out now Smiling Mind 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 Ending Loneliness Loneliness Awareness Week 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. Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander @ruchipage 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
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