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  • Let’s talk hormones - PCOS, perimenopause, glucose and beyond.
    2025/06/08

    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

    @doctorizzyksmith

    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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    47 分
  • Ovarian and breast cancer - everything you need to know about detection, prevention and research
    2025/05/25

    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, 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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    30 分
  • The anxious brain - anxiety, panic attacks and what psychologists do
    2025/05/11

    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

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    36 分
  • Sunscreen got sexy
    2025/04/27

    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


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    33 分
  • BONUS: A chat with my ride or die girlfriends
    2025/01/05

    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.


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    45 分
  • BONUS - Your kids' medical questions answered! PART 1
    2024/12/19

    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.


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    18 分
  • BONUS - More of your kids' medical questions answered! PART 2
    2024/12/19

    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.

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    16 分
  • BONUS - Keeping Christmas cooking simple with Adrian ‘Richo’ Richardson and Will Alexander
    2024/12/10

    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.

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    46 分