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...

Why are bowel cancer rates rising in younger people? What's the best age to get a mammogram? And how is modern day cancer treatment different from what we see in the movies? Dr Preeya and her friend/medical oncologist Dr Kortnye Smith chat about the myths and realities of cancer treatment and exactly what it's like to be the doctor friend you never want to need for a favour. The discussions in this podcast are general in nature and do not replace the need for you to see a qualified health...

Dr William Alexander (aka Willy) is Dr Preeya’s partner in crime; he’s a dance floor enthusiast, plastic and reconstructive surgeon for kids and adults and known as the “tickle monster” at home (no one is safe). These two chat about everything from surviving surgical training and managing stress to managing  the joys and challenges of parenting. It’s all on the table. Laughs, teariness and banter included. The discussions in this podcast are general in nature and do not replace the need...

Food allergies are on the rise, but there are some things you can do to try and reduce the risk of them developing in your kids. From eating a variety of food during pregnancy - yes including nuts if you're not allergic yourself - to avoiding food-based skin products like almond oil on your infant. And it's so important that you introduce a range of foods, bit by bit, when your bub starts eating solids. Dr Nelu Simonsz (pediatrician and mother of 3) joins Dr Preeya to share a pile of...

How do GP's navigate dozens of patients and countless conditions with so little time? There's an art to it and today we're letting you in on our secrets. My dear friend and mentor Dr Andy Morgan taught me so much as a medical educator. He's here to explain why the first minute of a consult is the most important, why your GP might involve you in the decision making, and how we feel as clinicians when we don't have all of the answers. This episode will give you a new perspective on what...

What does your skin actually need and what is just an overhyped waste of your time and hard earned money? Retinol, toners, cleansers, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, chemical peels, AHA, BHA (ahhh what do these terms even bloody mean?!) Dermatologist Dr Cara McDonald lets Dr Preeya pick her brains (for her personal interest but also to help you friends) so we can figure out where our pennies are best spent, what the evidence says and what ACTUALLY works. This episode is a serious game...

Do you wonder every month what is and isn't normal when it comes to period pain? It's time to feel empowered to say “nope I’m not putting up with this sh*t anymore” as obstetrician/gynecologist Dr Mei Cheah joins Dr Preeya to bust all the societal expectations when it comes to period pain, PMS and all the rest. Period pain 101 - it’s basically a biology lesson with 2 mates; when should you see your GP, what can you expect, does everyone need a referral to a gynecologist, is laparoscopy the...

Friends, it's time for a short break so that we can escape the winter before we get cracking on a bunch more episodes for the rest of the year. I'll be back on 5 August to talk about evidenced based skin care with an actual dermatologist (because we are all about debunking the wonky info that's out there). And in the meantime enjoy our chat with Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Dr Mei Cheah all about period pain. Links: Instagram: ⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play,...

Trying to feed a fussy eater can make even the most confident parent feel like they're failing. But (and hopefully this comforts you) it’s actually very common. Some fussiness can be a normal part of child development. Dr Preeya chats to Alex Fili, accredited practicing dietician (working with Karitane in NSW) and mother of fussy eaters (not dragons). Preeya and Alex provide practical tips on preventing and managing fussy eating (if it happens to rear its head in your home) whilst also...

Diet culture is a problematic beast and when you know how to spot it, you’ll start to see it everywhere. There are so many "aha" moments in this chat with Helen Bird, the Acting Head of Prevention at the Butterfly Foundation as she joins Dr Preeya to dissect diet culture - what it looks like, why it’s dangerous and how to combat it.  They chat about parenting (and the powerful practical things you can do every day to reduce the impact of diet culture on your children), diet culture in the...

Tantrums, sensitivites, trouble listening: many parents will wonder if their kids' behaviour is typical or a sign of autism or ADHD. Dr Preeya chats to developmental pediatrician and mother of three Dr Anisha Pillay about neurodivergence - what is it? What signs might prompt you to check in with a qualified health professional?  And what does “seeing a GP or pediatrician” actually look like? Whilst Preeya and Anisha share plenty of practical titbits on this huge topic (with a focus on...

Life will throw a lot of challenges at you that may not seem medical, but as a GP, Dr Preeya is often just there to listen. Preeya and Megan Burslem (host of Classic Breakfast on ABC Classic) met through work and had a clash of souls (yep, it’s a thing - we think!). Two humans discussing everything from the pressures on women (from diet culture, family planning and relationships) to mental health (and yes there are some tears so be warned) If any of the topics raised in this episode are...

Go behind the operating theatre curtain with a GP, an anesthetist and a surgeon. Drs Will, Ash and Preeya answer all the sh*t you’ve wondered about; who is actually in charge (the surgeon or the anesthetist?), do people wake up mid operation, what happens if you lie about fasting? (Seriously DO NOT lie about fasting!) And what worries them most when it’s someone they love going under?  The discussions in this podcast are general in nature and do not replace the need for you to see a...

Swelling; bleeding; incontinence; sex after childbirth. Absolutely bloody nothing is off limits when Dr Preeya and pelvic floor physio Mel Layton discuss the realities of the post partum phase. It’s all covered in great detail (with anecdotes - sorry not sorry) with plenty of practical tips on how to navigate this huge time in one’s life. 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...

Happy to Health with Dr Preeya Alexander is all about dissecting complex medical stuff and making it easy to digest. Before you begin, learn a bit more about who Preeya is and who she'll be talking to this season (hot tip - plenty of awesomeness).