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Happy to Health with Dr Preeya

Dr Preeya Alexander
Mental Health
Loneliness
Anxiety
Diet Culture
AIA Australia
Weight Regulation
Social Connections
Breast Cancer
Nutrition
Physical Health
Obesity
Food Allergies
Body Image
Perimenopause
Parenthood
Physical Activity
Sunscreen
Skincare
Christmas Cooking
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Dr Preeya Alexander passionately breaks down complex medical stuff with a bunch of experts to make the information digestible.

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Latest Episodes

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 p... more

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.

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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 ig... more

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 n... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Gash
Endurance athlete, Survivor contestant, Four Deserts Grand Slam finisher
Independent athlete and advocate
Episode: Sam Gash: lawyer, survivor competitor to endurance athlete
Dr Suresh Sivanesan
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology practice (Melbourne, Australia)
Episode: Rectal bleeding, a wonky tummy - do I need a scope?
Sonya Davison
Endocrinologist, former president of the Australasian Menopause Society
Jean Hailes for Women's Health / Australasian Menopause Society
Episode: Sifting through noise in women’s health: perimenopause
Edna Lekgabe
Reproductive and Perinatal Psychiatrist
Episode: Perinatal Mental Health - Bonding, Attachment and Beyond
Daisy Pearce
Australian Rules Football player, coach, and midwife
Australian Football Hall of Fame, AFLW coach
Episode: Daisy Pearce: The Face of Women's Footy but So Much More
Peter Wallbridge
Sleep and respiratory physician
Sleep medicine specialist
Episode: Sleep stuff: obstructive sleep apnea, dreaming and sleep talking
Pav Nanayakkara
Associate Professor, gynecologist, expert guest
Jean Hailes (gynecology)
Episode: Sifting through noise in women’s health: contraception myth busters
Michelle Wong
Author, chemistry PhD, science communicator, cosmetic chemist
Dr. Michelle Wong / Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Episode: Sunscreen gate 2025 - what went down? And how do we choose sunscreen?
Jess Stokes Parish
ICU Nurse and Health Professions Educator, known for developing the CRABS Framework for assessing health misinformation.
Episode: Belle Gibson to RFK Junior - the beast of health misinformation

Host

Dr. Preeya Alexander
Host of Happy to Health, guides conversations with clinicians and experts to translate medical topics for listeners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Love love love this podcast

    Informative, intelligent, accessible. Love Dr Preeya, her real no nonsense inclusive approach and language.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gorgeousgrandma
    Australia3 months ago
  • Always interesting

    Love Dr Preeya’s podcast. Bite sized chunks of accessible, understandable and important health information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PrestonBec
    Australia10 months ago
  • Enjoyable and informative

    Would love more regular episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    blonde pineapple
    Australia2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Dr Preeya, what an amazing podcast! I am so glad I found it and am thoroughly enjoying listening to each episode. I will definitely be telling my friends about it and can’t wait for season 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tray779
    Australia2 years ago
  • Happy to listen

    Preeya gives such an open and honest insight to her life as a GP, mother, and wife of a surgeon. Answering listeners questions and allaying their fears regarding the medical practice. She’s easy to listen to and her interviews are always thoughtful, enlightening and entertaining all at the same time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mez Darroch
    Australia2 years ago

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The show is valued for practical, evidence-based health guidance and myth-busting.
Guests are described as informative, engaging, and easy to understand for non-experts.

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Rectal bleeding, a wonky tummy - do I need a scope?
Q: When is it necessary to refer a patient for endoscopy based on symptoms like reflux or iron deficiency?
Referral is considered when symptoms persist despite management, there are additional red flags (like weight loss, persistent abdominal pain, or GI bleeding), or when signs point to conditions such as Barrett's esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, or possible celiac disease that require biopsy confirmation.
Rectal bleeding, a wonky tummy - do I need a scope?
Q: What should people expect during an endoscopy or colonoscopy, in terms of preparation, sedation, and duration?
Preparation varies; doctors tailor it to the patient, but the goal is a clean bowel for colonoscopy and an unobstructed view for gastroscopy. Most patients are sedated or anaesthetized, procedures take 10-20 minutes, and recovery is brief with patients waking soon after.
Sifting through noise in women’s health: contraception myth busters
Q: How do you talk to people about the pros and cons of the pill?
The approach is to tailor to the patient, discuss both short-term side effects like nausea or mood changes and longer-term considerations such as clotting risk and cancer associations, and to use a period diary to objectively assess impact on quality of life.
Sunscreen gate 2025 - what went down? And how do we choose sunscreen?
Q: Could we perhaps start with what actually happened here, and was the failure a Swiss cheese model or where was the hole?
There were multiple holes at different points of failure: the testing lab, the regulatory oversight, and the contract manufacturers. Choice picked labs and brands; some labs produced questionable results, and there were concerns about the integrity of at least one SPF testing lab. Overall, the phenomenon was not a single fault but a combination of lab quality, testing processes, and regulatory gaps.
Chin hair, eye circles and hair loss - Qs you’re dying to ask a derm
Q: What are the different types of female hair loss?
Female hair loss can be categorized into shedding due to stress or genetic predisposition, which presents differently.

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A health-focused show that breaks down medical topics with expert guests and clear explanations. Episodes frequently cover perinatal mental health, sleep, dermatology, contraception, sunscreen science, weight management, loneliness, and resilience, often featuring clinicians, researchers, and industry voices. The host lends a down-to-earth, practical perspective, striving to debunk myths and translate medical nuance into accessible guidance for real-life decisions. A notable pattern is pairing medical expertise with everyday relevance, making complex topics understandable for a broad audience who values trustworthy health information and actionable tips.

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2. Dr Suresh Sivanesan
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6. Peter Wallbridge
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