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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
Parenthood
Skincare
Sunscreen
Physical Activity
Christmas Cooking
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Cardiometabolic Disease

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

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.

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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 sup... more

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 mig... more

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 p... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Emily Meyer
Bariatric physician and endocrinologist, and a friend of Dr. Preeya.
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Episode: It’s not as simple as “energy in, energy out”- the complexities of weight regulation
Dr. Cara McDonald
Dermatologist and expert in cosmetic procedures
Episode: Introduction to injectables
Marika Day
Accredited practicing dietitian and nutritionist
AIA Australia
Episode: Diet golden nuggets: Fad diets, gut health and perimenopause
Addie Wooten
Clinical psychologist and director of strategic engagement at Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind
Episode: Resilient Kids - how do we raise them?

Host

Dr Preeya Alexander
Host of Happy to Health, medical doctor focused on making health information accessible

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 321 ratings
  • Love love love this podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gorgeousgrandma
    Australia14 days ago
  • Always interesting

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PrestonBec
    Australia7 months ago
  • Enjoyable and informative

    Would love more regular episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    blonde pineapple
    Australiaa year 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
    Australiaa year 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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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.
Chin hair, eye circles and hair loss - Qs you’re dying to ask a derm
Q: What are the options available for dark circles?
Dark circles can be genetic, and some causes can be treated, but many treatments don't have lasting effects.
Chin hair, eye circles and hair loss - Qs you’re dying to ask a derm
Q: Can you tell us about chin hairs and why we get them?
Chin hairs are often caused by hormonal changes, particularly the balance between oestrogen and testosterone as women age.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy to Health

What is Happy to Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A health-focused show that translates medical and wellness topics into approachable conversations with a range of specialists. Episodes frequently cover dermatology, weight management, mental health, hormonal health, cancer awareness, and practical wellness strategies for everyday life, often featuring physician hosts alongside invited experts. Noteworthy are candid, patient-friendly discussions that blend medical rigor with relatable storytelling, making medical topics accessible to a broad audience including parents, caregivers, and health-curious listeners. Potential sponsors and guests can expect strong engagement around actionable health tips, evidence-based insights, and discussions that bridge clinical knowledge with real-world impli... more

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Recent guests on Happy to Health include:

1. Daisy Pearce
2. Peter Wallbridge
3. Pav Nanayakkara
4. Michelle Wong
5. Jess Stokes Parish
6. Dr. Emily Meyer
7. Dr. Cara McDonald
8. Marika Day

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