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.

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 qualified health professional for any concerns you may have. 

Guest: Dr Peter Wallbridge

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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 professional for any concerns you may have. 

Guest: Dr Kortnye Smith, Medical Oncologist

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⁠Full Plate⁠⁠, out now

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 for you to see a qualified health professional for any concerns you may have. 

Guest: Dr William Alexander - no Insta friends (yep, he’s that guy)

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Books: ⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠

⁠Full Plate⁠⁠, out now

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 practical golden nuggets when it comes to preventing food allergies, along with how to manage them (and the stress) if they do develop.

All those FAQs on “do we need a skin prick test?” “is this red skin around the mouth a food allergy reaction?” answered with plenty of singing and giggles on the way.

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 have. 

Guest: 

Dr Nelu Simonsz - paediatrician

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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 happens in the consulting room (and might give you an idea of what you should be looking for in your GP!)

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 have. 

Guest: Dr Andy Morgan, retired GP and medical educator.

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Preeya's new book ⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠ is out now!

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 changer filled with golden nuggets to navigate the skin care aisles with confidence.

*Please note this episode focuses on skin care and active ingredients and does not cover injectables (that needs its own episode entirely!)

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 have. 

Guest:

Dr Cara McDonald - Dermatologist

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@drcara_dermatologist

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Preeya's new book ⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠ is out now!

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 only way to diagnose endometriosis? Plus plenty of practical tips on managing period pain even if there is no underlying cause found (yes, there are things you can do and no you do not need to put up with it).

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 have. 

Guests:

Dr Mei Cheah - Obstetrician/Gynaecologist

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@drmeicheah
Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠⁠⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠

Preeya's new book ⁠Full Plate⁠ is out now!

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, Love⁠⁠⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠

Preeya's new book ⁠Full Plate⁠ is out now!