Happy to Health with Dr Preeya

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 Autism Spectrum Disorder) they also provide a big dose of reassurance - there is no “normal”. 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 Anisha Pillay - Thrive Paediatrics Links: ASDetect App https://asdetect.org  Instagram: ⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠ Books: ⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠ ⁠Preorder ⁠Full Plate⁠⁠, out 1 May

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 confronting for you please see a qualified health professional like your GP or psychologist, or seek help through organisations such as Lifeline (13 11 14). You are not alone. 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: Megan Burslem Links:Martha Argerich plays Ravel Concerto in G 2nd mvt Instagram: ⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠ @meganburslem Books: ⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠ Preorder ⁠Full Plate⁠, out 1 May

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 qualified health professional for any concerns you may have.  Guests: Dr Ash Dash - Anaseshetist Dr Will Alexander - Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon + Spunky Husband Links: Instagram: ⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠ Books: ⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠ Preorder ⁠Full Plate⁠, out 1 May

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 have.  Guest:  Melissa Layton - Pelvic Floor Physio  @pelvicfitmelbourne Links: Instagram: @doctor.preeya.alexander Books: Eat, Sleep, Play, Love by Dr Preeya Alexander Preorder Full Plate, out 1 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).