Dr Emily Meyer (endocrinologist and bariatric physician) joins Preeya to discuss the complex issue of weight regulation for those living with overweight and obesity... without any of the diet culture BS or nonsense. Evidence based goodness - did you know that sleep, mental health, diet and physical activity are pillars when it comes to weight regulation? Why even with medication options these pillars need nurturing and additional support from experts like a dietician is so critical. Emily and Preeya also delve into weight stigma in healthcare - why it's such a huge problem and what needs to change.

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

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Been thinking about injectables for wrinkles? Preeya has pondered it and Dr Cara Mcdonald answers all her questions - when you might think about it (hot tip: making weird faces in the mirror looking for wrinkles ain’t it) and for which hot spots on the face and how to find someone qualified and trained to do it. It’s not for everyone and not everyone wants to consider it but if you’re pondering here’s some reliable info in this space.

Accredited practising dietician and nutritionist Marika Day joins Preeya to bust myths in the diet space. Is the latest diet being pushed on social media backed by evidence? What DOES matter in the perimenopause transition and do you need the supplements being marketed to you? Why is gut health so critical and what can you do to support it?

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

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Addie Wooten from Smiling Mind has a background in clinical psychology and chats to Preeya about what it takes to foster resilience in children and why it’s so important.

As parents and caregivers it can feel overwhelming at times knowing what helps and what hinders - lots of practical takeaways and reassurance is coming your way.

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Smiling Mind

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Clinical psychologist Associate Professor Michelle Lim is an expert in loneliness and helps break down what it is, why it can happen to those constantly surrounded by people and why we need to be doing something about it given the potential for serious mental and physical health consequences. Ending Loneliness Together and AIA Australia have partnered again for loneliness awareness week (4- 10 August 2025) - so let’s get talking stat!

Time for another life chitty chat and this one covers huge topics like what it’s like to be adopted, inclusion within the fashion and beauty worlds (and if it’s genuinely improving) and how much of an unrelenting harmful beast diet culture can be.

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

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Endocrinologist Dr Izzy Smith and Preeya chat all about hormones and delve into some of the stuff you’ve likely heard on social media - what’s nonsense and what has legs?

Should we be listening to influencers when it comes to glucose and all wear a continuous glucose monitor?

Is cortisol testing helpful? Are the symptoms you're experiencing perimenopause?

And do your hormones need testing?

What’s the deal with insulin in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Answers to all your hormone related FAQs.

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@doctorizzyksmith

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

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To find out more about AIA Australia head to ⁠⁠www.aia.com.au⁠

Most of us know someone who has been touched by breast or ovarian cancer. So Preeya sat down with medical oncologist Dr Geraldine Goss to get answers to the biggest questions relating to these cancers.

Why is ovarian cancer so hard to detect early, what is breast density and what does an oncologist do to prevent cancer herself?

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

⁠⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠⁠, out now

To find out more about AIA Australia head to ⁠⁠www.aia.com.au⁠