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  • Belle Gibson to RFK Junior - the beast of health misinformation

    Belle Gibson to RFK Junior - the beast of health misinformation
    Sep 28 2025
    Dr Jess Stokes Parish (science communicator and ICU nurse) joins Preeya to tackle the beast of health misinformation. Why was Belle Gibson so effective at spreading false information? Was Belle unique or is the issue far more widespread? How do you spot dodgy health content online when there’s so much of it and even qualified health professionals get confused at times? This episode includes practical tips to navigate this space (for both community members and health professionals). If you want to check out more about the CRABS framework referred to in the episode check out: https://www.jessicastokesparish.com/blog/crabs-the-credibility-frameworkAnti-Vaccine Cartoonhttps://museumandarchives.redcross.org.uk/objects/46927History of Vaccineshttps://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/misconceptions-about-vaccines/history-anti-vaccination-movementsTaylor et al (2014). Vaccines are not associated with autism: an evidence-based meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies. Vaccine.Hviid et al 2019. Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination and Autism: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Annals of Internal Medicine.SKAI. 2025. What about autism? https://skai.org.au/childhood/questions/what-about-autismPugh et al 2022. The unnaturalistic fallacy: COVID-19 vaccine mandates should not discriminate against natural immunity. BMJ Journal of Medical Ethics.CHOP. 2021. Immune System and Vaccines. https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/human-immune-system/immune-system-and-vaccineshttps://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/what-are-determinants-of-healthHealth literacy, social media and misinformationhttps://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-13599-7Zang et al 2023. What Do We Mean When We Talk about Trust in Social Media? A Systematic Review. rXiv:2302.03671v1Lewandowsky et al (2012). Misinformation and its correction: continued influence and successful debiasing. DOI: 10.1177/1529100612451018Lewandowsky et al (2020). The Debunking Handbook 2020. DOI:10.17910/b7.1182Al Khaja, K.A.J., AlKhaja, A.K. & Sequeira, R.P. Drug information, misinformation, and disinformation on social media: a content analysis study. J Public Health Pol 39, 343–357 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41271-018-0131-2Denniss, E., Lindberg, R., Marchese, L.E. et al. #Fail: the quality and accuracy of nutrition-related information by influential Australian Instagram accounts. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 21, 16 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-024-01565-yMueller SM, Jungo P, Cajacob L, Schwegler S, Itin P, Brandt OThe Absence of Evidence is Evidence of Non-Sense: Cross-Sectional Study on the Quality of Psoriasis-Related Videos on YouTube and Their Reception by Health SeekersJ Med Internet Res 2019;21(1):e11935Chung et al (2012). Safe infant sleep recommendations on the internet: let's google it. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.06.004Daraz et al (2019). Can patients trust online health information? a meta-narrative systematic review addressing the quality of health information on the internet. DOI: 10.1007/s116606-019-05109-0Stokes-Parish J. Navigating the Credibility of Web-Based Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Using Mnemonics to Empower the Public to Spot Red Flags in Health Information on the Internet. J Med Internet Res 2022;24(6):e38269doi: 10.2196/38269 Sunscreen MisinformationCathal O'Connor, Siobhán Rafferty, Michelle Murphy, A qualitative review of misinformation and conspiracy theories in skin cancer, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Volume 47, Issue 10, 1 October 2022, Pages 1848–1852, https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.15249Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@doctor.preeya.alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eat, Sleep, Play, Love⁠⁠⁠ by Dr Preeya Alexander⁠⁠⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠⁠, out nowTo find out more about AIA Australia head to ⁠⁠www.aia.com.au⁠
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    49 m
  • It’s not as simple as “energy in, energy out”- the complexities of weight regulation

    It’s not as simple as “energy in, energy out”- the complexities of weight regulation
    Sep 14 2025

    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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    ⁠⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠⁠, out now

    To find out more about AIA Australia head to ⁠⁠www.aia.com.au
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    44 m
  • Introduction to injectables

    Introduction to injectables
    Aug 31 2025

    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.

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    ⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠, out now

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    26 m
  • Diet golden nuggets: Fad diets, gut health and perimenopause

    Diet golden nuggets: Fad diets, gut health and perimenopause
    Aug 3 2025

    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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    ⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠, out now

    To find out more about AIA Australia head to ⁠www.aia.com.au
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    49 m
  • Resilient Kids - how do we raise them?

    Resilient Kids - how do we raise them?
    Jul 20 2025

    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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    40 m
  • Loneliness - why it’s a serious issue

    Loneliness - why it’s a serious issue
    Jul 6 2025

    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!

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    Ending Loneliness

    Loneliness Awareness Week

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    39 m
  • Life chats with Ruchi Page

    Life chats with Ruchi Page
    Jun 22 2025

    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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    @ruchipage

    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
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    44 m
  • Let’s talk hormones - PCOS, perimenopause, glucose and beyond.

    Let’s talk hormones - PCOS, perimenopause, glucose and beyond.
    Jun 8 2025

    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

    ⁠⁠⁠Full Plate⁠⁠⁠⁠, out now

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

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    47 m