Health tips with Dr Preeya Alexander

09 Oct, 2025

As part of Well Traveller TV Season 2, our host, Layne Beachley, caught up with Dr Preeya Alexander, General Practitioner (GP) and AIA Health Expert, about the importance of looking after ourselves.

Preeya is passionate about helping people live healthier, longer, better lives. She is also a mum of 2, an author, a TV host, and is involved in medical education, supporting the training of GPs.

Preeya’s favourite topic is preventative health, and she is committed to empowering people to make informed decisions related to their health and wellbeing.

We love the way she can deconstruct complex medical topics to make them more digestible, and here, she sits down with Layne to share five quick health tips for people of all ages and stages of life.

Busy mums

Layne and Dr Preeya discuss how important it is for busy mums to look after themselves, and to check in with their health practitioner when they are feeling well - making the time to discuss preventative health.

Self-care for men

Dr Preeya explains that self-care is vital for men, and that it doesn't have to mean a trip to the day spa every week! She shares some simple tips about how men can include self-care in their regular routines.

Ageing well

Layne and Dr Preeya chat about longevity and ageing well, and some of the most important things we can do to help us live healthier, longer, better lives. They talk about moving, eating and sleeping well, along with maintaining social connections.

Carers and taking time out

Dr Preeya explains how important it is that carers take time for themselves, to 'fill their 'own cup', so they can continue caring for others. She shares some easy techniques to help carers find mindful moments and bring themselves back to the present.

Wellbeing and being well

Layne asks Dr Preeya about wellbeing and being well - what do these terms really mean? Dr Preeya also shares some fantastic ideas on how to include exercise in our daily lives and the importance of being active in nature.

The impact of grief

Layne and Dr Preeya discuss how grief can have a significant impact on our physical and mental wellbeing, and Dr Preeya shares her advice about being patient with yourself and the importance of connection.

Health Care Workers

Our Health care workers do an amazing job at caring for others and Dr Preeya explains that this can have an emotional and psychological toll. She shares some ‘non-negotiable’ wellness pillars that can help health care workers, and all of us, support our own wellbeing.