It’s right back to basics here today folks … what even is real food??? I mean, mamma bear and I have discussed gut health and touched briefly on nutrition. Heidi from The Healthy Caterpillar talked about healthy eating a bit too and last fortnight we talked about eating for immunity (think chicken soup and lemon […]

It’s well and truly winter and there’s no denying it, so mamma bear and I thought we better do an episode all about the immune system – especially considering the gut series is continuing and 70% of the immune system is located in the gut! We talk illness prevention, the importance of stopping to rest, […]

Aaaaaannnnnddddd the gut series continues. This fortnight Rachel talks to speech pathologist and healthy eating coach Heidi Hosking of The Healthy Caterpillar. The pair dive into Heidi’s story where she shares how she began to be a wake up to the chemicals, additives and processed ingredients that are behind so many of todays physical, immunological […]

This episode is all about your gut bacteria! The beneficial flora in your gut is there to protect you from illness, help you digest your food, produce some nutrients and neurotransmitters and allow your body to detoxify. Mum and I (Rachel) give a brief overview on the three types of bacteria living inside; beneficial, opportunistic […]

Rachel is back with her mum Tess, this week to open up the can of worms that is gut-health. The gastrointestinal system is the foundation of a healthy, thriving body, yet the average teenager is completely oblivious to what good gut health looks like and how to achieve it. Rachel once too was unaware of […]

Join Rachel as she has a fun, laughter-filled and light-hearted chat with sisters, best friends and professional merry makers Emma and Carla Papas of Merry Maker Sister fame. Fisrt they dive into the girls’ success story and how they went from being ‘unhealthy rules’ to ‘healthy exceptions’. This introduction then becomes a platform for discussing […]

Perhaps the most entertaining episode yet … Today Rachel is joined by her Mum, Tess, a teacher, special education tutor and learning enthusiast of 33 years to talk all things exercise and how to do it like the healthy exception. The pair discuss the benefits – particularly from a young person’s perspective, as well as […]

Rachel sure knows a thing or two about not being 100% happy with her body, her slight and slender frame, coupled with her youthful complexion had lead to many a rude or snide comment (often by complete strangers). Over the years, Rachel has developed strategies to help her deal with body criticism and help her […]

In this episode, Rachel talks about the three key players of taking the “Pollyanna” approach to life … 1. choose to be grateful for as many things as you can be in a day 2. where something hasn’t gone quite right, find a positive that has come from this 3. if all else fails think […]

Welcome to The Healthy Exception! The podcast for teenagers choosing to be the healthy exception to the unhealthy rule. Sit back, go for a walk with your headphones, or listen wherever you feel most comfortable, as host Rachel Favilla introduces you to this new show that is all about inspiring and motivating teens and young […]