Today, I’m joined by Sharon and Lauretta – better known as The Gavin Sisters – an acclaimed comedy duo who’ve graced TV and stage, written sitcoms for television, and penned plays for the West End.

But behind the laughter, their lives took a devastating turn. Sharon was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that left her unable to walk, losing her hair, and trapped in a toxic relationship. At the same time, Lauretta’s world fell apart when she discovered her husband was living a double life—while she was six months pregnant. Together, they hit rock bottom. But instead of breaking, they rebuilt.

In this powerful conversation, the Gavin Sisters share how they turned their darkest moments into a new beginning. They broke free from drinking and takeaways, embraced radical lifestyle changes, and supported each other as single mums. Doctors told Sharon she’d be unwell and on medication for life—but they couldn’t have been more wrong.

Determined to take control of her health, the sisters overhauled their lives. Lauretta retrained as a natural vegan chef, and together, they swapped red wine, sugar, and processed food for nutrient-packed meals. Sharon’s recovery has been nothing short of remarkable.

Now, they run The Detox Barn wellness retreat, host a hit podcast, and have even launched their own product, Funki Coffee. This is their story of survival, healing, and resilience.

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Topics -

0:00 Intro

4:15 Sharon's rock bottom

7:30 Lauretta's rock botttom

12:00 Living in chronic stress & fight or flight

15:00 Why did Sharon get an auto immune disease?

16:15 Hedonism vs wellness?

19:00 Healing from an autoimmune disease

24:45 Lauretta joins Sharon on her wellness journey

28:15 Dealing with the early stages of divorce

29:45 What is grey area drinking?

41:30 Fully embracing a healthy lifestyle

46:00 Medication vs diet?

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