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Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free PodcastThe Gavin Sisters: The Detox BarnWe have a first on the pod this week; we've had all sorts of family duos but never sisters... until now!
We're delighted to welcome Sharon and Lauretta Gavin to Over The Influence!
Both sisters have been alcohol free now for twelve years and much like most others who drop the booze, it wasn't meant to be forever. What started as a break, developed into something which triggered an enormous amount of good changes in both of their lives.
Among the many other strings on their respective bows, they have a wellness retreat centre...
2025-03-3149 min
School of Rock BottomGoing Alcohol-Free Changed Our Lives! Sisters Rise Above Illness & Betrayal. School of Rock Bottom 52: Gavin SistersToday, 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 roc...
2025-02-1149 min
The Big Drink RethinkEp 49: Alcohol-Free & Thriving: The Power of Positivity with the Gavin SistersAnna welcomes the refreshingly candid Gavin sisters, Loretta and Sharon, who share how giving up alcohol transformed their lives and inspired their thriving wellness venture, The Detox Barn. We'll be discussing their incredible journey from battling health challenges and the pressures of a drinking culture, to adopting a plant-based lifestyle and running successful wellness retreats. They'll share their experiences, including how giving up alcohol has positively impacted not only their health but also their relationships and overall well-being.Here are the highlights:05:15 Adopted a plant-based diet, eliminated stress, and alcohol.09:13 Started health retreats...
2024-12-1957 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowMind Over Matter: Dr. Ellen Langer on the Power of the Mind in Healing and HappinessIn this week’s episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Ellen Langer, a pioneering psychologist and researcher widely known for her work on mindfulness, aging, and the power of the mind. Dr. Langer shares her insights on how our thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions can influence our health, happiness, and even the aging process. We dive deep into the fascinating connection between the mind and body, exploring how mindfulness can be a tool for healing, and how embracing a mindset of possibility can lead to more joyful, fulfilling lives. Whether you’re looking to enhance your own well-being or und...
2024-11-051h 02
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowThe Science Behind a Plant-Based Lifestyle with Martien LimburgIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Martien Limburg, a leading vascular epidemiologist, to explore the profound impact of lifestyle on our health. Martien shares his personal journey from conventional medicine to discovering the life-changing benefits of a whole food plant-based diet. He explains how this shift helped him shed excess weight, lower his cholesterol, and even come off statins. With his expertise, we dive into why a plant-based diet isn’t just a trend, but a powerful tool for disease prevention. Martien debunks popular diet myths, including the rise of keto and carnivore diets, and ex...
2024-10-2457 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowTurning your health around with diet and lifestyle after a major heart attack- Adam GuthrieIn this episode, we are joined by Adam Guthrie, who shares his inspiring journey from an unhealthy lifestyle to vibrant health and happiness, emphasising the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet. Adam recounts his life before his heart attack, describing his sedentary lifestyle and reliance on junk food to cope with stress. A pivotal moment at age 39, when he suffered a heart attack, prompted a major lifestyle change. Adam discusses heart attack survival statistics and the importance of lifestyle medicine. He explains what constitutes a healthy cholesterol range and how giving up dairy helped h...
2024-10-161h 00
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowBreaking Barriers: Anthony Bryan's Journey from Childhood Disability to World Record HolderIn this episode, we are joined by Anthony Bryan, who defied the odds after being told he may never walk again following surgery to remove a brain tumor as a child. Anthony shares his inspiring story of resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of his goals, culminating in his world record achievement at the London Marathon. Anthony opens up about the struggles he faced during childhood due to his disability, recounting how he felt isolated and self-conscious as he watched his friends play while he was kept inside. He shares how these challenges made him wish he...
2024-10-1048 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowAchieving Financial Freedom and Wellbeing with Jason GraystoneIn this episode, we are joined by entrepreneur and wealth enthusiast Jason Graystone, who passionately explains why financial stability is a crucial component of overall health and wellbeing. Jason shares his childhood experiences, growing up on a poor council estate and observing the contradictory attitudes towards money in his community. This early exposure shaped his desire for financial freedom and taught him valuable lessons about the power of using money wisely. Jason recounts his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with a car-washing business at a young age and evolving into successful ventures in trade and investing. He...
2024-10-031h 00
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowFrom Porn Star to Wellness- Rebecca MooreIn this episode, we are joined by retired porn star Rebecca More, who gives us an insight into the adult film industry and shares the details of her new wellness venture. Rebecca explains how her experiences with finance as a young mother led to her leaving a prospective career in law and embracing work in the adult industry. In this candid chat, Rebecca shares intimate details of her personal life, including how she found it liberating to embrace her sexuality, but why she wouldn’t recommend this career to anyone else. Later in the episode, Reb...
2024-09-2652 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowEmbracing Limitations: Oliver Burkeman on Productivity, Choices, and Living in the MomentIn this week’s episode, we are joined by Oliver Burkeman, the author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver shares his unique insights on productivity, the pitfalls of striving for perfection, and the importance of accepting our limitations in a world that often demands the impossible. Oliver discusses the challenge of balancing ambition with the reality of our finite time. He explains how accepting the limits of what we can achieve can lead to a more focused and fulfilling life. We explore the concept of the "efficiency trap," where the more we accomplish, the mo...
2024-09-1953 min
How to Survive and Thrive#Nugget 127 - Handling Rejection - The Gavin SistersThe Gavin Sisters, Sharon and Lauretta, are a dynamic duo known for their holistic wellness retreats and a unique blend of health and humour.
2024-07-3102 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowWhy Woo-Woo Works:The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices- Dr David HamiltonAs we draw the curtains on Series 6, we're thrilled to bring you an extraordinary guest who bridges the realms of alternative treatments and science like no other. Joining us this week is the renowned Dr. David Hamilton We explore the science behind our favorite alternative treatments, uncovering their profound effects on our well-being and the fascinating power of kindness. From holistic therapies to mind-body connections, this conversation is not just inspiring; it's a testament to the incredible impact kindness can have, not only on others but on our own health and happiness. We delve into...
2024-04-1255 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowEat Your Way to Wellness: Unleashing the Power of Food for Optimal Health- Alice MacIntosh Alice Macintosh is a qualified nutritionist, founder of the award-winning supplement range Equi, and she teamed up with Rachel Kelly to create The Happy Kitchen cookbook. She utilizes nutritional approaches to support people with anxiety, hormonal imbalances, immune issues, and low energy. In this episode, we discuss using nutrition to support yourself, healing with food, blood sugar monitors, and living a balanced life. You can find more about Alice at her website and The Happy Kitchen cookbook on Amazon UK. Alice would like to offer an exclusive discount on all Equi products to listeners of...
2024-04-0558 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowOne for the Road: How Sober Dave Navigated Trauma on the Path to an Alcohol-Free LifestyleIn this compelling episode, we sit down with the remarkable Sober Dave, who shares his story of how the trauma of his mother's departure at 14 sparked a downward spiral into alcohol dependency. Delving deeper into Dave's narrative, we unravel the progression of his drinking, from the initial allure of alcohol as a social lubricant to its insidious grip on his physical and mental wellbeing. Dave vulnerably exposes the pervasive impact of alcohol on his life, detailing the isolation, depression, and despair that plagued him as he grappled with his inner demons. From the wake-up call of a...
2024-03-291h 05
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow Happiness Makes Us Thrive At Home & Work - Matt PhelanMatt is a dedicated father, founder, business adviser, and keynote speaker. He co-founded The Happiness Index with the aim of positively shaping the future of work. This platform allows companies to measure their teams' happiness and engagement, recognizing the importance of emotional well-being in the workplace. Matt believes that while traditional workplaces often prioritize rationality over emotions, neuroscience demonstrates the necessity of integrating both aspects. Understanding employees' thoughts and feelings, he argues, is essential for business success and fostering thriving work environments. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Matt is also an author, having written two books: "The Happiness...
2024-03-2256 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowEverything you need to know about being plant based- Vesanto MelinaVesanto Melina, MS, Registered Dietitian, renowned as a sought-after speaker and personal consultant, is a luminary in the field of nutrition. As the lead author of the latest position paper on vegetarian diets for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she's honored with the prestigious Ryley Jeffs Award from Dietitians of Canada. At 82, her vitality and zest for life are unmatched, evident in her prolific career as a best-selling author of 14 books. Remarkably, she embarked on a journey of love in her 60s, exemplifying that it's never too late for romance. This episode brims with the scientific underpinnings of...
2024-03-1555 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow to Deal with Anxiety: The DARE Response with Barry McDonagh In this insightful episode, Barry McDonagh, best-selling author and creator of the DARE response method, joins us to explore practical ways of managing anxiety. The conversation kicks off with a shared sentiment of gratitude from us, as Sharon’s son found relief through Barry's techniques. Barry advocates for destigmatising anxiety, proposing its inclusion in school teachings. Barry shares his personal journey with anxiety, triggered by a debilitating panic attack during stressful exams. The discussion delves into the cultural and religious influences on intrusive thoughts and guilt, shedding light on the LGBTQ+ community's historical struggles. Amidst perso...
2024-03-081h 05
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowThink Fearlessly to grow healthy and wealthy- Julia LeckeyIn this episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Julia Leckey, a seasoned executive, coach, and author who shares her remarkable journey of turning fear into a powerful force for positive change. Julia's self-made success story unfolds against the backdrop of challenges, including battling cancer twice. We delve into her experiences, providing insights that inspire transformation. Julia opens up about her self-made success, emphasising the role of resilience, determination, and a robust network. Julia confesses to overcoming fear, particularly during her cancer diagnoses, and offers advice to anyone in a similar situation. We explore the profound impact...
2024-03-0156 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowRevolutionising Healthcare Through Nutrition, with Kerstin Plehwe from PAN InternationalThis week, we’re joined by Kerstin Plehwe, Vice Chair & CEO of PAN International, the Physicians Association for Nutrition, in a transformative dialogue about the profound impact of nutrition on wellbeing. In this episode, we explore the critical connection between mental health and nutrition, shedding light on the link between burnout, depression, and dietary choices. Kerstin unravels the mission of PAN International, encouraging doctors to delve into the health impacts of nutrition, and reveals just how little time is spent on this aspect of medical education. The discussion delves into normalising junk food, PAN's initiative to...
2024-02-2355 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowRebuilding Life Through Running, Willpower, and Recovery with Ed RiosThis week on the podcast we talk to Ed Rios, a testament to the transformative power of willpower, running, and resilience. Ed shares a poignant journey of overcoming loss, battling through a tragic accident, and defying a bleak prognosis. Learn how running emerged as Ed’s refuge after a life-altering accident. Ed's refusal to accept a bleak prognosis after a serious accident becomes the cornerstone of his extraordinary recovery. Stretching, rehabilitation, and the unexpected embrace of Pilates emerge as crucial elements in his triumphant return to running. We explore the therapeutic nature of running, its calming impact on...
2024-02-161h 01
One For The RoadThe Gavin SistersWelcome back to One For The Road. This week i am joined by Sharon and Lauretta, an acclaimed comedy double act who have appeared in numerous TV and stage productions, developed sitcoms with comedy giants, and written plays for the West End. Sharon and Lauretta went from red wine-drinking Chinese take-out aficionados to thriving advocates of a plant-based lifestyle. Sharon's diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease was a turning point that led them down a path of resilience, determination, and ultimately, transformation. Sharon was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease just before her son was born over 9 years ago...
2024-02-141h 02
The Gavin Sisters Wellness Show1 in 2 get cancer, what can we do? Dr Shireen Kassam Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. In 2018, she founded Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition. Her latest book Eating Plant Based really does answer all your questions around plant based nutrition. In this episode we concentrate on plant-based eating to support a ca...
2023-10-2657 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowThe science behind happiness- Natalie BrittNatalie is a trainer, coach and hypnotherapist. After adopting her two chidren she struglled with her role being a new Mum. This lead to a major depression which ultimately propelled her into learning all about habits and hapiness which is what eventually totally transformed her life. She now helps hundreds of others and at the core of her work is about helping people connect with that part of themselves that makes them feel stronger, more resourceful and better able to manage life and work when things are hard. This conversation is a game...
2023-10-1957 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowAre you anxiously attached? Jessica BaumJessica Baum is a psychologist and author of the book Anxiously Attached. This week’s conversation is really eye opening. We had never even heard of the concept of attachment styles let alone anxious attachment which Jessica has written a whole book about. It’s hard to understand that we are sometimes playing out how we relate to our parents based on how we attached to our parents. We devoured her book as it started to unlock some key understandings of why certain relationships fail and what our part is in this. This essential understanding can revolutionize not on...
2023-10-121h 01
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowChanging your life to follow your dreams- Emma SimpsonEmma Simpson is a wild swimmer and life-long hobbyist writer specialising in narrative non-fiction. Having spent a couple of decades being distracted by a career as an air traffic controller and experiencing two life-wrenching events, she rediscovered her pen and passion for storytelling at the same time as discovering how transformational cold-water swimming was for her health, wellbeing, and sense of connection with the world. Her current book is an exploration into the primal powers of femininity and water; with stories gathered from around the world that demonstrate the power of connection and humanity in an increasingly c...
2023-10-031h 13
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowThe Vegan Protein Wars! Do we get enough?- Brenda Davis Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She is widely regarded as a rock star of plant-based nutrition. As a prolific nutrition and health writer, Brenda has authored/co-authored 13 books with nearly a million copies in print in 15 languages. Her most recent works include Plant-Powered Protein. In this episode she clears up the myths around plant-based protein and she does so with data and science. Her passion and knowledge is eye watering and she has a real mission to demystify all the confusing messages....
2023-09-281h 06
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowPay It Forward- Tamzin OuthwaiteTamzin Outhwaite is probably best known for her Role as Mel in Eastenders as well as starring in many amazing shows, Red Cap, Hustle, Hotel Babylon and many more. Her stage career is just as impressive performing in Grease, Oliver, Stepping out and Sweet Charity. We saw the real Tamzin, her bravery, authenticity humour and tenacity in The BBC series with Wim Hoff, Freeze The fear. In this episode we see another side to Tamzin, her spirit, openness and generosity as she shares the story behind setting up a retreat charity for woman We Free Women.
2023-09-2156 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowCan Lifestyle Medicine Heal Disease?- Dr Nitu BajekalThis week we speak to Dr Nitu Bajekal, MD, a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the UK with over 35 years of clinical experience in women’s health. Her special interests include Lifestyle Medicine, PCOS. One of the first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in the UK. Dr Bajekal is passionate about spreading health awareness, and providing reliable medical and lifestyle information for the general public, doctors, workplaces, and schools. She is the co-author of Living PCOS Free along with her daughter and nutritionist, Rohini Bajekal. In this episode we talk about using lifestyle alon...
2023-09-141h 08
The Plant Centered and Thriving PodcastSlow Growth is Sustainable Growth. Plant-Based sisters Lauretta and Sharon heal themselves one baby step at a time."If you try to do it all at once, that's a sure way to failure"Imagine growing up in Ireland, full of freedom and banter, building a family of your own, and then life throwing you health and relationship challenges. What if the way out was under one shared roof, creating an incredibly supportive environment and a healing journey fueled by plant-based diets? That's exactly the tale of healing and resilience our guests, Loretta and Sharon, are here to share.After lots of research and a lot of trial-and-error, Sharon found a diet...
2023-09-1145 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHold On To Your Kids- Dr Gordon NeufeldGordon Neufeld is a developmental psychologist from Vancouver. He is the author of the book Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers (co-authored with Gabor Mate). Neufeld is founder of the Neufeld Institute based in Vancouver, which provides education and training for parents and professionals based on Neufeld's attachment theories. https://neufeldinstitute.org/ CTA links: Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes, follow us on the links below for more and please review us, even one line helps!!
2023-09-071h 04
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow To Be Your Own Therapist- Owen O'Kane Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist, former NHS Mental Health Lead and author of the best-selling books Ten Times Happier and his latest How To Be Your Own Therapist. We talk about our stories and how they influence us. Owen's own personal story, growing up in the height of the troubles in Northern Ireland and coming out to an Irish catholic community. Owen has an incredible ability to connect and talk with you, his humour, warmth and insight are unbelievably comforting. From training to be a priest to working in palliative care where he shares with us the...
2023-05-151h 09The Gavin Sisters Wellness Show7 Practises That Can Change Your Life- Amber & George Knight George Knight and Amber rose are the founders of Beyond Domestication, a wellness platform that incorporates 7 rewilding practises. A way to tap into our inner nature to foster greater personal health and wellbeing. In this week’s episode George talks about healing his chronic autoimmune using the 7 practices and Amber shares with us her own mental health challenges that she had to navigate through from adolescence and how the process of re wielding changed both of their lives. This is a truly uplifting and inspiring episode that will make you want to run our into nature...
2023-05-0848 minThe Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowWhy Is Education Failing Us? - Guy Claxton Guy Claxton is a cognitive scientist. He is the author and co-author of many books including Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind: Why Intelligence Increases When You Think Less, Wise Up: The Challenge of Lifelong Learning, New Kinds of Smart and many more. He is an impressive academic and professor with the ability to talk with such a down to earth quality that you are not intimidated by his enormous brain. He guides us through our archaic approach to the education system. We explore what do we want our children to learn, How to regurgitate facts or how...
2023-05-011h 09The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowTurning tragedy to hope- Justin CaffreyJustin went from being a financial giant in the investment world to one of Europe’s leading minds in resilience, leadership, business strategy, psychological safety, and practical neuroscience. Whilst working in finance, he founded multiple companies, he was at the top of his game, fuelled by adrenaline, drive and anxiety. Just at the peak of his Career Justin’s son Joshua died. We discuss the aftermath of this enormous tragedy, how his life fell apart and what he did to not only transform his life but how he helps transform others. This conversation is truly heart-breaking, life affir...
2023-04-241h 14The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow to get the best nights sleep- Dr Oliver Bernath Dr Bernath really is an expert in our favourite subject, sleep. After completing his Medical Doctorate thesis in muscle electrophysiology, Dr Bernath trained as a neurologist at the University of Chicago and completed fellowships at the University of California San Francisco in clinical neurophysiology. He trained in Sleep Medicine in Chicago with and then at the world’s first Sleep Disorders Clinic at Stanford University. He led the Northern California Sleep Disorders Center in San Francisco and now sees patients at the NHS Sleep Clinic in London. We talk how we can get the best nights sleep amd...
2023-04-171h 18The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowCameron Herold- How To Visualise Your FutureCameron talks to us about visualising your future and creating your best life. How school grades don’t predict your future and how to prioritise what’s important. Cameron is the mastermind behind hundreds of company’s exponential growth and has earned his reputation as the business growth guru. The author of 5 books, Cameron is also a top-rated international speaker, having spoken on all 7 continents. The founder of the COO Alliance, the World’s Leading Network for Seconds in Command, he’s also the host of the Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief podcast, wh...
2023-04-1059 minThe Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowIndistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life- Nir Eryal Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psycholigy technology, and business. He co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Indistractable received huge critical acclaim. In this episdoe we talk about the hacks we can use to keep on task and how to use technoilgy to help us rather than distrct us. Remember to hi...
2023-04-031h 09The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowPrince Harrys' Therapist- Gabor Mate talks about how and why we get sick.Today we welcome Dr. Gabor Maté. A physician, renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Gabor is highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, stress, and childhood development. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing, he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction. He is also a co-developer of Compassionate Inquiry, a therapeutic approach for deep healing and transformation. His newest book is called The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. https://drgabormate.com/ Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new epis...
2023-03-221h 06The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow To Heal A Broken Heart- Rosie GreenRosie is an award-winning journalist who has spent twenty years writing for Red, Elle, Vogue, The Times and The Daily Mail. After experiencing a traumatic break up two years ago, she wrote a best-selling book called How to Heal a Broken Heart. It’s filled with all the dos and dont's of gettinh over your ex. For us, it really was a book about the beauty of friendship. When the shit hits the fan, her friends slowly but surely got her back on her feet. Towards the end of book it’s so empowering, I want...
2022-09-281h 15The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowSurviving Cancer Seven Times & Championing Wellness In The Workplace- Suki Thompson Suki Thompson is a serial entrepreneur and Founder of Let’s Reset, a business transformation company that puts wellbeing at the heart of outstanding business performance. Suki is well known in the Sunday Times as the ‘Champion of Wellbeing’ and is regularly named as one of the most powerful people in advertising by the industry bible Campaign. She was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by WinTrade. Suki is also a cancer survivor, having the BRCA2 gene, she has been diagnosed with cancer seven times. We talk today about being a successful entrepreneur, how to cope with a diagnosis, heartbreak and th...
2022-09-201h 03The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowEx Pro Footballer Fraser Franks- Why Giving up alcohol was a game changerIn this episode we chat to Fraser Franks, a former professional footballer who started to struggle with alcohol after a medical diagnosis put a stop to his career overnight. We talk about his path to sobriety and how giving up alchohol has really been a game changer. He is now an abassder for @AlcoholchangeUK You can follow him on instagram @fraserfranks Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes, follow us on the links below for more and please review us, even one line helps!! www.g...
2022-09-131h 02The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowGetting Back To Nature To Change Your Life- Tony Riddle (The Natural Lifestylist)Tony is a natural lifestyle coach, author and record-breaking barefoot endurance athlete. Regarded as a trailblazer within the field of natural movement and lifestyle, Riddle is the creator of the Natural Lifestyle Philosophy, that encourages modern urbanites to reconnect with certain innate, ‘wild’ behaviours in order to increase physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellness. In this episode we talk all about getting back to nature and little things you can do everyday to improve your wellbeing. His book Be More Human is out now Be More Human- Amazon https://www...
2022-09-061h 21The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowYour Relationship To Not Sleeping Can Help You Seep!- Kathryn PinkhamIn this weeks podcast we talk to Katherine Pinkham. She is an insomnia Specialist and founder of The Insomnia Clinic, the UK’s largest specialist insomnia clinic. Helping people to fall asleep faster and sleep through so they can live life to the fullest. Kathryn also developed the acclaimed Sleep Well, Live Better insomnia course which has helped over 3000 improve their sleep and cure their insomnia. In this week’s episode we talk about fixing the anxiety associated with not sleeping. It’s not about the hours you get but the quality and how concentrating on sleep aids c...
2022-08-3055 minThe Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowWhy Smart People Make Bad Food Choices- Jack BoBoJack Bobo is the author of ‘Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices.’ He is also the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company that advises companies, foundations and governments on emerging food trends and consumer attitudes and behaviors related to the future of food. Recognized by Scientific American in 2015 as one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology, Jack is a global thought leader and previously served as the Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President for Global Policy and Government Affairs at Intrexon Corporation. Prior to joining Intrexon Jack worked at the U.S. Department of State f...
2022-08-231h 05The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow To Want What's Good For Us - Luke BurgisIn this conversation we dive deep into why people want what they want. Luke explains that It’s all based on the notion that, in the end, we will either be masters or slaves of our desires and that we can choose the outcome. True freedom is the freedom to want what is best for ourselves and for others. Luke was at a point in his life where he had all the trappings of external success but felt he was on autopilot. Just wanting what everyone else wants not what he truly wanted. When the biggest business deal o...
2022-08-161h 02
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHeartbreak, Attempted suicide & Resilience- Adam RobertsonThis week’s episode is with the most resilient man we have ever come across. When one marriage breaks down due to your wife running off with another women, it’s heartbreaking. But when this happens to you twice, it’s tragic and would break most people. Coming back from the brink, Adam navigates his way back to happiness. Delving deep into his past to heal, throwing himself into male friendships and finding his inner strength through his creative passions. His ability to tell his story is utterly captivating. He talks of growing up in a harsh, Scottish working-class home w...
2022-08-091h 28
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow Food Can Change Your Life--Dr Michael KlaperDr. Michael Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to his clinical practice and private consultations with patients, he is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine. Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs, Food for Thought and the award-winning movie, Diet for a New America (based on the book of the same name). Dr. Michael Klaper graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. He ser...
2022-04-0458 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowCommunity, Women in business and dating! with Emma Rigby MBEEmma Rigby has been awarded an MBE after 10 years of services to the community. She is a mother of two and the founder and director of the award-winning social enterprise Love Your Doorstep. Born off the back of the London riots in 2011, Rigby wanted to bring her Enfield community together after not knowing her neighbours, so she created an online platform for localism, community spirit and for entrepreneurs to thrive. After 10 years and more than 40,000 members, Love Your Doorstep is the go-to community business for Enfield locals to connect. We talk to her...
2022-03-2335 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowAlcohol Free Is The New Cool- David Begg, Founder of RealThis week we talk to David Begg an incredible entrepreneur who founded Booking.com and many other successful businesses. His latest venture is non-alcoholic sparkling wines that taste just like champagne but without the hangovers Now stocked in over 30 Michelin-starred restaurants, Real Kombucha is fast becoming the non-alcoholic alternative. We chatted to David about starting Real Kombucha, the sober movement and what does it takes to be an entrepreneur. Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes, follow us on the links below for more and please review us, even...
2022-03-1648 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowPartygoer to guru to the stars, talks the benefits of meditation- Will WilliamsWill Williams author of The Effortless Mind and founder of Beeja Meditation tells us all about his life changing journey and how meditation completely changed his life. After years of partying and feeling completely depleted, a chance meeting put him on a spiritual path and 10 years on he is now teaching others. https://www.beejameditation.com/ Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes, follow us on the links below for more and please review us, even one line helps!! www.gavinsisters.co.uk www.gavinandgavin.co.uk
2022-03-0249 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowCelebrity chef talks life, disease & purpose- John LawsonWe talk to chef John Lawson. He has worked with the greats Raymond Blanc, Gordon Ramsay and appeared on Australian MasterChef. He has even been a personal chef to the Beckhams. John's health took a dramatic turn for the worse, when at 31 he discovered he had a brain tumour which brought him to rock bottom. We talk to him about his incredible road to recovery using food, and self care and the highs and lows of being a high flying chef. He opened Food By John Lawson to share his love of good food with the hop...
2022-02-2353 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowThink Big To Achieve Your Goals With Dr Grace LordanWe chat to behavioural scientist, Dr Grace Lordan about the small but powerful steps you can use to achieve your goals. How habits are instrumental when reaching for your dreams and how mind set is the new phycology for success. She is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Grace is an expert advisor to the UK government and is on the Women in Finance Charter’s advisory board. Her academic writings have been published in top international journals and she has written for the...
2022-02-1646 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowAlcohol Was Harder To Give Up Than Heroin- Sonia GrimesSonia Grimes is a former professional drinker and drug taker. Author of the amazing book, This Isn’t Me. A truly heart-breaking and brutally honest account of her addictions to drugs and alcohol and her battle to overcome them. She now helps others to become sober with her unique, 6-week Rapid Alcohol Recovery courses. We loved talking with Sonia and getting to know her. Her insights into addiction and the strategies she used to stop her destructive behaviours are both fascinating and inspiring. www.soniagrimes.com Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLL...
2022-02-0957 minThe Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowOcean Robbins- Debunking The Myths Around FoodOcean Robbins is author of 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your World. He serves as CEO and cofounder of the 500,000-plus-member Food Revolution Network—one of the largest communities of healthy eating advocates on the planet. Ocean has held hundreds of live seminars and events that have touched millions of lives in 190 nations. His grandfather founded Baskin-Robbins, and his father, John Robbins, walked away from the family company to write bestsellers like Diet for a New America and to become a renowned health advocate. Now, Ocean is on a mission to transform the industrialized food cu...
2022-02-021h 06
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowExercise & Mental Health with Brendon StubbsThis week We spent an hour with Dr Brendon Stubbs, Head of Physiotherapy at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London. Brendon’ has extensive research on the correlation between mental health and exercise alongside his team they have published over 400 academic papers, and in 2016 he was identified in the journal ‘Nature’ (one of the biggest journals) – as one of the most productive scientists over all disciplines in the world. In this episode, we talk how do you motivate the unmotivated...
2021-11-0250 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowTulsi Vagjiani- Finding Hope After Losing Her Family In A plane CrashTotally honoured and humbled to spend an hour with Tulsi Vagjiani. Survivor of a plane crash that wiped out her family, her story is truly remarkable. Her level of love, forgiveness, hope and wisdom that she brings to her devastating experience of loss is astonishing. How can a woman who has been through so much not only survive but thrive? She is a Pilates rehabilitation specialist, life coach and motivational speaker, along with volunteering for charities; The Katie Piper Foundation and Changing Faces. This episode is simply a must listen. www.tulsivagjiani.com Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOL...
2021-10-261h 01
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowReasons To Rethink Your Daily Routine with Dr Stuart FarrimondStuart is a science and medical writer, presenter, and educator. He is a trained medical doctor and qualified teacher. He writes about science and heath making regular appearances on radio and TV. He has been the food scientist for BBC’s Inside the Factory for over three years and has authored the international best-selling books, The Science of Cooking, The Science of Spice and Sunday Times bestseller The Science Of Living He also has a powerful personal story having been diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. His scientific insights on how make your life better and...
2021-10-1956 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowHow To Make Life Effortless With Greg McKewonGreg McKeown is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” that has sold more than a million copies. His latest book Effortless is an absolute winner and has had Lauretta and I redesign our lives like the directors of Google looking at revenue streams. If you want to set up your life so least effort produces max results, then look no further His writing has appeared and been covered by Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, and Harvard Business Review. He graduated with an MBA from Stanford University has been interviewed by NPR, NBC...
2021-10-121h 00
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowMotherhood, Mental Health & MinfulnessIn this episode my friend shares her remarkable story. Fiona is a corporate coach, actor, writer and mindfulness teacher. Her life changed dramatically in 2015 after the birth of her first child, when she suffered from a rare mental illness, post partum psychosis, and attempted to take her own life. After weeks on a trauma ward for injuries to her back, months on a mother and baby unit and a year of recovery, she decided to use her experience to support others and now works in perinatal mental health as a peer support worker, has her own corporate coaching c...
2021-10-0555 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowWhat Makes us Happy with Professor Paul DolanWhat really makes us happy? Is it a big house, lots of money, marriage and children? Not necessarily. Yet so many of us base what we do upon the ‘stories’ we tell ourselves of what we think should make us happy without paying attention to whether these things actually do make us happy day-to-day. Our Guest on this weeks episode is Professor Paul Dolan, a behavioural scientist and author of the bestselling books Happy Ever After: A Radical New approach To Living Well and Happiness By Design: Finding Pleasure and Purpose in Everyday Life. He believes that happi...
2021-09-1451 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowDr Jeffrey Rediger – Healing, Hope & HealthToday’s guest is Dr Jeffrey Rediger, who is a distinguished medical doctor and author of the book Cured, who says there is much more to healing than we think! After reading his book Cured and learning of how he studied hundreds of patients who had spontaneous remission, we knew we wanted him on our show. We discuss the power of the placebo, and his investigations into what was really happening at a renowned healer’s institution (John of God) in Brazil. John of God had been endorsed by Oprah and thousands claim to be cured of incurable diseases by h...
2021-09-1455 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowOur story - from sickness to healthThis week we talk candidly about how we went from beer swinging lushes to tee total vegans. In 2011 Sharon was struck down by a rare autoimmune disease, Dermatomyositis a rare skin and muscle disease that left her practically in a wheelchair. She was put on a concoction of medicines and was told to accept her “new normal.” There was no cure, but they told her they could manage the disease through drugs. After losing most of hair, little improvement on her muscles and a very extreme skin rash, she went on a mission to find another way. We discuss the...
2021-09-1410 min
The Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowTrailer - Welcome to the Gavin Sisters Wellness ShowThis is a wellness show with a difference. Lauretta and Sharon are sisters, a comedy double act and owners of The Detox Barn. Their passion for health & wellness was catapulted when Sharon was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. She managed to get off all drugs using diet and lifestyle. Each week we interview experts in the wellness industry as well as sharing the highs and lows of trying to live well as single mum's living together with our two children. Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes and follow us...
2021-09-1401 min
Big Happy LifeEp 66. From Illness to Wellness with Sharon and Lauretta GavinThis week, I had the enormous pleasure of talking to Sharon and Lauretta Gavin, owners of the Detox Barn in Suffolk.
This was one of my favourite episodes to record as the sisters are also a comedy duo and bring a much needed dose of ease, fun and clarity to the complex world of wellness.
You'll find some fantastic, thought-provoking tips and ideas to help you on your journey towards greater wellbeing, no matter where you are on the path right now.
Show notes available at bighappylife.co.uk
2021-06-1657 min