David Wilson
David Wilson
The Gavin Sisters
The Gavin Sisters
The Gavin Sisters
Wednesday 14th February 2024
Join the Gavin Sisters on a journey from comedy to wellness, overcoming autoimmune challenges with a plant-based lifestyle and sober living.
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63 minutes
inspirational
transformative
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Author:
David Wilson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!From Comedy to Wellness: The Gavin Sisters' Journey
Episode Overview
- Sharon's autoimmune disease led to a lifestyle overhaul.
- The Gavin Sisters embraced a plant-based diet.
- Sober living transformed their personal and professional lives.
- Comedy remains central, enriching their wellness journey.
- Family and career balance achieved through resilience.
Why would I go back? It just gives me nothing. I've got everything I need.
In this episode of One For The Road, host Sober Dave welcomes the dynamic Gavin Sisters, Sharon and Lauretta, to share their remarkable journey from a successful comedy career to becoming advocates of a plant-based, sober lifestyle. Sharon's story begins with a challenging diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease over nine years ago, just before the birth of her son.
Covered in a chronic rash and at times wheelchair-bound, Sharon was on a regimen of toxic drugs and steroids, prompting a pivotal decision to seek alternative healing methods. Together, Sharon and Lauretta embarked on an extensive research journey, leading them to adopt a plant-based diet and eliminate alcohol and processed foods from their lives.
This transformation not only improved Sharon's health, allowing her to discontinue medication and regain her vitality, but also inspired Lauretta to retrain as a natural vegan chef. Now thriving advocates of a healthier lifestyle, the Gavin Sisters continue to channel their comedic talents into their wellness journey, hosting retreats and sharing their experiences through social media. Despite their personal struggles, the sisters have maintained their comedic spirit, finding humor in life's challenges and bringing laughter to their audiences.
Their story is not only one of resilience and healing but also of family unity and personal growth. As single mothers who combined families, they have found balance and fulfillment in their lives, proving that transformation is possible through determination and supportive relationships. Listeners are invited to follow the Gavin Sisters on their social media platforms, where they share insights into their retreats, coffee adventures, and comedy endeavors.
Dave expresses his admiration for their journey and looks forward to further interactions with them, acknowledging the impact of their inspiring story. The episode concludes with encouragement to subscribe, leave a review, and explore further resources, such as Dave's book, One For The Road, available on Amazon.