Gavin Sisters

06/10/2026

On this week’s podcast, we’re joined by the fantastic Helen from .life

Helen went from editing glossy magazines to retraining as a nutritionist after being diagnosed with arthritis — and then launching her own brand, Succeed, which combines botanicals and seeds.

We absolutely love Succeed and use it at The Detox Barn, so it was brilliant to sit down with Helen and hear the story behind the brand.

In this episode, we talk about launching a brand in your fifties, female entrepreneurship, autoimmune disease, gut health, following your passion and starting again later in life — plus lots in between.

If you’ve ever thought about making a change, starting something new or simply wondered what’s possible in your fifties, this is a really inspiring listen.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio

05/10/2026

Why is it so difficult to give up alcohol?

You’d think choosing to stop drinking would be something people would celebrate. After all, alcohol is a carcinogen, it can negatively affect our physical health, and it can have a significant impact on our mental health.

And yet, socially, it’s often the person who doesn’t drink who gets questioned.

“Go on, just have one.”
“Why aren’t you drinking?”
“Don’t be boring!”

Why have we created a culture where alcohol is so closely tied to fun, friendship, celebration and letting go — despite what we know about its effects?

And why can giving it up sometimes feel like you’re the one making the difficult choice, rather than the healthy one?

In our interview with we explore exactly why this is the case — from social conditioning and peer pressure to the way alcohol is marketed and woven into almost every aspect of our lives.

It’s a fascinating conversation about alcohol, anxiety, society and why choosing not to drink can sometimes feel like the most rebellious thing you can do.

05/10/2026

The final night of the retreat is always a special one.

We sit around the table together, share a gorgeous meal, and take some time to think about what we want to leave behind — the things we’d like less of in our lives — and what we want to invite in.

We write our intentions down, then throw them into the fire and send them out into the universe.

A little bit of fire, a little bit of magic, and plenty of witchy vibes thrown in for good measure.

It’s a beautiful, meaningful way to end five amazing nights together.

04/10/2026

Until next May Castro Marim you didn't disappoint !

03/10/2026

A little glimpse into our amazing five-night Algarve Detox Barn retreat.

These pictures really can’t put into words the whole experience, from start to finish.

People came to take time out, focus on making changes, reset and replenish. And it was such a joy watching everyone flourish over the five nights.

We shared stories, we laughed, we encouraged each other, we inspired each other — and, of course, we took the p**s out of each other too.

It was a truly amazing and transformational experience, and Sharon and I could not have done it without our incredible team.

A huge thank you to elizabeth guest who led some amazing meditation sessions and was also there supporting us throughout the entire retreat. To YOGA & AYURVEDA with Sílvia for her gorgeous yoga and cooking!

To Michelle 𝙽𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚢/𝚃𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚌 𝚜𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝙼𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎 who brought her brilliant strength and mobility sessions, as well as offering her incredible treatments. Every class was fantastic.

To Irene Clark , for her amazing treatments and all her support throughout the retreat.

And to our incredible CNM chefs, Georg McCann and Lucie Gearing - healthy eating 💚 . The hours you spent in the kitchen, putting up with me constantly changing my mind, coming up with new ideas and generally keeping you on your toes! It was such a collaborative experience — bouncing ideas around, having fun and creating incredible dishes that everyone absolutely raved about.

Thank you all. We couldn’t have done it without you.

We are truly exhausted, but our hearts are very full.

And we can’t wait to do it all again in May.

If you’re interested in joining us, comment ALGARVE below and we’ll send you all the details

02/10/2026

What an incredible week running this Detox Barn. I’m heading home with a very full heart.

I honestly can’t tell you how much joy this retreat gives me. We’ve laughed, cried, worked like dogs and, most importantly, made 11 guests very happy.

I absolutely couldn’t do it without Michelle, Irene and Zibby. What a team. ❤️

Here’s to the memories, the madness and another brilliant retreat in the bag.

My heart is leaving feeling very, very full. Lauretta Gavin Shelly Pip Irene Clark Elizabeth Zibby Guest

01/10/2026

Drink responsibly” sounds like a simple warning, but what if it shifts all the responsibility onto the person drinking? This reel explores how alcohol marketing can use that message to sidestep a bigger conversation: alcohol is an addictive drug, yet we’re often told that harm only happens to people who can’t control their drinking. what an educational conversation

01/10/2026

29/09/2026

New episode of the Gavin Sisters Wellness Show with the brilliant , author of Hangxiety.

We take a deep dive into the effects of alcohol — from the impact it has on society to the very real connection between drinking and anxiety.

It’s a fascinating, honest and genuinely educational conversation that might make you think differently about your relationship with alcohol.

If you drink, have ever experienced hangxiety, or are simply curious about what alcohol is really doing to us, this one is well worth a listen.

Listen now — link in bio.

16/09/2026

We’re heading off to run The Detox Barn Algarve in Castro Marim from 27 September–2 October, and we’ve just had one last-minute cancellation.

So, we have one shared-room spot available.

If you’re desperate for a proper break, some sunshine and five days of healthy food, movement, relaxation and a bit of headspace — and the dates work for you — DM me.

I can do you a really good last-minute deal on this one.

https://gavinsisters.co.uk/pages/the-detox-barn-algarve

First come, first served. DM me x