The Fall That Forged Fortitude

How a Life-Threatening Allergy Nearly Ended Everything—and Sparked a New Beginning

August 2011 marked a devastating turning point. Gavin experienced a severe allergic reaction to cashews—a nut he’s deathly allergic to. The damage was so profound that he spent 18 months in and out of hospitals, unable to work or run his companies. Despite efforts to sell his clinics, the businesses closed, and Gavin was forced into bankruptcy in order to focus on his health and recovery. It could’ve been the end of the road. But it wasn’t. Instead, it became a reset as Gavin focused on recovery and healing, both personally and professionally. "Resilience isn’t about what you withstand—it’s about what you become after everything breaks."