In this thought-provoking episode of and Double D, hosts Dave Evans and Debbie Halls-Evans sit down with the transformative Alex Belisle-Springer.

Together, they navigate the power of language, the courage to self-correct, and the beauty of embracing discomfort.

From redefining curiosity to exploring human equity through tartans, this conversation is a masterclass in connection and authenticity.

Tune in to discover your “and” and join the ripple effect of making tomorrow better than today

This week's guest is Alex Belisle-Springer

Alex Bélisle-Springer (he/they) is a trans and non-binary award-winning writer, author of various ebooks, producer, and host of the Phorest FM podcast, and speaker known for their contributions to inspiring materials destined for the salon community.

They have been featured in ⁠SalonEVO⁠, ⁠Salon Today⁠, ⁠Professional Beauty UK⁠, ⁠Thrive Global⁠, ⁠Authority Magazine⁠, ⁠Future Of Everything⁠ and spoken at conferences such as the ⁠Salon Owners Summit 2024⁠, ⁠Modern Salon’s Digital Summit⁠, the ⁠Thrive Sessions⁠, ⁠Seattle Interactive⁠ and ⁠Uppercase⁠. 

Global Education Content Lead at ⁠Phorest Salon Software⁠, he is responsible for building out and setting the tone and standard for educational content and programs across the company’s channels, from elearning courses and live coaching-led masterclasses to webinars, podcasts and ⁠other related educational material⁠.

Find more about Alex here

PhorestFM Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Q5gBMNbMvSbDNd6Gnco2f?si=90e704e0855d4b4b

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In season 6, we explore, chat, and meander through conversation, finding out what people's and is.

What's your and?

The question is a great coaching one. It gets us to dig deep into meaning, why we do what we do, how we manage, what's happening, how we make choices, and why. It gets us to ponder whats my and?

#113 Bending reality is about vision, not deadlines.

This episode asks what if reality isn’t as rigid as you’ve been led to believe?

In this mind-bending episode the transformational coach and bestselling author Victoria Song how to uncover the secrets behind her groundbreaking book, Bending Reality. 

Together, they explore the art of making the impossible probable, why fear is a hidden superpower, and how to navigate life’s biggest challenges without shrinking from them.

With candid stories, thought-provoking debates, and Victoria’s cutting-edge insights, this episode will flip your perception of success, ambition, and what it truly means to live expansively. 

Get ready for a conversation that pushes boundaries, challenges conventions, and inspires action.

If you’re tired of playing small, this is your call to expand.

Key Takeaways

The shift from goals to vision

The most striking idea is Victoria Song’s approach to vision over goals. Her perspective—holding an expansive vision without attaching it to time—feels liberating. It challenges the conventional obsession with deadlines and resolutions, encouraging listeners to focus on the feeling and energy of what you want to create rather than the constraints of a calendar.

Bending reality is a radical concept

The idea that reality is not fixed, but malleable is empowering and disruptive. It pushes you to rethink the “rules” we have accepted about success, timelines, and personal growth. The phrase “What if reality doesn’t need fixing, but your mindset does?” sticks with you because it reframes self-improvement from striving to expanding.

The courage to stop fixing yourself. Debbie and Dave’s conversation goes into deeper discussions of the idea of rejecting the “New Year, New Me” narrative feel accessible and refreshing. It’s not about starting over but about trusting who you already are.

Practical tools for emotional expansion Victoria’s concept of expansion and contraction isn’t just theoretical—You can apply it immediately. Whether it’s shifting from contraction into expansion or recognising when fear is guiding me toward growth, these tools feel actionable without being prescriptive..

Timelines are arbitrary. The recurring challenge to traditional thinking about time, especially around January, leave a profound impression. It’s a reminder that transformation doesn’t require a new year or even a specific plan but instead requires bold choices and the ability to trust the process.

To get Victoria's book and also sign up for her New Year Launch program, go to www.victoriasong.me

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Gareth Dauncy on Building Emotional Freedom

In this episode of and Double D, we sit down with Gareth Dauncy, architect and creator of the mood App, to uncover how the art of design can transform emotional well-being.

What if your emotions were like the tides—shifting, flowing, and endlessly dynamic?

From the quiet beauty of his coastal life in Cardigan to the innovative concepts behind Mood, Gareth’s story is a testament to how simplicity can drive profound change.

Discover how Gareth’s background in architecture taught him to design structures and emotional experiences.

Learn why he believes our emotions are like the weather, changeable yet manageable—and how this philosophy shaped a revolutionary app that feels alive, adaptive, and deeply human.

Takeaways Include:

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What if the way we’ve been taught to chase happiness is actually making us miserable?

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Harrison, founder of The New Happy, to unpack why our cultural obsession with achievement, perfection, and self-focus is breaking us—and what we can do about it.

Stephanie doesn’t just challenge the traditional idea of happiness—she flips it on its head.

Backed by over a decade of research, she makes the case for a new philosophy, one that’s rooted in connection, kindness, and a sense of purpose. Stephanie’s philosophy isn’t just an idea; it’s a movement.

From breaking free of "Old Happy" to embracing a life rooted in connection, purpose, and service, this conversation will leave you rethinking what truly matters

This isn’t your typical feel-good conversation. It’s raw, insightful, and packed with practical ways to break free from old patterns and start living a life that feels meaningful—not just successful.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing the wrong things and focus on what really matters.

Packed with compassion, science-backed wisdom, and life-changing clarity, Stephanie Harrison will not only challenge your assumptions about happiness but will inspire you to live a more authentic, meaningful, and connected life.

This episode isn’t just about happiness—it’s about hope, humanity, and redefining what it means to thrive. 

Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about happiness? 

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What if your business could be fun, fulfilling, and wildly successful—all at the same time?

In this episode of Double D, Do Business, we sit down with Simon Severino, the mastermind behind the Strategy Sprints method, to uncover how coaches and entrepreneurs can break free from the feast-or-famine cycle and build a sustainable, thriving business.

Simon takes us on a no-fluff journey through his proven 90-Day Strategy Sprint, revealing the exact steps to:

With his unique mix of strategic insight and fun-first philosophy, Simon shares why "staying in your lane" doesn't have to mean stagnation, how to turn scepticism about sales into a strength, and why boring might just be the best thing to ever happen to your business.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to take your coaching or business to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice, soul food, and unexpected moments of inspiration.

Plus, Simon's insights on finding fun—even in the most mundane moments—will leave you ready to sprint toward your goals with renewed energy.

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Visit Simon Severino at Strategy Sprints for tools, templates, and insights

Simon Severino explains how fun is the secret

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In this episode of Double D, Dave Evans and Debbie Halls-Evans dive into the colourful world of Anna Campbell Jones—

https://annacampbelljones.com/

Anna is a celebrated TV presenter, interior designer, and creative powerhouse. Known for her role in Scotland's Home of the Year and her trailblazing work in sustainability and design, Anna opens up about her journey from a rebellious teenager to one of the most influential voices in interiors.

"With humour, authenticity, and her lived experience, Anna shares how she navigates the complexities of her “and"—from launching her own homeware brand to championing sustainability, female empowerment, and mental health.

This conversation brims with actionable insights and inspiring stories, from finding creativity in dark times to using themes as a guiding compass in life and work.

Whether you're an aspiring creative, a fan of interior design, or simply curious about weaving meaning into your daily life, this episode is packed with nuggets of gold to challenge, inspire, and delight.

Insights and tips if you get stuck on trends from interiors to living your life Anna shares how she works, thinks and does with a vibrancy that is in all her work.

Anna Campbell Jones redesigns the rules and breaks the mould of how to own your style and design a life that shouts you.

See Anna's events and he pop up's, products using Dazzle, plus her collaborations form sustainable plastics to wallpaper and more, on her website

https://annacampbelljones.com/

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Tim Duggan’s Radical Guide to Taking Back Your Life

Burnout, Balance, and Bold Moves—Discover How to

In this episode of Double D, Dave Evans and Debbie Halls-Evans welcome Tim Duggan, an acclaimed

The trio dive deep into Tim’s latest book, Work Backwards, which challenges conventional views on work-life balance and introduces transformative concepts like Life Work Balance, Calendar Bankruptcy, and understanding the Map of meaning, anchors, and priorities in life.

With personal anecdotes, practical tools, and thought-provoking challenges,

Tim inspires listeners to take actionable steps to redefine their priorities and pursue fulfilment.

The podcast is infused with humour, vulnerability, and inspiration, including stories of Tim’s campervan adventures, his confrontation with burnout, and how simplicity can

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Written and Narrated by Dave Evans

Dive into the speed read of Leadership or Leadershit—think of it as the "Blinkist" version, distilled into under 44 minutes of sharp insights. If you're short on time or just prefer listening, Dave gives you the essence of the whole book in a digestible, podcast-style format. Perfect for leaders on the go who want the core message without missing any impactful takeaways.

This is it the finale of Season 5.

We wrap up the season using the Speed Read part of the book. Season 5 is all about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leadership or Leadershit. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ending the season summarising at speed and tangents of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leadership or Leadershit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The book is built around eight faces of leadership or leadershit, and we explore each one, our interpretation, experiences and thoughts.

We aim to give you real-life examples that resonate, are relatable, and make a difference. 

Our style is unedited; it's a conversation, coaching live and real.

Buy the Book now (also on Kindle)

This is the final chapter (face) of the book. Penultimate episode of Season 5.

Season 5 is all about ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leadership or Leadershit. ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let's be honest: We've all encountered some great leaders and some terrible ones the leadershit. Sadly, our experience has been that there are more leadershit than the leadership we all want to work with. We can also be blind or do not know how to move our leadership from leadershit we've all done it at some point in our careers.

Each episode follows a chapter, and we dig deep and uncover real-life stories. We want to see more leadership; to do that, we must uncover and unlearn leadershit. Welcome to season 5.

We continue delving into the chapters of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Leadership or Leadershit⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Chapter 8, EReality or Illusion?

Dave and Debbie explore all about the chapter in Leadership or Leadershit.

The book is built around eight faces of leadership or leadershit, and we explore each one as Dave and Debbie our interpretation, experiences and thoughts; we then share each chapter with a guest and their experience of it, too.

We aim to give you real-life examples that resonate, are relatable, and make a difference. 

Our style is unedited; it's a conversation, coaching live and real.

If you are following along with the book, this episode covers pages: Speed Read Page 44, Full Read 206