INHABIT with Alessia Citro

Ever stand in front of a packed closet and still feel like you have nothing to wear? In this episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, wardrobe stylist and educator Conni Jespersen, founder of Art in the Find, reveals how to simplify your style, reduce decision fatigue, and rediscover confidence in what you wear. With over a decade of experience helping women build intentional wardrobes, Conni blends her background as a teacher with practical fashion strategy—showing that personal style isn’t about rules or trends, but about dressing in alignment with your life and energy.From her signature “three outfit formulas for three activities” method to her now-viral In-N-Out vs. Cheesecake Factory closet analogy, Conni breaks down how to edit your wardrobe with ease, stop overbuying, and curate clothes that feel like trusted friends. She and Alessia also explore how your personal evolution is reflected in your style, why confidence matters more than labels, and how dressing with intention can shift your mindset.Whether you’re a busy mom craving simplicity, a professional seeking effortless polish, or a woman ready to reconnect with her confidence, this episode will help you transform your closet—and how you feel in it—one outfit at a time.—If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a five-star review and share it with a friend or two!I’d love to connect with you! DM me on the ‘gram at @alessiacitro__TIMESTAMPS:[01:19] Connie explains how her teaching background shapes her educational approach to helping women build confident wardrobes[03:03] The two discuss the post-pandemic cycle of overconsumption and how to dress with intention[06:07] Connie introduces her “Would I rebuy this?” question to simplify closet edits and reduce overwhelm[09:30] Connie’s “three outfit formulas for three activities” method helps women eliminate decision fatigue[13:21] Alessia and Connie explore how dressing like Europeans can boost confidence and self-worth[16:03] Connie reframes outfit planning as “meal prepping your wardrobe” — a self-care practice for busy women[19:11] Alessia connects getting dressed with emotional resilience and personal empowerment[22:17] Connie shares her “closet full of friends” metaphor and challenges women to stop overbuying[25:03] They discuss finding signature style through self-awareness and preferences[32:25] Alessia links personal development to fashion evolution as Connie explains how confidence drives true style[37:22] Connie redefines “investment pieces” as items with meaning, longevity, and intentional valueRESOURCES:Conni's Signature Style Method: Take the online course (use code PODCAST10 for 10% off!)Free Jean Fit Guide: Download Conni's Must-Have Measurement GuideConnect with Conni: Follow her on Instagram @artinthefind or visit artinthefind.comGet Alessia’s book, Higher Self HabitsNow available on Audible! Get a free 30-day trial!KEYWORDS:intentional wardrobe, closet edit, decision fatigue, personal style, confidence through style, mindful fashion, capsule wardrobe, sustainable fashion, women’s style tips, outfit formulas, style for moms, simplify your closet, wardrobe stylist, fashion mindset, style confidence, getting dressed with intention, closet organization, fashion self-carePS: These show notes were generated entirely by AI! I teach this and more in my new course: The Audio Authority Blueprint. Want to launch or manage a podcast with more consistency and efficiency? Be a founding member! Use code BETA at checkout for half-off for a limited time!Disclosure: Most, if not all, links are affiliate links. Should you purchase something through the links in these show notes, I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you.

What if grief could become the gateway to your greatest strength? In this deeply human episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, Alessia sits down with Nicole Sciacca—a yoga and mobility teacher to A-list celebrities and founder of Sweat and Stillness—to explore how movement, meditation, and meaning can turn heartbreak into healing. Nicole opens up about losing both her partner and ex-husband within a single year and shares how she transmuted profound grief into grounded purpose through mindful movement, spiritual connection, and community support.From the mysterious rash that symbolized her continued soul connection with her late partner to the creation of Sweat and Stillness, Nicole blends grief recovery, somatic healing, and spiritual growth with practical guidance for listeners. She demystifies mobility training, functional range conditioning, and bioidentical hormone therapy, offering tools to move better, feel ageless, and reconnect with your body at any age.Whether you’re a high-achieving woman navigating transition or simply craving peace in a chaotic world, this episode reminds you that healing isn’t about moving on—it’s about moving through. Tune in to rediscover your resilience, reclaim your strength, and inhabit your life fully.—If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a five-star review and share it with a friend or two!I’d love to connect with you! DM me on the ‘gram at @alessiacitro__TIMESTAMPS:[03:15] Nicole shares how she lost both her partner and ex-husband within ten months, reflecting on grief, motherhood, and the healing power of community.[06:59] She explains how movement became her medicine, helping her process loss when she could barely move through daily life.[10:11] Nicole recounts a mysterious rash that disappeared overnight and later learned, through medium Laura Lynne Jackson, it symbolized an energetic bond with her late partner.[17:54] The conversation turns to faith, death, and consciousness—how loss stripped away fear and revealed the sacred in everyday life.[27:21] Nicole shares how her divorce led her to meditation and the creation of Sweat and Stillness, a practice that turned pain into peace: “prayer is asking, meditation is listening.”[39:07] Nicole introduces CARs mobility training, showing how small daily movements prevent stiffness and keep the body ageless.[49:41] She highlights women’s health, hormone balance, and why strength training after 35 is essential for longevity.[53:28] The episode closes with a free month of Nicole’s Infinite Membership and a reminder that true agelessness comes from moving, healing, and living with presence.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Connect with Nicole:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteSweat and Stillness Membership (Use code "CITRO" for a free month)Books:Pre-Order Laura Lynne Jackson’s book, Guided, that contains a chapter about Nicole and her late partner, and SignsConversations with GodJesus CallingGet Alessia’s book, Higher Self HabitsNow available on Audible! Get a free 30-day trial!KEYWORDS: grief and healing, Jennifer Aniston, mindful movement, meditation and stillness, mobility training, women’s strength training, bioidentical hormone therapy, emotional resilience, somatic healing, spirituality and loss, connection beyond death, Laura Lynne Jackson, sweat and stillness, functional range conditioning, ageless living, women over 40 wellness, meditation, holistic fitness, grief recovery, self-reinventionPS: These show notes were generated entirely by AI! I teach this and more in my new course: The Audio Authority Blueprint. Want to launch or manage a podcast with more consistency and efficiency? Be a founding member! Use code BETA at checkout for half-off for a limited time!Disclosure: Most, if not all, links are affiliate links. Should you purchase something through the links in these show notes, I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you.

Ever feel like you’re only scratching the surface with AI—using it to draft captions or emails—while sensing it could do so much more? In this episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, I sit down with AI strategist and business coach Callan Faulkner to unlock the secrets of powerful prompting. Callan introduces her Three Ps of Prompting—pain, problem, persona—and shows how this framework can turn everyday challenges into game-changing breakthroughs, whether you’re raising millions, navigating relationship conflict, or negotiating real estate deals.Through vivid stories—from helping a private equity leader tackle a $40M fundraising sprint to rewriting the script on “working mom guilt”—Callan demonstrates how AI can become your limitless thought partner. You’ll learn how to craft prompts with role, context, request, and clarifying questions so that AI doesn’t just generate words but delivers strategic, personalized guidance. The episode is packed with practical examples, from storm damage insurance claims to executive compensation planning, making it one of the most tactical conversations on AI you’ll ever hear.Whether you’re a busy entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or simply someone curious about how to use AI beyond surface-level tasks, this episode provides clarity, confidence, and creativity. Listen in to discover how better prompting can save time, spark ideas, and transform the way you work—and don’t miss Callan’s upcoming bootcamp for a deeper dive.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Join Callan’s Effortless Business Bootcamp! (Only $47 through September 18!)Get on the waitlist for Callan’s signature program, Automate to AccelerateWispr Flow: the dictation tool that will rock your world! (This link will get you a free month!)Connect with Callan on IG @callanfaulknerGet Alessia’s book, Higher Self HabitsNow available on Audible! Get a free 30-day trial!If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a five-star review and share it with a friend or two!I’d love to connect with you! DM me on the ‘gram at @alessiacitro__TIMESTAMPS:[00:05] Alessia introduces bonus episode with Callan and plugs the $47 AI bootcamp.[02:15] Callan explains the three Ps of prompting: pain, problem, persona.[02:55] Aspen story: Steve’s $40M fundraising challenge becomes a live prompting example.[03:54] Callan outlines the four parts of a strong prompt: role, context, request, clarifying questions.[08:22] Life example: using a “Dr. John Gottman” prompt to handle money fights in marriage.[11:40] Real estate deal: Callan uses AI as a Florida land attorney to solve easement issues mid-flight.[17:26] Coaching example: reframing “working mom guilt” with a Dr. Joe Dispenza persona.[20:09] Callan likens AI to the “Limitless pill” and shows how to turn transcripts into case studies.[21:26] Alessia emphasizes inputs create outputs; strong prompts drive strong results.[22:27] Callan plugs the upcoming bootcamp and Automate to Accelerate program.[24:07] Memorable story: attendee refuses to miss a moment of the “AI magic show,” even in the bathroom.KEYWORDS: AI prompting, pain problem prompt framework, role context request clarifying questions, Callan Faulkner AI bootcamp, automate to accelerate program, AI thought partner, practical AI use cases, Dr. John Gottman AI example, AI for marriage and relationships, AI for real estate deals, AI for insurance claims, AI for executive compensation, working mom guilt mindset shift, Limitless pill AI analogy, AI case study creationPS: These show notes were generated entirely by AI! I teach this and more in my new course: The Audio Authority Blueprint. Want to launch or manage a podcast with more consistency and efficiency? Be a founding member! Use code BETA at checkout for half-off for a limited time!Disclosure: Most, if not all, links are affiliate links. Should you purchase something through the links in these show notes, I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you.

Ever feel like you’re falling behind on AI while everyone else seems to have it figured out? In this episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, Alessia sits down with AI strategist and entrepreneur Callan Faulkner to demystify the hype and show how founders and creators can put artificial intelligence to work today. From the Shopify CEO’s wake-up call that leaders must understand AI as deeply as their financials, to practical examples like turning a single voice note into a full content engine, Callan reveals why AI is less about replacement and more about unlocking capacity.Callan shares how she scaled her AI masterclass from 50 people to a multimillion-dollar business in a single year, proving the power of leaning into intuition and leveraging the right tools. You’ll hear stories about using AI for emotional processing, the game-changing Wispr Flow workflow for capturing ideas instantly, and how documenting your voice and process keeps content authentic instead of sounding like everyone else. This isn’t theory—it’s a candid look at how AI can reduce mental load, streamline systems, and free up energy for the work that actually matters.Whether you’re a founder feeling overwhelmed by technology or a creative ready to scale your impact, this episode provides clarity, inspiration, and tactical ways to make AI your ally. Tune in and discover how to design a business that works for you—so you can focus on growth, freedom, and the life you actually want to live.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Join Callan’s Effortless Business Bootcamp! (Only $47 through September 18!)Wispr Flow: the dictation tool that will rock your world! (This link will get you a free month!)Connect with Callan on IG @callanfaulknerGet Alessia’s book, Higher Self HabitsNow available on Audible! Get a free 30-day trial!If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a five-star review and share it with a friend or two!I’d love to connect with you! DM me on the ‘gram at @alessiacitro__TIMESTAMPS:[02:14] Callan reframes AI adoption: “Using a typewriter while a laptop sits next to you.”[03:41] Alessia & Callan call AI an “adult magic show” and urge: pick one use case and start.[05:47] Callan cites Shopify’s CEO: before hiring, exhaust AI’s limits and prove a human is truly needed.[10:24] Callan recalls launching her masterclass—50 people, then 150—and scaling to $4M in a year.[14:16] She uses AI for emotional triggers, prompting it to speak like Brené Brown or Esther Perel.[16:39] AI isn’t therapy, Callan notes—it can’t replace the frequency of human presence.[32:33] Wispr Flow: captures speech, formats it instantly, and beats typing speed.[41:25] Scaling lens: pair AI with “Simple Numbers 2.0” and labor efficiency ratios to stop leaks.[48:49] Record a one-hour voice note; AI turns it into a show, newsletter, and repurposed assets.[64:33] Build-to-live: design a business that runs without you so life comes first.KEYWORDS: AI for founders, artificial intelligence for entrepreneurs, Shopify CEO AI manifesto, content repurposing with AI, Wispr Flow voice to text, emotional processing with AI, Brené Brown, Esther Perel, AI prompts, business automation strategies, scaling with intuition, labor efficiency ratio, Simple Numbers 2.0 finance, authentic brand voice with AI, AI content engine, multimillion dollar masterclass growth, mental load and productivity tools, documenting SOPs with AI, ChatGPT for business, Claude AI, workflows, founder mindset and technology, design a business that runs without youPS: These show notes were generated entirely by AI! I teach this and more in my new course: The Audio Authority Blueprint. Want to launch or manage a podcast with more consistency and efficiency? Be a founding member! Use code BETA at checkout for half-off for a limited time!Disclosure: Most, if not all, links are affiliate links. Should you purchase something through the links in these show notes, I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you.

Ever wondered why you keep reacting the same way, even when you know better? In this episode of INHABIT with Alessia Citro, Alessia sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bellingrodt—a licensed clinical psychologist, former Army psychologist, and author—to explore how family history, subconscious programming, and mindset shape our personal narratives . Together, they unpack generational trauma, personality disorders, and why Dr. Jen insists that “personality disorders are nothing other than information processing disorders”—a powerful reframe that offers hope and healing.From grounding techniques like “name five things” to big shifts like “mind the gap” between perception and response, Dr. Jen shares practical strategies to calm emotional reactivity and rewire subconscious beliefs . The conversation dives into cognitive dissonance, negative automatic thoughts (NATs), and the surprising self-limiting belief of fear of greatness, which often holds high achievers back. Through vulnerable stories and real-world examples, this episode blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived wisdom into actionable tools for personal transformation.Whether you’re a high-achieving woman seeking balance or someone navigating deep patterns you can’t explain, this episode provides clarity, compassion, and concrete steps to shift your narrative. Tune in and discover how to release limiting beliefs, regulate your nervous system, and reclaim your power.—If you enjoyed today’s show, please leave a five-star review and share it with a friend or two!I’d love to connect with you! DM me on the ‘gram at @alessiacitro__TIMESTAMPS:[00:00] Alessia introduces Dr. Jennifer Bellingrodt, diving into family history, personality disorders, and mindset.[07:53] Jennifer reframes: “Personality disorders are information processing disorders.”[11:50] “Mind the gap” — pause between perception and response to shift reactivity.[19:09] Grounding tool: “Name five things” around you to reset in the moment.[20:29] Quick reframe: “How do I want to feel after this interaction?”[21:35] Subconscious beliefs drive behavior; conscious thoughts alone aren’t enough.[26:14] NATs (negative automatic thoughts) and five questions to challenge them.[28:53] BYOF: “Be your own friend” when facing guilt or self-blame.[31:49] TSD: create time, space, and distance to see clearly.[35:24] Fear of greatness: the hidden belief keeping high achievers small.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Dr. Jen's website: The Psychoeducation AcademyInstagram: @thepsychwithamicLinkedIn: Jennifer Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D"Self-Limiting Beliefs" program: Learn More"Better Sleep Blueprint" program: Learn MoreThe Psych with a Mic PodcastGet Dr. Jen’s book: Fix Your Freaking Marriage: Practical Tips to Just Start SomewhereGet Alessia’s book, Higher Self HabitsNow available on Audible! Get a free 30-day trial!KEYWORDS: personality disorders, information processing disorders, generational trauma, subconscious mind, cognitive dissonance, limiting beliefs, fear of greatness, mindfulness practices, nervous system regulation, emotional reactivity, negative automatic thoughts, mind the gap, family history psychology, trauma healing, perimenopause survival guide, Fix Your Freaking Marriage, shadow work, mindset and attitude, psychologyPS: These show notes were generated entirely by AI! I teach this and more in my new course: The Audio Authority Blueprint. Want to launch or manage a podcast with more consistency and efficiency? Be a founding member! Use code BETA at checkout for half-off for a limited time!Disclosure: Most, if not all, links are affiliate links. Should you purchase something through the links in these show notes, I may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you.