In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Alessia Citro, author of Higher Self Habits, about how to transform your mindset around habits and make them work for you instead of against you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just “bad at” habits, this episode will change your mind.

✻ Why ditching alcohol was the first domino that transformed Alessia’s life and set her on the path to habit mastery.
✻ Why most habit books miss a key piece—the role of spirituality in habit change.
✻ How to stop seeing habits as rigid routines and instead approach them like a “menu” that shifts with your life.
✻ The 5-part framework for lasting habit change: Aware, Align, Audit, Activate, and Ascend.
✻ The power of identity shifts: Why the words you speak after “I am” shape your reality.
✻ Reframing your personal growth journey: Why progress isn’t a straight line—it’s a spiral of ascension.

LET’S DIVE IN. 🖤

Hello, hello, friends! Can you believe we’re already a month into 2025? Let’s check in. No judgement…just honesty. How are you doing with those goals, dreams, and visions that were laid on your heart at the start of the year? Are they still burning bright? Or has the momentum started to fade?

If you’re like most people, (aka HUMAN) you might need a little reset. And that’s okay. That’s why today’s conversation is so timely. I’m sitting down with Alessia Citro, an expert in all things habits, behaviors, and the routines that shape us. Y’all know how deeply I believe that habits are the foundation of self-care and self-improvement. And Alessia? She’s a powerhouse. She’s the author of Higher Self Habits, a book that’s all about stepping into the best version of yourself by embracing habits that truly serve you. In her book—and in our conversation today—Alessia shares her powerful five-part framework for creating lasting habit change and I can’t wait for you to hear it and begin to apply it to your life.

One of the things I love most about Alessia’s work is how she makes the process of change feel approachable and inspiring. She breaks it down in a way that feels doable—even if you’ve struggled with consistency before. It’s an honor to bring her wisdom and encouragement to you today, especially if you’ve been in a season where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start. So without further ado, let’s dive into a conversation that was so much fun to have. Welcome to the show, Alessia Citro! 🖤

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 👇🏼

① Alessia kicks off the conversation by sharing her personal journey—how she went from a high-achieving corporate career (while using alcohol as a coping mechanism) to realizing that habit change was the missing piece in leveling up her life.

② Next, she walks us through her 5-part framework for habit change: Aware, Align, Audit, Activate, and Ascend. She breaks down why confused people do nothing—meaning we need clarity and awareness before taking action.

③ We talk about identity shifts and why habits are about who you become, not just what you do. Alessia shares the power of shifting from “have-do-be” to BE-DO-HAVE and how seeing yourself as “the person who does the thing” creates lasting change.

④ We wrap up with a fresh perspective on personal growth: Why our journey isn’t a straight line, but rather a spiral of ascension—a continuous process of evolving into our highest self.

CONNECT WITH Alessia 📲

If you LOVED today’s conversation then head over to Instagram and hang out with Alessia
Learn more about Alessia + her work HERE
Read HIGHER SELF HABITS
Grab her FREE CAPABILITY GUIDE HERE
Listen to INHABIT (Alessia’s Podcast)

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