Celebrity Addiction Coach | Global Mental Health Visionary | Bestselling Author
Dr. Cali Estes isn’t just an expert—she’s a force of nature. Known as “The Female Dr. Drew” and “The Battery Recharger™,” Cali is the coach CEOs, celebrities, athletes, and high performers call when everything is on the line. She has an unstoppable ability to turn chaos into clarity, cutting through noise, drama, and burnout to deliver rapid, life-changing transformation.
Whether she’s guiding someone through a personal crisis, helping a company in meltdown, or navigating an emotional storm, Cali sees what others can’t. She shifts energy, rewires mindsets, and upgrades entire lives with razor-sharp strategy, clinical expertise, and fearless humor. She’s part psychologist, part disruptor, part coach—and always the catalyst for extraordinary change.
With 25+ years of experience blending clinical psychology, neuroscience, trauma resolution, and biohacking, Cali is the visionary founder of Sober On Demand®, a concierge recovery service offering private, in-home detox and coaching worldwide, and creator of the elite 5-Day Executive Reset designed for high achievers who can’t press pause.
As CEO of The Addictions Academy, she has certified over 60,000 professionals in 40 countries and trained staff at more than 500 addiction and mental health centers worldwide. Her expertise has been featured by CNN, NBC, CBS, FOX, Forbes, HuffPost, HBO, and People Magazine.
Cali is also an accomplished keynote speaker, having taken the stage five times as a featured keynote and shared platforms with some of the biggest names in addiction and mental health. Her bold, science-meets-storytelling style inspires audiences of all sizes, from global conferences to corporate boardrooms.
A 6X #1 bestselling author and host of the Top 10-ranked podcast Unpause Your Life, Cali blends her raw life story—including overcoming homelessness and the devastating loss of her husband—with cutting-edge science and a no-BS approach that sparks transformation worldwide.
Her superpower? She’s The Frequency Shifter. Cali helps people and businesses upgrade their entire vibe, accelerate breakthroughs, and reclaim their power—with science, strategy, and undeniable style.
What inspired you to merge science, strategy, and soul into your work with addiction recovery and performance optimization?
Dr. Cali Estes: Recovery has to be practical, not performative. I started in the clinical world but quickly saw traditional treatment models weren’t cutting it—especially for high performers. People needed a smarter, faster solution that didn’t just rely on talk therapy but truly rewired the brain and body. That’s where neuroscience, biohacking, and nutrition come in. Strategy gives us a clear roadmap, and soul ensures the work is deeply personal and sustainable. If you’re not helping people uncover their “why,” heal trauma, and design a life they’re excited about, you’re not offering recovery—you’re offering a Band-Aid.
You’ve been called “The Female Dr. Drew” and “The Battery Recharger.” How do these titles reflect the unique energy and transformation you bring to your clients?
Dr. Cali Estes: I was dubbed “The Female Dr. Drew” on the red carpet, and I take that as a huge compliment because it reflects my direct, results-driven approach. I hold clients accountable regardless of fame, wealth, or power, and I’m known for getting straight to the root of the problem. “The Battery Recharger” came from within the industry for my tireless work growing The Addictions Academy and helping thousands of professionals elevate their skills. Both titles capture what I do best—recharge people, companies, and entire systems—helping clients, from celebrities and CEOs to families, come back stronger, sharper, and more resilient than ever.
Your method blends neuroscience, biohacking, and trauma-informed care. Walk us through what a “reset” with you might look like.
Dr. Cali Estes: A reset with me is like a mix of science lab, mindset gym, and soul excavation. We start with deep diagnostics—brain chemistry, hormones, and lifestyle—and use cutting-edge tools like NAD+ therapy and neurofeedback to stabilize the body. From there, we incorporate NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), brain reconstructive therapy, and mindset reprogramming to break destructive patterns and rebuild healthier ones. The process is private, highly customized, and designed to deliver rapid transformation in days, not months. No groups, no fluff—just a complete full-system reboot tailored for high performers who demand fast, lasting change.
Sober On Demand® flips the traditional rehab model. What inspired this concierge approach to addiction recovery?
Dr. Cali Estes: Rehab was failing people. Busy executives, parents, and public figures can’t disappear for 30–90 days, and they shouldn’t have to. Sober On Demand® was designed to bring the entire process—detox, trauma work, and coaching—to wherever the client is: at home, on a tour bus, or in a hotel. Getting sober in the exact environment where you use, live, and work is crucial—it’s where you learn how to navigate triggers and build a new life in real time. We deliver privacy, speed, and results with a level of personalization traditional rehabs can’t match. It’s about transformation, not time-outs.
Your series I Married a Junkie has resonated with people around the world. How has that experience shaped your approach to helping others?
Dr. Cali Estes: I Married a Junkie is a two-book series that Tim and I wrote together, sharing both sides of our journey through his addiction. Those books came from the rawest chapter of our lives—full of love, chaos, relapses, and redemption. Writing them together gave us a platform to be completely transparent about what addiction does to a family, a marriage, and a life. Losing Tim was devastating, but telling our story made me a more compassionate and effective professional. I understand the heartbreak families endure and the strength it takes to rebuild. That perspective drives everything I do today: I don’t just treat addiction, I fight for families, because I’ve lived both sides.
In your work, how do addiction recovery and peak performance go hand in hand?
Dr. Cali Estes: Addiction recovery and peak performance are two sides of the same coin. Addiction is often just a symptom of imbalance—chemical, emotional, or lifestyle-related. Once you strip away the coping mechanisms, you’re left with raw potential. My job is to take that potential and light it on fire. Recovery isn’t about getting your life back; it’s about building a new one that’s unstoppable. We rewire the brain, rebuild the body, and reignite purpose so you’re not just surviving—you’re performing at a level you didn’t even know was possible.
You’ve trained over 60,000 professionals in 40 countries. What’s the legacy you hope to leave through The Addictions Academy?
Dr. Cali Estes: My goal is to raise the global standard of care and disrupt outdated treatment models. We’ve trained tens of thousands of professionals in 40 countries, equipping them with tools that actually work. The ripple effect has been massive: more lives saved, more families healed, and an entire industry being pushed to evolve. I want The Addictions Academy to be remembered for setting a new global benchmark in addiction recovery education and for giving professionals the power to change lives at scale.
Where can our readership learn more about you?
Dr. Cali Estes: You can explore my work, from concierge recovery programs to professional training and certifications, at my websites:
- Programs & Speaking: drcaliestes.com
- Concierge Recovery: soberondemand.com
- Training & Certifications: theaddictionsacademy.com
