Dr. Cali Estes:
Recharging the World—One Coach, One Client, One Community at a Time.
Cali blends clinical expertise with no-BS motivation—teaching people how to heal others, build thriving practices, and get paid doing meaningful work. Whether she’s on stage, in the media, or mentoring coaches one-on-one, her mission is simple: help you get unstuck, find your purpose, and create a life where impact and income go hand in hand.
Trusted by Icons, Featured Worldwide.
I’ve spent over 25 years working with celebrities, athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs at the top of their game.
My clients rely on me for one reason results that protect their image and deliver real change. My methods have been featured on the world’s most respected media outlets and used by leaders who understand that privacy and performance are non-negotiable.
25+
Years in Elite Recovery & Performance Coaching
60,000+
Professionals Trained
40+
Countries Worldwide
Three ways I work with the world’s most driven, high-profile individuals.
Choose yours, I’ll handle the rest.
Your Next Level Starts Where Comfort Ends.
High-performance coaching to sharpen your mind, energy, and habits.
Recharge Your Audience & Transform the Room
Book a speaker who doesn’t just fill a slot, but actually changes lives.
You Don’t Have Time for Rehab , You Have Me.
Discreet, on-location recovery with total privacy and results that last.
Real Stories . Real Results
Pleasure to have met you and glad for your work in this space
- Steve Harvey
Pleased to have met you and served on 10,000 Beds Board of Directors with you.
- Wes Geer
Thank you for the work you do and the difference you make
-Nikki Sixx
I am pleased with the work you have done and proud to call you a friend.
-Mike Tramp
I am proud to have trained under you and call you my Coach!
-Vance Johnson
The training I received through Dr Cali Estes was exceptional.
-Dr Danielle Marr CollinsBring The Battery Recharger™ To Your Platform
Recharge Your Audience and Transform the Room
Planning an event is tough—you want a speaker who doesn’t just fill a slot, but actually changes lives. That’s exactly what Dr. Cali Estes does. Known as The Battery Recharger™ and The Female Dr. Drew, Cali is a powerhouse who blends neuroscience, humor, and raw storytelling into an unforgettable keynote experience. She doesn’t just talk at audiences—she wakes them up, shifts their perspective, and gives them the tools to create real change. Whether it’s a packed conference hall or an intimate retreat, Cali knows how to flip the energy in the room and leave people saying, “That was the talk that changed everything.”
Podcasts
A Podcast Guest Who Sparks Unforgettable Conversations
If you’re looking for a guest who delivers more than surface-level talking points, Cali is your go-to. With over 25 years of experience in psychology, coaching, and addiction recovery, she brings credibility and depth—but pairs it with fearless honesty and wit. She’s the guest who will say the thing your audience is already thinking but hasn’t heard anyone else say out loud. From mental health and motivation to resilience, business, and human behavior, Cali has the stories and insights that make listeners lean in and stay hooked. Podcasters love her because she’s real, she’s fast-paced, and she knows how to turn an interview into an experience.
News Features
An Expert Source the Media Can Count On—Every Time
When news outlets need expert commentary that cuts through the noise, they call Dr. Cali Estes. She’s been featured on CNN, NBC, FOX, KTLA, Forbes, and People Magazine for one reason: she knows how to deliver powerful, quotable insights that land with both authority and humanity. Cali has the rare ability to break down complex mental health, addiction, and performance issues into sharp, media-ready soundbites that audiences remember. Producers know she’s reliable, quick on her feet, and never boring—which is why she gets asked back again and again. If you need a credible, confident, and charismatic voice for your next story, Cali is the expert you’ve been looking for.
Why Event Planners Book Cali Estes
Unmatched Expertise – With 25+ years as a clinical psychologist, performance coach, and addiction specialist, Cali brings depth and credibility.
Global Impact – She’s trained over 60,000 professionals in 40 countries and built programs that have reshaped the mental health and recovery industry.
High-Energy Presence – Cali has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in addiction, mental health, and performance—and she brings the same fire every time.
Media Magnet – Featured on CNN, NBC, FOX, KTLA, Forbes, and People Magazine, her reputation travels before she does.
Signature Keynotes
Running on Chaos and Caffeine: Burnout Recovery for High Performers
As “The Battery Recharger™️,” Cali reveals how executives, athletes, and entrepreneurs can reset their nervous systems and restore peak performance. This keynote blends neuroscience, biohacking, and real-world strategies to transform exhaustion into resilience and clarity. She dives into the dangerous cycle of pushing harder, sleeping less, and numbing with caffeine—then shows the audience how to break free and build sustainable energy that fuels both success and joy.
From Surviving to Thriving
We celebrate resilience as if bouncing back is enough. But trauma and loss don’t just require toughness—they require transformation. Dr. Cali Estes teaches how to rewire the brain for happiness, showing that the future of healing isn’t resilience—it’s reinvention.
From Rock Bottom to Reinvention
In this talk, Dr. Cali Estes shares how addiction nearly killed her, how the death of her husband shattered her world, and how she rebuilt from $300 to six thriving companies. She reveals how loss became her launchpad, leading to the creation of the largest addiction and mental health training school in the world. A 7× #1 best-selling author and owner of Sober On Demand®️, the leading concierge addiction and mental health service, Cali proves that rock bottom isn’t the end—it’s the foundation for reinvention, impact, and success.
Science + Soul: The Future of Mental Health & Human Potential
A dynamic keynote merging neuroscience, nutrition, trauma recovery, and soulful strategy. Cali shows how brains and bodies can be rewired for resilience, creativity, and lasting success.
The New Rules of Recovery: Why Traditional Models Fail and What Actually Works
Cali pulls no punches as she exposes why outdated treatment models don’t work—and what does. With raw honesty, she shares the lessons she learned from navigating her late husband’s battle with addiction, her own personal struggles, and her journey of building multiple seven-figure brands after hitting rock bottom in life. This keynote is both disruptive and deeply inspiring.
The Law of Attraction in Action: From $300 to 7-Figure Brands
Cali went from being homeless twice—with only $300 in her bank account—to scaling six companies into six- and seven-figure empires. She shares the exact formula of manifestation, alignment, and bold execution that transformed her life, proving the Law of Attraction works when paired with relentless action.
How You Can Learn From Me
I don’t just work with clients one-on-one — I’ve built platforms, programs, and stories that have helped thousands of people worldwide transform their lives. Here are three ways you can dive deeper into my world
The Addictions Academy
Learn at your own pace: video classes, online live classes and even live, in-person classes at our faculty or yours! Accredited and Credentialed Courses and assistance with Job procurement, marketing your private practice, and even time with our faculty to hone your skills. We've trained over 40,000 students trained across 30 countries.
Unpause Your Life
It’s time to create the life you want and deserve! If you want to be coached or become a coach, our life coach methods go above and beyond the normal and traditional training you get at other companies. The skills we teach are utilized by the top performers in society to get more done and have more freedom, free time, and wealth.
Unpause Your Life Podcast
The Unpause Your Life podcast puts a spotlight on life challenges, the hurdles we must get over to move onward and upward. Join Dr. Cali Estes and Master Coach Jenny Fontana as they discuss strategies that work to alleviate and eliminate common stumbling blocks like addiction, job loss, relationship struggles, stress, kids and more. Guests may join them to give you their perspective on how to unlock your potential.
Unpause yourself and live the life you desire, the life you deserve.
Listen On:
How You Can Recover With Me. Tailored For A Life Like Yours.
When it comes to recovery, I bring the solution to you, wherever you are, on your terms, with complete privacy. These signature programs are built for people who can’t step away from their life or career, but need results now.
Sober On Demand®
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction or mental health challenges? At Sober On Demand, we’re here to help. We offer a holistic, medically guided approach to addiction recovery that addresses the chemical, mental, and emotional sides of addiction. We understand that addiction often stems from deep-rooted trauma, and that’s why we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.As someone who’s been on both sides of addiction, I truly understand the pain of watching a loved one struggle. My late husband, Tim Estes, was a talented musician who battled heroin addiction, and together we wrote I Married a Junkie about our journey. I know what it’s like to love someone in active addiction and the toll it takes on your heart.
5-Day Executive Reset
Experience a life-changing transformation with the 5-Day Executive Reset, guided by Dr. Cali Estes. This intensive program is designed to help you break free from the vices and patterns that have been holding you back from reaching your highest potential. Using the Fast Track Method, Dr. Estes works with you to address everything from work stress and burnout to addictive behaviors, unlocking the path to becoming the best version of yourself. Whether it’s personal or professional struggles, this reset is tailored to provide lasting results in a short amount of time. The program addresses the root causes of your challenges through an integrated approach, blending cutting-edge techniques and therapeutic modalities. Using The Brain Method™, Dr. Estes targets the chemical imbalances that contribute to mental and emotional blocks, helping to rewire the brain for success.
Concierge Medical Detox
Imagine having a medical team at your bedside to help you detox from drugs and alcohol instead of having to go into the hospital or stay in an uncomfortable and boring detox facility. You can safely and comfortably detox in your own bed, or hotel room with a nurse 24/7 by your side. We can come equipped with all the items you need to detox and we also provide the intensive Sober on-Demand addiction counseling and coaching services right in your home, hotel, or office where you are most comfortable. Why leave home when all the services you need, come to your doorstep? 100% confidential and discreet. Whether you or a loved one are seeking a quick reset or long-term recovery, we offer personalized support designed to meet your unique needs.
How You Can Stay Healthy With Me.
Pro Recovery Rx. Supplements Backed By Science For Your Brain & Body.
Recovery and performance don’t just stop when the coaching ends — they’re sustained by what you put into your body. That’s why I created ProRX Supplements, a line designed to keep you at your peak — mind, body, and energy.
Support on Stage
Private Support For Performers,
Creatives, And Entertainment Professionals
This is a high-touch, harm reduction–based alternative to traditional treatment, designed for those in the entertainment industry who need real solutions without public exposure.
Whether you’re trying to cut back, come off substances safely, or just get your mental clarity back, we deliver the tools and team to make it happen on your terms.
True transformation doesn’t happen in comfort—it happens when someone walks in, shakes your foundation, and hands you the tools to rebuild stronger. That’s what I do when I step on stage or work with a client.
Dr. Cali Estes
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, MCAP, ICADC, IMAC,
How You Can Stay Healthy With Me.
Pro Recovery Rx. Supplements Backed By Science For Your Brain & Body.
Recovery and performance don’t just stop when the coaching ends — they’re sustained by what you put into your body. That’s why I created ProRX Supplements, a line designed to keep you at your peak — mind, body, and energy.
Media Spotlight Highlights
Dr. Cali Estes Interview by KTLA about Technology Addiction.
Dr. Cali Estes is interviewed by CNN on "How do you know if you married a junkie".
Join Cali Estes on Fox News to discuss stealth shopping and shopping addiction.
KTLA discusses Failure to Launch with Dr. Cali Estes.
WPLG 10 News speaks with Dr. Cali Estes on Food Addiction.
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About Dr. Cali Estes
Dr. Cali Estes is a global leader in addiction recovery, mental health, and performance optimization. Known as “The Female Dr. Drew” and “The Battery Recharger,” she empowers high-performing professionals—from CEOs and celebrities to athletes and creatives—to reset, recharge, and reclaim their lives through her signature no-nonsense, results-driven approach.
With over 25 years of experience combining clinical psychology, neuroscience, and cutting-edge biohacking, Dr. Cali helps clients break free from addiction, burnout, and trauma. Her toolbox includes neurofeedback, NAD therapy, red light therapy, nootropics, custom supplementation, and Memory Reconstruction Therapy—all designed to reboot brain chemistry, resolve deep-rooted trauma, upgrade energy, and unlock peak performance.
She is the visionary founder of Sober On Demand®, a revolutionary concierge program offering in-home detox, 1-on-1 coaching, sober companions, and trauma-informed care tailored to your life, not the other way around. She also created the 5-Day Executive Reset, an immersive, high-performance program designed to help CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers recover from burnout, addiction, or emotional exhaustion without putting life or business on hold. As the CEO of The Addictions Academy, Dr. Cali has certified over 60,000 professionals in 40 countries and trained staff at more than 500 addiction treatment centers and mental health facilities worldwide.
Dr. Cali has spoken to audiences of thousands and has been a keynote speaker multiple times in multiple countries, inspiring professionals across the globe with her transformative approach to recovery, mindset, and performance. She’s led impactful workshops for corporations, clinical teams, first responders, and entrepreneurs, delivering real results backed by science and lived experience.
Her work has been featured on CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, KTLA, FOX, Forbes, HuffPost, HBO, People Magazine, and more.
She’s a 6x #1 Best-Selling Author, including her powerful I Married a Junkie series, inspired by her 12-year marriage to touring musician Tim Estes, whose long battle with drug addiction brought both heartbreak and healing. Their real-life love story—marked by relapse, resilience, and raw honesty—struck a global chord. After losing Tim to a drug-related heart attack, Dr. Cali transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a fierce voice for families, spouses, and professionals navigating addiction from the inside out.
She’s also the host of the wildly successful, Top 10-ranked self-help podcast Unpause Your Life and a passionate advocate for doing recovery differently—with compassion, innovation, and customized strategies that actually work.
If you’re ready to ditch burnout, upgrade your biology, and take control of your future, Dr. Cali Estes is your go-to expert.
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