Unpause Your Life

What does it take to rebuild your life when you've experienced homelessness, addiction-related struggles, and profound mental health challenges? In this powerful episode of UnPause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes welcomes Corey Preston, founder of Mental Health Simplified, to explore the power of personal transformation, resilience, and finding purpose through life's darkest moments. Corey shares his re...

What if improving your mental health and overcoming addiction starts with understanding your body? In this episode of UnPause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes welcomes Jason Turner, LMSW, a veteran, Tillman Scholar, and founder of e-motion wellness, for a powerful conversation about the connection between physical health, neuroscience, addiction, and mental well-being. With over 20 years of experience in...

What happens when life strips away everything you thought you had left? Todd Ennis, known to many as “The Tattooed Viking from Down Under,” has survived childhood sexual abuse, addiction, family separation, and a rock bottom that left him living in an industrial shed. But somewhere in the darkness, Todd made a decision: give life one more day. In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Todd shares how...

What if recovery wasn't just about giving something up but about becoming someone stronger? In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Cali Estes sits down with Dr. Rob Archuleta, licensed addiction counselor, personal trainer, co-founder of Addict2Athlete, seven-time Ironman triathlete, and author of Suffer Well. Together, they explore the powerful connection between recovery, fitness, and personal gr...

What does it take to turn your darkest chapter into a life dedicated to helping others? In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Cali Estes sits down with Scott H. Silverman, CNN Hero, crisis coach, author, and nationally recognized addiction recovery advocate. Scott shares the incredible story behind his decades of work helping individuals and families navigate addiction, recovery, and life-changing...

Rock icon Mike Tramp joins Cali Estes for another personal conversation on Unpause Your Life. Best known as the voice of White Lion, Mike opens up about far more than music. He shares what led him to write the foreword for Cali's book, I Married a Junkie, reflects on his friendship with her late husband, and speaks candidly about the loss of his own brother. Together, they explore grief, addiction...

What if the key to changing your life isn't finding an easier path but becoming someone who can handle harder things? In this episode of Unpause Your Life, we sit down with Chris Holt, a performance coach, former CrossFit affiliate owner, and mindset expert who has spent nearly two decades helping people build resilience from the inside out. Chris shares why physical fitness is only one piece of t...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Cali sits down with interventionist and recovery advocate Michael Gonzales for an honest conversation about healing, transformation, and the role psychedelics played in his own journey. Before becoming a nationally respected interventionist, Michael spent years incarcerated, where his path to recovery first began. Today, with more than a decade of experience h...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life, I sit down with Dr. Joshua Helman, a Harvard-trained physician, board-certified in both Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and a leading voice in the conversation around Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal. With an extensive background in biochemistry and years of hands-on clinical experience, Dr. Josh has worked at the forefront of health innovation—f...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life, I sit down with Ronnie Costa, a certified chemical dependency counselor, accredited life coach, and dedicated professional who has been working in the treatment field since 2005. From coaching and sober companionship to counseling and case management, Ronnie has spent nearly two decades walking alongside individuals navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, a...

TJ Woodward is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, recovery expert, and spiritual teacher dedicated to helping individuals awaken to their inherent wholeness and live from their authentic nature. As the creator of the Conscious Recovery Method, TJ has spent over three decades guiding people through deep personal transformation by integrating spiritual principles with practical psychologic...

What does it really mean to live and lead in the intelligence age? In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Diane Weaver, COO of Baryons, tech founder, and speaker known for operating at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and real-world application.  With over 20 years of experience driving large-scale transformation, Diane has built a reputation for helping organ...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Estes, Dr. Cali sits down with renowned addiction medicine specialist Dr. Mel Pohl to explore the complex relationship between chronic pain, addiction, and recovery. Dr. Pohl is a family practitioner and the Chief Medical Officer at The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center in Malibu, California. He is board certified by the American Board of Addiction Me...

🎙️ New Episode of Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Estes! Guest: Lukasz Darmosz | Shamanic Practitioner & Integrative Healer In this episode, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Lukasz Darmosz—a gifted shamanic wellness guide and founder of Meweshamanicwellness.com . Lukasz blends ancient healing traditions with modern insight to help clients reconnect with their energy, intuition, and inner truth. T...

From seven prison sentences and a cocaine overdose to becoming an award-winning community leader, author, and recovery advocate—Gabe Cohen embodies what it means to rewrite your legacy. In this powerful episode, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Gabe to explore his incredible transformation—from addiction, homelessness, and trauma, to becoming the Executive Director of Discovery Cafe, a hub for second...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Cam F. Awesome—national boxing champ, 3-time Olympic Trials winner, entrepreneur, and stand-up comic with a name that says it all. Cam shares his incredible journey from being a bullied, anxious kid with a busted MP3 player to becoming one of the most decorated amateur boxers in U.S. history. After a controversial Olympic suspensi...

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Jonathon Aslay—nationally recognized dating and relationship coach, author, and self-love advocate. After the devastating loss of his 19-year-old son, Connor, in 2018, Jonathon's grief became a catalyst for profound personal transformation. His journey inward uncovered a powerful truth: at the root of many relationship struggles lies a deep...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Cali Estes is joined by Betty Campagna, a highly respected Substance Abuse Professional with 19 years of hands-on experience in the addiction and recovery field. Known for her compassionate and holistic approach, Betty has helped countless clients break free from the cycle of addiction and build healthier, purpose-driven lives. With nearly two decades of experience,...

Rock Bottom to Recovery: Peter DiStefano on Sobriety and Support in the Music Industry In this powerful episode of Unpause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Peter DiStefano—founding member of Porno for Pyros and guitarist for The Psychedelic Furs. Peter opens up about the dark realities of addiction while touring, the high-pressure lifestyle of the music industry, and what it took for him t...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Adam Jablin—renowned recovery mentor, bestselling author, and creator of The Hero Project. Adam shares his powerful journey from addiction to purpose, and how he now helps others break through limiting beliefs and reclaim their lives. With honesty, insight, and contagious energy, Adam talks about spiritual fitness, transformation,...

Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Estes: Featuring Dr. Claudia Black In this compelling episode, Dr. Cali Estes welcomes Dr. Claudia Black, renowned addiction author, speaker, and trainer, to discuss the profound impact of addiction on family systems. Internationally recognized for her pioneering work, Dr. Black has been instrumental in identifying and articulating the dysfunctional family rules: "D...

Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Estes: Featuring Jesse Hanson In this powerful episode, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Jesse Hanson—co-founder and clinical director of Atman Resorts and Retreats, Registered Psychotherapist, and visionary in integrative healing. With advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology and a background in neuroscience, somatic psychotherapy, and trauma resolution, Jesse shares h...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Estes, we're joined by the dynamic Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon—a visionary thought leader who bridges the worlds of naturopathic medicine, spirituality, and quantum science. As the founder of Dr. Sharnael True TV and the author of five influential books, including The Science of Miracles: RE-Membering the Frequency of Love, Dr. Sharnael brings a...

From Vegas Highs to Life’s Lowest Lows – Ryan Penley’s Unbelievable Journey In this gripping episode of Unpause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Ryan Penley to uncover a raw, real, and almost unimaginable story of transformation. Ryan went from living the fast life in Las Vegas to being wanted in three states—with an attempted murder charge against his own mother.   Even a near-death exper...

In this episode of Unpause Your Life, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Aaron Rubio, President of the United Community Addiction Network (UCAN). Aaron shares insights into UCAN's mission to unite community resources in combating addiction through a clinical-community approach. Learn how UCAN is making a difference and how you can get involved in this transformative movement. You can find info here: Ww...