In this episode of Founder’s Story, Daniel Robbins sits down with Dr. Cali Estes Founder of Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy, to uncover her extraordinary journey—from being homeless and broke to building a multi-million-dollar global addiction recovery empire. Cali opens up about how she started her business with just $300 and rent due, why she was forced to take on an industry that tried to destroy her, and the personal battles that shaped her mission.
Key Discussion Points:
Cali reveals what really happens inside the world of addiction recovery and why traditional rehab often fails. She shares unfiltered stories of working with celebrities, athletes, and CEOs at the top of their game—people who look invincible on the outside but are struggling in silence. She also breaks down her controversial but effective biohacking approach, from parasite cleanses to peptides, explaining why 90% of mental health issues aren’t mental at all, but physical.
Takeaways:
Listeners will learn why hitting rock bottom can be the most powerful catalyst for entrepreneurship, how mindset and manifestation can literally put your rent money in the bank overnight, and why treating the body—not just the mind—may be the real breakthrough for mental health. Dr. Cali’s story proves that standing your ground against critics, even when they come for your reputation, can flip an industry on its head.
Closing Thoughts:
Addiction, burnout, and mental health crises don’t just happen to “other people.” They can hit anyone—founders, celebrities, athletes. Dr. Cali Estes’ mission through Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy is a reminder that recovery is possible, disruption is necessary, and the right mindset can turn the darkest moments into unlimited possibilities.
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