Ever wonder why traditional fixes never seem to fix the real problem? This week, I sat down with Dr. Cali Estes, addiction specialist, coach, and biohacking pioneer, who has spent nearly three decades helping people break cycles of overwhelm, addiction, and burnout by addressing the real why behind their struggles.
From Fen-Phen nearly ending her life in the ’90s, to building six companies on manifestation and grit, to now leading programs at the intersection of biohacking, sobriety, and mindset reprogramming, Cali is proof that it’s not about fitting yourself into the box; it’s about breaking the box entirely.
We went deep on what depression really is (and isn’t), why meds aren’t always the answer, the power of universal laws, and how to rewire self-talk to create the life you actually want.
⏱️ In This Episode, We Talk SHIFT About:
- 00:55 – Cali’s personal story of addiction, recovery, and near-death survival
- 02:00 – What biohacking really means (and why it’s not just TikTok hype)
- 05:30 – The overwhelm trap: why parents, professionals, and kids get stuck in cycles
- 09:20 – Creative solutions to stress: carpooling, meal sharing, tiny pivots that shift everything
- 12:00 – The 3-step manifestation process: mind, heart, action
- 18:30 – From therapy to coaching: why accountability + law of attraction work faster
- 23:00 – Real-world manifestation wins (business, tours, and beyond)
- 28:00 – Rejection as protection: trusting the universe’s redirection
- 35:00 – Setting boundaries when family/friends don’t get your growth
- 39:30 – The science behind belief: Harvard ice bath + rabbit studies
- 45:00 – Self-talk, self-acceptance, and forgiving past versions of yourself
- 52:00 – Cali’s workbook + practical exercises for clearing, shifting, and manifesting
💛 Connect with Dr. Kelly Estes
📘 Grab the workbook: UnpauseYourLife.com
📚 Find all her books: Dr. Kelly Estes on Amazon
🌐 Learn more:
- Sobriety: SoberOnDemand.com
- Certification: TheAddictionsAcademy.com
- 📲 Follow her on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: [@drkellyestes]
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