Dr. Cali Estes: Fix your Body First

Recovery isn't just about getting sober—it's about rebuilding your life from the inside out. In this episode of Your Crisis Coach, Scott H. Silverman and Fredd Carroll welcome internationally recognized addiction expert Dr. Callie Estes, founder of Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy. Known as "The Disruptor," Dr. Estes shares her deeply personal journey through addiction, recovery, loss, and the experiences that shaped her innovative approach to helping others heal. Together, they discuss the realities of high-functioning addiction, executive burnout, the importance of addressing physical health alongside mental health, and why lasting recovery requires more than simply treating symptoms. Dr. Estes also opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her husband after years of addiction, how that experience inspired her I Married a Junkie book series, and the lessons she's learned helping thousands of individuals and families reclaim their lives. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone you love, or working in the behavioral health field, this conversation offers practical insights, hope, and an honest look at what healing really takes. In This Episode: Dr. Callie Estes' personal recovery journey From addiction to becoming an industry leader Executive burnout and high-functioning addiction Why blood work and physical health matter in recovery Grief, resilience, and rebuilding after loss The future of personalized addiction treatment About Your Crisis Coach Hosted by Scott H. Silverman and Fredd Carroll, Your Crisis Coach features conversations with experts, survivors, and advocates who share practical tools, lived experience, and real-world solutions for addiction, mental health, crisis intervention, and recovery. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need to hear this conversation.