Unpause Your Life

Dr. Cali Estes
  • 4.3 (12)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Semiweekly

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.

  1. 5d ago

    EP 139 From Homelessness to Hope: A Story of Survival & Purpose | Corey Preston

    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 remarkable journey from homelessness, drug trafficking, and surviving three suicide attempts to becoming a passionate mental health advocate and motivational speaker. After years of hard work and commitment to his own healing, Corey has dedicated his life to helping others navigate mental health and addiction challenges.Through Mental Health Simplified, Corey and his team of coaches use their own lived experiences to provide mental health coaching, motivational speaking, and meaningful community support. This conversation is a reminder that your past does not have to define your future, and that even the most difficult experiences can become a foundation for helping others. Connect with Corey Preston: Website: https://www.mentalhealthsimplified.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DYBBTsJsq/ Facebook Healing Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19V2fqcVEJ/ Learn more about Dr. Cali Estes:https://theaddictionsacademy.com Subscribe to UnPause Your Life for more conversations about addiction, recovery, mental health, personal growth, and reclaiming your life. #UnPauseYourLife #CoreyPreston #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthMatters

    EP 139 From Homelessness to Hope: A Story of Survival & Purpose | Corey Preston

  2. Oct 15

    EP 138 Your Body, Your Brain & Addiction: The Missing Connection | Jason Turner

    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 behavioral health, Jason shares his unique philosophy: "Physiology drives psychology." Together, they explore how movement, environment, nervous system regulation, and daily habits can influence emotional well-being, recovery, and our ability to navigate life's most difficult moments. Discover why addressing the body may be an essential part of healing the mind. Connect with Jason Turner: Website: https://emotionwellness.com Learn more about Dr. Cali Estes: https://theaddictionsacademy.com Subscribe to UnPause Your Life for more conversations about addiction, recovery, mental health, personal growth, and taking back control of your life.

    EP 138 Your Body, Your Brain & Addiction: The Missing Connection | Jason Turner

  3. Aug 14

    EP 137 One More Day: Rebuilding a Life from Rock Bottom with Todd Ennis

    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 he rebuilt his life through rehabilitation, resilience, and the belief that even when you can’t see the whole way forward, you can choose to keep going. Today, Todd is the creator of the Shield 21-Day Operating System, a resilience coach, keynote speaker, author, and mental health advocate. His story is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t something you either have or you don’t. It can be learned, practiced, and rebuilt, one day at a time.

    EP 137 One More Day: Rebuilding a Life from Rock Bottom with Todd Ennis

  4. Jul 30

    EP136 Suffer Well: How Fitness Builds Stronger Recovery with Dr. Rob Archuleta

    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 growth. Their conversation dives into the role of healthy discomfort in transformation, replacing destructive vices with meaningful rewards, building discipline instead of relying on motivation, and how physical movement can become a cornerstone of long-term recovery. Whether you're navigating addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to build a more resilient mindset, this episode offers practical insights and plenty of inspiration. Get Dr. Rob Archuleta's book, Suffer Well: A Tale of Inspiration, Determination, and Perspiration: Barnes & Noble Kobo ebook Apple Books

  5. Jul 24

    EP 135 You're Not God: Recovery, Resilience & Letting Go with Scott H. Silverman

    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 crises. Together, they discuss Scott's journey, the recognition he received from CNN for his impact, and the powerful lessons from his latest book, You're Not God: That Job Is Taken. Their conversation explores why letting go of control can be one of the most important steps toward healing, healthier relationships, and lasting recovery. Whether you're supporting a loved one, working in behavioral health, or navigating your own challenges, this episode is packed with wisdom, hope, and practical perspective.Learn more about Scott and his work at Your Crisis Coach. Learn more about Scott: https://www.yourcrisiscoach.com/ Get Scott's latest book, You're Not God: That Job Is Taken: https://www.yourcrisiscoach.com/my-books/ Subscribe for more conversations on addiction recovery, mental health, intervention, resilience, and personal growth.

  6. Jul 12

    EP 134 More Than Rock & Roll: Mike Tramp's Story of Purpose and Perspective

    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, family, and the choices that shape our lives. Mike also discusses navigating the height of the rock-and-roll era without becoming consumed by the drugs and alcohol that surrounded so many musicians, offering a perspective on resilience, personal responsibility, and staying true to yourself. This episode is an honest conversation about loss, healing, friendship, and finding purpose through life's hardest moments, proof that our greatest stories often begin long after the spotlight fades.

  7. Jul 2

    EP 133 Building a Resilient Mindset with Chris Holt

    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 the puzzle and how nutrition, stress management, daily habits, and the choices we make when no one is watching all work together to shape the life we create. Together, we explore what it means to raise your standards, embrace discomfort, and develop the confidence that comes from consistently doing difficult things. Chris's journey has been featured by CrossFit for his innovative coaching approach and by Men's Health after completing the grueling Double Murph challenge, but what stands out most is his belief that resilience isn't something you're born with, it's something you build, one decision at a time.Whether you're feeling stuck, working toward a healthier lifestyle, or simply looking for the motivation to take the next step forward, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what's possible. Connect with Chris Holt:🏋️ CrossFit Journal Feature: Changing Lives Harry Potter Style: CrossFit Threshold💪 Men's Health Feature: Chris Holt Does Two Consecutive Murph Workouts Back-to-Back Fun Fact: Chris is an identical triplet, a Korean adoptee, and has lived in five different countries. If this episode inspired you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's ready to unpause their life.

  8. Jun 25

    EP132 Michael Gonzales

    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 helping individuals and families affected by addiction and trauma, he shares how hope, purpose, and unconventional healing approaches helped reshape his life. Together, Callie and Michael explore the evolving conversation around psychedelic-assisted healing, personal growth, recovery, and what it means to move beyond survival into a life of purpose. Whether you're curious about psychedelics, work in the behavioral health field, or simply enjoy stories of resilience, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply personal perspective. 🎙️ Listen now and discover why healing isn't always about finding the right path—sometimes it's about having the courage to take the first step.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Cali Estes
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Dr. Cali Estes
  • Show Website
    Unpause Your Life

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