Why Celebrities Struggle with Addiction – with Dr. Cali Estes
05/18/25 • 67 min
In this episode, I sat down with Cali Estes — an addiction expert and counselor who works with celebrities — to talk about her own experience with addiction and why so many people in the spotlight quietly battle it too.
We got into the pressure of constantly being “on,” what fame can do to your mental health, and why money and success don’t make you immune to addiction. Cali also opened up about how she helps her clients recover and the tools that actually work.
This one’s honest, raw, and super eye-opening — whether you’ve struggled yourself or just want to understand what’s really going on behind the scenes.
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https://linktr.ee/Drcaliestes
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In this episode, I sat down with Cali Estes — an addiction expert and counselor who works with celebrities — to talk about her own experience with addiction and why so many people in the spotlight quietly battle it too.
We got into the pressure of constantly being “on,” what fame can do to your mental health, and why money and success don’t make you immune to addiction. Cali also opened up about how she helps her clients recover and the tools that actually work.
This one’s honest, raw, and super eye-opening — whether you’ve struggled yourself or just want to understand what’s really going on behind the scenes.
Connect with Dr. Cali Estes:
https://linktr.ee/Drcaliestes
Connect with Us:
- Follow us on Instagram: @MentallyABadass
- Join our mental health community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FvMkEuAT1/
- Check out our clothing line: www.mentallyabadass.com
- Call Us! 407-282-2346
- Join our newsletter! https://mentally-a-badass.kit.com/38b8c56fc7
We would love your support!
https://buymeacoffee.com/mentallyabadass
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