Therapy is not a sign of weakness. Instead, offloading one’s emotional burdens is equally important as the collective pursuit of individual progression. After all, success doesn’t mean a whole lot if the person receiving it fails to cherish it with their peers in the correct mindset.

Speaking of success, Dale Jr’s rollercoaster racing career & media mogul-esque moves for Dirty Mo Media Network certainly emphasize now-justified claims of garnering generational progress for the Earnhardts. From blossoming into a downright racing legend, growing up as the young son of the Intimidator to starting a family of his own, with his wife Amy, Junior has lived all the high-speed excitements & tragedies brought about by the world of NASCAR racing.

But even the best can get it wrong sometimes. And our favorite racing legend has opened up on a ‘therapeutic’ crutch he leans on, helping him balance out the negatives of an unpredictable life that can get a little too hectic sometimes.

Dale Earnhardt Jr found strength in therapy

On February 18, 2001, Junior experienced one of the worst feelings a human being could possibly experience when his 7x-champion father, Dale Earnhardt, lost his life racing at the high banks of Daytona International Speedway. What makes it all even more heartbreaking is that, while the unfortunate series of events took place behind him, Dale Earnhardt Jr was battling DEI teammate Michael Waltrip for his first-ever Daytona 500 runner-up spot.

That day left an unfillable hole in the hearts of many NASCAR faithful, but most of all his prodigal son, unaware of the Hall of Fame-inducted career awaiting him in the distant future. By the time Dale Earnhardt Jr decided to call it a day on his illustrious career in 2017, he had amassed 15 MPD awards, two Busch Series titles, and 26 race wins spanning almost two decades of stock car racing evolution. But his biggest prize came on the brink of that opportune 2017 season.

On New Year’s Eve, 2016, Amy Reimann and Dale Earnhardt Jr tied the knot in holy matrimony, putting into motion the next chapter in the lives of the fabled Earnhardt family. Amy’s positive presence has helped her husband out in many different ways. Her ‘deal-breaking ultimatum‘ forced Junior to kick out a 15-year-long smoking habit, while helping reinforce healthier social media habits for a wholesome couple battling the tides of rapid digitalization.

But like every other union worldwide, the famous Earnhardts face their respective problems warranting the utmost privacy. Yet, Junior honorably lets fans know that even influential personalities like him and his wife resort to professional intervention when times get rough.

Answering a recent question to interviewer, Darren Reilly, Dale Jr explained, “Well, I believe in therapy. I’ve accessed therapy at certain times in my life for various reasons, you know, certain moments in my life. There was some good successes through those processes. If you find the right person to have the right conversation with, that’s what it is about for me… Me and my wife always talk about ‘going back and getting a tune-up,’ you know. And it’s because we get off the rails a little bit and we get a little selfish….”

His message to fans struggling with their own burdens behind closed doors? “Don’t hesitate to speak to someone. If you feel like you can’t talk to somebody, there’s somebody out there that you can find. That right person that can help you understand how to navigate these challenges in life. Because it is not fun going alone.”

The double-edged sword of scrutiny

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The ruthless and competitive nature of professional sports can often leave its performers feeling drained and lonely, especially considering the increasing demand for picture-perfect showcases. In the end, most faithful would only be able to enjoy their favorite athletes putting up their favorite numbers only if the influencers in question, are allowed the space and unobstructed mental mind frames to put in their best showcases.

With the incredibly personalized innovations and technology bridging gaps between spectator and sport closer at each passing minute, the grandstands must also realize the unending impact it has on the collective experience of the guys & girls working hard every day to bring them their blazing hot topics of discussions.

From Dale Jr to the most-scrutinized Bubba Wallace and even the race-day broadcast teams of FOX Sports, no one is safe from the constant outpour of social media surveillance. Hopefully, with enough love and acceptance, the NASCAR nation will one day be able to be a little more understanding of its various adjustments.

However, it is also important to remember the selflessness of fans online when their favorite drivers/personalities face adversity of any kind. A recent case can be made for Xfinity driver Kyle Weatherman’s tragic update about his mother-in-law contracting cancer. Notably, fans across social media banded together before the gutwrenching & fatal developments to follow only a few weeks later.

As for Dale Jr, his married life alongside Amy, and daughters Isla & Nicole seems to be working out better than ever, with all the exciting developments awaiting Junior after this year. His own Xfinity team, JR Motorsports, is rumored to be entering the Cup Series with a single entry in 2025. Although those are only speculations, recent official announcements reveal that Dale Jr will be back in the broadcast booth covering races for Amazon Prime and TNT as early as next year’s Coca-Cola 600.