Dale Jr is has got to be the most genuinely cool celebrity of his era. I get the impression that he’s exactly the same guy in front of the camera as the guy that you see pushing his kid on a swing at the playground or grabbing a brew at a sports bar. Just a super good guy
Actually met him at a huge bar / restaurant on New Years Eve 2019 in Asheville North Carolina. Might of been the coolest dude ever. So unassuming and was just hanging out with everyone listening to the live music. Super cool down to earth guy.
You can tell too by how he has anxiety going places and worries if it's his crowd or he'll fit in. That's a very relatable thing for a lot of people and it's refreshing to hear a celebrity talk about it.
He went to the Air Craft carrier I was stationed on and stayed late past his allotted time to make sure everyone got a picture and something signed. Definitely one of the most stand up celebrities
It’s really eye opening. I’d never seen anything NASCAR related in my life but I just watched some of his and his fathers’ highlights because of this. What a great guy and great talent.
The smartest thing this man did was retire when he knew that it was better that he did. I gained a whole lot more respect for him - and I already had a lot - for doing that.
Yeah, but the dumbest thing he ever did was ignore those symptoms for years and make a journal of them instead of just going to the damn doctor in the first place.
Dude, if your net worth is 400milion u retire before u dont know what to do with all that money. Its not a hard decision at this stage. Its hard to give up when , like Hulk Hogan, you are broke even tho your body is broke u got to keep grinding to make ends meet.
Back in the day this guy was one of the most popular and loved people in not just nascar but in the world and still he had anxiety about fitting in. God Bless you for sharing that Dale I dont feel so alone in this world after all
I THINK MAYBE I SHOULD SEE NEROGIST LIKE MY FAMILY DOCTOR HAS SUGGESTED BECAUSE OF MY BALANCE PROBLEM. I JUST BLAMED IT ON BEING 77. HOW EVER I HAVE HAD A COUPLE HEAD INJURIES WHEN I WAS YOUNGER AND NOTHING DONE ABOUT THEM. THANKS DALE JR. VERY INTERESTING LEARNED ALOT. AND THANKS TO JOE ALSO.
Wow. Dale Jr. Explains thing very well. When he describes something it easy to understand. He is very interesting. I could listen to his story's all day.
+69adrummer I was thinking the same thing. From the previous segment/video, Joe said Dale Jr. had a "really good perspective" and it was obvious both Joe and Dale Jr. got along very well. Like "chill" buddies, just a couple of regular guys talking.
@@mikes3827 Yep. I think you hit the nail on the head. Just a couple of regular guys talking in the garage over beers kind of a thing! Have a great week!
@@DevilsDiscretionAdvised im speculating, but crosby had a ton of concussions around the same time as earnhardt. probably had the same doctor that he mentioned. dude must know his stuff for both of them to still be healthy to this day
True Anxiety and Panic attacks come on for no reason. It is like having a heart attack complete with chest pains and shortness of breath. Most people think it is just like getting nervous it is not.
My first one I ever had happened for no reason, I felt like my tongue was swollen or I was swallowing my tongue. I couldn't breathe, or swallow saliva. I went to the doctor and they told me I'm fine and explained what happened. It was crazy, I couldn't believe it was just a panic attack, I really thought I was dying! I was embarrassed as hell for being brought to the hospital for "no reason" but that shit was intense! Hit out of nowhere for no apparent reason
I have weekly panic attacks absolutely hell no reason whatsoever but like you said they just occur having anxiety and being anxious are completely different everyone gets anxious but actually having general anxiety disorder is so different. Benzodiazepines are not good but they help tremendously although I can’t get a prescription for them I have been giving one or two if you get sent to the hospital for instance I have pseudo seizures from being so stressed and if you’re in public you always end up in an ambulance before you can say no. My first panic attack everyone assumed heart attack and got sent to the hospital it’s a hell on earth many people don’t understand
I think I've only had one my whole life. It felt like my skin got really cold. My eyes felt like they were burling and I felt frozen and couldn't move an inch for about 15-20 seconds. Once I could move again it felt like I was deathly scared and cold for another minuet as my heart beat fast. It was over thinking I fucked up bad enough at work to be fried on the spot. Turns out I didn't fuck anything up so I made myself panic for no reason.
Imagine the success he might have had in that four year stretch from 2012 to 2015 if he hadn't been fighting concussions. He had 84 top tens and 8 victories with an average finish of 11th during that span despite suffering serious concussion symptoms basically the entire time. I can only imagine how that hampered his abilities behind the wheel and he still managed to put up elite numbers the whole time. Right up there with the 2004 chase as one of the biggest what if questions in a great career that had the potential to be legendary
I think besides anxiety disorder s dale is super intelligent smart whatever and sometimes people who are that much smarter then others have that social anxiety awkwardness to them .I mean I get it
Yupp took the back wheel of my kx250 to the back of my head and had neck and head pain for two weeks. Apparently i was angry and confrontational during that period and a bit after that
I knew a guy who played 6 years in the NFL and had several concussions. Started having serious memory problems in his early 40s and died from dementia at 52.
@@mikekoz68 I wonder what could have happened to you that would cause you to ridicule someone who has never negatively impacted your life in any way. It must be hard for you to go through life feeling so empty inside. I hope you start feeling better about yourself, man.
Im no brain surgeon. That being said, it sounds to my laymen's ear that this doc figured out where the damage to brain cells occurred and what skills those areas affect. Then developed a plan that remapped or rebuilt the nerve pathways that are necessary for those skills, replacing the damaged areas. Fascinating.
Yeah isnt it kind of freaky how much we are learning about the brain and how it works so recently? When i was a kid i was told i could die if i fell asleep with a concussion!
Yeah, that's what I was thinking...it sounds like it's literally teaching the brain to rewire itself through or around the damaged parts by performing those repetitive actions and physical therapy. Very interesting.
@@Sean-ib2lb I would disagree. To be a cure you need to follow a scientific model and be able to repeat the process. Now maybe like physical Therapy for the mind I could buy but PT does not get you back to 100% . To pass the test is the goal for these guys. There are many ways to pass a test that are outside the box.
Thanks for being so honest about your condition. Your honesty has just helped thousands of people understand their conditions and go get help!!! Good luck to you and your family!! Later
This is an awesome description of a concussed person. It was amazing how many people do not believe there is anything wrong with you simply because they can't see the injury. Brilliant video. I wish I had found this when I was in need. If you know anyone who is dealing with a concussion please have grace and compassion. The confusion is a prison they know they are in and desperately want to get out of. It is incredibly soul crushing.
Was never a Jr. Fan, was always a Jeff Gordon Fan. But, this interview has given me so much respect for Jr. When people talk about people they'd love to have a beer with, Jr. Is that guy for me.
I went through the SAME thing with traumatic brain injuries and post concussive syndrome. I was hit by a car, somehow avoided mortal injury but for so long I wish I was simply killed that night. It took a long time to understand why I was feeling that way; why I was being so violent, reclusive and suicidal. Aside from the instant personality changes, there were long lasting damages such as poor impulse control - Long story long, I ended up losing everything, as a lot of us folks do with serious brain injuries, we lose sight of who we used to be and have a difficult time understanding who we are now and who we are becoming. Anyway, good luck to anyone else out, whether you've been beat in the head or not, bless you all :D
@@EazyDuz18 Speaking of who cares... ua-cam.com/video/R7mCJR_SPr4/v-deo.html You went through the trouble of uploading a video of a mild rain storm, thinking people would give a damn about it. Not only that but you think your Hyundai is badass, as well as the Suzuki 50cc chick bike you ride. So lemme ask you... Who cares?
I’m from NC originally, and I saw the Talladega Nights movie on opening weekend. When Dale Jr popped up on screen for his cameo, the entire theater erupted in cheers. None of the other drivers in the movie got that reaction. He’s a rock star in North Carolina, very beloved. People who don’t even watch NASCAR know him and feel protective of him because of how huge his old man was and still is in NC.
Got hit by a van at age 11. My life has been hell ever since. 45 years of not wanting to live another day. Since that day I have had no ability to deal with people, at all. On any level. Vision issues constantly. Poor attitude, anger issues, withdrawn, frequent migraines, and just a general feeling of not giving a shit, about anything. I say this because I just figured I was a messed up person due to a crap childhood. After watching this episode with Mr. Earnhardt I now realize maybe my run in with that van hurt me worse than I thought. At the time I was told to suck it up. That was the day my relationship with my parents and family ended, still to this day.
I had a concussion a few times. The last one was bad. I fell off a upper mezzanine in a warehouse. 12 feet onto a cement floor on my head. I remember climbing up there, then I woke up on the floor with paramedics around me. Then open my eyes again and I'm on the stretcher getting loaded into the ambulance. All the way until getting released I would close my eyes and open them after some time had passed. I don't have recollection of alot of snippets of time still to this day. 15 years later. I remember the sofa ball sized lump on the side of my head, my eyes both red from broken blood vessels and also both eyes black and Blue.. for awhile I was dazed and had a surreal type of experience. Like watching my life play out as a spectator.. scary
What he described is exactly what I went through with my most serious concussion. His was worse than mine but hearing him talk about it brought it all back. So glad he realized his life was more important than staying in the car.
i have alot of the same simphins as deal had after all thes years still and its been over 25 years since my crash that inded my racening career and i never new haw to fix it or try to
Just think of the football players who got a concussion and kept playing and practicing. Dale is bringing awareness to this serious condition, in addition to being a nice all around guy.
Phocas Buck I wasn’t even talking shit, it was just a joke. But I appreciate you checking out my channel man! I did a few Bowling For Soup covers too if you wanna check it out!
There's really nothing worst then this I boxed for over 8 9 years when I was a kid was fine for years up and till one day I hit my head on my trunk of my car and havnt been the same for 7 fucking month unless you have big money you can't get help from normal doctors its horrible makes you not wanna live your life no more cuz your not the same and feel truly dif
I don't really like Nascar but Dale and the mythical-"ness" of him and his dad is incredible. He is also EXTREMELY humble and seems like a really cool dude to kick it with
I briefly met Jr. in a restaurant on the banks of Lake Norman... he was still with Budweiser at the time... if you were drinking Bud, he picked up your tab... so I thanked him on the way out... As a person that has experienced this... From what I see here... Jr. is still on the road to recovery... There is a place in Chester County, PA (closer to Philly) called Bryn Mawr Rehab... that is better than the place near Pitt, PA... Godspeed Jr....
Wow this is amazing. I had surgery to remove a pituitary tumor 3 years ago. I’ve been dizzy and have had vision problems ever since. They tell me everything looks fine and they don’t know what’s wrong. Listening to him talk about his symptoms I felt like I was listening to me. I’m going to research and start this gaze stabilization rehab ASAP!
This is a treatment in psychology (my field) as well, particularly with PTSD sufferers--it's all eye movements coupled with other stimulation. It manipulates the brain to good effect.
This is such an valuable vid! Jr takes a deep dive into life with TBI with tons of ideas and useful info. I’m taking notes on the therapies he’s done to find out what might still be useful for me, 25 yrs after my initial TBI and 10 years after shunt surgery.
This young man had a tremendous weight dropped on his shoulders when Dale Sr passed. That's a load I can't imagine. But he held his head up and soldiered on. That alone is truly commendable. To realize his health is in question and walk away became another enormous weight. Proud of how he handled all of it. KUDOS Dale Jr, well done!
Yes Sir loved watchin Sr on Sunday he left no doubt he'd give us 120% its amazing how much I still miss the black #3 all to get Mikey a win & got him killed, the racing world's never
Thank you so much for this video🙏🙏I recently just got a concussion and and struggling with anxiety and thinking something worse was wrong with me. I understand everything and I mean everything he says in this video. Thanks for the video again🙏
Wow, I had no idea, that his situation was that bad, that dude is a stud And i'm glad that he walked away, his physical, mental health is much more important, than racing
Thanks for this info on concussions especially from someone with experience with them. It helped watching this earlier cause my niece got a concussion in an accident. I remembered listening to you guys. Thanks you Joe and Dale jr. You helped somebody. God bless you
He is a legend who knew when to get out of the sport. I wish him and his family a happy life together with no health issues. He has done so much for the sport and other drivers experiencing the same brain injuries!
Spot on Joey! Not sure if it’s the DMSO that is the vehicle for my CBD oil but damn it sure as hell is a miracle compared to any other product out there, & I’ve tried them all!
I have had multiple head injury's over the course of my life but I've never gotten help because my first couple were caused by me head budding stuff as a kid. My latest head injury flipped my whole world over night anxiety and my balance is almost non existent
I had an ear infection last year that led to disturbances in my balance. I was at work one day and the world started spinning in circles so badly I couldn't even stand up. It lasted for probably an hour and I remember feeling like I was going to have a panic attack at the same time. It was absolutely awful. I still have moments where it feels like there's motion when I'm not moving, but haven't had a full on vertigo attack since. My coworkers said my eyes were darting back and forth repeatedly, and it makes sense because it looked like everything was spinning counter clockwise and I was trying to focus on something that wouldn't stop moving.
So happy I stumbled upon this old interview. I was in a motorcycle crash and suffered a major concussion ( amongst other things broken shoulder / collar bone seperated sternum) I forwarded this to my wife. I was all sorts of weird took almost 6 months for me also to refocus. Concussions are no joke.
When he felt angry, he prob didnt know it at the time, you dont realize it till later. Ive had 8 recored concussions. It affects the rest of youre life. Hes right it causes severe social anxiety, and depression. And every concussions feels different.
Awesome clip, I wish Joe would have more athletes on. I would love to see somebody like Ricky Carmichael, Travis Pastrana or Ryan Villopoto from the motorcross world
Miles Davidson no athlete would ride around in a 700 hp car that’s 130 degrees inside for hours straight at a time, from Feb to Nov. Only a pussy could do it. He most likely sat on the couch and drink beer all of his life for the fame.
@@Jthornton64 NASCAR drivers are definitely not athletes and there's no reason to be offended by. The definition of an athlete is a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise and a sport requires physical exertion. A NASCAR driver isn't an athlete just like a videogamer isn't an athlete even though that gamer twiddles his/her thumbs, which involves physical exertion, and may possess a fair amount of skill
Strength & pride in ones self is a hell of thing. So much of what Dale Jr. said really resonated with me. Thank you so much for having this podcast. This really woke me up to the facts of some things I've personally been dealing with. My family & I live in Houston. I slipped on the ice & busted the back of my head while playing with my kids at the park across the street from my house last January after a winter storm. It almost knocked me unconscious. I've been blind sided off my feet during a football game & or taken plenty of punches to the head when I was a teenager/young man and had never been close to being knocked out. Always prided myself on having a "think skull" or a "strong chin" as my Dad called it. However the evening I fell on the ice was a totally different experience. My wife was out of town & it was just me and the kids the night I fell on the ice. I tried to pop back up but knew something was wrong & only went to one knee. Even as foggy as I was at the time, I still knew I was still on the ice & the last thing I needed was to fall & hit my head again. So I gathered myself for a minute & then slowly gathered myself & got back up. Once off the ice I walked back across the street to my house & stood at the tailgate at the back of my truck. I didnt want to scare my wife so I didnt call her so I went to call my brother to come by for a little bit. When I started to dial his number I mentally started playing the conversation I was about to have with my brother & stopped before I called him because I realized that I couldn't remember why my wife was out of town (she went to spend the night with her parents who live closer to the town she had business meetings in the next day). I knew I couldn't call him because it would have scared him just bad as my wife. So I started running through why she might be gone. It took me a full 5 minutes to realize where she was & why she was gone. Ive had a hard time remembering things & I've been hiding just how serious this actually was. Thank you for sharing this. I'm biting the bullet & scheduling an appointment tomorrow. CHRIS
Give yourself some credit man.. don't gotta be so tough all the time, ya know.. 10 foot tall and bullet proof. Your a human being.. you have complex weird systems & shit running all throughout your body and the way it all works together is truly amazing, it deserves & demands a lot of respect & attention, take care of it just like it takes care of you.. letting you live your life the way you want and do & enjoy the fruits of this life.. its okay to admit weakness, its okay to ask for help.. you will be glad you did in the long run! Get the best quality of life, you could possibly have for yourself! Good luck man, God bless you & your family!
There's no shame in being hurt. You need to give yourself time to heal and do physiotherapy. You can't tough out a concussion just like you wouldn't run on a broken leg.
11:50 - recreating neurological pathways 14:03 speaking of neurology, CBD isn’t exactly without repercussions either. It’s better to deal with anxiety and other brain injury issues without training your body to make less of what you are likely not producing enough of already. 14:50 @joerogan you are wrong about no side effects. Do your research before you advocate for things. There’s even a brief 2hr vid here on UA-cam from a neurology professor that covers this. Do your research.
That's some F-ed up shit Jr, so glad you got the help you needed and did the work to heal yourself.
Concussions are a bitch
Dale Jr is has got to be the most genuinely cool celebrity of his era. I get the impression that he’s exactly the same guy in front of the camera as the guy that you see pushing his kid on a swing at the playground or grabbing a brew at a sports bar. Just a super good guy
Dale has always come across as incredibly genuine.
Actually met him at a huge bar / restaurant on New Years Eve 2019 in Asheville North Carolina. Might of been the coolest dude ever. So unassuming and was just hanging out with everyone listening to the live music. Super cool down to earth guy.
You can tell too by how he has anxiety going places and worries if it's his crowd or he'll fit in. That's a very relatable thing for a lot of people and it's refreshing to hear a celebrity talk about it.
His mother and sister Kelly did a good job raising him
He went to the Air Craft carrier I was stationed on and stayed late past his allotted time to make sure everyone got a picture and something signed. Definitely one of the most stand up celebrities
Fascinating interview - Dale Jr - fascinating story. Tough times never last, tough people do.
Dale is such a humble , cool guy .
It’s really eye opening. I’d never seen anything NASCAR related in my life but I just watched some of his and his fathers’ highlights because of this. What a great guy and great talent.
he truly is
I like Dale. Not very competitive as we expected with Dale being his dad but a nice guy. I am happy he is living a good life.
Yeah, he is my favorite Nascar driver of all time
He is when he's talking to other people he feels are "on his level". But he's gruff with fans, kinda like his dad could be at times....
Dale Jr is my hero. Top of list on people I would like to meet.
The smartest thing this man did was retire when he knew that it was better that he did. I gained a whole lot more respect for him - and I already had a lot - for doing that.
Are you kidding? He should have retired in 2012 after the first one. He'll be VERY sorry when he's 50-60 and is a vegetable, poor guy.
I was wishing he would have called it quits earlier. he was never going to be better.
Yeah, but the dumbest thing he ever did was ignore those symptoms for years and make a journal of them instead of just going to the damn doctor in the first place.
@@swiftslick Which he admits to. And he tells everyone not to be as dumb as he was
Dude, if your net worth is 400milion u retire before u dont know what to do with all that money. Its not a hard decision at this stage. Its hard to give up when , like Hulk Hogan, you are broke even tho your body is broke u got to keep grinding to make ends meet.
Love this guy!
Back in the day this guy was one of the most popular and loved people in not just nascar but in the world and still he had anxiety about fitting in. God Bless you for sharing that Dale I dont feel so alone in this world after all
It seems weird to non-famous people but even Elvis Presley felt the same way.
Great perception man
I THINK MAYBE I SHOULD SEE NEROGIST LIKE MY FAMILY DOCTOR HAS SUGGESTED BECAUSE OF MY BALANCE PROBLEM. I JUST BLAMED IT ON BEING 77. HOW EVER I HAVE HAD A COUPLE HEAD INJURIES WHEN I WAS YOUNGER AND NOTHING DONE ABOUT THEM. THANKS DALE JR. VERY INTERESTING LEARNED ALOT. AND THANKS TO JOE ALSO.
Wow. Dale Jr. Explains thing very well. When he describes something it easy to understand. He is very interesting. I could listen to his story's all day.
I was just saying the same thing to myself....
Could you imagine going 185 into a wall and then just getting out of the car and going to lunch with your buddies😂
Damn. I've watched dozens and dozens of Joe's podcasts and I don't remember a guest where he's listened as much as this one. Weird!
Maybe it's cause he has so little to add to the convo idk. Usually Joe talks about stuff he's into
Lol Joe smokes before and during every podcast
+69adrummer I was thinking the same thing. From the previous segment/video, Joe said Dale Jr. had a "really good perspective" and it was obvious both Joe and Dale Jr. got along very well. Like "chill" buddies, just a couple of regular guys talking.
@@mikes3827 Yep. I think you hit the nail on the head. Just a couple of regular guys talking in the garage over beers kind of a thing! Have a great week!
69adrummer probably becauseJoes into fighting. Lots of hits to the head? Probably interested in the whole concussion thing.
Enjoyed this interview..thanks
I think out of all the celebrity interviews I've ever seen, this is the most honest and genuine. I'd hang out with Jr, he's a good egg.
great interview
@26:05 You know you're a racer when you start using suspension setup terms to describe eye problems. "You couldn't physically see my eyes toe'd out"
ian cook I didn’t realize it when he said it but I had quite the laugh reading this
LOL
Lol I noticed
Lol I noticed it too.
lmao ive used toe'd out before too!
So glad your getting better
Never did I think I’d have Dale Earnhardt Jr explaining concussions to me.
Makes sense. Not sure why anyone would.
You must not watch any hockey
You should read his book "Racing to the Finish" damn good read about Concussions.
Very well too
@@DevilsDiscretionAdvised im speculating, but crosby had a ton of concussions around the same time as earnhardt. probably had the same doctor that he mentioned. dude must know his stuff for both of them to still be healthy to this day
Love how he doesn't interrupt this . Love rogan!
Dang what do I do been living and dealing with this all my life but have no way to get treatment???
Have to be careful with CBD because there is low levels of THC in them
Man this is some serious shit. He's such a genuine person and I really hope this can help a lot of people.
Thanks
True Anxiety and Panic attacks come on for no reason. It is like having a heart attack complete with chest pains and shortness of breath. Most people think it is just like getting nervous it is not.
My first one I ever had happened for no reason, I felt like my tongue was swollen or I was swallowing my tongue. I couldn't breathe, or swallow saliva. I went to the doctor and they told me I'm fine and explained what happened. It was crazy, I couldn't believe it was just a panic attack, I really thought I was dying! I was embarrassed as hell for being brought to the hospital for "no reason" but that shit was intense! Hit out of nowhere for no apparent reason
I have weekly panic attacks absolutely hell no reason whatsoever but like you said they just occur having anxiety and being anxious are completely different everyone gets anxious but actually having general anxiety disorder is so different. Benzodiazepines are not good but they help tremendously although I can’t get a prescription for them I have been giving one or two if you get sent to the hospital for instance I have pseudo seizures from being so stressed and if you’re in public you always end up in an ambulance before you can say no. My first panic attack everyone assumed heart attack and got sent to the hospital it’s a hell on earth many people don’t understand
I think I've only had one my whole life. It felt like my skin got really cold. My eyes felt like they were burling and I felt frozen and couldn't move an inch for about 15-20 seconds. Once I could move again it felt like I was deathly scared and cold for another minuet as my heart beat fast. It was over thinking I fucked up bad enough at work to be fried on the spot. Turns out I didn't fuck anything up so I made myself panic for no reason.
Joe ask the best questions
Imagine the success he might have had in that four year stretch from 2012 to 2015 if he hadn't been fighting concussions. He had 84 top tens and 8 victories with an average finish of 11th during that span despite suffering serious concussion symptoms basically the entire time. I can only imagine how that hampered his abilities behind the wheel and he still managed to put up elite numbers the whole time. Right up there with the 2004 chase as one of the biggest what if questions in a great career that had the potential to be legendary
Im sure he has no problem trading only a great career for living a great life with his family. Who gives a fuck what could of been. Greedy.
I imagine most of these drivers have to be suffering the same amount of trauma.
@@jbruner17 some definitely were for sure
I think besides anxiety disorder s dale is super intelligent smart whatever and sometimes people who are that much smarter then others have that social anxiety awkwardness to them .I mean I get it
This was very relatable. After 8-9 concussions I have experienced many of these symptoms. It definitely puts you in a dark place for awhile.
In the end did you get cured?
Yupp took the back wheel of my kx250 to the back of my head and had neck and head pain for two weeks. Apparently i was angry and confrontational during that period and a bit after that
Any knockouts?
I knew a guy who played 6 years in the NFL and had several concussions. Started having serious memory problems in his early 40s and died from dementia at 52.
Dale seems like a really cool guy, concussions suck. Hope he can avoid serious CTE damage.
InsidiousSwede Unfortunately he didn’t avoid serious damage, he woke up one day sounding like a hillbilly, poor guy
@@mikekoz68 I wonder what could have happened to you that would cause you to ridicule someone who has never negatively impacted your life in any way. It must be hard for you to go through life feeling so empty inside.
I hope you start feeling better about yourself, man.
@gottabump I never said he was a genius, but calling him dumb is ignorant.
@gottabump I would describe him as having high emotional intelligence. I've never heard him say anything that makes him sound dumb.
Should read the book league of denial
2:12 that’s part of the character that makes Dale Jr an admirable person
Joe Rogan Low Key wakes up every morning wondering when that CTEs gonna kick in
Or is this all a simulation caused by concussions
Or did the robots download his consciousness while he was sleeping.
James Todd oh no the humanoids are starting to figure out the simulation.
@@JohnDoe69986 I say we hang back and let the robots fight the lizard men.
James Todd I’ll bring the alcohol if you bring the snacks
Amazing interview. Great job
Im no brain surgeon. That being said, it sounds to my laymen's ear that this doc figured out where the damage to brain cells occurred and what skills those areas affect. Then developed a plan that remapped or rebuilt the nerve pathways that are necessary for those skills, replacing the damaged areas. Fascinating.
Yeah isnt it kind of freaky how much we are learning about the brain and how it works so recently? When i was a kid i was told i could die if i fell asleep with a concussion!
Yeah, that's what I was thinking...it sounds like it's literally teaching the brain to rewire itself through or around the damaged parts by performing those repetitive actions and physical therapy. Very interesting.
@@Sean-ib2lb I would disagree. To be a cure you need to follow a scientific model and be able to repeat the process. Now maybe like physical Therapy for the mind I could buy but PT does not get you back to 100% . To pass the test is the goal for these guys. There are many ways to pass a test that are outside the box.
Eh, he just listened and executed when science started learning about neuro plasticity.
Thanks for being so honest about your condition. Your honesty has just helped thousands of people understand their conditions and go get help!!! Good luck to you and your family!! Later
This is an awesome description of a concussed person. It was amazing how many people do not believe there is anything wrong with you simply because they can't see the injury. Brilliant video. I wish I had found this when I was in need.
If you know anyone who is dealing with a concussion please have grace and compassion. The confusion is a prison they know they are in and desperately want to get out of. It is incredibly soul crushing.
Well put man im trying to come out of one now
its insane how it "going away" is the brain literally rewiring itself. the resilience is as inspiring as the permanent damage is terrifying.
Was never a Jr. Fan, was always a Jeff Gordon Fan. But, this interview has given me so much respect for Jr. When people talk about people they'd love to have a beer with, Jr. Is that guy for me.
Oh, so you're gay? That's cool, that's cool.
@@JordonTheo ????
@@JordonTheo you look like one
I've experienced some of this scary stuff
My neck began to hurt when he talked about hitting the wall at 185 mph. Damn.
Same with my back
@@GS-kj6ur spinal
I felt a sharp pain in my balls...
Jack Johnson I swear no joke I started to get a headache
That wreck could've been Fatal if not for The Saffer Walls, Hans Device and shit they use now. Junior was damn lucky
A very good interview Joe!
I love his honesty, it’s so genuine
Great video!
I will never look at even so-called routine crashes in NASCAR the same. These guys put their bodies through more than we can understand.
Great dude
I went through the SAME thing with traumatic brain injuries and post concussive syndrome. I was hit by a car, somehow avoided mortal injury but for so long I wish I was simply killed that night. It took a long time to understand why I was feeling that way; why I was being so violent, reclusive and suicidal.
Aside from the instant personality changes, there were long lasting damages such as poor impulse control - Long story long, I ended up losing everything, as a lot of us folks do with serious brain injuries, we lose sight of who we used to be and have a difficult time understanding who we are now and who we are becoming.
Anyway, good luck to anyone else out, whether you've been beat in the head or not, bless you all :D
Combustion69 dickhead
Combustion69 You’re edgy....
@@EazyDuz18 Speaking of who cares...
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You went through the trouble of uploading a video of a mild rain storm, thinking people would give a damn about it. Not only that but you think your Hyundai is badass, as well as the Suzuki 50cc chick bike you ride.
So lemme ask you... Who cares?
Thank you for sharing your journey, Malcolm.
living this crazy life does what your saying to most people minus the head injury
sorry for the late viewing but man Jr. is such a cool dude....Love that guy!!
I’m from NC originally, and I saw the Talladega Nights movie on opening weekend. When Dale Jr popped up on screen for his cameo, the entire theater erupted in cheers. None of the other drivers in the movie got that reaction. He’s a rock star in North Carolina, very beloved. People who don’t even watch NASCAR know him and feel protective of him because of how huge his old man was and still is in NC.
Looking at a board and shaking my head back and forth while walking would make me fall over
Got hit by a van at age 11. My life has been hell ever since. 45 years of not wanting to live another day. Since that day I have had no ability to deal with people, at all. On any level. Vision issues constantly. Poor attitude, anger issues, withdrawn, frequent migraines, and just a general feeling of not giving a shit, about anything. I say this because I just figured I was a messed up person due to a crap childhood. After watching this episode with Mr. Earnhardt I now realize maybe my run in with that van hurt me worse than I thought. At the time I was told to suck it up. That was the day my relationship with my parents and family ended, still to this day.
I had a concussion a few times. The last one was bad. I fell off a upper mezzanine in a warehouse. 12 feet onto a cement floor on my head. I remember climbing up there, then I woke up on the floor with paramedics around me. Then open my eyes again and I'm on the stretcher getting loaded into the ambulance. All the way until getting released I would close my eyes and open them after some time had passed. I don't have recollection of alot of snippets of time still to this day. 15 years later. I remember the sofa ball sized lump on the side of my head, my eyes both red from broken blood vessels and also both eyes black and Blue.. for awhile I was dazed and had a surreal type of experience. Like watching my life play out as a spectator.. scary
What he described is exactly what I went through with my most serious concussion. His was worse than mine but hearing him talk about it brought it all back. So glad he realized his life was more important than staying in the car.
You get better?
I love that joe lets his guests talk
LOVED this interview. Not a NASCAR fan but have a new respect for Jr.
i have alot of the same simphins as deal had after all thes years still and its been over 25 years since my crash that inded my racening career and i never new haw to fix it or try to
Just think of the football players who got a concussion and kept playing and practicing. Dale is bringing awareness to this serious condition, in addition to being a nice all around guy.
Joe Rogan is the best interviewer
I suffer from post concussive syndrome from racing and this video makes me emotional. He speaks the truth
How are you feeling now?
@@rally_chronicles Better today than I was 3 years ago. I have not had any further trauma and try to eat healthy and exercise. Thank you for asking.
This is how a humble ,real man talks about hardship
Joe “have you ever heard of CBD oil?” Rogan
If it works for some people then it works.
Joe: "Do you rub TRT lotion on your dick?" Rogan
Almost as funny as some nitwit who does fallout boy covers on youtube talking shit about *ANY* other fuckin human being....
Def works.
Phocas Buck I wasn’t even talking shit, it was just a joke. But I appreciate you checking out my channel man! I did a few Bowling For Soup covers too if you wanna check it out!
so interesting thank you
I love the podcasts where Joe genuinely listens for minutes at a time. I love Joe for his craving of knowledge you can tell he's truly listening
There's really nothing worst then this I boxed for over 8 9 years when I was a kid was fine for years up and till one day I hit my head on my trunk of my car and havnt been the same for 7 fucking month unless you have big money you can't get help from normal doctors its horrible makes you not wanna live your life no more cuz your not the same and feel truly dif
You feel ok?
I don't really like Nascar but Dale and the mythical-"ness" of him and his dad is incredible. He is also EXTREMELY humble and seems like a really cool dude to kick it with
I briefly met Jr. in a restaurant on the banks of Lake Norman... he was still with Budweiser at the time... if you were drinking Bud, he picked up your tab... so I thanked him on the way out... As a person that has experienced this... From what I see here... Jr. is still on the road to recovery... There is a place in Chester County, PA (closer to Philly) called Bryn Mawr Rehab... that is better than the place near Pitt, PA... Godspeed Jr....
RISE HELL PRAISE DALE!!!!! And DALE JR.!!!!!
Wow this is amazing. I had surgery to remove a pituitary tumor 3 years ago. I’ve been dizzy and have had vision problems ever since. They tell me everything looks fine and they don’t know what’s wrong. Listening to him talk about his symptoms I felt like I was listening to me. I’m going to research and start this gaze stabilization rehab ASAP!
That's great howd it work out? Hope u are well
Go to an optometrist who deals with concussions. They will give you eye exercises to do. It helped me recover as I was having tracking issues.
This is a treatment in psychology (my field) as well, particularly with PTSD sufferers--it's all eye movements coupled with other stimulation.
It manipulates the brain to good effect.
This is such an valuable vid! Jr takes a deep dive into life with TBI with tons of ideas and useful info. I’m taking notes on the therapies he’s done to find out what might still be useful for me, 25 yrs after my initial TBI and 10 years after shunt surgery.
I know video is old but anyone know what brand of CBD joe is talking about using??
This young man had a tremendous weight dropped on his shoulders when Dale Sr passed. That's a load I can't imagine. But he held his head up and soldiered on. That alone is truly commendable. To realize his health is in question and walk away became another enormous weight. Proud of how he handled all of it. KUDOS Dale Jr, well done!
One of my favorite guests.
Not even a huge racing fan . Just loved this one.
Now it’s 2025 I wonder how his head feels now and if there any cte
I’ve gained a whole lot of respect for Dale, Jr. Prayers for all things great for Dale and his family. #3 for life
Yes Sir loved watchin Sr on Sunday he left no doubt he'd give us 120% its amazing how much I still miss the black #3 all to get Mikey a win & got him killed, the racing world's never
Never been the same !!! It would have nice to watch run DEI @ some point
I love Dale Jr
Thank you so much for this video🙏🙏I recently just got a concussion and and struggling with anxiety and thinking something worse was wrong with me. I understand everything and I mean everything he says in this video. Thanks for the video again🙏
Make sure you go to a concussion specialist
Good questions, joe
Wow, I had no idea, that his situation was that bad, that dude is a stud
And i'm glad that he walked away, his physical, mental health is much more important, than racing
SouthDetroit Entertainment Graham Besinger does a great set of interviews with jr where he goes far more deep into this problem
@@jtswhitewater4940 thanks!
Thanks for this info on concussions especially from someone with experience with them. It helped watching this earlier cause my niece got a concussion in an accident. I remembered listening to you guys. Thanks you Joe and Dale jr. You helped somebody. God bless you
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is an “every man’s” man. So relatable.
I don't comment much! This man needs to let all concussed persons know this, it's eye opening! Thanks Joe Rogan! #3
Good job letting him talk, Joe, and not interrupting
Joe is always good with that
@@GuyFromTheSouth sarcasm? 😂
@@WillingSpade no im serious. He usually lets his guest talk and tell stories.
@@GuyFromTheSouth yeah true.. I guess he just interrupts a lot when he has friends on.
Damn. I've watched dozens and dozens of Joe's podcasts and I don't remember a guest where he's listened as much as this one. Weird!
I have the very same problem with my balance from concussions what exactly did you do for that it’s been going on for probably a year and a half
Hit the wall at 185! Can you imagine? Let's go eat!
He's the man!
Gregory Smith
Yeah it all seems a little nonchalant even if you don't know about concussions, you'd think he'd want to lay down for a bit anyway.
@@BassGoThump bet he gets that trait from Sr. Stubbornness is all it is.
Is that something to be praised. Do you want your kids to ignore serious health issues to be the man. Lol
I had one that took me about an hour to snap out of
He is a legend who knew when to get out of the sport. I wish him and his family a happy life together with no health issues.
He has done so much for the sport and other drivers experiencing the same brain injuries!
Spot on Joey! Not sure if it’s the DMSO that is the vehicle for my CBD oil but damn it sure as hell is a miracle compared to any other product out there, & I’ve tried them all!
Amazing how people who actually care and open up help millions just by being themselves and trusting each other.
Sounds like Dale Earnhardt Junior's doctor is a miracle worker. God bless
He is such a great, detailed storyteller. I just learned he has a long-running podcast, awesome I'm in.
Man ull watch a few podcasts and instantly become a nascar fan
I have had multiple head injury's over the course of my life but I've never gotten help because my first couple were caused by me head budding stuff as a kid. My latest head injury flipped my whole world over night anxiety and my balance is almost non existent
I had an ear infection last year that led to disturbances in my balance. I was at work one day and the world started spinning in circles so badly I couldn't even stand up. It lasted for probably an hour and I remember feeling like I was going to have a panic attack at the same time. It was absolutely awful. I still have moments where it feels like there's motion when I'm not moving, but haven't had a full on vertigo attack since. My coworkers said my eyes were darting back and forth repeatedly, and it makes sense because it looked like everything was spinning counter clockwise and I was trying to focus on something that wouldn't stop moving.
So happy I stumbled upon this old interview. I was in a motorcycle crash and suffered a major concussion ( amongst other things broken shoulder / collar bone seperated sternum) I forwarded this to my wife. I was all sorts of weird took almost 6 months for me also to refocus. Concussions are no joke.
Thank you Dale for being so open and describing the feelings and symptoms after concussion! Life changing advice 😊
When he felt angry, he prob didnt know it at the time, you dont realize it till later. Ive had 8 recored concussions. It affects the rest of youre life. Hes right it causes severe social anxiety, and depression. And every concussions feels different.
Awesome clip, I wish Joe would have more athletes on. I would love to see somebody like Ricky Carmichael, Travis Pastrana or Ryan Villopoto from the motorcross world
Miles Davidson no athlete would ride around in a 700 hp car that’s 130 degrees inside for hours straight at a time, from Feb to Nov. Only a pussy could do it. He most likely sat on the couch and drink beer all of his life for the fame.
Miles Davidson I think you need to educate yourself. They’re some of the most fit athletes in the world.
gbay125 thank you 👊
Pastrana would be epic
@@Jthornton64 NASCAR drivers are definitely not athletes and there's no reason to be offended by. The definition of an athlete is a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise and a sport requires physical exertion. A NASCAR driver isn't an athlete just like a videogamer isn't an athlete even though that gamer twiddles his/her thumbs, which involves physical exertion, and may possess a fair amount of skill
Great interview.. Lifelong Earnhardt family fan....
Strength & pride in ones self is a hell of thing. So much of what Dale Jr. said really resonated with me.
Thank you so much for having this podcast.
This really woke me up to the facts of some things I've personally been dealing with.
My family & I live in Houston. I slipped on the ice & busted the back of my head while playing with my kids at the park across the street from my house last January after a winter storm. It almost knocked me unconscious. I've been blind sided off my feet during a football game & or taken plenty of punches to the head when I was a teenager/young man and had never been close to being knocked out. Always prided myself on having a "think skull" or a "strong chin" as my Dad called it. However the evening I fell on the ice was a totally different experience.
My wife was out of town & it was just me and the kids the night I fell on the ice. I tried to pop back up but knew something was wrong & only went to one knee. Even as foggy as I was at the time, I still knew I was still on the ice & the last thing I needed was to fall & hit my head again. So I gathered myself for a minute & then slowly gathered myself & got back up. Once off the ice I walked back across the street to my house & stood at the tailgate at the back of my truck. I didnt want to scare my wife so I didnt call her so I went to call my brother to come by for a little bit. When I started to dial his number I mentally started playing the conversation I was about to have with my brother & stopped before I called him because I realized that I couldn't remember why my wife was out of town (she went to spend the night with her parents who live closer to the town she had business meetings in the next day). I knew I couldn't call him because it would have scared him just bad as my wife. So I started running through why she might be gone. It took me a full 5 minutes to realize where she was & why she was gone.
Ive had a hard time remembering things & I've been hiding just how serious this actually was.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm biting the bullet & scheduling an appointment tomorrow.
CHRIS
Good on you man
Give yourself some credit man.. don't gotta be so tough all the time, ya know.. 10 foot tall and bullet proof. Your a human being.. you have complex weird systems & shit running all throughout your body and the way it all works together is truly amazing, it deserves & demands a lot of respect & attention, take care of it just like it takes care of you.. letting you live your life the way you want and do & enjoy the fruits of this life.. its okay to admit weakness, its okay to ask for help.. you will be glad you did in the long run! Get the best quality of life, you could possibly have for yourself! Good luck man, God bless you & your family!
There's no shame in being hurt. You need to give yourself time to heal and do physiotherapy.
You can't tough out a concussion just like you wouldn't run on a broken leg.
Days of thunder...rowdy yates
This interview with jr actually made me respect him more then i ever did before.
11:50 - recreating neurological pathways
14:03 speaking of neurology, CBD isn’t exactly without repercussions either. It’s better to deal with anxiety and other brain injury issues without training your body to make less of what you are likely not producing enough of already.
14:50 @joerogan you are wrong about no side effects. Do your research before you advocate for things. There’s even a brief 2hr vid here on UA-cam from a neurology professor that covers this.
Do your research.