Dwayne Johnson on Fatherhood, Hustle, Mental Health & Building a Life Beyond Fame | Artist Friendly

Dwayne Johnson joins Joel Madden for a powerful and deeply honest conversation on Artist Friendly. Known worldwide as The Rock, Dwayne opens up about fatherhood, mental health, discipline, coming from nothing, and the mindset that keeps him hungry no matter how big the success gets.

In this episode, Dwayne reflects on his relationship with his father, generational trauma, work ethic, and how those experiences shaped the man he is today. He talks about balancing massive career ambition with family life, why success never means you’ve arrived, and how gratitude, discipline, and giving back keep him grounded.

The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship, his skincare brand, masculinity, vulnerability, and why taking care of your body and mind matters at every stage of life. This is The Rock like you’ve never heard him before. Real, reflective, and unfiltered.

Watch now on Veeps, YouTube, Spotify, and all audio platforms.

What’s In This Episode
Dwayne Johnson on growing up with nothing and the fear of it all going away
The discipline and grind behind wrestling, touring, and nonstop work schedules
Fatherhood, family, and keeping the small life close while building a big life
Honest reflections on his relationship with his father and generational trauma
Mental health, emotional tools, and breaking cycles passed down from past generations
Why success never feels final and why the mountain always moves
Giving back, generosity, and why helping others matters more than things
Entrepreneurship, skincare, and changing the conversation around men taking care of themselves
What truly drives Dwayne Johnson beyond fame, money, and titles

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About Artist Friendly:
On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as an artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's a masterclass in creative survival from those who've lived it.