Dave Grohl has publicly reflected on the aftermath of his widely discussed infidelity scandal, revealing the extensive personal work he has undertaken since the situation became public in September 2024.
The Foo Fighters frontman addressed the topic in a new interview with The Guardian, explaining that he sought intensive professional help following the revelation that he had an affair and fathered a child outside of his marriage to Jordyn Blum — a development that preceded the band entering a lengthy hiatus.
Grohl shared the scope of his commitment to therapy, stating:
“I’ve been in therapy six days a week for 70 weeks. I did the math the other day: over 430 sessions.”
According to Grohl, therapy extended beyond addressing the infidelity itself. He explained that he has also been working through broader personal struggles and grief, including the 2022 death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and the passing of his mother, Virginia Grohl, later that same year.
Discussing why he pursued professional help, Grohl said:
“I have to be perfectly honest. Writing songs and writing lyrics about these things is sometimes enough. As far as having a deeper, longer conversation about them, I still do reserve a lot of this for my own personal life… I wound up in a place that I needed to stop and sit with myself and re-evaluate myself. It’s an ongoing process.”
He added that stepping away from public opinion became an important part of moving forward:
“I had to turn everything off, one of those things being my concern for what other people think… Not giving all of that so much currency within yourself that it can completely destroy yourself.”
Grohl also reflected on what he described as an “addiction to achievement,” explaining that years of relentless ambition left him feeling emotionally disconnected despite professional success.
When asked directly whether that mindset contributed to his infidelity, he clarified:
“No. I think that’s how I ended up overextending myself and getting lost… I need to stop, turn everything off and find my heart.”
Members of Foo Fighters also addressed the situation in the interview. Bassist Nate Mendel said the band’s reaction was rooted in support for both Grohl and his family, noting, “We just all wanted to run and give him a big hug and let him know — both of them — that we are here.”
Guitarist Chris Shiflett added that the band’s extended break ultimately proved necessary for multiple members, especially as personal challenges arose during that period.
The interview arrives as Foo Fighters prepare to release their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy on April 24th, having recently introduced fans to its latest single, “Caught In The Echo.”
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