Bunnie Xo sits down with Joel Madden of Good Charlotte for a candid conversation about fame, family, and the journey that shaped him. Joel reflects on the band’s early days, growing up in a strict religious household, and how navigating addiction, success, and self-awareness helped him find balance in both his career and personal life. He also opens up about life with Nicole Richie, fatherhood, and the influence Lionel Richie has had as a mentor and father figure. Joel shares the dynamic between him and his twin brother Benji Madden, why mental health and family come before fame, and why he respects the transparency Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll bring to their own journey. =========================== Bunnie Xo, also known as Bunnie DeFord, is a dynamic media personality, entrepreneur, and creator who has carved out a distinct space in the entertainment industry. She is the owner of Dumb Blonde Productions and the host of the popular "Dumb Blonde Podcast," where she shares candid conversations, personal stories, and interviews with a wide range of guests =========================== FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xomgitsbunnie/# Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdumbblonde/# TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xomgitsbunnie?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunniexo Podcast: https://dumbblondepodcast.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumb-blonde/id1465273008 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HHvTURWViZE5vYuSt0ldG?si=bab4e359a2ac44a7 Website: https://hunniebunnies.com/ Follow my vlog page: https//www.youtube.com/@BunnieXo Kick: https://Kick.com/thebunniexo Twitch: https://twitch.com/whotfisbunnie =========================== Chapters 0:00 Intro 4:05 I Don’t Feel Old 7:30 Good Charlotte 10:50 Let’s Talk About Childhood 14:35 Addiction & Mental Health 24:30 Meeting Nicole Richie 29:50 Locking In With Each Other 35:05 Daughter’s Name Change 40:10 Starting the Dream 52:56 The Little Things 1:03:50 Masking the Pain 1:12:20 Lionel Richie as Father-in-Law 1:18:10 Is Benji the Leader?