Aaron Rodgers Says He Had 'Stunted Emotional Intelligence’ Growing Up Because His Dad Didn't Cry (Exclusive)

Aaron Rodgersis opening up about the impact his father had on his ability to understand emotions. The clip opens with Rodgers — whosepublic rift with his familydates back to 2014 — as he participates in an ayahuasca ceremony. “I think part of the real joy in this work, is, there is such a feminine spirit to ayahuasca,” he says, suggesting that the psychedelic drug allows users to “model a new way of thinking about masculinity, or what it means to be a man.

Aaron Rodgers Says His ‘Questioning’ of Christianity ‘Really Changed’ His Relationship with His Family

Aaron Rodgers.Photo:Ryan West/Netflix Ryan West/Netflix Aaron Rodgerssays he and his family’s differing opinions about religion have been one of the biggest sticking points intheir relationship over the years. Rodgers, 41, points to the moment he began “questioning” his Christian upbringing as a time whenhe and his family began to grow apart, the NFL quarterback reveals in a new Netflix project about his life. The docuseries,Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, began streaming Tuesday on Netflix.

Aaron Rodgers Was in Costa Rican Cleansing Ceremony When News Leaked That RFK Jr. Asked Him to Be Running Mate

Aaron Rodgers and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Photo:Robert F. Kennedy Jr/X Robert F. Kennedy Jr/X Aaron Rodgerswas in Costa Rica taking part in a spiritual temazcal ceremony when news broke thatRobert F. Kennedy Jr.had asked the NFL star to be his running mate during his failed 2024 presidential campaign. A Netflix camera crew filming theAaron Rodgers: Enigmadocumentary appeared to be with Rodgers at the time the news broke, according to interviews he did about the situation while at the temazcal ceremony.

Aaron Rodgers' Family 'Dismayed' by the Quarterback's Comments on Religion as Their Feud Continues

Aaron Rodgers.Photo: Allen Berezovsky/FilmMagic During an intimate conversation with girlfriendDanica Patrickon herPretty Intensepodcast, Green Bay Packers quarterback said that he had trouble connecting with his religious community as a child. “Most people that I knew, church was just… you just had to go,” the Super Bowl XLV champion recalled. “They were dismayed,” says the insider. “The family is very dedicated to their Christian faith.” Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Rogers, 36, has beenestranged from his family– includingBachelorettestarJordan Rodgers– for several years.

Aaron Rodgers' Family: Inside His Ups and Downs with His Parents and Brothers

Aaron Rodgers attends the grand opening of Q New York on June 13, 2023 in New York City. ; Jordan Rodgers visits SiriusXM Studios on October 28, 2019 in New York City.Photo:Ilya S. Savenok/Getty ; Santiago Felipe/Getty Ilya S. Savenok/Getty ; Santiago Felipe/Getty Aaron Rodgershas experienced his fair share of ups and downs — both in his professional career and in his personal relationships. Despite contemplating retirement heading into the 2023 season, Aaronsigned with the New York Jets— and sustaineda season-ending torn Achilles injuryin the first game that left him “heartbroken.