Joe Jonas Says Solo Album Sales Made Him Seek Therapy: “I Had High Expectations of Success”

Joe Jonas is candidly reflecting on one of the most challenging chapters of his career.

The singer revealed that the underwhelming commercial performance of his 2011 solo debut, ‘Fastlife,’ became the catalyst for seeking therapy.

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During the latest episode of the ‘Hey Jonas!‘ podcast, Joe admitted that after years of enjoying chart success with the Jonas Brothers, he had tied much of his self-worth to proving he could thrive on his own. He shared:

“I released a solo album when I was about 21, 22 and it didn’t do as well as I thought it would do because everything the Jonas Brothers touched back then, it would be gold. We would just … be a No. 1 [hit].” He added, “I put something out by myself and I think I had a lot of high expectations of success without you guys. That was important to me somewhere in my core. I was like, ‘If I do that, then I matter.'”

The disappointment soon took a toll on both his mental and physical health, with recurring panic attacks and frequent doctor visits eventually leading to a recommendation to see a therapist.

Though initially reluctant, Joe said taking that step proved transformative, sharing that:

“I finally spoke to somebody after crying through the first question for an hour, realized how great it was,” he said. “It definitely was so helpful during that season and it has been throughout my life and other major life things that I’ve gone through.”

Brother Nick Jonas echoed the sentiment, sharing that therapy helped him redefine success, saying:

“I needed to be okay with myself, I just needed to be able to look in the mirror and just be okay as a person, as opposed to comparing to others.”

Together, the siblings encourage prioritizing mental health and embracing support.

Watch the full podcast episode below.