What Danica Patrick Wants You To Know About Wellness

The all-star racer chats about her podcast and boyfriend Aaron Rodgers

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Danica Patrick is best known an all-star racing driver, but this year she took on a new role: podcast host. On Pretty Intense, the racing champ interviews other remarkable people — from Gloria Steinem to Neil deGrasse Tyson — to find out what motivates them and get to the core of what makes them who they are. We chatted with Danica about the show, as well as her own approach to wellness. (And of course, we had to ask about her relationship with NFL star Aaron Rodgers!)

You’ve served as a major inspiration to young women in racing. You’re retired from the sport now, but do you still follow it?

I watch it like a casual fan now — I find myself watching all the popular races that everybody watches. As a fan, I’m like, “Oh it’s Talladega, or Daytona, I’ve gotta tune in!” Sometimes I’ll check results on ESPN. But do I watch every single weekend, and go to races, and have a real opinion on things? No. But I definitely still pay attention!

Your groundbreaking career in racing began early on — you were a young go-karting champion before…