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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The dreamiest boss of all time': Olivia Rodrigo paid for crew's therapy while on tour
It seems the therapists Olivia Rodrigo found for her band really helped. The 22-year-old "Vampire" singer and her tour manager Marty Hom provided free and accessible therapy for the entire "Guts" tour crew, rhythm guitarist Daisy Spencer revealed on "The StageLeft Podcast." "I have never had anything like that," Spencer, 31, told host Chris Simpson. "And that reignited the importance of therapy to me because I had kind of fallen off for so long." Rodrigo and Spencer just wrapped the 102-date "Guts" world tour July 1 and completed a successful headlining set at Glastonbury, where they were joined on stage by the Cure's Robert Smith. While on the podcast, Spencer described Rodrigo as "the dreamiest boss of all time" and opened up about taking care of her mind and body on the road. Read more: No 'Guts,' no glory: How Olivia Rodrigo became America's pop-punk queen "Suddenly I had this free resource of incredible therapists and I utilized the crap out of that," she said. "I was going, you know, once a week, once every other week, whenever I could. And it was even during the off time — we also still had access to this resource." Rodrigo's dad, Chris Rodrigo, is a family therapist, and the singer has been very open about starting therapy at 16. "That was a really big, life-changing moment," she told CBS Sunday Morning in 2021. "I've learned so much about myself." And she's not the only musician promoting therapy. Lewis Capaldi, who returned to the stage after a two-year break from performing to focus on his all-around health, announced Monday that he's partnering with BetterHelp to provide 734,000 hours of free online therapy. Ariana Grande has also partnered with the virtual therapy platform several times in the past. Though the "Guts" tour has concluded, Rodrigo still has several festival engagements lined up for the summer, including a headlining set Aug. 1 at Lollapalooza. Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olivia Rodrigo offers generous perk to team members
When Olivia Rodrigo sang 'I hope you're happy and healthy' in her hit song 'Good For You,' she meant it. One of her crew members revealed the generous perk the singer provides to make sure her team is just that. Guitarist Daisy Spencer told 'The StageLeft Podcast' that Rodrigo pays for therapy for her entire band and crew, both on and off tour. She said the singer made it accessible and free during her Guts World Tour, adding that it made a massive positive difference. 'Honestly, that was one of the coolest things that has ever happened on tour,' Spencer explained. 'Like, seriously, one of the best things you can give to people is accessible free therapy, because it can get kind of expensive.' 'I have never had anything like that. And that reignited the importance of therapy to me because I had just kind of fallen off for so long, and then suddenly I had this free resource of incredible therapists, and I utilized the crap out of that,' she continued. The musician called the 'drivers license' singer 'literally is the dreamiest boss of all time.' Rodrigo has been a longtime advocate of mental health. Back in 2021, she took to X, saying, 'Can't wait to tell my therapist that ppl like the song.' Her father is also a family therapist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olivia Rodrigo's Guitarist Spills On The 'Coolest' Perk She Gives The Band, Crew
Olivia Rodrigo's touring guitarist, Daisy Spencer, has revealed that the music superstar has paid for her band and crew to get free therapy. 'Honestly, that was one of the coolest things that has ever happened on tour, like seriously, that is one of the best things you can give to people,' said Spencer on a recent episode of 'The StageLeft Podcast.' Spencer explained that she had 'fallen off for quite a while' with therapy and was struggling to find a therapist that was the right fit before Rodrigo and Marty Hom, the manager of her Guts World Tour, made the service free and accessible to tour personnel. 'So I have never had anything like that and that reignited the importance of therapy to me,' said Spencer of the perk, which could be used both on the road and off the tour. She later continued, 'Suddenly, I had this free resource of incredible therapists, and I utilized the crap out of that.' Rodrigo — whose father, Chris Rodrigo, is a family therapist — has emphasized the importance of therapy over the years. She told CBS News Sunday Morning in 2021 that she started going to therapy at age 16, calling the move a 'really big, life-changing moment' where she 'learned so much about' herself as a result. The singer-songwriter acknowledged there's a stigma around mental health, noting that some people may dismiss her seeking therapy with claims that her 'life is so great' and questioning what 'problems' she has. 'I think that's definitely a thing that sometimes older people can do to younger people, too, is kind of trivialize what they're going through just because they're like, 'Aha, they're fine, they're just kids, they'll get through it,'' Rodrigo said. 'But it feels so real when you're in it, and it's so valid, and just because it's not an adult problem or you don't have to pay taxes yet or whatever, doesn't mean that it doesn't hurt.' Spencer — who describes herself as a 'huge advocate' of therapy — said the service can 'get kind of expensive' and noted that she's started using the service once a week or every other week. She said therapy has helped her with 'unprocessed trauma' as she's been touring since age 17 and it's been 'such a gift' to look within herself. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat for mental health support. Additionally, you can find local mental health and crisis resources at Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Mariah Carey's 3-Word Take On Jeff Bezos' $50 Million Wedding Is Oh So Mariah Gabrielle Union Isn't Exactly Cheering For This Nickname From Dwyane Wade Sophie Turner Says She Got Her 'Sex Education' From The Unlikeliest Of Places
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Glastonbury headliner praised for how they take care of their crew
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo is funding free therapy for her Guts world tour band and crew. Her guitarist, Daisy Spencer, confirmed the provision of "accessible and free therapy" for all touring personnel. Spencer lauded the initiative, highlighting its significant value given the high cost of therapy and its availability even during tour breaks. Rodrigo's father is a therapist, and she has publicly shared her own positive experiences with therapy since the age of 16. She emphasises the importance of validating mental health struggles, regardless of a person's age or life circumstances.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Olivia Rodrigo's guitarist reveals the singer funds therapy for the band and crew even when they're not on tour
Olivia Rodrigo pays for therapy for her entire band and crew, even when they're not on tour, her guitarist has revealed. Daisy Spencer, 31, played alongside fellow guitarist Emily Rosenfield, bassist Moa Munoz, drummer Hayley Brownell, and keyboardist Camila Mora on Olivia's GUTS tour, which concluded at the start of this month/ And in a new interview, Daisy called the singer 'literally the dreamiest boss of all time' as she revealed she pays for their counselling, and even covers the cost when they're not on tour. Speaking on The StageLeft Podcast at the end of last month, Daisy said: 'On the World Tour, Olivia and our tour manager, Marty Hom, made accessible and free therapy for all of the touring personnel. 'I have never had anything like that. And that reignited the importance of therapy to me because I had just kind of fallen off for so long, and then suddenly I had this free resource of incredible therapists, and I utilized the cr** out of that. 'Honestly, that was one of the coolest things that has ever happened on tour. Like, seriously, one of the best things you can give to people is accessible free therapy, because it can get kind of expensive.' Daisy added: 'I'm doing baby Daisy a good justice of finally getting to hear baby Daisy's story of what they were going through when I was younger and everything. 'It's been a gift for real. I feel like it is such a gift to be able to look within yourself and have someone else help you bring some stuff out of you that you might otherwise on your own not be able to get there. 'That's the gift that therapy has given to me, is that I am able to really flesh out some stuff from my childhood that that needed a voice.' Podcast host Chris Simpson was shocked by Daisy's reveal, to which she replied: 'It's not very heard of yeah, it's the coolest thing ever.'
