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Los Angeles Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘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. '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.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Olivia Rodrigo's guitarist reveals she pays for her band and crew's therapy while on tour, leaves fans impressed
Olivia Rodrigo's guitarist, Daisy Spencer is all praises when it comes to the young pop star's sense of empathy and consideration for those she is working with. During her appearance on The StageLeft Podcast, Daisy, 31, revealed how Olivia, in collaboration with her tour manager Marty Hom, made sure that everyone touring with her had access to free therapy. Olivia Rodrigo reportedly pays for her band and crew to see therapists when on tour(Photo: X) A grateful Daisy revealed, "I have never had anything like 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". And what's her parting shot for her 22-year-old boss? "Literally (is) the dreamiest boss of all time", expressed Daisy. Olivia, not just by her actions, but at a more perceptive level too, is no stranger to how important therapy can prove to be in changing one's life, what with her father Chris Rodrigo, being a family therapist. During a 2021 interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Olivia spoke about her own mental health, clarifying how many fans often misinterpret the yearning and growing pains-vibe of her music to be her core personality. She said, "A lot of people think, listening to my music, that I'm a really sad, depressed person and that couldn't be farther from the truth", clarifying, "Definitely not at all crying on my bedroom floor all the time. But it's fun to write about stuff like that — like if I was just writing about how I was happy, going to get my iced latte every morning, nobody would listen to it, it wouldn't be interesting". On the professional front, Olivia has been rather busy, wrapping up the Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America legs of her Guts world tour, which commenced last year in February, running up to her appearances in the festival circuit, the most recent one being her Glastonbury performance along side The Cure's Robert Smith. Which Olivia banger is your go-to track?
IOL News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Olivia Rodrigo promotes mental well-being on tour by funding therapy for her team
Award-winning singer Olivia Rodrigo provided free and accessible therapy for her team during her record-breaking 'Guts World Tour'. Image: Instagram Singer Olivia Rodrigo has set a precedent in the music industry by ensuring that her entire touring team has access to free therapy. The initiative was recently revealed by Daisy Spencer, Rodrigo's guitarist, during an appearance on "The StageLeft Podcast". Spencer described the experience as one of the "coolest things" to encounter while on tour. Spencer shared that throughout the recently concluded record-breaking "Guts World Tour", the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and her tour manager, Marty Hom, made it a priority to make therapy accessible for all band members and crew. Guitarist Daisy Spencer says Grammy Award-winning singer, Olivia Rodrigo paid for the tour team to have therapy during her 'Guts World Tour'. Image: Instagram Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'I am a huge advocate of therapy, I had just kind of fallen off for so long. I've been struggling to find the right therapist and then on the 'Guts World Tour' they made accessible 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," Spencer said. "And then suddenly I had this free resource of incredible therapists, and I utilised the crap out of that. 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, honestly that was one of the coolest things that has ever happened on tour. "That is one of the best things you can give to people, is accessible free therapy because it can get kind of expensive and that's just life sometimes, you have the money and sometimes you don't.' The "Vampire" singer's decision to provide therapy aligns with her own advocacy for mental health awareness, a topic she has openly discussed in the past. With a family background steeped in this field - her father, Chris Rodrigo, is a family therapist - the significance of mental health is not lost on the young artist. In a past interview, Rodrigo shared: "A lot of people think, listening to my music, that I'm a really sad, depressed person and that couldn't be farther from the truth. Definitely not at all crying on my bedroom floor all the time. "But it's fun to write about stuff like that, like if I was just writing about how I was happy, going to get my iced latte every morning, nobody would listen to it, it wouldn't be interesting," she continued at the time. The mental health landscape for those in the music industry poses challenges. Online reports note that musicians are up to three times more likely to experience depression compared to the general population. Factors such as financial pressures, hectic schedules and lifestyle choices contribute to these alarming statistics. Back to the podcast interview, Spencer also revealed the personal therapeutic benefits derived from this opportunity. "Therapy does open up some old wounds for me, like I have just a lot of unprocessed trauma. I've been touring since I was 17, I've seen a lot of stuff ... Now at 31, 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 needed a voice," Spencer said. Watch the full podcast below.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Touring guitarist calls Olivia Rodrigo the 'dreamiest boss'; shares how the pop star pays for free therapy while on tour
Touring guitarist Daisy Spencer, who has been accompanying on tour for quite some time now, talked about their experience with the pop sensation. One major revelation that the guitarist made was about how the artist manages to care for all crew members while on tour. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Spencer shares how Rodrigo helps and pays for therapy for everyone while on tour During a recent episode of 'The StageLeft Podcast' released on June 30, the guitarist revealed what all goes down while she is on tour with the Grammy-winning artist. She shared that, 'On the 'Guts World Tour', Olivia and our tour manager, Marty Hom, made accessible and free therapy for all of the touring personnel.' She continued sharing that this was a new experience for her and something that she had never experienced before with any other artist. Daisy also added that the action was so important to her, as it helped her get back on track and back into therapy. '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', she continued. Impact of free therapy on her life Daisy also delved into the kind of impact that having access to therapy has had on her life altogether. She stated that she is doing 'baby Daisy a good justice'. She shared that it has helped her listen to herself more, especially her younger self even more now. '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 not be able to get there. That's the gift that therapy has given to me:I can really flesh out some stuff from my childhood that needed a voice', she shared.
Express Tribune
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Olivia Rodrigo funds free therapy for tour crew, setting new standard in music industry mental health
In a groundbreaking move for the music industry, Olivia Rodrigo has provided free therapy sessions for her entire crew during her 102-show Guts World Tour. The 22-year-old pop star's decision marks a significant step toward addressing mental health challenges that are often overlooked in the entertainment world. The initiative was revealed by Rodrigo's guitarist, Daisy Spencer, during an episode of The Stage Left Podcast. Spencer described the therapy access as 'the coolest thing ever' and credited both Olivia Rodrigo and tour manager Marty Hom for ensuring that mental health support was available—even during breaks. The demands of global touring often take a toll on artists and crew alike, with recent studies showing that musicians are three times more likely to experience depression compared to the general population. Rodrigo's offering of accessible mental health care addresses this growing concern head-on. Rodrigo's move aligns with broader mental health advocacy in the industry, including services like the Music Industry Therapy Collective. Her action goes beyond statements and sets an example for fellow artists, potentially signaling a shift toward more humane tour environments. Coming off a high-energy Glastonbury Festival performance—where she surprised fans with a duet alongside The Cure's Robert Smith—Rodrigo's off-stage decision is earning just as much admiration. With her sophomore album Guts continuing to generate buzz, this mental health initiative adds to Rodrigo's growing reputation as both a cultural and compassionate force in pop music.
