Guitarist Daisy Spencer reveals that Olivia Rodrigo covered therapy costs for her entire band and crew during the Guts World Tour, calling it one of the “coolest things” she’s experienced on tour.
July 09, 2025: Olivia Rodrigo’s guitarist, Daisy Spencer, revealed on The StageLeft Podcast that during the Guts World Tour, Rodrigo—alongside tour manager Marty Hom—provided free, ongoing therapy to ALL band and crew members, both on and off the road.
Spencer, 31, shared:
“I have never had anything like that… It reignited the importance of therapy to me… I utilised the crap out of that. Honestly, that was one of the coolest things that has ever happened on tour.”
Spencer added it has been “a gift,” helping her confront childhood traumas and emphasizing that accessible mental health support is often hard to find but deeply needed.
“Dreamiest Boss of All Time”
Describing Rodrigo as “the dreamiest boss of all time,” Spencer praised her genuinely caring approach while balancing the stress of touring.
Industry-Wide Impact
This gesture comes at a critical moment—creative professionals on tour have up to three times higher rates of depression than the general population. Rodrigo’s initiative aligns with broader efforts like the Music Industry Therapy Collective’s tour health services and raises the bar for artist-led well-being initiatives.
Why It Matters
Mental health spotlight: Rodrigo hasn’t just spoken about her own therapy—she’s actively ensured her team gets professional support too.
Touring pressures: After 102 shows worldwide (Asia to Manchester) during the Guts World Tour, stress and burnout are very real—and this could inspire other artists to follow suit .
Artist as ally: Olivia, a vocal advocate for mental health, stepped up—turning goodwill into practical action backed by her personal history (her father is a therapist and she’s prioritized therapy since age 16).
Final Take
Olivia Rodrigo’s decision to fund therapy for her entire touring team is more than just a thoughtful gesture—it’s a groundbreaking movement in artistic leadership. Fans and mental-health advocates are calling it “thoughtful,” “genuine,” and “iconic,” highlighting that caring for those behind the scenes is just as important as the performances themselves.
Published by HOLR Magazine