Who Olivia Rodrigo, Green Day and Beyonce Turn to for Mental Health Services for Their Tours

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Dr. Chayim Newman and Zack Borer, co-founders of Amber Health, an organization dedicated to improving mental health in the music industry. Zack and Dr. Chayim discuss their experience supporting tours for artists like Billie Eilish, Green Day, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, and more. Their work is reshaping the way the music industry supports the well-being of artists, crew members, and even label teams. In this candid conversation, Dr. Chayim, Zack, and Ari explore the mental health challenges that come with life on the road, the pressures of performance, and the lack of traditional support systems in music. They also share how Amber Health is working to change that—embedding mental health professionals directly into tours and collaborating with labels to build long-term wellness infrastructure. Dr. Chayim and Zack discuss the specific services offered by Amber Health, their impactful work on Olivia Rodrigo's tour, and the broader implications of mental health support in the industry. This conversation underscores the need for sustainable practices and proactive mental health care to ensure the well-being of everyone in the music business. www.amber.health 3:34 Introduction and Welcome 4:04 Importance of Mental Health in the Music Industry 8:34 Dr. Chayim Newman's Background and Journey 13:34 Zack Borer's Experience and Transition to Therapy 18:34 Founding and Mission of Amber Health 23:34 Challenges and Mental Health Issues in the Music Industry 28:34 Amber Health's Approach and Services 33:34 Case Study: Olivia Rodrigo's Tour 38:34 Future of Mental Health Support in Music 43:34 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Edited and mixed by Ari Davids Music by Brassroots District Produced by the team at Ari’s Take Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.