158: THE TOUR HEALTH RESEARCH INITIATIVE

  iTunes         Spotify         Youtube           Patreon In this special episode I'm joined by touring veteran Ryan Philip George and clinical psychologist Dr. Chayim Newman, core members of the team behind the Tour Health Research Initiative. Launched by a small team of psychologists, researchers, and touring professionals who work closely with and care deeply about the well-being of touring personnel, they are committed to the development of scientific, evidence-based strategies to improve the health and mental health of touring artists and crew members. The Tour Health Research Initiative is a comprehensive scientific study of health and mental health among touring professionals. In recent years, health and mental health issues in the music industry, and especially in the touring sector, have become a well-publicized topic. It has been addressed in panels at conferences, in industry magazine articles, and in countless blogs and posts on social media. This survey is the first phase of the Tour Health Research Initiative. It's an attempt to gather and analyze detailed information about the nuances of what impacts the health and mental health of touring professionals. The survey has been IRB approved to ensure that all research is conducted in an ethically
and scientifically appropriate manner. Today's episode is sponsored by Stagehands Clothing, Boulevard Carroll, & Gig-Gear. Use the code ROADIE to get great discounts when you check out.  Special Mentions: Tour Health Research Initiative, Ryan Philip George RFR Interview, Dr. Chayim Newman, This Tour Life, How Live Nation exploits low-wage workers to stage its rock concerts, The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound, ROADIE: My Documentary (TJ Hoffman film), The Power of Podcasting Panel at NAMM, Recording Studio Rockstars, The Six Figure Home Studio, Working Class Audio, The Art of Music Tech podcast, Soundgirls, Mixing Music Live, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Filming Great Concert Footage, Roadie Short Film, Roadie: A True Story (at least the parts I remember), Roadie Free Radio Merch