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Touring Brains: Boundaries, Burnout, and Being OK, with Courtney and Paul Klimson
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You see how life on the road quietly rewires your brain, from grief and burnout to decision fatigue and STC (Sleepy, Tired, and Crabby), and how Courtney and Paul built The Roadie Clinic to give crews a place to tell their story and get real help. Through flights, heat‑canceled shows, and jumps from Fallon to Timberlake, John Legend, Drake, and beyond, you learn to Always Be Performing for your own mental health with boundaries, support systems, and even AI to protect your headspace.
You’re handed concrete ways to care for yourself and your people: snow policies and “last chance to say no” moments, non‑negotiable laundry time, color‑coded calendars that lower stress, and simple communication habits that keep relationships from snapping under pressure. By the end, you’re invited to treat your brain like your most critical piece of touring gear—and to build a crew culture where dignity, respect, and mental health are baked into every gig.
- 00:00:00 Gig Gab 526 – Monday, March 23rd, 2026
- March 23rd: National Puppy Day
- Guest co-hosts: Courtney Klimson and Paul Klimson
- 00:01:43 Choosing Niles, Michigan for The Roadie Clinic
- 2019: F