Episode 101: After the Applause: Why Coming Home From Tour Can Be the Hardest for Performers

Tour life is intense, exhausting, and strangely predictable—but coming home can be even harder. In this episode, licensed mental health counselor and former touring vocalist Daniel Rinaldi joins DanceWell to unpack why the “landing” after tour can feel so destabilizing. We talk about controlled chaos, nervous system overload, identity shifts, and what happens when the structure, adrenaline, and tour family suddenly disappear. Whether you’re a performer, crew member, or creative professional, this conversation offers insight into what’s happening in your body and brain post-tour—and practical ways to make the transition home a little smoother

Guest: Daniel Rinaldi, LMHC Danielrinaldilmhc.com - Ig @danielrinaldilmhc 

Host: Marissa Schaeffer

Co-Hosts: Ellie Kusner and Marissa Schaeffer

Website: www.dancewellpodcast.co

Email: DanceWellPodcast@gmail.com

Introduction Soundscape: Brendan Berry and Dylan Ezzie

Visual Image: Katie Dean