State Of Mind with Maurice Benard

Dorothy Lucey on Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Faith, and Finding Peace Dec 05, 2025

Maurice welcomes longtime TV journalist Dorothy Lucey for a deep, vulnerable conversation about crippling nerves, panic attacks, and the unseen emotional cost of decades in the spotlight. Dorothy opens up about faith, anxiety, marriage, grief, joy, and the daily work of stopping a spiral before it starts. Together they explore how trauma sits in the body, how peace is rebuilt step by step, and why none of us are ever as “normal” as we seem.

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Executive Producer: Paula Benard
Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
Audio/Video/Editorial: Anthony Cammarata
Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

Adrian Alvarado: Flipping My Script on Loss, Identity, Survival, and Healing Dec 03, 2025

Actor and author Adrian Alvarado sits down with Maurice to talk about his memoir Flipping My Script—a powerful story of losing his mother at fourteen, growing up without a father, and fighting through generational trauma to rebuild his identity. Adrian opens up about domestic violence, grief, art as therapy, and the long road toward healing and forgiveness. This is a raw, honest conversation that will stay with anyone who has ever rebuilt themselves from the ground up.

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Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
Audio/Video/Editorial: Anthony Cammarata
Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

Raven Bowens: Resilience, Mental Health, and Finding Purpose Nov 30, 2025

Actress Raven Bowens joins Maurice for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation about resilience, mental health, and the unexpected turns that shape a life. Raven opens up about a childhood spent moving from city to city, the grief of losing her first love, and the struggle to find stability while chasing her dream. She also shares how her acting journey led her to Days of Our Lives and why her greatest fulfillment now comes from rebuilding a school in Nigeria. A raw, honest, and deeply hopeful episode that reminds us why purpose and connection matter.

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State of Mind Production Team:
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Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
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Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

Larry Romano: From Donnie Brasco to King of Queens and the Breakthroughs That Saved Him Nov 25, 2025

Maurice sits down with actor and musician Larry Romano (Donnie Brasco, King of Queens, The Thin Red Line, Sleepers) for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, identity, and the inner battles most people never see. Larry opens up about studying under Al Pacino’s acting coach, navigating depression, rebuilding after setbacks, and how family, music, and discipline shaped his resilience. It’s an honest, emotional, and unexpectedly inspiring look at artistry, mental health, and what it really takes to survive the industry — and yourself.

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State of Mind Production Team:
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Executive Producer: Paula Benard
Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
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Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

Genie Francis & Jonathan Frakes: Panic, Patience, and the Truth About Love Nov 23, 2025

In Part 2 of their conversation on State of Mind, Genie Francis (General Hospital) and Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation) open up about the hidden side of their 40-year relationship: social anxiety, deep lows, the “riverbank” metaphor that changed everything, and the small decisions that saved their marriage. Maurice creates space for a rare, honest look at survival, compassion, and what it means to stay when things get hard. Powerful, vulnerable, and unforgettable.

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State of Mind Production Team:
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Executive Producer: Paula Benard
Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
Audio/Video/Editorial: Anthony Cammarata
Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

Jeffrey Vincent Parise: GH Villainy, Reinvention, and the Fight for Inner Peace Nov 18, 2025

General Hospital favorite Jeffrey Vincent Parise opens up about the real story behind his life—far beyond Carlos, the villains, and the unforgettable on-screen moments GH fans remember him for. He and Maurice dig into Parise’s battles with anxiety, the dark seasons that reshaped him, and the practices that helped him rebuild from the inside out, including yoga, meditation, and deep shadow-work. This conversation blends nostalgia, vulnerability, and the kind of mental-health honesty that reminds fans why State of Mind exists in the first place.

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Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
Audio/Video/Editorial: Anthony Cammarata
Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

Genie Francis: Childhood Fame, Trauma, and Becoming Laura Spencer (Part 1) Nov 16, 2025

This episode is Part 1 of Maurice Benard’s deeply personal conversation with Genie Francis. Together, they go back to the beginning: Genie’s early rise as a fourteen-year-old on General Hospital, the whirlwind fame of Laura Spencer, and the emotional toll of growing up on television.

Genie opens up about isolation, arrested development, perfectionism, and the generational anxiety that shaped her life long before she understood it. Maurice reflects on how her experiences intersect with his own mental-health journey, creating one of the most honest and revealing dialogues ever shared on State of Mind.

Part 1 covers Genie’s early career, the pressures of live TV, the explosive Luke & Laura years, and the hidden struggles behind her iconic performances.
Part 2 drops November 23, when Genie is joined by her husband, Jonathan Frakes, for an intimate and powerful follow-up conversation.

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Executive Producer: Paula Benard
Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
Audio/Video/Editorial: Anthony Cammarata
Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

Richard Taite on Addiction, Fentanyl, and Fixing Treatment Nov 12, 2025

Founder of Cliffside Malibu and Carrera Treatment, Richard Taite joins me to unpack addiction, the fentanyl crisis, and why most centers fail patients. We dig into his “love call” philosophy, what great treatment actually looks like, and how homelessness and veteran care intersect with mental health. It’s raw, practical, and full of takeaways for families seeking real help.
Listen to Maurice's recent appearance on Richard Taite's Podcast:
We're Out of Time

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State of Mind Production Team:
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Executive Producer: Paula Benard
Director of Production: Anthony Cammarata
Audio/Video/Editorial: Anthony Cammarata
Podcast Consultant: Aaron Calafato

General Hospital Pioneers, Part 2 | Jackie Zeman and Kin Shriner: Fame’s Peak, Party Lore, and Stamos, Demi & Springfield Oct 30, 2025

Maurice, Kin, and Jackie pick up where they left off—at the height of GH mania. They share stories about the wild 1980s, breakout stars like Rick Springfield, Demi Moore, and John Stamos, and the reality behind the show’s unprecedented success. The conversation takes a deeper turn into mental health, the Sonny–Scotty feud, and Bobby’s wisdom about love and forgiveness. Recorded before her passing, this episode now stands as a heartfelt tribute to Jackie Zeman’s light, legacy, and unforgettable presence.

General Hospital Pioneers, Part 1 | Jackie Zeman and Kin Shriner: The Gloria Monty Era and How GH Changed Daytime TV Oct 23, 2025

Maurice Benard sits down with GH icons Jackie Zeman and Kin Shriner for a joyful, behind-the-scenes look at the show’s 1970s reboot. They remember live-to-tape mayhem, early fame, and how Gloria Monty’s fearless vision turned General Hospital into a cultural phenomenon. Funny, fast, and full of heart, this conversation captures Jackie’s warmth, humor, and pioneering spirit—shared now in loving memory of her life and legacy following her passing in May 2023.

John York: Faith, Bipolar Q&A, and 30 Years of General Hospital Oct 16, 2025

We're resharing on of Maurice's most popular interviews. In this conversation Maurice sits down with John J. York for a rare, wide-open conversation that starts with GH memories and turns into a deep dive on faith, mental health, and finding peace. They talk candidly about mania vs. anxiety, why staying on medication matters, and how prayer and routine helped John through life’s pivots. You’ll also hear gratitude for executive producer Frank Valentini’s leadership, Chicago family stories, and a light nod to John’s “Playgirl cover” and Werewolf days. It’s honest, warm, and quietly powerful—proof that connection is the point.

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Maurice Benard: Solo State of Mind — Tour Lessons, Mental Health, and What’s Next Oct 09, 2025

Maurice goes unscripted to unpack his recent tour, a powerful father–son moment on stage, and the reality of pushing through anxiety while performing. He speaks directly to the community about the scale of mental health struggles and why checking in twice can save a life. Maurice also previews two new ideas: long-form community Zooms and “State of Mind on the Street,” a series of conversations with people facing real challenges. A heartfelt thank-you to the audience—and a reminder that connection is the point.

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Tristan Rogers: A Life Well Lived — Stories from an Icon (Tribute Episode) Oct 09, 2025

In this special State of Mind tribute, Maurice Benard sits down with the late, legendary Tristan Rogers (General Hospital, The Young and the Restless) for one of his final interviews. In this wide-ranging, funny, and deeply human conversation, Tristan reflects on his wild early days in Australia, his unexpected path to Hollywood, and unforgettable moments with Elizabeth Taylor and the cast of General Hospital. A celebration of a storyteller, an actor, and a friend whose charm, honesty, and laughter will never be forgotten.

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Tony Denison: Addiction, Redemption, and the Power of Second Chances Oct 02, 2025

Actor Tony Denison (Major Crimes, Crime Story, The Closer) joins Maurice Benard for a raw and inspiring conversation about survival, sobriety, and self-worth. Tony opens up about overcoming addiction, rebuilding his life and career, and the moment he finally chose recovery. From Harlem to Hollywood, he reflects on lessons from his immigrant parents, the importance of service, and how gratitude—not fame—became the true measure of success.

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Laura Wright: Diabetes, Sacred Space, and the Courage to Heal Sep 25, 2025

Emmy-winning actress Laura Wright returns to State of Mind for a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Maurice Benard. She opens up about her daughter’s battle with Type 1 diabetes, the life-changing moment that led to her diagnosis, and how it reshaped her outlook on family and gratitude. Laura also shares her passion project, Sacred Space—a movement devoted to healing, self-discovery, and helping others find strength through connection.

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Cynthia Watros: Lost, Found, and the Power of Owning Your Story Sep 18, 2025

Actress Cynthia Watros (General Hospital, Lost, Guiding Light) joins Maurice Benard for a rare and revealing conversation about resilience, redemption, and self-discovery. From battling a life-threatening illness as a teen to finding purpose through acting, Cynthia opens up about her journey, family, mental health, and motherhood. A heartfelt, honest talk about learning from mistakes, embracing imperfection, and finding peace in life’s messiest chapters.

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Jens Austin Astrup: Loss, Love, and Finding Peace Through Purpose Sep 14, 2025

Actor Jens Austin Astrup (General Hospital, Gossip Girl) joins Maurice Benard for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about grief, resilience, and rediscovering peace. Jens opens up about losing his father to suicide, navigating instability and foster care, and how he learned to find meaning through love, discipline, and self-reflection. A moving discussion about overcoming darkness, healing family bonds, and the strength it takes to stay open-hearted in a chaotic world.

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Adrian Anchondo: From Viral Videos to General Hospital | Faith, Family, and Finding Joy Sep 11, 2025

Actor and creator Adrian Anchondo joins Maurice Benard to share his inspiring journey from YouTube fame to General Hospital. He opens up about growing up in a large family, his creative drive, and how faith and humor helped him navigate life’s toughest chapters. A heartfelt and uplifting look at creativity, identity, and choosing joy through it all.
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Eileen Davidson: Surviving Chaos, Finding Peace, and Owning Her Story Sep 04, 2025

Emmy-winning actress Eileen Davidson (The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, RHOBH) joins Maurice Benard for a deeply honest and emotional conversation about family, grief, mental health, and resilience. Eileen opens up about growing up in a turbulent household, coping with loss, and learning to let go of shame while finding inner peace. A powerful, intimate episode that celebrates strength, vulnerability, and the courage to heal.

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Clint Howard: Growing Up Hollywood, Finding Peace, and Lessons from Andy Griffith Aug 28, 2025

Actor Clint Howard joins Maurice Benard for an unforgettable conversation about childhood fame, family, and mental health. From growing up alongside his brother Ron Howard to surviving addiction and rediscovering purpose, Clint shares the wisdom, humor, and heart that have defined his journey. A candid, deeply human talk about resilience, recovery, and what really matters after the spotlight fades.

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Rory Gibson on General Hospital: Anxiety, Survival, and Second Chances Aug 22, 2025

Actor Rory Gibson joins Maurice Benard for a candid and powerful conversation about his journey from a rough upbringing in Bakersfield to life on General Hospital. Rory opens up about anxiety, growing up fast, and the struggles that nearly derailed his acting career before finding redemption and stability. A raw, honest look at resilience, mental health, and what it takes to rebuild your life in Hollywood.

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Elizabeth Morales: Breaking Free from a Cult, Finding Faith, and Healing Through Laughter Aug 18, 2025

Actress, writer, and producer Elizabeth Morales joins Maurice Benard for one of the most emotional and powerful State of Mind conversations yet. Elizabeth opens up about growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, surviving trauma and expulsion from her family, and how she rebuilt her voice through comedy and creativity. Together, they explore faith, healing, and the courage it takes to reclaim your life and mental health after breaking free from control.

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Paolo Presta Jul 02, 2025

Paolo Presta

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Mark Grossman Jun 27, 2025

Mark Grossman (The Young and The Restless)

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Julie Dove Jun 25, 2025

Julie Dove (Days of Our Lives)

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Ignacio Serricchio Jun 20, 2025

Ignacio Serricchio (Bones, General Hospital, The Young and The Restless)

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Dr. Suzette Glasner Returns Jun 18, 2025

Dr. Suzette Glasner Returns

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Cameron Mathison Returns Jun 13, 2025

Cameron Mathison Returns (All My Children, General Hospital, Model, Hallmark)

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Van Hansis Jun 11, 2025

Van Hansis (As the World Turns, General Hospital, Eastsiders)

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Lauralee Bell on State of Mind: Y&R Legacy, My Promise, and Mental Health Jun 06, 2025

Lauralee Bell (The Young and The Restless)

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Drew Garrett Jun 04, 2025

Drew Garrett (General Hospital)

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Nazneen Contractor May 30, 2025

Nazneen Contractor

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Eden McCoy Returns May 28, 2025

Eden McCoy Returns

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Frank Lyon May 27, 2025

Frank Lyon (General Hospital)

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John J. York Nov 08, 2024

John J. York (General Hospital)

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Thaao Penghlis Nov 01, 2024

Thaao Penghlis (Days of Our Lives)

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Alex Clark Oct 25, 2024

Alex Clark

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Tabyana Ali Returns Oct 21, 2024

Tabyana Ali (General Hospital)

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Todd Fisher and Catherine Hickland (Part 2) Oct 18, 2024

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Todd Fisher and Catherine Hickland (Part 1) Oct 18, 2024

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Kristen Vaganos Oct 14, 2024

Kristen Vaganos (General Hospital)

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Uriah Hall Oct 11, 2024

Uriah Hall (MMA Fighter)

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Jennifer Esposito Oct 07, 2024

Jennifer Esposito (Blue Bloods, Spin City, NCIS, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, Fresh Kills)

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Dr. Suzette Glasner Oct 04, 2024

Dr. Suzette Glasner (Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles, Scientist and Award Winning Author)

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Adam Huss Sep 30, 2024

Adam Huss (General Hospital, Power, The Bold and The Beautiful)

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Emma Samms Sep 27, 2024

Emma Samms (Dynasty, General Hospital)

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Jeff Kober Sep 20, 2024

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Alicia Coppola Sep 13, 2024

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Bryan Craig Returns! With a Live Audience! Sep 06, 2024

Bryan Craig (General Hospital, Grand Hotel, Good Trouble). Bryan Craig joined Maurice Benard to record this episode of State of Mind in front of a live audience. Bryan opens up about a time in his life where he was dealing with being in a relationship with a narcissist and the dramatic way it ended - almost costing him his life! They talk about Bryan's return to General Hospital, as Morgan, in a recent episode that was filmed immediately following Maurice's latest battle with anxiety. The episode ends with an incredible question and answer session with those attending the event.

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Sarah Joy Brown Sep 05, 2024

Sarah Joy Brown (General Hospital, As the World Turns) Returns! Sarah and Maurice reminisce about working together and the storylines they shared when Sarah admits that she's recently been watching scenes from when she played Carly on General Hospital. They talk about relationships and Sarah shares her tricks for medication. The conversation gets heavier when Sarah reveals the reason why she wanted to sit down again with Maurice on State of Mind.

Trigger Warning: This Episode contains description of sexual assault. Please don't watch if you feel like this discussion could cause you any harm.

For more information, please visit Rainn.org. The National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. Call 800-656-HELP.

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Dani Bates Aug 30, 2024

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Rena Sofer Aug 23, 2024

Rena Sofer (General Hospital, The Bold and The Beautiful)

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Charles Shaugnessy Aug 16, 2024

Charles Shaugnessy (The Nanny, General Hospital)

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Tabyana Ali Aug 09, 2024

Tabyana Ali (General Hospital)

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Eileen Davidson Aug 02, 2024

Eileen Davidson (The Young and The Restless, Days of Our Lives, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)

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Gary Plummer: Concussions in the NFL Jul 29, 2024

Gary Plummer (linebacker, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers). After a 15-year NFL career, and 2,500 concussions, the former linebacker was left with a terrifying diagnosis of early onset dementia.

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GloZell Jul 26, 2024

GloZell (Actress, YouTube personality)

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Jackie Evancho Jul 24, 2024

Jackie Evancho (America's Got Talent, Singer, Actress, Model) Jackie is a platinum selling recording artist that first became a worldwide sensation at the age of 10 years old with her stunning debut performance singing "O Mio Babbino Caro" on season 5 of NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT).

Jackie Evancho's new EP "Solla" is available now: "I chose this title to represent a specific point in my life. There’s a saying I’d heard that goes “𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖, 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖, 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖”. It’s something you say to yourself when celebrating the loss of something or someone you once loved and relinquishing them to an earlier part of your memory. I chose this to represent the beginning of this new phase in my career."

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Frank Grillo Jul 19, 2024

Frank Grillo (Guiding Light, For The People, Kingdom, Prison Break, The Shield, Billions)

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Sean Kanan: Unleash Your Inner Badass Jul 12, 2024

Sean Kanan (The Karate Kid Part III, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, Studio City)

Sean Kanan joins Maurice to talk about his new book 'Way of the Cobra' (https://wayofthecobra.com) and what it really means to unleash your inner badass along with his Emmy Award Winning Show 'Studio City' which is available to stream on Amazon.

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True Friendship Jul 08, 2024

There's no guest for this episode. Instead Maurice talks about a bout of anxiety that he recently through which reminded him how important friendship is.

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Johnny Wactor: Harnessing The Rage Inside Jul 05, 2024

Johnny Wactor (General Hospital, Army Wives, Criminal Minds, The Passenger) Johnny Wactor joins Maurice talk about how they similarly share having a 'rage' inside of them, likely stemming from childhood, that they're able to tap into when acting. They also discuss experiencing the loss of their fathers and how that impacted them, before diving into Johnny's storyline on General Hospital.

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Michael Easton Jul 03, 2024

Michael Easton (Port Charles, One Life to Live, General Hospital)

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Stephen A. Smith: Overcoming Struggles and Loss Jun 28, 2024

Stephen A. Smith (ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A's World, Sports Radio host, and Sports Journalist). In this first episode, Stephen opens up to Maurice about overcoming struggles in school and dealing with the loss of his mother and what it was like to join General Hospital as Sonny's right hand man, Brick, after having watched the show for so long.

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Chad Duell: Pushing Through What Makes You Uncomfortable Jun 21, 2024

Chad Duell (General Hospital, The Bay, The Wizards of Waverly Place). Chad joins Maurice for a very thoughtful conversation about the necessity of continuing to do things that make you uncomfortable. While you may want to avoid it because of anxiety and stress, when you continue to push yourself to do those things, you build up your tolerance and it does get easier to do.

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Eva LaRue Jun 19, 2024

Eve LaRue (CSI: Miami, All My Children, General Hospital)

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Steve Burton Jun 13, 2024

Steve Burton (General Hospital, Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives)

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Russell Butler: The Dancing UPS Man Jun 10, 2024

Russell Butler

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Martha Bryne - Part 2 Jun 07, 2024

Martha Byrne (Actress, As The World Turns; Singer; Television Writer)

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Martha Byrne - Part 1 Jun 03, 2024

Martha Byrne (Actress, As The World Turns; Singer; Television Writer)

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Robert Gossett May 31, 2024

Robert Gossett (The Closer, Major Crimes, The Oath, General Hospital)

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Jake and Laurette McCook: The Cliffs of Schizophrenia May 29, 2024

Jake and Laurette McCook

The Cliffs of Schizophrenia is available to purchase everywhere books are sold. For more information, please visit: https://www.jakemccook.com/

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Jon Lindstrom May 27, 2024

Jon Lindstrom (General Hospital, Port Charles, As The World Turns)

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Pete Antico May 25, 2024

Pete Antico

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Mother's Day Special May 15, 2024

This special Mother's Day episode was recorded out on Maurice's farm with his goat, Buddy. Please excuse the background of the wind as Maurice shares stories about his mother, Martha Morales, and wonderful wife, Paula Benard.

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Ridge Alkonis and Andrew Eubanks May 01, 2024

Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis served 537 days in a Japanese prison after he lost consciousness while driving, resulting in a car accident that left two Japanese citizens dead. Japanese authorities denied Ridge access to a translator or legal counsel resulting in a prison sentence that was much longer than if this incident had occurred in the United States.

Maurice is joined by Ridge and his best friend Andrew Eubanks, who along with Ridge's wife, Brittany, rallied to get him out of prison in a story that will leave you breathless.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/bringridgehome

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Carolyn Hennesy Apr 26, 2024

Carolyn Hennesy. (Emmy Award winning Actress: General Hospital, True Blood, Cougar Town, The Bay; NY Times Best Selling Author: Pandora series, The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli) Along with talk about General Hospital, Carolyn opens up to Maurice about her father, his death and her achievement of being 21 years sober.

Note: This episode was shot prior to Maurice's father's passing, so his illness is mentioned today.

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Sharon Lawrence Apr 25, 2024

Sharon Lawrence. (Advocate, Heal the Bay; Actress, NYPD Blue)

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Castin Marion Apr 24, 2024

Castin Marion. Castin and her family have been friends of Maurice and his family for many years. Years ago, tragedy struck her family and changed their lives forever. Castin joins Maurice talk about how she was able to overcome and lead a healthy and productive life.

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Réal Andrews: No Fear, No Limits, No Excuses Apr 20, 2024

Réal Andrews (Actor, Author, Motivational Speaker). You'll hear a conversation between two friends that have known each other forever and yet there's still things we don't quite know about each other.

It's raw, emotional, deep, funny, truthful, as we discuss anxiety, mental health, love, family!

Don't forget to pick up Réal Andrews book 'Do You Want It? No Fear, No Limits, No Excuses'

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Preston Durnford: Transforming His Life Through Journaling Apr 17, 2024

Preston Durnford. (Author of Epic Journal; Owner & Founder of Epic Journey, Inc; and Founder of Fresh Start of California)

Preston tells Maurice how he was able to harness the power of journaling to transform his life after battling heroin addiction, losing his father to suicide, and brother to drug overdose.

He says the 'Epic Journal' is not just a writing tool, but an invitation to harness the transformative power of introspection to achieve one's fullest potential. https://theepicjournal.com

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Clark Bartram : Ageless Fitness Jun 08, 2023

Clark Bartram. () You won’t find a more driven, dedicated, and inspirational man than my guy Clark Bartram. And oh, did I mention his guns! Not the deadly kind, I’m talking his arms. You want to feel good, listen to Clark. You won’t regret it!

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Mark Teschner: King Of Casting Jul 22, 2022

Mark Teschner (Emmy Award winning Casting Director at General Hospital). Mark has unique ability to communicate with actors, encouraging them to deliver their best performances and he shares insight in his casting of Vanessa Marcil, Steve Burton and Michael Sutton.

Maurice and Mark talk about the younger generation's outlet of being able to showcase their talent being on platforms like TikTok and Youtube and shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent.

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Jillian Barberie Jul 06, 2022

Jillian Barberie (Good Day LA, Fox Sports, EX-treme Dating, American Idol Extra) Jillian is incredibly candid as she opens up about her life. She and Maurice talk about her incredible career, marriage and divorce, leaving Good Day LA, going to therapy, dealing with alcoholism, depression and anxiety and how she aggressively battled breast cancer. Through it all Jillian has always found a way to move forward.

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Jordi Vilasuso Jul 01, 2022

Jordi Vilasuso (Young and The Restless, Guiding Light, All My Children, Days of our Lives). Jordi is Cuban-American, raised in Miami, Florida, and even with a family full of doctors he knew he wanted to be an actor at a young age.

He talks about his childhood and when he moved to NYC and joined Guiding Light, but things get deep when Jordi opens up about his relationship with his wife Kaitlin. When things got tough, they sought out therapy and continue to put the work into their marriage.

Jordi and Kaitlin have a new podcast called “Making It Work” where they candid about lessons they’ve learned in their own relationship and discover new ways of making it work in life, love & marriage.

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Liz Vassey Jun 22, 2022

Liz Vassey (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, All My Children, The Tick, Nikki & Nora)

Liz began acting at the age of nine, performing in over fifty musicals and plays. She moved to New York at the age of sixteen to join the cast of All My Children and actually screen-tested with Maurice!

It was during that time that her father left their family. Liz talks about what that was like and how that changed her relationships moving forward.

An avid runner, Liz made her directorial debut with the documentary feature, The Human Race, which focuses on runners over the age of fifty. To find out more, and watch the film, visit: https://www.the-human-race.net.

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Michael E. Knight Jun 15, 2022

Michael E. Knight (All My Children, General Hospital, Drop Dead Diva, Law & Order: SVU) Michael and Maurice laugh.. a lot! They reminisce about their friendship, younger years on All My Children and trips they've taken together, but things also get really deep.

Michael talks in depth about his journeys with OCD and dysthymia, benefit of therapy and the ability to seek out help and medication when it’s needed.

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Tyler Gerard: Former Thai Death Row Inmate Turned Activist Jun 08, 2022

Tyler Gerard, (former Thai Death Row Inmate) and his mom, Tracy Gerard.

The Gerard Family and my family’s children went to school together. We have come to know and love them over the last decade, during the time when Tyler was falsely accused, arrested, and unlawfully imprisoned in Thailand. For six long years, he was on death row in Thailand for crimes he did not commit.

Tyler and Tracy are here to share their story of survival—A young man facing relentless torture and mental anguish in an overseas prison. A family brought to their knees with the financial and emotional burdens of fighting to save their son’s life.

Fortunately, with the help of an international nonprofit, Tyler was recently freed. He is now determined to now be an activist to help other prisoners and families facing unlawful prison sentences in Thailand and around the world.

The Gerard Family - GoFundMe

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Parry Shen Jun 03, 2022

Parry Shen. (General Hospital, Hatchet) Parry’s appeared in 350 film and television roles and his voiceover resume includes video games and audio books. Recently, he has co-created two graphic novels and produced the movie “Unidentified”, available on Amazon. When not acting, Parry strives to demystify the acting business and sharing his experiences as an Asian American in the media to college students across the country.

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Vincent Irizarry: Finding Your Life’s Passion May 27, 2022

Vincent Irizarry. (Guiding Light, Santa Barbra, All My Children) Vincent and Maurice talk about what it means to find your passion and how, for Vincent, the decision to allow himself to dive into music and acting changed the course of his life. Vincent shares a very poignant story of losing his cousin Lauren to suicide and what that's meant to him and his daughter.

Also discussed are Vincent's acting experiences in Heartbreak Ridge along side Clint Eastwood, Marie with Sissy Spacek and the Lucky Chances miniseries where had a starring role along side Sandra Bullock, Eric Braeden, Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Nader.

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Jophielle Love: Rising Star May 25, 2022

Jophielle "JoJo" Love. (Grey's Anatomy, General Hospital) She's a 7-year old talent, born in France to a mom who is a stunt woman and a dad who is a high-wire walker. They met 20 years ago while working with Cirque du Soleil so talent is in her DNA. Jophielle started acting at age 3, but she loves to perform her circus act balancing on her dad's hands, play guitar, piano and sing. Please enjoy Jophielle singing a song which she wrote, called "Walking in the Dark", at the end of the episode.

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Laura Wright: Strength through Divorce and Loss May 20, 2022

Laura Wright (General Hospital, Guiding Light, Loving). Laura is an Emmy award winning actress with a 30 year career in Daytime. Her vulnerability shines through as she opens up divorce, how she fought it with feelings of self-loathing and shame until she found a way through it with meditation and re-discovering herself. Laura opens about the loss of both her parents and how she was able find strength in the gifts that they gave her. She and Maurice also spend some time talking about General Hospital, where their characters have been off and on again since Laura joined the show back in 2005.

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Eric Braeden: Daytime Legend May 18, 2022

Eric Braeden (The Young and The Restless, Titanic). Born in Germany during WWII, with a life having been shaped by losing his father at age 12, Eric learned to channel his emotions into sports and later acting. Having immigrated to the US as a teenage, after college, Eric found roles in dozens of movies and television series. He shares few anxious moments before performances and how he was able to overcome it as we talk about what it was like working with Marlon Brando, his roles in Titanic and as Victor Newman The Young and The Restless.

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Linsey Godfrey: Survivor, Mother, Advocate May 13, 2022

Linsey Godfrey (The Bold and the Beautiful, Days Of Our Lives). Linsey shares her heroic story with Maurice of having survived not only cancer, but a debilitating car accident. She spent endless hours learning how to re-walk, just as her daughter was starting to learn to walk for this first time. Having been diagnosed with Bipolar II and Borderline Personality Disorder, Linsey is focused on de-stigmatizing mental health.

Additionally, Linsey is an Ambassador for INARA, which is a non-profit that provides access to life-altering medical and mental health care to conflict impacted children. To learn more about INARA and how you can help, please visit: https://www.inara.org.

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Ronnie Marmo: Troubled Youth to Lenny Bruce May 11, 2022

Ronnie Marmo (Actor, Writer, Producer, Director). Maurice and Ronnie share many laughs as they discuss their passions for their acting careers, roles on General Hospital and pursuing their dreams in LA.

Ronnie tells his tale of being raised by a single mother. While she worked three jobs, he fell into the wrong crowd. At just 12 years old, he was selling and using drugs and alcohol. Thanks to his mother’s love and a mutual admiration of community theater, Ronnie turned his life around by the age of 21. Now, he can be seen performing as Lenny Bruce in “I’m not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce”, which he also wrote. For more information on how you can see it live, please visit https://www.lennybruceonstage.com.

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J.R. Martinez: Wounded Warrior to Hollywood Hero May 06, 2022

J.R. Martinez (Army veteran and Wounded Warrior). J.R. has shown resilience and optimism since suffering severe burns, going on to star on All My Children and win Dancing with the Stars. This New York Times Bestselling author shares his heroic story and you'll be inspired by his ability to adapt and overcome.

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Tyler Christopher: Bipolar and Battling Addiction, Brain Injury and Homelessness May 02, 2022

Tyler Christopher (Emmy Award winning actor, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and The Lying Game). For the first time in an interview, Tyler Christopher openly discusses his bipolar diagnosis and alcoholism, and how his addiction led him to having a traumatic brain injury and almost dying before finding himself homeless on Skid Row. He reflects on his childhood, being a father and how he has come to living life to its fullest.

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AJ Mendez: Crazy is Her Superpower May 02, 2022

AJ Mendez (former Pro Wrestler and New York Times Bestselling author). AJ Mendez is a mental health advocate, an ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), author of Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules and former WWE Pro Wrestler.

They talk about what it is like being bipolar and the time leading up to their diagnosis. AJ is a suicide survivor and describes her suicide attempts and the stranger who listened to her in her time of need. Plus: AJ tells Maurice about her time in WWE under the ring name AJ Lee.

This episode contains discussions about suicide attempts and talk of suicidal ideation. If you are struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (available 24 hours).

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Joshua Benard: Talking Creativity, His Passions and His Father May 01, 2022

Maurice Benard is joined by his son Joshua Benard.

Joshua and Maurice talk about their mutual passion for acting and dislike of auditioning, but things get interesting when Joshua shares where he gets his confidence from. How he channels his feelings into writing music and playing the piano or guitar.

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