State Of Mind with Maurice Benard Podcast
1) Clancy Brown on SpongeBob, The Penguin, Shawshank Redemption, Anxiety, and Acting
Maurice Benard sits down with acclaimed actor Clancy Brown for a wide-ranging conversation about anxiety, mental health, acting, family, grief, and resilience. Known for unforgettable roles in The Sha...Show More
2) Maurice Benard’s Birthday Episode | Dominic Zamprogna on Friendship, Life & General Hospital
In this special birthday episode of State of Mind, the tables turn as Dominic Zamprogna (Dante on General Hospital) takes over the host chair to interview Maurice Benard. Maurice opens up about his li...Show More
3) Kelly Thiebaud: Starting Over at 40, Therapy, and Rebuilding After Losing Everything
In this episode of State of Mind, Maurice Benard sits down with actress Kelly Thiebaud for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about what it really means to start over. Kelly opens up abo...Show More
4) Jonathan Jackson on Prayer, Panic, and the Healing Power of Beauty
In this episode of State of Mind, Maurice Benard sits down with actor, musician, and longtime friend Jonathan Jackson for a deeply personal conversation about what happens when the mind feels steady b...Show More
5) Michael Easton: Anxiety, Grief, and the Hard Work of Healing
Actor, writer, director, and voice actor Michael Easton joins Maurice Benard on State of Mind for a rare, deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to heal. Michael shares what it was like...Show More
6) Arthur S. Brown: Faith Through War (WWII, Discipline, and Radical Gratitude at 101)
On this State of Mind, Maurice sits down with Art Stratton Brown, a remarkable 101-year-old World War II veteran (and Josh Swickard’s grandfather) whose energy, clarity, and gratitude feel almost impo...Show More
7) Josh Swickard: Taking the Fear Out of Anxiety (Breathwork, Faith, and Don’t Waste the Pain)
Josh Swickard—an actor who’s starred in films that have reached #1 on Netflix and on General Hospital—opens up about anxiety attacks he didn’t understand until they hit him, and how breathwork helped ...Show More
8) Medina Ali: From Combat Sports to Pro Wrestling, Discipline, and Mental Strength
Maurice Bernard sits down with wrestler Medina Ali for a powerful conversation about discipline, mental strength, and resilience. Medina shares how her background in combat sports shaped her mindset, ...Show More
9) Manny Santoyo (Retired LAPD): Helicopters, the LA Riots, and Raising a Nonverbal Autistic Daughter
Retired LAPD veteran Manny Santoo rarely does interviews, but on State of Mind he opens up about a life shaped by the streets—air support helicopters, high-risk nights during the LA Riots, and what po...Show More
10) Michael E. Knight on Friendship, Mental Health, and Life After Daytime TV
We hope you're enjoying your Holiday Season! While you do, enjoy this conversation originally published in 2022 featuring Emmy-winning actor Michael E. Knight. In this episode reflects on decades of f...Show More