STATE OF MIND with MAURICE BENARD: JOSHUA BENARD

[@janetjaken1389]

I will take this time , Maurice to tell you how superb the acting is these past few weeks. It always is but the emotions you are all invoking in us fans is incredible. We love you all. We are so grateful you do what you do.😘

[@MBStateOfMind]

Wow, thank you

[@mariatrifonas9228]

You are the best ❤you been so mush and beat the enemy ..and help other people 🙏💙Enjoy u family i always listen to u ((SONNY 😉👌🏼))!!!!!!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Joshua is making his dad proud

[@MBStateOfMind]

yes

[@anncoleman2240]

Maurice you've helped so many people. God bless you. 🙏

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you

[@BarbaraJean2]

I agree. He is doing a wonderful thing here and it has a good impact on so many lives.

[@anthonys.5909]

So glad to hear that Steve Burton is back in the GH family.

[@raytang76]

He is...what about his role in Days!

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

@raytang76 He's no longer on Days, his role on there has ended.

[@donnareese8827]

He will still be on Days for awhile because they film so far in advance

[@johannapemberton-smith3245]

Where did you hear this?

[@kryer981]

@@JaneDoe-ov1hb He could act in both soaps if he wanted.

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

Loved seeing Joshua on here again💚 He's doing an excellent job as Adam and he inherited your talent and looks! You ARE a brilliant actor Maurice🙂 Loved seeing you on the Primetime special and you have been killing it in your scenes, as usual this past week! The Sonny/Lois friendship is terrific

[@jeffbarron5500]

your talent, don't make me laugh , that kid is a spaz

[@dawntrudell438]

JaneDoe-ov1hb ❤ I agree 100 %

[@MBStateOfMind]

thanks 😊

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

@@dawntrudell438 Thank you!

[@GeorgettaHolder-jg2eq]

Brilliant???? Lmao.

[@jennypenny]

Looking forward to this! He’s doing an amazing job on GH!

[@MBStateOfMind]

Same here!

[@jullesteach]

Joshua is his mom’s twin. I love the relationship you have with him. Reminds me of my late husband who we lost to drug addiction and bipolar at 56. He and my son were very close but a strained relationship. Joshua is adorable and his girlfriend. Just beautiful. Thanks to you

[@misstee2190]

So sorry for your loss😢

[@jullesteach]

@@misstee2190 Thank you so very much. Watching Maurice is very comforting especially with Joshua. I believe this will help others. My husband was very funny and passionate like Maurice is. I am glad he was able to get into recovery, not everyone makes it as we know.

[@ricki-jeanpopadynec1868]

He only got to chat the last 6 mins. Id like to see how he started his career. 6 mins, isnt enough time..

[@sherribaker9135]

Maurice, I just want you to know that you are NOT alone with living with a mental illness. I've had severe depression.anxiety and very severe panic attacks and phobias. Thank God for medications and for kind people like you who make people like me feel so not alone. God bless you and your family and the millions of us struggling with the same things in life. All my love. Sherri 😇💞

[@lauriealvarnaz1341]

Amazing! Heck yeah we need a part 2 and we need Sydney solo too. Awesome musical talent, wow! I got chills. I completely agree there should be mental health curriculum in the schools, what a help that would be to countless numbers of children. If we can get the empathy and compassion ingrained into kids when they are young maybe just maybe we could put a dent into all of the bullying and drop those suicide numbers. We are losing too many good people.

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@JJ-vw2fh]

Love Joshua on General Hospital he is doing an excellent job, there are so many young kids feeling the pressure of parents that we want them to do great and maybe their best is what should be looked at. At my grandsons high school its in an area of wealth and there have been 4 suicides in the last 2 years. Thank you Joshua for giving such an excellent job with this character hope you stay acting.

[@MBStateOfMind]

❤

[@wonderwoman2168]

Would love to see these two perform together at the nurses ball 😊

[@Nichole-fy5wc]

Maurice, you are awesome, always have been. I've been watching you since you were Nico on All My Children. Thank you so much for sharing your personal life with us, believe me, you've helped more people than you know. Your family is beautiful, & very talented.

[@MBStateOfMind]

I appreciate that!

[@LindaKeane-lf8vz]

I am so thankful for everything you do from acting, and your son acting, to sharing with the fans 😊

[@eleanornatter2784]

This was great and to see you and your son interact with you. Father and son. Beautiful and Joshua s girlfriend is beautiful.

[@joannW319]

Joshua is doing an amazing job on GH. I hope he sticks around a while.🙏🙏

[@MBStateOfMind]

❤

[@anncoleman2240]

Sydney is beautiful and so talented. Your voice is amazing. ❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

Thank you so much!!

[@catherinerodriguez4598]

A good actor is able to make you forget who he is as a person. You forget your feelings of who he/she is and just get involved in who they are in the moment. I hope I made sense. Love the genuine nature of Josh and his performance as Adam. I have seen him in other shows as well, bit parts here and there. He is talented and has a long future ahead of him. I hope he takes his time and doesn't rush the process.

[@DianeOliver-cu3kj]

Don’t pay any attention to Those People who say Adam was given his part because he’s your Son, if they actually watched GH & watched him they would see what an amazing Actor he is. He, Dex & Joss are great, love their interactions. And I love this show, State Of Mind & your honesty about your Mental Health situations & how you help people with it. Also love all your Guests. 👍🏼

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you😊

[@VtRD]

The Adam storyline is so powerful-so many young folk are under immense pressure to excel, and in careers they aren’t suited for. The GH writers and Joshua are killing it. 💖

[@mignarodriguez8990]

Hi it's 2am in Chicago 1/13/24 .Tks for sharing your family and thoughts with me. I feel so blessed and honored to have watched this section .It reminded me to know that zim ok with myself and I need to continue to be happy Joyful and Free with me.🫂💕.

[@GilliVi]

Yes, the children of famous actors might have the luxury of better opportunities and connections. However, it also makes logical sense that they have inherited raw talent from their parents and have the benefit of lifelong parental modelling from the best in the business. Genetics, early parental modelling, financial and social opportunities. Their parents might help them get their foot in the door, but whether they stay in the room is totally up to them. From what I’ve seen of Adam Bernard, he is here to stay!

[@cynthiarafn9027]

Maurice thank you for all you do, this was an awesome interview. Joshua is amazing on GH, so very talented. Sydney is amazing as well. Definitely we need a part two ❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

Couldn't agree more!

[@wonderwoman2168]

Loved this interview and the fact that Joshua was himself vs playing as Adam. Think you both do a great job and really can have touched the audience in a big way. ❤

[@paulineb3685]

I think love is wanting to be near the certain someone, feeling them breathe and sharing life's events as they come. Both support each other no matter what is going on. Life is not always sunshine, so being able to communicate as the hiccups happen is important.

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you 😊

[@Mrsplanetmaster9]

Your definition is what I had with my deceased husband.. may he R. I. Heaven... Thank U 🌹💚

[@BarbaraJean2]

I cannot thank you enough for this channel. It has helped me tremendously. I love you Maurice and thank GOD for you.♥♥♥ I really believe you are still alive because GOD chose you to help a LOT of people. BELIEVE!!! I do and I really mean this.

[@dawntrudell438]

❤❤❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

You are so welcome

[@Mia-sp8jc]

❤

[@trishaanddan2011]

I’m excited. He is a great actor.

[@josephannemariecaristi6711]

I was totally screaming with laughter at the question of three people in the boat and who would you save? 😆🤣😂😆

[@lillianhernandezpaz6410]

Your son has talent and the role he plays is great!, I feel so bad for Adam, and the pressure he has with his parents, and they're some parents that put that kind of pressure on their children.. so he really brings his character to life....awesome job and he's just so handsome, and watching you both is just so loving...God bless him and the family🙏🙏❤❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you

[@laurahine2703]

Joshua has been amazing on GH ! ❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

👍🏿

[@patricialoveyouguysongener7410]

Joshua is doing amazing job of General Hospital. His girlfriend is very pretty enjoys her singing. Together it was great interview with them Maurice Benard❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

thanks 😊

[@eva12231]

I’m literally laughing out loud about Joshua throwing you out of the boat, when he said ‘your outta here’ I busted up. Good thing I didn’t have a mouth full of coffee.

[@loisgreen4372]

Maurice, the good Lord isn’t done with you yet. This was another good interview. They both sing good. God bless 💙

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you

[@maxinestirlingdawe2311]

Happy 2024!! With your caring and charisma you touch many , many hearts in acting( some say without you and Carly the show would never work) and your cool internet podcast is AMAZING too! Way to GO Maurice Bernard!!♥️♥️♥️♥️🎵🌎🙏🇨🇦👠🎶from Toronto, Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you 😊

[@annamariemiller3877]

You guys are very talented. Maurice you and your wife are part responsible for the way your son has turned out.

[@veronicawoodard8821]

It's so good seeing Joshua and Maurice together and that would be nice to see his girlfriend both of them singing together

[@kasilversun951]

For me, Love is anything that opens your heart to deep connection, compassion, & healing. Thank you, Maurice, for sharing your heart, and for all the love you give and receive through State of Mind and your State of Heart. 💚💚💚💚

[@myopinion4108]

State of heart. Love this. ❤️

[@MBStateOfMind]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolynwoods2210]

Awesome Dad and Son duo, Magnificent actors

[@raytang76]

My definition of LOVE is John 3:16, sacrificial love! God is Love!

[@artruth12]

I did not realize that this was your son and that he played Adam on General Hospital. I’ve been watching General Hospital 59 years or 60 years. I don’t think it was the first few episodes but shortly after that anyway, I would love to see these two back talking again I enjoyed it, and I’d love to watch them grow, great show. Absolutely great show.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michellecahill1433]

Really powerful performance as Adam on GH!!! I'm not at all surprised. Joshua is an excellent young actor and he has a great storyline on GH as a troubled college student with overbearing parents.

[@justinjuerakhan7934]

Joshua and Sidney's interview was so relatable. Sometimes when you don't find somebody you will feel depressed and alone!

[@susangillman4823]

Wow I had no idea that this is your son. Great job Adam and a great message being sent.

[@murdahmammiez]

His name is joshua not Adam

[@MBStateOfMind]

Thank you!

[@lisahelm9016]

I had no idea you two were related until I ran across this vid. I think he has done a very good job of playing a student under pressure, the hair and makeup are spot on. Using your illness to spread awarness was a very good idea.

[@VirginiaBuckelew]

Part 2 would be great! Joshua is doing really great on GH!! I think I see the future of his part and it will be an amazing mental health lesson! Help understand young people and their struggles! I think your show has helped people who are have a tough time getting help! Thank you for sharing your life!!

[@lindasprenkle5203]

Can't wait to see this one

[@judithanne4]

I believe young people do need to be informed that Algebra is about problem solving and abstract thinking...numbers help with all sorts of things in life...so...it's fantastic to be in the arts (I am) and to make that gift to yourself and everyone else...but it's good to know things that underly creating and living in the practicality of life. As usual, you find a way to reveal a lot about "personhood" and more. Maurice, you are one of the best actors out there. Seeing you, here, being yourself and then seeing your work as Sonny...SO DIFFERENT and so clear that you are so deep as an actor...you cover all the bases...the father, the "businessman" the spouse...the friend...and Sonny is different in all those roles. KUDDOS to you for so many years of excellence. (and yes, I know it wasn't easy.)

[@zenseed75]

Dude. His performance this week blows the nepotism claim out of the water. Bravo. What a sweet couple. Loved the song.

[@parkerh4180]

Love him as Adam! He’s a phenomenal young human Maurice and a perfect mix of you and Paula. This episode is amazing. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MBStateOfMind]

❤

[@sweetness313sweet]

Mr Maurice benard bka sonny I love you I watch it every day ❤

[@carolbastian7303]

Wonderful introduction to Joshua and witness the way mental health can be learned and shared by a caring and insightful parent to his child. It is obvious to me that Maurice, you have done so much good personal work to heal your own demons so that you are able to help others and pass on this knowledge in a positive way. What a great role model I love you as Sonny with all his darkness and intensity, and even more as the real man. Thank you for sharing yourself and your talented son and girlfriend, Delightful interview. BTW--love Joshua as the troubled Adam on GH also.

[@MBStateOfMind]

thank you ❤❤❤

[@michelletucker1397]

They sing beautifully together. What a way to start your year off.

[@CarolGray-y9e]

Yes, please do a Part 2!! Love State of Mind!!!!

[@MBStateOfMind]

👍🏿

[@rachelfoley7403]

I loved this episode with Joshua and Sydney. They are both so smart and talented and seem like such a cute couple. Joshua seems like he has matured quite a bit and he seems like an old soul, wise beyond his years. I love what he is doing as Adam and I'm looking forward to seeing his story play out. Thank you for all you are doing to help people. It is so very important. I would love a part two to this!❤

[@laurahine2703]

Yes would love a part 2 absolutely amazing! ❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

yes

[@vincenthilliard1397]

Great interview. And Joshua is doing a great job in playing Adam. Hopefully they will give him more to do on General Hospital. But he’s off to a great start. Always a fan. 😊

[@ellenstrongmorgan9774]

I just want you to know that I have watched General Hospital since day one it’s been on Maurice I love your role. as far as I’m concerned, so opera, actors and actresses are the hardest working people on television you guys do so much and such a short amount of time and put out such a good show and a good plot and great acting. I just love you all and I look forward to the next shows, love you guys very much

[@laurasutton1551]

Ive actually suggested your channel to several people who have mental health issues and I thought seeing someone as big of an actor would help them feel less alone. Love seeing your son on GH hes really good

[@megatkins839]

Listen… I have to say…. On today’s 1/12/24 episode of GH I was so so so impressed with this young man. He nailed it. Such a talent. Look out world!!

[@shernettwilson5225]

Maurice, you are amazing! And Joshua is doing a great job.

[@denisefiscian3974]

this was great with Joshua & Sydney would love a part 2, love what he’s doing on GH#❤

[@rhondadruscillaervin2008]

Maurice, I love your relationship with Joshua. The pure love between father and son shines through. I'm also interested in learning more about Sydney. From the snippet they sang, she has a very special quality that can take her far. I'm also a singer/actor and love to find young, relatable talent to follow. I'll definitely be following Joshua and Sydney. As always, thanks for sharing. ❤

[@traceymcdaniel6062]

Enjoyed the interview with Joshua and Sidney. Please invite both of them back soon ❤

[@ediekarvelis6944]

I'm happy you do a program called state of mind people need that I'm happy you talk about your lives 💖💖 that great you do that

[@Luluisraging.86]

Part 2 PLEASE!!!! Oh I ❤️ that song. But okay. New song.

[@janiceazar3217]

I love Joshua

[@kathymealey6842]

Maurice, the fruits of the seeds you and Paula planted in Joshua are sprouting. He is slowly becoming a young man with a heart that is soft enough to absorb everything around him and keep what makes him great. He will be one to watch out for and not necessarily in the clout and fame sense. But in the great human being department. Pat yourselves on the shoulder for that. It takes loving and sacrifices as parents to instill that type of gentleness in a young man. I pray all his and Sydney’s dreams all come true and they find nothing but bliss with their love along the way. Too precious! And that song was dope ❤better every year! Can’t wait to see where life takes him in 2024. Now set your alarm Joshua for 8am and see what type of creativity you can get into.

[@rondafonda5754]

Joshua is doing a great job! Hope he stays a long time. I’ve been living under a rock because I didn’t know until now that he is your son Maurice. 🤯 Wow they sound awesome - chills! Yes to part 2!

[@tobyshire2009able]

Maurice: Your show is exceptional. It inspires so many, and I love every episode, but todays' episode with your son Joshua and his girlfriend Sidney was an amazing, awesome episode. I love you both on GH which I never ever miss and you as a dad are awesome. The relationship the two of you have is so apparent. He is multi-talented and I can see with such an influence as having you as a role model in acting makes this even better. His girlfriend is beautiful and he is a very handsome guy. They make a dynamic couple. I hope your show stays on for a very, very long time. If you can, do more with more of your family members on the show as it is great getting to know them and you more. Keep up the amazing work on GH. I love many characters, but Sonny is my very favorite and my reason for tuning in, along with Carly/Laura Wright who should still be with you. I dearly hope they bring you both together as a couple again. I don't care how many times you two reunite or remarry, you are THE COUPLE of GH!!! MY FAVORITES ALWAYS!

[@jayjo77144]

Nice to be a member ( subscriber) love the show ❤ Beautiful voices Joshua & Sydney 🎤

[@margarethuff9373]

Joshua, you & your girlfriend are so adorable together! I would love to see more of the both of you! Thank you Maurice for all you do!❤

[@elvabowens1147]

Love is loving someone in spite of , Love is AWSOME when u really have it truly ❤

[@imaqt2trp]

OMG, Maurice I am late to the news that Joshua is your son. ❤❤ I kept looking at him saying his gorgeous face looks so familiar😂now I see why 🥰🥰he’s a little you!!We can help our kids but find work but they have to perform. I love ❤️ the work Joshua has done as Adam!! Excellent work young man!💯🙌🏽Apple didn’t fall far from the tree! Keep up the amazing acting both father and son!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lindagood7531]

Loved the singing

[@fiffiebrown7590]

God is blessing you Maurice! Just keep on praising "Him"! The one who created us And everything else. I love you . I love your show. You are good

[@sf78310]

Thank you for sharing Joshua and his lovely girlfriend.

[@MBStateOfMind]

Our pleasure!

[@tarawood6538]

Maurice, you and your son are great. His question of him now but back when you were 30, all I could think of was he would have played Stone, he sorta does look like Stone too. I'm so glad I have finally found your podcast, found it on a day that I was thinking of doing something. But I am undiagnosed bipolar(multi-polar in my opinion), and have been working thru without help, just God, but was tempted to get a drink and you mentioned the alcohol component and thank you, I knew that but forgotten it for a moment. Thank you Maurice for all you are doing with mental health awareness.

[@marilyndaugherty8854]

Your son is a good actor!!!!didn’t know he was your son until I watched this video. I like his character on General Hospital.

[@chimom100]

Yes, yes, i want to see part 2

[@denisemakarius3963]

I been watching since the show started . I love the show . I am so happy Jason is coming back Yayy ❤love you so much

[@PurpleWillowArts]

I love Joshua and Sydney. They are so lovely and so very talented. I can’t wait to see them again on SOM. ❤

[@lindamonopoli2611]

Love Joshua’s so talented I think he’s amazing on GH he will definitely win an award!🩵

[@Gary-d2p]

Your son & Girl friend. Bring them on again. Want to hear her sing more please. Thx

[@tabathaholder9993]

Both sounded. Amazing. Young love is so important.

[@cindyschronce1482]

Your great actor maurice and your son joshua great actor too, he takes after his amazing dad.

[@YvonneInWI]

Giving/Receiving Love unconditionally, is real Love. You can love someone and no longer be able to live with them but it doesn’t take away that you love them unconditionally.

[@lindamonopoli2611]

This was my favorite State of Mind episode love them beautiful together beautiful voices I would love to see them on again! Hope they record some music🩵

[@margiebozek401]

So so true about what to teach in school! Compassion, mindfulness, meditation and recognizing mental health issues would be such a worthwhile course! And also life skills courses on managing money and banking and house expenses.

[@EveB-6B6]

You have such a beautiful family, you’re a lucky man. I love seeing Joshua on GH, he does an amazing job, we hope to see more of him and of course, you❤

[@MBStateOfMind]

Thank you so much!!

[@clairetolliver9530]

Great interview… I love you on GH… one of my favorite characters. Joshua and Sydney both have beautiful voices. Very talented. I love Joshua on GH as well. Part 2 is a must. 🔥❤

[@MTAFan585]

He’s an amazing actor on GH. You’re the most talented and inspirational person that I’ve seen on tv and I saw you last year at the Stress Factory. Keep up the good work Maurice. I really appreciate for your work and kindness throughout this journey, and if you weren’t here, I wouldn’t be listening to you know. I’m 21 and will be 22 in March and looking forward for some difficult relationships but it’s gonna be hard. Your son is a very talented person and you can do many things that you dream about. Love you all ❤️

[@lorenefairchild7616]

I've been so enjoying Joshua on GH. I would definitely love to see a part 2.

[@rosemarydowney1976]

I'm a big fan of general hospital love watching Maurice in action he is one of the best son looks just like him he's a great actor Maurice thank you for sharing this. 👍

[@randinatkowitz2487]

It’s so true…. There are things that should be taught in school that are so much more important than what they make us learn. Yes, we should know history, basic math, reading, etc. But do we really need to know chemistry and physics if we don’t want to? It should be a choice. But yes, they should definitely teach us how to survive in the real world and how to deal with life!!!

[@Diamond.girl79]

Their voices are so beautiful together. Loved this one! 🥰Maurice you had me in tears, it's so true that when your alone in your thoughts it's a struggle and finding love often heals you and calms your mind and spirit.🙏 xox

[@trdresure]

I like watching Joshua as Adam and how is story is progressing. It gives a real story of the stresses kids go through and how his friend (Joss) tries to help him.

[@ldavis1977]

This is probably my favorite episode because it is so hard to talk about emotional stuff, it is even harder when talking about it to family. You can feel the connection he has with his son and the love they have for each other.

[@--Tessa--]

When Joshua first came on GH, I didn't know he was Maurice's son, but when I found out, I kept forgetting because I'd feel for the character of Adam n having these nightmare parents.... he's that good. To me, when you see the character they're playing, over who they really are, those are the best actors. When you get lost in the storyline. Joshua seems well on his way to a great future in acting....although, the song by the end surprised me. Both him n his girlfriend have great voices. I enjoyed the song! 👍🏼 If he can dance too, look out world! 💜

[@Cutekitten736]

Maurice I love your show snd I really love when you snd your son talk ❤❤❤

[@sema6008]

I had no idea you’re father and son until a poster stated it. All I knew is that guy in the Joss and Trina scenes is such a natural. He doesn’t overact and it was so refreshing. Makes sense now. Runs in the genes. ❤👏

[@michellerichberg8722]

Yes let’s do a part two

[@sheilaburton1412]

Superb younger version of you from when you were on All My Children as Nico Kelly. Joshua has the looks and attitude that I see in you when you are playing Sonny. Scenes I've seen Joshua in reminds me of Maurice his dad.

[@annettelave6502]

I want A Part 2. They Sing Great Together Love Listening To Them.

[@marilyndaugherty8854]

Wow I see him on general hospital he is a good actor!!!!!!!!!!

[@LoriPlourde-vb1xs]

When you asked your son about love, the first thing that came to my mind was you and your beautiful wife. You have a great family and a beautiful, strong, story to tell. I have mental illness and watching you on screen and off, has really helped me. I just wanted you to know that. God bless you all.

[@danielamazza1063]

Yes part 2 please

[@dedeblahnik1838]

She has a beautiful voice. And it would be awesome for a part 2 these young people are amazing. ❤❤❤