As Maurice Benard, Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital, scales back his free-to-watch State of Mind podcast on YouTube, he’s been sharing some of his older interviews. This week, he reposted a conversation he had with Alison Sweeney back in 2021. Was it worth revisiting? Keep reading to find out.
The Revisited Interview
Older interviews often hold value, and this one is no exception. Maurice has also reshared discussions with Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) and Lisa LoCicero (Olivia Falconeri). These episodes explored family dynamics in depth, and Maurice got emotional talking about his bipolar disorder. Even four years after the original release, the interview continues to generate plenty of comments and discussion.
This week, Maurice Benard’s decision to repost his interview with Alison Sweeney seemed to resonate with both new viewers and longtime fans. In the conversation, the former Days of Our Lives star opened up to the real-life Sonny Corinthos about her eating disorder. She revealed that it began when a harsh casting director told her agent to “take her away” and only send her back once she was 20 pounds lighter. This led Alison into a cycle of yo-yo dieting, surviving on “fat-free cookies.”
The Biggest Loser & Healthy Living
For those who don’t know, Alison once hosted The Biggest Loser, and she’s clearly turned her life around since then. Today, she advocates for healthy living and addresses the dangers of emotional eating that often arise from extreme dieting. Naturally, the discussion also shifted toward other mental health topics.
Maurice Benard Opens Up
Maurice shared that he used to drink alcohol. He recounted attending his daughter’s wedding sober for the first time—a moment he described as “dark” and one that stressed his wife, Paula.
The duo also talked about ADHD, medications, and life in Hollywood, underscoring how success in acting often comes with personal challenges.
Fan Reactions
Fans of General Hospital clearly love Maurice’s mental health podcast. Even as a repost, the interview drew numerous positive comments. One viewer wrote, “Finally getting to watch this, it’s Monday afternoon here in Australia. Thank you for reposting, Maurice. The way Sami reacts reminds me so much of Carly on GH.”
Other comments included:
- “Alison, I applaud you for persevering and not letting critics win! Maurice, I applaud you for taking meds for your bipolar and being humble enough to ask for help. Both of you are BRAVE!!!”
- “Wow! Love Alison. I’ve never watched Days of Our Lives, but I look forward to seeing her on Hallmark. She’s amazing.”
- “Maurice, thanks for having Alison on your show. She’s one of my favorite actresses from Days of Our Lives, and this show really brings awareness to important topics.”
What do you think? Are you revisiting Maurice Benard’s older interviews, and do you think they’re worth a watch? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and keep coming back for all the latest General Hospital cast news and updates.
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