
In Part 1 of this conversation, Maurice Benard sits down with General Hospital’s Paige Herschell for a deeply personal conversation about transformation, creativity and grief. Paige Herschell is an actress and producer known for General Hospital, Law & Order: SVU and The Paper. She played Jacinda Bracken on General Hospital. Paige shares how she went from eating lunch alone in a school bathroom to building a career as an actor and singer. She also opens up about becoming a caregiver to her mother, whose life was shaped by trauma, addiction and bipolar disorder, and losing her to breast cancer just four weeks after her diagnosis. Paige reflects on learning to remember her mother as a whole person, while revealing the love, music and unexpected choices that helped her find her own voice. Disclaimer: This program is intended strictly for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. It does not constitute formal medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or mental health treatment protocols. Support Resources: 🆘 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call, text, or chat 988 for 24/7 free, confidential support. Follow SOM, tap 5 stars, & share this episode with someone who needs it. Video Versions of State of Mind available on YouTube! Watch! Buy Maurice’s New York Times Bestselling Book! Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital Follow Maurice on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricebenard/ X: https://twitter.com/mauricebenard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MauriceBenard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbstateofmind/ State Of Mind Merch: https://www.mbstateofmind.com State of Mind Production Team: Host & Editorial: Maurice Benard Executive Producer: Paula Benard Director of Production & Video: Anthony Cammarata Podcast Strategy Consultant: Aaron Calafato
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