Breaking the Cycle with Rena Sofer (GH's Lois Cerullo) on State of Mind with Maurice Benard (Repost)

General Hospital's Rena Sofer opens up about breaking family cycles, B&B, and becoming Lois. In this powerful conversation with Maurice Benard, the daytime legend reflects on the father who protected her, the family trauma she worked to break, and why she refuses to diagnose a family member. She explores how iconic characters like Lois Cerullo and Quinn Fuller came alive, the real-life relationship that had to end before it could be rebuilt, and why she eventually chose to walk away and follow her own dreams. 🆘 If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available. In the U.S., call or text 988, or use the 988 Lifeline chat for free, confidential support 24/7. (This conversation includes discussion of emotional abuse, family estrangement, grief, divorce, and crisis-related language.) Chapters: 0:00 GH Legend Rena Sofer Returns 1:49 The Choice That Saved Her Life 2:31 An Email After 11 Years of Silence 3:27 I Broke the Family Cycle 4:32 I Refuse to Diagnose My Mother 6:23 I Never Fit In Anywhere 8:35 The Rejection That Built Her Career 11:21 The Sidney Lumet Audition Secret 14:16 Auditioning for Jerry Seinfeld 15:03 Why She Almost Said No to GH 17:53 When GH's Lois Cerullo Came Alive 19:57 When Soap Opera Romance Got Real 21:25 The Relationship Had to End First 22:53 Why Maurice Was Intimidated 23:45 The Truth About Her On-Set Intensity 26:22 The Sonny & Lois Story GH Ignored 28:21 Why Quinn Wasn’t a Gold Digger 29:41 Creating Depth Beyond the Script 31:49 Why B&B Let Her Be a Mother First 33:17 Leaving B&B to Follow Her Dreams 34:04 The Anti-Actress Speaks Her Truth About State of Mind: Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital) hosts a series of "uncomfortable" but necessary conversations about mental health, bipolar disorder, and the resilience of the human spirit. By sharing lived experiences, we aim to ensure no one has to struggle in silence. Binge the Show: 📺 Watch More Full Episodes:    • State of Mind with Maurice Benard   ✨ Member-Only Content:    / @mbstateofmind   Listen on the Go: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3e34hLf... 🌐 Official Website: https://www.mbstateofmind.com Follow the Journey: 📸 Host Instagram:   / mauricebenard   📱 Show Instagram:   / mbstateofmind   🐦 Twitter/X:   / mauricebenard   If you'd like to learn more about my life, I've recently released: 📘 "Nothing General About It" Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062973371 (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.) #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakingCycles #ChildhoodTrauma #SoapOpera #ActingCraft #DaytimeTelevision #FamilyHealing