STATE OF MIND with MAURICE BENARD: JORDI VILASUSO
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Today's episode I'm joined by Jordi Vilasuso. Jordi is Cuban-American, raised in Miami, Florida, and even with a family full of doctors he knew he wanted to be an actor at a young age. He is best known for this roles as Tony Santos on Guiding Light (for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award for his portrayal), Griffin Castillo on All My Children, Dario Hernandez on Days of Our Lives and, most recently, Rey Rosales on The Young and the Restless.
We talk about his childhood and when he moved to NYC and joined Guiding Light, but things get deep when Jordi opens up about his relationship with his wife Kaitlin. When things got tough, they sought out therapy and continue to put the work into their marriage.
Jordi and Kaitlin have a new podcast called “Making It Work” where they candid about lessons they’ve learned in their own relationship and discover new ways of making it work in life, love & marriage.
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Maurice I am looking forward with JORDI VILASUSO.I really miss him on Young and Restless. Thank you again.
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@@MBStateOfMind Thank you so much Maurice for state of mind it help me so much.
My sweet Lord, what a GORGEOUS man!
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Good morning to all this beautiful Sunday morning. Have a blessed and wonderful day.
I laughed. 🤣. Maurice you always make me feel that I’m ok. Thank you for that. I smile more because of State Of Mind. ❤️. My daddy had his arm broken when he was four years old. He didn’t have help. No drs. Nothing. My grandparents let him not heal. His arm didn’t grow past his age at four. My dad grew up and raised seven children on a Kentucky farm. I know he was in pain but he laughed all day everyday. He died at 66 by a drug addicted idiot who slammed into my parents car. He took my dad’s life and my moms life with a stroke and taking her only love away.
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Jordi, we love you miss you on Y&R hope to see you on another show prime/daytime.❤️❤️ I am gonna enjoy this conversation with Maurice and Jordi. 👏🏽👏🏽❤️
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My daughter who has bipolar diagnosed 2 yrs ago also struggled with drugs. She was so lost. Hospitalized three times the last one 3 weeks ago because of suicide. She’s taking her meds but still struggles to take them. I have to remind her to take her meds every day. Although I feel like she should be the one managing her illness I feel if I don’t help her she would be in big trouble. She’s 26 yrs old. Thank you for advocating for mental illness. I just joined NAMI and I’m willing to advocate for mental illness. I’m also an ICU nurse and I’m doing lots of research on the disease. Again thank you for this channel.
Prayers for you and your daughter. I hope your daughter stays on her meds.
Men sharing thoughts and feelings is a great thing. We've been taught to stuff it. Lots of good material discussed. Therapeutic for many watching. Jordi is a well rounded guy. Thanks Maurice. Bravo
You’re right absolutely right
I really miss him on Y&R.Great actor..When his character died it was so sad 😞
This was lovely. As much as i miss Jordi as Rey on Y&R, it would be awesome if he joined the cast of GH. Could be great as a long lost younger brother or family member of Sonny's. Thank you for having Jordi on. It means a lot to his fans.
Wish we could have learned more about Jordi and has he been on auditions for anything new. I really miss him. He is a great actor and shows lots of emotion and feelings. Great guy.
love your show love Jordi Vilasuso thannks for having him on your show
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Maurice and Jordi thumbs up 👍 for going deep ! Love this conversation
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Maurice & Jordi went deep. Mental Health needs to be talk about more. And more people should have a mental health checkup every year.
I am looking forward to seeing this interview.
For those who don’t know - Jordi Vilauso and his wife Kaitlin have a podcast as well “Making It Work”.
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Thank you Maurice for what you are doing. You are a God send for so many of us. God Bless you and please never stop doing state of mind.💕
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Thank you for this interview, Maurice and Jordi. Jordi, you are so right. We need to have mental health checkups in our schools and as part of yearly wellness checks. What a great suggestion. Now all we need to do is convince the insurance companies to pay and schools to be on board. How would it be for children to feel safe talking about anxiety, fear or even bullying. We need to take away the stigma and shame and State of Mind and Maurice are such a big part of this discussion. Thank you, Jordi for being so open and honest about who you are. God Bless you both.
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BRAVO Gentlemen Love This 💯 God Bless Both of You and Your Familes 🥰
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Jordi reminds me of Ted King when he was on GH. Good job Maurice -- another excellent interview. Keep doing what you are doing. It is important to talk about mental health. It would surprise many to know how much and how many folks struggle with mental health issues. I just hope the more people speak openly about their personal issues with depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, biipolar others will know they are not alone. More importantly, there is help to be had through therapy and when warranted medication. Thank you, Maurice for helping to lift stigma from mental health struggles.
Great interview with Jordi it was very informative and I love listening to his podcasts miss him on Y&R and look forward to his future endeavors
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Therapy, being open minded about therapy, is the real key that can unlock so many closed doors. I don't care who you are on the planet. EVERYONE can reap huge benefits from it. And you're right Maurice, access to it is NOT there enough. No one should have to wait. I myself, have been one of those who had to wait because quite frankly, I simply couldn't afford it. But mental health care has never been focused on in the way that it should. Jordi is right, etiquette as well as empathy have been so lost in our society. We need to find our way back to that.
I love that Jordi spoke on the benefits of yoga and meditation. Now that you are on the right meds Maurice, you should get into it! Once you do, they can be awesome additions to your mental health care regimen. Great interview! 💌🕉
I truly needed this interview today....Thank you Jordi and Maurice....
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I love State of Mind so much. Always cool to see which way the conversation is going to go. Great interview as always.♥️
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Jordi was so awesome and truthful! I think its a wonderful idea to include mental health classes in school! The other thing is, the copay on visits to a mental health therapist were $30 per visit, and they wanted to see me 3 times a week. Then they wanted me to go to see a psychiatrist also. I had to put my mental health aside, because we have two boys with autism, and my husband also is bipolar, and not diagnosed with no medication
I love you I love you I love you!! I suffer from mental illness and these are all amazing to watch. I also am a GH fan and can't wait to buy your book. Thank you for being so humble and stopping the stigma.
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Awesome Episode Jordi Is Amazing Great Conversation You Guys Are Incredible So Talented I Really Love State Of Mind Please Keep Doing It Be Blessed And Stay Safe Love You
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Thanks for the tough conversation. By listening to your pod casts it has given me a better understanding of what my teenage son is struggling with. We are having a hard time finding the help that is needed.
Never ceases to amaze. Another fantastic interview. Really would love to see actual doctors being interviewed - especially if. children could be part of the issues. Entire families could benefit
Another awesome conversation! You both covered so many areas in life that effect everyone. Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves. 💌🦋
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Thanks for all your shows Maurice. I watch them every week when i get a chance.
I truly enjoyed this interview today. I really needed it as it served as an escape for a short time of the extreme depression I’ve been in. Right now I feel like I am in 4.75 gear! The past 6 months have been horrific health & financial wise. The medical system has failed me a few times & I’ve experienced so many medical issues that triggered my anxiety/depression of my PTSD. My pets are my passion and sadly 2 days ago I discovered my Sun Conure Rainbow deceased I just crashed emotionally, couldn’t eat & can’t do anything. The psychologist I had for 2 1/2 years told me in 12/19 due to the severity of medical problems there was a way out. Believe it or not he told me I could end it all! He got dumped immediately. 2nd guy saw start of pandemic & he was Ok for 2 months till I needed him told to watch TV! What I had been doing! I’ve got medical tests & doc appts every week in July. Have had migraine 4 nites in a row. Watching this interview had my focus on it 100% & loved finding out Sonny is 1/2 Greek like me. Your show is helping so many of us through difficult times. Thanks & Bless you!
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@@marykaywilder1362 thank you. Am all alone lost my former co workers to car accidents, health issues & suicide.
Thank you. Am totally alone as I’ve lost so many friends (deceased) for various reasons, including suicide. I’ve done so much good in my life been a cop,child advocate in court, had my own PA TV show & now I am physically sick on top of my PTSD. I can’t deal with misdiagnosis by med docs & finding a new psychologist is more like Mission Impossible. Thanks again for giving me some moments of peace of mind. Appreciate the kindness you share with all your viewers.
Another great interview very informative learned a lot thank you for sharing
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6/26/2022. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Phenomenal stuff!! Will watch again, hopefully. . . .soon.
Best interview to date! I loved it! 👍🏼
This was really an interesting conversation. Thank you so much for having Jordi on. I felt like the two of you could have kept chatting for hours on end.
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One of the best interviews! It’s great watching strong men be so valuable.
Watching these shows has helped me understand that actors are special people. Not all actors are good interesting peoples in theirs private lives. Some are so interesting
Another thank you, Maurice, for another insightful conversation. Love Jordi and can't wait to see what is next for him. Sending you all love and blessings.
Wow loved this guy. I don’t recall seeing him in soaps but he’s got so much good sense and sensitivity as a man. Appreciate him❤
Your giving people a voice Maurice. It’s so nice to see all these actors we’ve known for so long be able to express themselves and feel so comfortable talking about their own experiences with mental health. And it obvious they all genuinely come on here to talk to you and to help people. This was another great interview. Thank you!
Awesome interview, love Jordi. Your so right about the cost of a therapist even in Canada so costly for people to get help.
Very great interview Maurice & Jordi Thank you so much guys!
Thank you for an incredibly deep conversation! What you do is extraordinary, Maurice!! You have such great rapport with you guests. This one with Jordi was amazing.
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The last 10 minutes in particular should be seen by everyone, literally. The two of you touched on the central issue in the United States today and that is the huge lack of mental health care options at present, and especially for the uninsured, when we ALL need it so much if this society will learn to love instead of hate. Integrity and human decency can only go so far without support in these trying times. There's a literal mental health crisis in the United States at present. I love what you're doing! The idea of mental health checkups, (especially for say politicians :) ) annually should be available to everyone. Also the point on educating on mental health in schools. Great job today. Thank you so much. The stigma need to be replaced by education!
Thank you so much I definitely agree with you
Yes Maurice your a great actor ! And what a great story line right now ! I remember Stone & the story line well ! I was so disgusted with O J always on I wanted to watch GH ! You ARE GH ! With a little help Lol ! Thank you Maurice for all that you do God bless Love ya ! 😊
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Maurice I Wish I Could Tell You My Story One On One Because You Have Really Helped Me With This So Much So Thanks For Doing All You Do
Jordi is a true veteran. Love him 😀
Always enjoy State of Mind Maurice. You both touched upon, family, and children re Mental health. " Very important" Jordi is my crush!
Maurice, I know this show was done last year just getting to it now. My small Meshoppen PA has no therapist, I have to go to the next town. Thanks for being a spoke person for Mental health.
Looking forward to this... loved Jordi on Young & Restless
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This one was SO AMAZING! Such great advice & I laughed alot too. Brought a smile to my day! Much love to Maurice & Jordi. 🫠💛👏👏👏🫶
It's great to see two Hispanic men talking about mental health!
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I Kimberly A Sample say as usual a very good interview ...he probably won't have any bad ones,,,,meeting of the minds.....while in a good (FRAME OF MIND) ....reaching the ultimate (STATE OF MIND) the interviews comes with much Love .....Keep it coming with (LOVE....Don't stop it ..Keep the smiles for a while ......KEEP ON KEEPING IT REAL ....
Thank you for interviewing Jordi. I miss you on Y&R.
Amazing conversation enjoy both of you guys ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Wow another amazing episode. I can see that Jordi was comfortable just being able to open up. Please never end State of Mind. I read all of the comments. You have lots of fans including myself who loves you and they love you for having State of Mind. I'm so sorry Maurice I feel real that you should have been nominated for a daytime award. Hopefully next year it will happen. You help so many people in so many ways. God Bless You and God Bless Jordi.
Absolutely looking forward to this one as I am with all of what you share. I miss him on The Young and The Restless but I always wish him and his wife and family well.
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@@MBStateOfMind you are very welcome and I definitely appreciate you. Keep up the great work both on the show and what you do off screen. You do amazing stuff and you inspire others, including myself and I am an inspirer too. You make others know they are not alone and that's such a remarkable thing.
@@MBStateOfMind I also loved hearing about Jordi from being from Miami. I'm originally from Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach, and that's sort of not far from my hometown. I do know Fort Lauderdale. Blessings to you and your family and Jordi and his family. God Bless You Both.
I loved him sense guiding light can't believe he left y and r!
I love them both he is missed
I loved this! Such a great conversation. I received a great tip as well!💖
CORINTHOS he would be great war time consigliere!!👍👍
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My son is 9. He is nonspeaking, has ASD and ADHD and recently lost his ABA therapy. We are trying to find him new ABA, speech and occupational therapy. The waiting lists are INSANE! Thanks so much for what you are doing 🌹.
I would love to see Bethany Joy Lentz on here and her reflections on Being on Guiding Light too !!!
💘 jordi since AMC days and Y&R
Very informative especially the anger an what you said about the cost of therapy my copayment 75bucks everytime I go it is rough happy sunday moe
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Happy sunday Maurice great guess I just wondering who your next guess on the state of mind
Loved this guy sense guiding light why does he keep leaving daytime?!
I think Jordi meant Mary Stuart not Martha Stewart. Brian Mertes has directed shows at Trinity Repertory Company, too. (GL director)
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well let me say Maurice that every time you say hit the little button subscribe I laugh lol. anyway once again always a great show never lets me down keep up the good work my man❤
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Well thanks Guys an xxy male such as I needed see this as reassurance with my fact stranger than fiction real life soap opera from the great beyond ! Oh yeah I have connection to Guiding Light as writer in 1998😀🇺🇸
That's the problem my daughter is having now. She can't find a therapist to help her since she moved back to California last November.
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@@MBStateOfMind I'm really trying but being that I'm in Vegas it's hard for me to help. Meanwhile she's starting to go back to the dark places. She was hospitalized twice in TN because they thought she would harm herself.
Will miss his character on y and r
Excellent
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Oh how I understand divorce... Wish we had gone to counseling maybe it would have helped oh now I'm tearing up😪
It’s not your fault
@@MBStateOfMind Thank you Maurice..He could not handle my mental illness I had a hard time with his drinking....😭
Fans want carly sonny back together more then anything take she devile nina off show that would make us very happy please
I hate he left Y&R .. I loved his character .. he could’ve been much bigger.
Y&R let him go. He had re-signed [with Young & Restless] back in October for another three years,” explains the actor, “but in these contracts, there are six-month intervals where the show can decide not to re-sign you for the next six months. So that’s what happened.”
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my dad had mh its sad had had to take his own life i miss him
Please have Genie, Finola, Lynn and Wally on here!
Great interview guys. You both exude tons of machismo so when you make a strong case for therapy, I hope it resonates with people that are tuning in, especially men. Often I feel men think they are weak if they need to ask for help. I appreciate therapy, I need therapy and I tell it to anyone without shame
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Please do more interviews for this month into Oct. 15, in celebration of Latin Heritage Month 👏👏👏👏. So cool to see how much we represent in Soaps.
No Latino actually celebrates that. We already have days/months dedicated to our ethnicities
Lol your so funny maurice
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Not having universal healthcare, free at the point of service, doesn't help the delay in therapy for many people.
Why is Tony geary not on this show
medicaid & medicare people have coverage for mental health care ...appointments 2 see therapists & psychiatrists, meds...in mass best health plan is tufts gives a lot of options...worth every penny...
Good luck having to deal with NLG. I hope she's nothing like her twitter feed.
People have told they are suppose to be strong.
You need to give yourself permission to be real.