General Hospital star Maurice Benard recently had a special guest on his podcast, State of Mind. None other than the talented and beloved Eileen Davidson, known for her iconic roles in Y&R and DOOL. In the interview, the actress shared intimate details of her upbringing in a large Catholic family and the struggles her parents faced. And Benard couldn’t stop singing Davidson’s praises as she opened up about her childhood struggles. Davidson’s courage and resilience in the face of such adversity left a deep impression on Benard. Read more to get inspired and learn what makes Davidson a true hero both on and off-screen.
Eileen Davidson Opens Up About Childhood Struggles And Overcoming Shame
In the latest episode of Benard’s video podcast, Davidson pulled back the curtain on her childhood struggles and upbringing. The Y&R star shares her personal struggles growing up in a strict Catholic family and how therapy and her own life experiences helped her overcome the burden of shame. Surprisingly, it was her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills that helped her uncover the root of those emotions. While she was seeing a therapist, she pointed out that she carried a lot of shame, something that she had never recognized in herself before.
The realization was uncomfortable for Davidson. But it ultimately led her to reflect on her past experiences and work towards healing. Further in the podcast, Davidson reveals that her father exhibits manic/depressive behavior. She shared how it affected her as a child, with him often not speaking to her for months and walking by her like she didn’t exist. Davidson recalled how her mother would come up with excuses for her father’s behavior, saying he fell off a horse when he was a kid.
Davidson recounted the rollercoaster of emotions her father’s manic/depression would take them on. “He’d have these grand ideas, like taking us all on vacation or showering us with gifts like diamond earrings and leather coats, but then he would withdraw and disappear again.” Not only did Davidson open up about her father suffering. But she also talked up her mother being an incest survivor. Despite the challenges they faced, her parents raised seven children, which Davidson calls “heroic.” She explained how therapy and her own life experiences helped her come to terms with her parents’ struggles.
From Struggles To Success, General Hospital Star Maurice Benard Praises
Maurice Benard, the host of the video podcast State of Mind, took to Twitter to express his admiration for a recent guest, Eileen Davidson. Benard tweeted that he could relate to Davidson’s experience, as his own father likely suffered from undiagnosed mental health issues. But the tweets went beyond just a shared experience. Benard spoke to the importance of discussing mental health openly. Especially for men who might feel societal pressure to keep their emotions bottled up.
He praised Davidson’s insights on shame, noting that everyone struggles with it but that the tools to overcome it can be life-changing. The tweets struck a chord with many of Benard’s followers. They thanked him for his honesty and openness on a topic that still carries a stigma in many circles. You can tune in to the episode and listen to Davidson’s story of struggle. But that’s not all. You can also enjoy listening to Davidson’s journey of success. In the meantime, General Hospital star Maurice Benard is bringing big storylines on his soap opera. Make sure you tune in and enjoy.
