Actor Jens Austin Astrup (General Hospital, Gossip Girl) joins Maurice Benard for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about grief, resilience, and rediscovering peace. Jens opens up about losing his father to suicide, navigating instability and foster care, and how he learned to find meaning through love, discipline, and self-reflection. A moving discussion about overcoming darkness, healing family bonds, and the strength it takes to stay open-hearted in a chaotic world.

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