# Melissa Claire Egan on Heart Condition & Friendships in Soap Community

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Podcast: [Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soapy-hosted-by-rebecca-budig-and-greg-rikaart-7388158)
Published: 2026-04-14T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Melissa Claire Egan joins hosts Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. The Young and the Restless tells us about her recent heart disease diagnosis and shares what more people can do to screen themselves. Melissa also talks about her long friendships in the Soap community. She discusses how she built her career in Soaps and how motherhood has influenced her thinking on work-life balance. SOAPY is a weekly love letter to the Soap Industry, hosted by Soap royalty Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart. Enjoy the podcast on CBS's YouTube channel, on the free Audacy app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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