State Of Mind with Maurice Benard Podcast
1) Fritz Coleman on Retirement, Identity, and Why Staying Engaged Saved His Life
In this episode of State of Mind, legendary broadcaster and comedian Fritz Coleman reflects on retirement, identity, and the fear of losing purpose after a long career. He shares how staying engaged t...Show More
2) Sharon Case: Bipolar Storylines, Real-Life Resilience, and the Truth Behind Young & Restless
On this episode of State of Mind, Maurice sits down with Emmy-winning actress Sharon Case—known to millions as Sharon Newman from The Young and the Restless—for an unfiltered conversation about mental...Show More
3) Scarlett Spears from Wicked: For Good and General Hospital on Childhood, Fear, and Finding Her Voice
In this State of Mind conversation, Maurice sits down with young actress Scarlet Spears, who plays Young Glinda in Wicked: For Good and portrays Donna Corinthos on General Hospital. What begins as a l...Show More
4) Dorothy Lucey on Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Faith, and Finding Peace
Maurice welcomes longtime TV journalist Dorothy Lucey for a deep, vulnerable conversation about crippling nerves, panic attacks, and the unseen emotional cost of decades in the spotlight. Dorothy open...Show More
5) Adrian Alvarado: Flipping My Script on Loss, Identity, Survival, and Healing
Actor and author Adrian Alvarado sits down with Maurice to talk about his memoir Flipping My Script—a powerful story of losing his mother at fourteen, growing up without a father, and fighting through...Show More
6) Raven Bowens: Resilience, Mental Health, and Finding Purpose
Actress Raven Bowens joins Maurice for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation about resilience, mental health, and the unexpected turns that shape a life. Raven opens up about a childhood spent moving ...Show More
7) Larry Romano: From Donnie Brasco to King of Queens and the Breakthroughs That Saved Him
Maurice sits down with actor and musician Larry Romano (Donnie Brasco, King of Queens, The Thin Red Line, Sleepers) for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, identity, and the inner battl...Show More
8) Genie Francis & Jonathan Frakes: Panic, Patience, and the Truth About Love
In Part 2 of their conversation on State of Mind, Genie Francis (General Hospital) and Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation) open up about the hidden side of their 40-year relationship: soc...Show More
9) Jeffrey Vincent Parise: GH Villainy, Reinvention, and the Fight for Inner Peace
General Hospital favorite Jeffrey Vincent Parise opens up about the real story behind his life—far beyond Carlos, the villains, and the unforgettable on-screen moments GH fans remember him for. He and...Show More
10) Genie Francis: Childhood Fame, Trauma, and Becoming Laura Spencer (Part 1)
This episode is Part 1 of Maurice Benard’s deeply personal conversation with Genie Francis. Together, they go back to the beginning: Genie’s early rise as a fourteen-year-old on General Hospital, the ...Show More