Marcus Coloma on Scientology, General Hospital, Anxiety, and Friendship

Actor and director Marcus Coloma joins Maurice Benard for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about General Hospital, acting, anxiety, Scientology, faith, friendship, fatherhood, and the personal choices that have helped him grow. Marcus opens up about his time on General Hospital, the fear and pressure that came with performing, how he found more confidence as an actor, and why his friendship with Maurice allows them to talk openly about complicated subjects. The conversation also moves into Marcus’s experience with Scientology and Dianetics, his perspective on anxiety and the mind, his recent decision to step away from dating apps and social media, and the self-discipline he has been practicing in his personal life. In this episode: • Marcus Coloma reflects on his time at General Hospital • Maurice and Marcus discuss anxiety, fear, and mental health • Marcus shares how Scientology and Dianetics shaped his life • The two friends talk about faith, friendship, and acceptance • Marcus opens up about celibacy, social media, fatherhood, and personal growth A thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly vulnerable episode about identity, belief, performance, and what it means to keep becoming yourself. Follow SOM, tap 5 stars, & share this episode with someone who needs it. Video Versions of State of Mind available on YouTube! Watch!  Read Maurice’s New York Times Bestselling Book! Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital Follow Maurice on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricebenard/ X: https://twitter.com/mauricebenard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MauriceBenard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbstateofmind/ State Of Mind Merch:https://www.mbstateofmind.com State of Mind Production Team:  Host & Editorial: Maurice Benard  Executive Producer: Paula Benard  Director of Production & Video: Anthony Cammarata Podcast Strategy Consultant: Aaron Calafato  Audio Consultant: Ken Wendt