Caryn Richman joined me in The Locher Room for a heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation about a career that spans Broadway, daytime, primetime, film, and beyond.

Caryn shared her early dream of performing on Broadway and the audition that changed her life, landing her in the original run of Grease as Sandy. We talked about what those early years taught her about discipline, storytelling, and finding her voice as a performer.

Daytime fans will love hearing what her three-year run on NBC’s Texas meant to her, both professionally and personally, and what it was like stepping into the role of Lauren Fenmore on The Young and the Restless. Caryn also reflected on the fun of playing the iconic Gidget in The New Gidget, joining television history as part of the Brady family in A Very Brady Christmas and The Bradys, and the joy she found working on Hollywood Safari.

Along the way, Caryn opened up about nearly pursuing a career in psychiatric social work, the mentors who guided her, and how her love of animals shaped a lifelong dream of one day opening an animal shelter. She also talked about her more recent work in film and television, including The Potwins, and co-hosting the podcast Chatterbinge.

It was an honest, nostalgic, and inspiring conversation about following your instincts, embracing change, and staying connected to what matters most.