Insights With Marcia

100+ Educational Moments & A 100-Pound Suit: The Making of Barney | Insights With Marcia Episode 4

Diane Geracie, one of the co-creators of Barney, joins Marcia Upson on the "Insights With Marcia" podcast to reveal the untold story behind the iconic purple dinosaur. Discover fascinating, behind-the-scenes secrets about the show's massive success, including the fact that the Barney suit weighed 100 pounds and had an internal fan. Learn how they transitioned from a small studio to a major PBS production, filming 30 episodes and hiring a team of professionals, including an on-set teacher for the child actors. This episode also shares heartfelt stories about Barney's philanthropic mission, from his visits to hospitals to comfort sick children to his role in a Make-A-Wish foundation request. Listen as Diane shares her personal journey and how the Barney team found their purpose in spreading good to a generation of kids.
 
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The Story of a Dinosaur and a Babysitting Co-op | Insights With Marcia Episode 3 | Ft. Diane Geracie

Diane Geracie, one of the creators of Barney the purple dinosaur, shares the incredible origin story of the beloved character in this episode of "Insights with Marcia". Learn how the idea for Barney came from three moms, Diane, Cheryl Leach, and Kathy Parker, who all had babies at the same time and just wanted 30 minutes in the morning to get ready. Diane discusses the pivotal moment a trip to the State Fair with her 3-year-old son, Mat, changed the character from a bear to a dinosaur after she saw how captivated the children were. Discover how a small family company used early childhood education principles to create a lovable, cuddly, purple character and how a single live event at Collin Creek Mall in Plano, Texas, proved they had a phenomenon on their hands. Diane also reveals how a fan club and birthday phone calls helped build a deep, personal connection between Barney and children worldwide.
 
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Weight Loss Drugs Are TEMPORARY! | Insights With Marcia Episode 2 | Ft. Bryan McCullough

In this eye-opening episode of "Insights with Marcia," co-founder of Naturally Slim, Marcia Upson, and successful participant Brian McCullough, who lost 90 pounds and has kept it off for 11 years, discuss the truth about modern weight loss trends. They tackle the recent buzz around GLP-1 weight loss injections and whether these drugs are a "magic pill". Marcia, a nurse practitioner, shares her decades of observation and explains that while these drugs may offer a fast solution, true, long-term success comes from learning how to have a healthy relationship with food. Brian, who used the Naturally Slim program to lose weight, highlights how the program teaches you to eat when you're hungry and stop when you're comfortable, empowering you with the tools to change your relationship with food for life. Tune in to discover why learning the right tools for intuitive eating is the key to lasting weight loss, even in the age of "quick fixes".
 
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Weight Loss Program 25 Years Ahead of Its Time | Insights With Marcia Episode 1|Ft. Bryan McCullough

Join host Marcia Upson for the first episode of Insights with Marcia, a new podcast exploring compelling stories and insights. In this episode, Marcia sits down with her first guest and friend, Brian McCullough, who filmed her popular weight loss program, Naturally Slim, for decades. Brian shares his personal journey and how he became a weight loss miracle himself, losing 90 pounds in six months and keeping it off for over 10 years. He reveals how the program's unique, common-sense principles allowed him to eat what he wanted—even hamburgers—while achieving his goals, and how it changed his life and his family's, forever. Discover the powerful story behind the Naturally Slim diet, learn why diets don't work, and get inspired by a true weight loss transformation 
 
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Get Ready for Insights with Marcia - Launching September 15th! |Insights With Marcia Episode 0

I've spent my life helping people transform their health, mindset, and future. As a nurse practitioner and co-founder of the groundbreaking wellness company Naturally Slim, I've had the privilege of helping over a million people lose weight, reverse metabolic syndrome, and reclaim their lives without counting calories. Now, my journey has led me to something even bigger. I believe every story matters, and my new podcast, "Insights with Marcia," is where I sit down with incredible people who have been through something and came out better, wiser, and more purpose-driven. This podcast is for you if you've ever felt like you were meant for more but didn't know where to start. We'll be talking about real stories, real breakthroughs, and real hope. Along the way, I'll share bite-sized lessons about weight loss, mindset, faith, and the deeper reasons why we do what we do.Thanks for tuning in. Your breakthrough might be one conversation away.
Launch Date: September 15th
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