Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Stephanie’s Swim Safety Journey: Float, Swim, and Breath Holding RhythmEpisode Overview:Join your hosts Lea and Sophia as they interview Stephanie, a Certified Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Instructor, to discuss the importance of swim safety and the transformative impact of the float, swim, and breath holding rhythm. Stephanie shares her personal journey to becoming an ISR instructor, driven by a near-tragic drowning accident involving her young daughter, and how ISR empowered her family to embrace water safety.Topics include: • The ISR safety protocols and teaching methods • Understanding the float, swim, and breath holding rhythm • The emotional journey of recovering from a non-fatal drowning accident • The limitations of play-based swim lessons and the need for real water safety skills • Stephanie’s favorite moments as an ISR instructor and how families can benefit from the programThis episode highlights the life-saving importance of early swim safety skills and the emotional resilience that families can gain through ISR.Key Topics Discussed: 1. Stephanie’s Journey to ISR • Stephanie recounts how her daughter’s non-fatal drowning accident was a turning point that led her to discover ISR and its mission to prevent drowning. 2. Limitations of Play-Based Swim Lessons • The risks of traditional swim lessons that focus on fun rather than safety and the false sense of security they can create. 3. Float, Swim, and Breath Holding Rhythm • The core ISR method that teaches children to float independently, swim between floats, and maintain safety in the water. 4. Recovering from Trauma • How Stephanie helped her daughter regain confidence in the water through the ISR program and the emotional process for the entire family. 5. Becoming an ISR Instructor • Stephanie’s journey to becoming a Certified ISR Instructor and her passion for making water safety accessible in her community. 6. Parent Involvement and Progress • Stephanie’s favorite part of ISR lessons: parents swimming with their children at the end of the program and witnessing the mastery of life-saving skills.About Stephanie:Stephanie is a Certified ISR Instructor who became passionate about water safety after her three-year-old daughter survived a non-fatal drowning accident. Since 2020, she has dedicated her work to teaching children the life-saving skills they need to stay safe in and around water. Stephanie is based in Santa Rosa, CA, where she provides ISR lessons to families in her community, helping children develop confidence, independence, and water safety skills.Stephanie’s Resources: • Santa Rosa ISR (Facebook): @SantaRosaISR • Santa Rosa ISR Website: http://santarosaisr.com • General ISR Information and Instructor Locator: InfantSwim.com • Instagram: @santarosa_ISRListen to the Episode: • Podcast Link: Spotify • Instagram: • @sophiabirth • @bayareahomebirth • @bornwildmidwifery • Facebook: Podcast LinkFinal Thoughts:Stephanie’s story reminds us that drowning is preventable, and teaching children essential water safety skills can make all the difference. This episode offers insight into the ISR method and the powerful impact it can have on families, empowering children and parents alike to approach water safety with confidence and care.Stay Wild 🌳

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