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Creating Aquatic Problem Solvers: Liz Huber’s Water Safety Revolution

Beyond the Numbers: How CAST Water Safety Foundation Teaches Toddlers to Self-Rescue with Liz Huber What if the “water baby” dunking we see on vacation is actually teaching toddlers something dangerous—like believing an adult will always be there to pull them up for air? In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, host Chris Everett sits down with Liz Huber, leader of the CAST Water Safety Foundation, to share the pivotal poolside moment that changed everything—and launched a mission to help children become aquatic problem solvers. Liz explains how self-rescue swim instruction (including ISR and similar programs) uses six weeks of daily, private 10-minute lessons to teach even very young kids how to swim, float, find air, and practice fully clothed—skills designed to prevent drowning, the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4, with many incidents occurring during non-swim time. CAST’s model is equally unique: ✅ Operates under the Innovative Lavin Family Foundation umbrella (connected to the Alberto Culver family) ✅ Works with ~35 partner instructors across the country ✅ Directs 100% of donations to swim lessons + safety education ✅ Offers scholarships for teachers, nurses, first responders, military families, children with special needs, and families with income-based need Liz also shares CAST’s collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Youth Safety Lab on a published study on 1-year-old water competency, plus practical safety guidance every caregiver should know—like proper pool fencing and checking water first if a child is missing. Learn more, find programs, and locate instructors: castwatersafety.org ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:40 Poolside Wake Up Call 03:12 Discovering ISR Lessons 06:30 Six Weeks to Self Rescue 08:22 From Teacher to Founder 11:50 Lavin Foundation Model 14:46 Aquatic Problem Solvers 17:42 Confidence Beyond Water 20:14 Community of Swim Families 20:52 Scaling Instructor Quality 22:28 Nationwide Team Impact 23:36 Scholarships and Access 24:55 WGN Stories and Awareness 27:46 Balancing Mission and Family 32:16 Community Culture and Growth 35:02 Water Safety Call to Action 38:46 Closing Thanks and Outro 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations where money meets meaning and purpose. ⭐ If this episode resonated, please like, comment, and share—a share can save a life. #BeyondTheNumbers #WaterSafety #CAST #DrowningPrevention #Parenting #ChildSafety #ISR #SwimLessons #NonprofitLeadership #FamilySafety