Host: Samantha St. Raymond
Guest: Melon Dash — founder of Miracle Swimming for Adults, inventor, author
Powered by: Inventor Smart Community App & National Inventor Club

Half of U.S. adults can’t swim—and most say the real issue is fear, not technique. In this episode, inventor and educator Melon Dash shares her breakthrough framework—the Five Circles model of panic vs. presence—and how it helps adults become truly safe and comfortable in water before they ever learn strokes. She also demos her Learn-to-Float Station (float bar + safety tether) and talks about her patent-pending, storm-smart “last fence you’ll ever need” concept inspired by Hurricane Milton.

What you’ll learn
– The Five Circles model: from calm → panic (and the mirror path of how real learning happens)
– Why “learning to be in your body” makes you safe in deep water (strokes come later)
– How the float bar + tether lets adults feel buoyancy safely—at home, hotels, and community pools
– Kit details: float bar, tether, book + ebook, videos, podcast—$199 at Miracle Swimming
– Applying the Five Circles beyond swimming: math anxiety, test nerves, everyday fear & procrastination
– Teaser: Melon’s patent-pending hurricane-resilient fence (field tests coming)

Guest Links
Miracle Swimming: https://miracleswimming.com
Book: Conquer Your Fear of Water (Amazon)
Book: Conquer Your Fear of the Triathlon Swim (Amazon)

Safety note: Always follow pool rules and consult qualified instructors when practicing new water skills. Use safety equipment as directed.

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