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The Go Diaper Free Podcast

Andrea Olson

273 episodes

Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free explains elimination communication - the concept of pottying your baby, as early as birth - which is what people have done for all of human history and in today's world where there are no diapers. She makes it easy to integrate EC into your modern lifestyle as a new parent, demystifies how to know your baby needs to go, how to take them to the toilet instead of primarily relying on the diaper, and makes EC approachable, accessible, and fun, for all parents...whether part-time, with or without diapers, and in any region of the world. Contrary to popular marketing messages, diapers are tools, not toilets, and babies are ALL born "ready" to use the toilet. Learn how to connect with your baby on this very natural level with Andrea's expert guidance, and experience the freedom of a life without dependence upon diapers, a life without traumatic toilet training, a life where your baby gets a head start on developing motor skills, communication, and learning by prioritizing this age-appropriate skill (0-18 months). EC honors your baby's dignity and makes parenting THAT much easier! Stop changing blowouts...and learn how to listen to your baby's requests for good hygiene. Learn more at godiaperfree.com. (PS - Andrea also occasionally covers potty training, for those of you who find us after 18 months.)

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  1. #131 How parents are ruining the environment

    · 11 min · Episode 131

    This episode started as a little letter I wrote to parents around Earth Day and our annual Go Diaper Free Week. What began as a bit of a rant turned into a bigger question: What can we, as parents, do about the…

  2. #130 The gentlest form of respectful parenting

    · 6:16 · Episode 130

    Can elimination communication and early potty training actually be part of respectful parenting? I say YES. In this episode, we're looking at the idea that waiting until a child decides they're "ready" is…

  3. #129 How to tell a brand new mom about elimination communication

    · 14 min · Episode 129

    Do you know a pregnant or brand-new mom who you REALLY want to tell about elimination communication...but you're worried about sounding pushy? In this episode, I'll show you how I explain EC to someone who has never…

  4. #128 Can a non-verbal child be potty trained?

    · 7:01 · Episode 128

    Does your child need to be able to say "pee" or "poop" before you can potty train? Nope! Babies communicate with us LONG before they can talk...and pottying is no different.In today's episode, I'm talking about why…

  5. #127 Bucking Baby!

    · 18 min · Episode 127

    Has your baby suddenly started stiffening their body, straightening their legs, and refusing the in-arms EC hold? We call this "bucking"...and yep, it can happen even when EC was going beautifully before! Your baby…

  6. #126 How do I start EC or toilet learning with a young toddler (12-18 months old)?

    · 20 min · Episode 126

    Just finding EC and your baby is already 12–18 months old? First of all: you are NOT too late! I don't even love the term "Late Start EC" because...late according to who? Starting EC with a young toddler definitely…

  7. #125 Diaper-free time

    · 18 min · Episode 125

    Is your baby getting really good at peeing on the floor? You might be doing a little too much naked time. Last week we talked about the difference between bare-bum time and diaper-free time. This week, we're going…

  8. #124 How do I balance bare-bum time and diaper-free time

    · 10 min · Episode 124

    One of the biggest mistakes I see parents make when starting EC is keeping their baby naked for too long. "But isn't more naked time better?" Actually...no. Bare-bum time and diaper-free time each have a purpose, and…

  9. #123 Mess-free potty learning from birth?

    · 13 min · Episode 123

    If you've ever thought, "EC sounds great...but isn't it messy?" This week's episode is for you. I'm sharing a guest post from certified Go Diaper Free coach Louisa Rickman, who gives a simple, practical introduction…

  10. #122 How do I move from part-time ECing to more full-time ECing?

    · 11 min · Episode 122

    Maybe you've been doing the easy catches. Morning pees. Poops. Post-nap potties.And things are going pretty well.But now you're wondering..."How do I take this up a notch?"How do you move from part-time EC to more…

  11. #121 Praise

    · 11 min · Episode 121

    One of the most common things parents say when their baby pees in the potty is: "Good job!" I used to say it too. In fact, if you watch some of my old videos, you'll hear me praising my first baby all over the place.…

  12. #120 Clean-up

    · 12 min · Episode 120

    Clean-up, clean-up, everybody do your share... Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about when starting EC: The pee on the floor. The surprise poop. The giant mess you're imagining when you hear someone…

  13. #119 How to Transform Your Onesies Into Tiny T-Shirts

    · 11 min · Episode 119

    Still using onesies? Okay, who else has a drawer full of adorable onesies that suddenly became...annoying? Maybe you've started EC. Maybe you've switched to Tiny Trainers. Maybe you're just tired of dealing with all…

  14. #118 Starting EC and observing a naked baby if really busy or traveling

    · 12 min · Episode 118

    Many parents tell me, "I'd love to start EC, but I'm just too busy." And honestly? I get it. Between multiple kids, work, travel, errands, and everything else life throws at us, it can feel impossible to add one more…

  15. #117 4 Reasons EC Works

    · 14 min · Episode 117

    If you've ever thought, "This sounds cool but… does EC actually WORK?" — you're not alone. Because from the outside, elimination communication can feel a little… out there. No diapers? Tiny babies? Listening to cues?…

  16. #116 Potty Location

    · 4:28 · Episode 116

    Okay…so does your baby HAVE to use the same potty spot every single time? Like…same bathroom Same little potty Same exact setup every day? Not necessarily. But there are some really helpful reasons why having a…

  17. #115 Balancing Work, Life, + EC (guest post)

    · 17 min · Episode 115

    This is a guest post from Natalie Robbins, our certified coach serving Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Enjoy! xx Andrea Whether you work full time or part time, working from home adds an extra challenge to the…

  18. #113 Signs vs. signals in elimination communication

    · 8:55 · Episode 113

    Ever found yourself wondering…"Was that a signal…or just random fussiness?" Or maybe you've heard "watch for signals" but you're like…what does that actually mean?? In this episode, we're clearing up the confusion…

  19. #112 Separation Anxiety

    · 10 min · Episode 112

    Everything was going fine…and then suddenly your baby won't sit on the potty. Clingy, upset, refusing, wanting YOU only. Separation anxiety can totally throw a wrench into your EC rhythm. In this episode, we're…

  20. #111 I've stopped breastfeeding...forever

    · 16 min · Episode 111

    I didn't expect this one to hit so hard. Stopping breastfeeding sounds like just another milestone, right? But then it happens…and suddenly it's emotional in a way you didn't see coming. Whether you're ready…not…

  21. #110 Mamas just relax

    · 8:37 · Episode 110

    Feel like you're trying to "do EC right"…and it's kinda stressing you out? Like you're overthinking every signal, every miss, every everything. We don't need it. In this episode, I'm sharing 4 simple ways to relax…

  22. #109 Playing with the potty

    · 9:07 · Episode 109

    So…your baby (or toddler) is playing with the potty like it's a toy. Splashing, exploring, maybe even refusing to actually use it. And you're sitting there like… "Umm…is this okay??" In this episode, we're talking all…

  23. #108 EC from scratch

    · 12 min · Episode 108

    Okay…quick question. Do you feel like you have to buy a bunch of stuff to start EC? Like…tiny potties, special diapers, all the things? If money's tight (or you're just testing the waters), you can totally start EC…

  24. #107 Stone Age

    · 8:06 · Episode 107

    What does the Stone Age have to do with EC? In this episode, I'm applying The Continuum Concept to elimination communication — and it might totally reframe how you see potty learning. Before disposable diapers, potty…

  25. #106 Stealth pooping

    · 8:10 · Episode 106

    You know the look: they get quiet, they disappear, maybe they hide behind the couch. And by the time you realize what's happening… it's too late. If you've got a stealth pooper on your hands, this episode is for you.…

  26. #105 Worldwide EC Survey Results

    · 33 min · Episode 105

    Okay this one is SO interesting. What's actually happening in real EC homes around the world? Nuria surveyed over 1,000 elimination communication families and the results might surprise you. When do most babies start?…

  27. #104 EC and...toothbrushing?

    · 7:09 · Episode 104

    Why do we treat potty learning like a huge event, but toothbrushing like no big deal? We don't bribe for brushing, we don't panic over missed spots. We just… keep doing it. In this episode I'm sharing why EC (and…

  28. #103 EC at the beach

    · 15 min · Episode 103

    Thinking about heading to the beach with your baby but wondering how on earth EC is supposed to work in the sand? Sun, snacks, naps, salty air… and potty cues? If you've ever thought, "Should I just throw on a diaper…

  29. #102 When the first time is not the charm

    · 17 min · Episode 102

    So you finally held your baby over the toilet 🚽You waited…And nothing happened!! Oof. Been there. That first "miss" can feel awkward, discouraging, or like, welp… guess this isn't for us.. But here's the thing…It's…

  30. #101 Me + EC: A love story

    · 8:13 · Episode 101

    "I'll never forget the day I found EC. But even more special was the day it found me." I want to share with you a beautiful piece written by one of our Certified Coaches. It is a story about the ups and downs of her…

  31. #100 5 babies, all ECd from birth

    · 20 min · Episode 100

    Throwback time!! This is an episode I recorded back when I only had 5 of my 6 kiddos, not knowing God had planned for Marilyn to join us! You'll hear me yapping about my EC experience, 10 years at that point, pottying…

  32. #99 EC + Pregnancy

    · 8:44 · Episode 99

    So you're expecting a baby soon. You've read all the books, watched all the YouTube videos, maybe even bought all the undies and potty gear. But then that bundle of joy arrives and you realize– there's no way EC can be…

  33. #98 Observation + Intuition = Success

    · 11 min · Episode 98

    When people start EC the hardest thing to explain is "potty intuition". Because what do you mean you just sense that baby needs to pee?? That's why I always teach intuition WITH observation. It's much easier to just…

  34. #97 ECing boys

    · 22 min · Episode 97

    This episode is all about how to EC boys. What is different, what is the same, and what tips I have having ECd 3 boys and 2 girls, myself, from birth. Hopefully I can share some perspective and make things a little…

  35. #96 When will my baby resist the potty?

    · 14 min · Episode 96

    When starting elimination communication with your baby, you probably have a bazillion questions, like: How often will my baby need to pee? When can I expect my baby to be potty independent? I've heard about potty…

  36. #95 Twyla's 18 month update + amazing nighttime success

    · 17 min · Episode 95

    Y'all, this week's episode is gonna be a throwback one because with the new year starting I'm seriously reminiscing 🥲 If you've been around for a while you'll know my little Twyla bean was one of our earliest models…

  37. #94 Dream pee

    · 22 min · Episode 94

    I love changing wet bedsheets in the middle of the night – said no mom ever. In my potty training method, I advise parents to work on daytime dryness before worrying about sleep time. Is it ever a good idea to wake a…

  38. #93 Normalization

    · 19 min · Episode 93

    If you thought potty training a toddler was hard, what about training a whole class?? A few years ago I received an email from one of my Certified Coaches, Elizabeth, who was teaching toddlers in a Montessori…

  39. #92 Simplicity Parenting + EC

    · 25 min · Episode 92

    Today we're going to talk about the lessons I've learned from one of my favorite books, Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, and how his advice can create a slower, more meaningful foundation to your elimination…

  40. #91 Potty Training Triplets

    · 17 min · Episode 91

    Are you pregnant with multiples, just looking at the cost of diapers and wondering how the heck you'll afford them? Or maybe you're in the thick of potty training just one toddler (no easy feat either!) and you want…

  41. #90 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Arctica + America

    · 17 min · Episode 90

    This is the third part of my series sharing stories of different cultures around the world pottying their babies. Like I always say, it seems radical and unusual in our modern, Western context but in MOST of the world…

  42. #89 Constipation woes

    · 17 min · Episode 89

    This one is for those of you with babies/toddlers already eating solids. With solid foods comes, well, solid poops. Sometimes too solid. If you've noticed your LO hasn't pooped in a while or is really struggling with…

  43. #88 At what age can I potty train my child?

    · 16 min · Episode 88

    OK this is probably the question I get the MOST often… Have you been told you have to wait until your child is "ready", or that this happens at like 3 years old? What if I told you I pottied all 6 of my kids literally…

  44. #87 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Asia

    · 23 min · Episode 87

    I get asked this question all the time: do people do "elimination communication" in indigenous communities, or is it altogether something different? I've hand-picked my fave stories from Laurie Boucke's encyclopedic…

  45. #86 Just START

    · 16 min · Episode 86

    I had a chat with about 40 parents in our Go Diaper Free community. 🗣️Most of them had been following me for ages, downloading guides, even buying potties…but hadn't started EC yet. 🙊 Why? Overwhelm. Fear of messing…

  46. #85 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Africa

    · 30 min · Episode 85

    Ever wonder how parents in other cultures potty their babies? In today's episode, I'm sharing stories of indigenous peoples in Africa who never used diapers—long before "elimination communication" had a name. From…

  47. #84 To daycare...without diapers

    · 17 min · Episode 84

    That first morning, I almost caved. I had the disposables in my hand, ready to make things "easier" for the teacher. But deep down, I knew I'd regret it. So I took a deep breath, sent Branson to preschool diaper-free…

  48. #83 An elevator pitch for EC

    · 14 min · Episode 83

    It's happened to us all (right?)…you get really excited about how EC is going for you and your baby so you start telling more people about it and you're met with judgy looks and people questioning your sanity. If…

  49. #82.5 Super-part-time EC success story

    · 7:28 · Bonus

    If I had a dollar for how many moms didn't start elimination communication because they had to return to work, use a daycare, and didn't think it would be worth the effort...man, I'd have a bunch of dollars! You see, I…

  50. #82 Elimination Communication + Potty Training with TWINS

    · 13 min · Episode 82

    If you're thinking this whole pottying thing could never work for you because you're expecting (or already have!) twins…Think again! I've helped like a million families do EC over the years, and certainly there were…

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