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The Go Diaper Free Podcast

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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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
275
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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#268 We're starting over

#268 We're starting over

Surprise! We are re-launching the podcast! With over a decade of guidance, questions from the community, troubleshooting tips, encouragement, and more, we’re refreshing the original episodes and brin…

00:07:04  |   Tue 27 Feb 2024
#267 How to hold a newborn for elimination communication

#267 How to hold a newborn for elimination communication

Are you feeling a little confused about how to hold that squishy new baby over a potty? This week’s episode is for you! We’re sharing 16 different hold variations and what scenarios they’re best for,…

00:12:38  |   Tue 30 Jan 2024
#266 How to tell when it's Potty Time

#266 How to tell when it's Potty Time

Elimination Communication sounds great and everything – hold your baby over a potty or the sink when you know they need to pee. Ummmm okay, how am I supposed to know when a baby needs to pee? Actuall…

00:06:58  |   Tue 16 Jan 2024
#265 Diapers are not full-time toilets

#265 Diapers are not full-time toilets

Did you know that when disposable diapers were first invented, they were wildly unpopular? But after some genius marketing (and a lucrative partnership with a famous pediatrician), they are now the “…

00:05:31  |   Tue 09 Jan 2024
#264 Part-Time EC with a Newborn for New Moms (and Dads!)

#264 Part-Time EC with a Newborn for New Moms (and Dads!)

So you want to try elimination communication, but you’re worried about new parent overwhelm and it being “just one more thing.” Or maybe you’re already there, but you just can’t shake that gnawing fe…

00:14:25  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
#263 Teaching a toddler to climb onto the big potty

#263 Teaching a toddler to climb onto the big potty

Has this ever happened to you? You’re trying to wrap up elimination communication (or you’ve started potty training), and your kiddo INSISTS on using the big potty. Not only that, she refuses to let …

00:13:44  |   Tue 26 Dec 2023
#262 How to ditch diapers during the holidays

#262 How to ditch diapers during the holidays

Okay, time for some tough love. Some of you will use any excuse under the sun to delay ditching diapers. A big one we hear a lot is the holidays. We get it, there’s a lot going on. But the holidays c…

00:12:28  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
#261 4 Surprising Factors That Influence EC

#261 4 Surprising Factors That Influence EC

“I remember starting Elimination Communication with my third baby back in 2020. ‘This will be easy!’ I thought…. But this time around, it just wasn’t as natural.” Have any of you encountered surprise…

00:11:27  |   Wed 13 Dec 2023
#260 Elimination Communication Signaling 101

#260 Elimination Communication Signaling 101

Have you been trying elimination communication with your baby but she just doesn’t signal when she needs to pee? Have you wondered how to get her to start signaling? Maybe he was signaling for a whil…

00:13:43  |   Tue 28 Nov 2023
#259 Mompreneur Life with Andrea

#259 Mompreneur Life with Andrea

Andrea’s back to share what she’s been up to over the last year - besides freebirthing and ECing her 6th beautiful baby, Marilyn, of course. Tune in for this special episode as Andrea and Nicole chat…

00:38:24  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
#258 How to encourage self-dressing

#258 How to encourage self-dressing

Have you seen the Bear/LEARN undies over at Tiny Undies? Cute, right? But what are they for and how do they help with Elimination Communication? Hint: it has to do with self-dressing and overall pott…

00:11:48  |   Tue 14 Nov 2023
#257 What it really means when there's pee on the floor

#257 What it really means when there's pee on the floor

No parent really wants to clean up pee – off the floor, the couch, the car seat, or anywhere! Not only that, we’ve attached so much meaning to pee misses, it can be hard not to let it make us feel li…

00:15:32  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
#256 Fringe Benefits of Elimination Communication

#256 Fringe Benefits of Elimination Communication

You’ve heard about the popular benefits of Elimination Communication, like saving money on diapers and a deeper bond between you and your baby. But that’s not all! There are over 70 more advantages t…

00:15:25  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
#255 The Parent's Role in EC vs Potty Training

#255 The Parent's Role in EC vs Potty Training

Did you know that elimination communication has an expiration date? Or rather, there’s an age at which it’s no longer developmentally appropriate, and when our child reaches that age, it can get mess…

00:15:55  |   Tue 17 Oct 2023
#254 How to wrap up EC when your child is in daycare

#254 How to wrap up EC when your child is in daycare

Have you been putting off wrapping up EC because of concerns about daycare or preschool? We get it, it feels soooo intimidating! But guess what? Your child is going to become diaper free at some poin…

00:17:13  |   Thu 12 Oct 2023
#253 Signs of Potty Training Readiness

#253 Signs of Potty Training Readiness

There are about a million and one opinions out there about how to tell if your child is “ready” for potty training. But what about those of us who have practiced EC, or who want to potty train at an …

00:14:04  |   Tue 03 Oct 2023
#252 My baby won’t poop when I’m angry or upset!

#252 My baby won’t poop when I’m angry or upset!

Did you know that if we’re stressed, our babies can feel it? Not only that, if we are carrying stress or tension in our bodies, our babies might not be able to pee or poop! Dee, our certified coach i…

00:07:00  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
#251 What to do when EC doesn't go as planned

#251 What to do when EC doesn't go as planned

What if you do everything “right” with elimination communication, but it doesn’t work out the way you planned? Was all that work for nothing? Should you just give up and potty train later? Tune in th…

00:13:57  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
#250 I potty trained my toddler *after* starting EC with my second baby

#250 I potty trained my toddler *after* starting EC with my second baby

What do you do if you want to start eliminating communication with your newborn, but your toddler still isn’t potty trained?? This is the conundrum Dee, one of our certified coaches, faced when her s…

00:06:03  |   Tue 05 Sep 2023
#249 Elimination Communication with Twins

#249 Elimination Communication with Twins

Double the trouble, or double the fun? What do you do with two or more babies who need to pee at the same time when you only have two hands? Tune in for this week’s listener-submitted question asking…

00:12:12  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
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