The Go Diaper Free Podcast
Andrea Olson
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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Oct 7, 2025 • 14min
#83 An elevator pitch for EC
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 you’re ready to explain infant pottying to people without getting the stink-eye, this week’s podcast episode is for you! Trust me, I’ve had more than a decade of practice telling people about how my babies poop in the potty from birth Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/83 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Sep 30, 2025 • 7min
#82.5 Super-part-time EC success story
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 am convinced that with the right story in your mind, you too will realize that you CAN do EC super-part-time, use a daycare, and still have early potty independence. You can have it all. I’ll prove it to you with today’s episode featuring a story from a busy working mom who read my book and decided to try EC strictly part-time! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/82.5 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Sep 23, 2025 • 13min
#82 Elimination Communication + Potty Training with TWINS
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 parents of twins among them! Even if you don’t have actual twins, I know from my own experience that pottying multiple kids close in age can really complicate things. This week’s episode is all about the tips and wisdom from some twin parents who have gone through EC– and found great success. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/82 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Sep 16, 2025 • 15min
#81 A toddler + a baby
Your sweet second baby has arrived (or is due to arrive soon!) But your firstborn is still working on pottying skills (in addition to all the other toddler skills!). When you have your second baby, you’re definitely doing double duty from then on out. It can be a big challenge - keeping up with elimination communication with your baby while you have a young toddler afoot. I know, I’ve been there, 4 times. But does EC have to go on the back burner while you wrangle your toddler (and possibly finish toilet training him or her)? I say, “no.” Take a listen to all my tips in this week’s podcast episode. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/81 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Sep 9, 2025 • 14min
#80 No signals, no patterns
So you’ve tried observing your baby to get the timing right for EC… But they’re giving you nothing! No signals, no patterns, no rhythm, no regular intervals…argh, super frustrating. Whether you’re just getting started, or you feel like your baby’s timing has shifted lately, I have some helpful tips for you in today’s podcast episode. Let’s get you feeling confident about EC again! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/80 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Sep 2, 2025 • 19min
#79 Doing EC with an injury
Have you ever stubbed a toe, strained a wrist, or pulled your back? Maybe you have another physical limitation, and you’re thinking:“I guess EC is off the table for me.” In this week’s episode I share my own foot injury story and some ways I was able to adapt my EC practice to keep up our pottying rhythm. Of course, mine is only one story and every body is different, but I hope you find something helpful and get creative about what could work for you! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/79 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Aug 26, 2025 • 21min
#78 Twyla is diaper-free!
If you’re new to EC or in the midst of doing it with a smaller baby, you may be wondering…What are the steps to have a potty trained 1 year old?How do you wrap up EC by the time baby is walking? And, after you take your baby out of diapers at 1 year old...what do you do next? This is the story of how I took my 5th EC baby, Twyla, out of daytime diapers at 13 months old. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/78 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Aug 19, 2025 • 16min
#77 Potty power
Do you need a special potty to successfully do elimination communication? Nope. You can just hold them over the sink or toilet (I definitely have!) BUT it can make a huge difference if you can choose the right potty! That includes a better experience for both you AND your baby. In today’s episode, let me walk you through the options, and why and how they work. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/77 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Aug 12, 2025 • 15min
#76 The EC wardrobe
One of the most common reasons people don’t start EC is…They think it just sounds like too much work. But then…the “easy” alternative is just leaving that baby in a soiled diaper for hours on end. Don’t our babies deserve better than that? Let me help you reduce the friction of trying to potty your baby. In this week’s episode I’ll cover all the best EC-friendly ways to outfit your LO (they’ll still be cute, dw!) Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/76 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Aug 5, 2025 • 12min
#75 How to begin elimination communication
So you’ve heard me yapping about EC and you’re interested in trying it but…Maybe you have a newborn and it just seems daunting to add one more thing. Maybe you’re too busy chasing after a newly mobile baby. Maybe you’re nearing those toddler stages and not sure if it will still help you. In this week’s episode I break it all down for you and make it super easy to get started–No matter what stage you’re in! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/75 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
