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 28, 2025 • 16min
#86 Just START
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 it up. Worrying their baby was too fragile. Or just sitting on the sidelines, watching instead of trying. 👀 In today's episode, I'll walk you through these common blocks and share the simplest way to finally begin EC with your baby. Spoiler: it's way easier than you think. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/86 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
Oct 21, 2025 • 30min
#85 Infant Potty Training in Indigenous Africa
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 Botswana to Uganda, you'll hear how mothers simply knew when their babies needed to go, how older siblings pitched in, and why there's so much less fuss around pottying outside the Western world. It's fascinating, eye-opening, and might just shift the way you see EC in your own home. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/85 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
Oct 14, 2025 • 17min
#84 To daycare...without diapers
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 at 18 months…and wow, what a rollercoaster it was. Day one went great, day two was a disaster, and by day three we'd finally found our rhythm. In today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how we navigated those ups and downs—and how you can make it work at daycare or preschool too. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/84 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
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
