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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Nov 7, 2023 • 16min
#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 like a failure. First off, pee on the floor does NOT make you a failure, mom and dad. But it does have meaning! Tune in for today's episode, where I'll teach you how to be a pee interpreter. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/257 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 31, 2023 • 15min
#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 to practicing EC, and some of them may surprise you. Tune today as we share a handful of the most interesting and unexpected benefits of EC! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/256 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 17, 2023 • 16min
#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 messy (pun intended!). Believe it or not, the biggest things that need to change at this stage are YOUR mindset and view of your role in pottying, and your child will follow suit! Could it really be that simple? Tune into today's episode to find out! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/255 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 12, 2023 • 17min
#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 point, and if you're a family with two working parents, that's most likely going to happen with the help of your childcare provider. So might as well knock it out now before that toddler phase is in full swing! Tune in this week for some encouragement and practical tips to help you ditch diapers at daycare. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/254 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 3, 2023 • 14min
#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 age that's considered by many to be "early"? How do we cut through the noise and figure out the truth? Save the internet searches and tune into this week's episode for a straight-forward take on when you can ditch diapers. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/253 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 26, 2023 • 7min
#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 in Quebec, has contributed another humorous and informative post about the role of coregulation in EC. Tune in for another witty and relatable episode, and learn how you (and your baby) can be more relaxed during potty time. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/252 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 19, 2023 • 14min
#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 this week to hear Nicole's experience with EC disappointment, and get some tips on how to resolve those regrets and recover your EC practice. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/251 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 5, 2023 • 6min
#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 second baby was born. Tune in this week as we bring her humorous and all-too-relatable story to the podcast, and find out what she did to help both of her kiddos become diaper free. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/250 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 29, 2023 • 12min
#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 how to juggle twins and EC, plus some expert advice from one of our certified coaches who is a twin mama herself. This episode is chock-full of great tips for any parent, whether you have singletons or multiples, so don't miss it! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/249 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 22, 2023 • 15min
#248 Tips for EC and potty training in public
It's finally heeeeeere! The solution we have all been waiting for to that darn autoflush sensor: FlushHush! Tune in for a special preview and tips for use in today's episode. But first we'll talk about how to handle EC or potty training when you're out and about. You won't want to miss this! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/248 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
