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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Aug 17, 2021 • 8min
#155 Kaiva's story - 11 years later!
My oldest son turns 11 years old this week!! He's always been the "star" of my book and videos, bringing EC to the world in a big way (and he's proud of it!). In celebration of this wonderful event, I'd like to share a little bit about how I believe doing elimination communication with him, from birth, has impacted his life as a now pre-teen. As part of today's show, I would also like to encourage you to listen to Kaiva's full EC story in episode 11 of the Go Diaper Free Podcast at godiaperfree.com/11. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/155 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Aug 10, 2021 • 5min
#154 How EC Helped Ease My Mommy Guilt
Today's episode is about mommy guilt. And how elimination communication can soften the guilt...even if you have to leave your baby every day to work outside the home! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/154 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Aug 3, 2021 • 14min
#153 Disposables vs compostables vs cloth diapers
Today we're going to have a lively debate: what is the best diaper for elimination communication? Are disposable diapers okay for elimination communication, or should they be avoided at all costs? Do you have to commit to cloth diapers to make elimination communication successful? (OMG major overwhelm!) Do compostable diapers even work? (Or do they fall apart right when the pee hits them?!) I'm going to unveil the mystery of "which diaper to use for elimination communication" (or infant potty training) right now. Keep in mind: With elimination communication, diapers are used as a "back-up," not a full-time toilet We are only using diapers for 12-18 months with elimination communication, versus 3-4 years if you're doing conventional toilet training. With that in mind, let's go through the pros and cons and, at the end of today's show, I'll make my recommendation! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/153 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jul 27, 2021 • 8min
#152 How To Start Your EC Day Right
You know those days where everything (including EC) just doesn't go right from the beginning? How about, instead, those days where everything (including EC!) seems to flow just about perfectly? What?!? You mean you don't have those? Well, I'm here to tell you how to create those kinds of days from the get-go. Todays' episode is a guest post from Jen, our Certified Coach in Apple Valley, CA. Enjoy! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/152 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jul 20, 2021 • 12min
#151 Now crawling, more misses
Today we've got another question from, not one, but TWO of our Go Diaper Free readers from the US and Thailand. It's all about what do I do if my baby poops or pees in her pants because she's started crawling? This is another super-common problem that warrants a deeper answer...let's do it! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/151 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jul 13, 2021 • 11min
#150 The Whole Nine Yards? EC for working mums/families
In today's guest post, Caroline (one of our German EC coaches) considers the sum of job + household + kids + sudden unforeseen adventures that all in all seem to leave too little time or energy for more…. Does this sound familiar? Have you caught yourself facing the same challenge: that you cannot possibly match EC with your current lifestyle? Then please listen to today's show...there might be a surprisingly easy (and motivating :)) answer to how to do elimination communication with very little time...especially while being a working mom or dad. Today, Caroline will explore how we can fit in part-time elimination communication into our already-busy lives as working parents. Enjoy and be sure to get the full show notes and add your comments or questions here when you're done listening: https://godiaperfree.com/150 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jul 6, 2021 • 10min
#149 My baby hates sitting on the potty but always pees outside easily. What should I do?
Today's episode is about a very, very common issue with elimination communication: My baby hates sitting on the potty but always pees outside easily. What should I do? Today we'll answer this reader's question...and get your baby using the inside potty or toilet within days or weeks. Because getting a baby who loves peeing outdoors to use the inside potty is priceless! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/149 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jul 1, 2021 • 9min
#148 Confession: Why I Potty Trained My Son at 15-Months-Old
Today's episode is a guest post from Robin Kinney, our EC Coach in Madison, Wisconsin. I love how Robin has learned how to weave EC with potty training and I hope you are inspired by her story! How bending the rules, believing in your child, and finding the right kind of support can make all the difference in your potty training experience...why I potty trained my son at 15-months-old. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/148 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jun 22, 2021 • 14min
#147 What Would an Indigenous Person Say About Pottying Their Baby?
What would an indigenous person say about pottying their baby? How do babies go diaper free in indigenous cultures? Do babies even wear diapers in intact communities and third world countries? Today I answer Emily's question about the attitudes indigenous women have toward pottying their babies in third world countries...and I try to pull together the pieces of what we know today. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/147 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jun 8, 2021 • 21min
#145 How to EC an Extremely Fussy Baby
Today I share about "How to EC an Extremely Fussy Baby"...to help you figure out WHY your baby is so fussy in the first place, what works in terms of doing EC anyway, and, overall, how to manage this difficult wrench in the perfect wheel of "I'm totally doing EC from birth." This is how to do elimination communication if your newborn baby is fussy! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/145 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
