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The Go Diaper Free Podcast

The Go Diaper Free Podcast

By: Andrea Olson
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 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.)Andrea Olson Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • #71 "Remedial" potty training?

    #71 "Remedial" potty training?
    Jul 8 2025

    Guess what? Montessori educator Merry Hadden called any potty training after age 2 “REMEDIAL”. Even I wouldn’t have the guts to put that on my website. What it really means is that children who have exclusively been in diapers have missed out on so much of the developmental picture. All is not lost. Listen to hear how parents can help “restore” their child’s natural propensity for good hygiene, cleanliness, and order.

    Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/71

    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

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    14 mins
  • #70 The role of the adult

    #70 The role of the adult
    Nov 26 2019

    OK, imagine you’re a baby, and you’ve been told to poop in this diaper for your entire life. Suddenly, you’re three, and the adults get mad if you still poop in the diaper and want you to poop on the toilet instead. What gives?? That is exactly what we’re talking about in today’s episode about how you, as the adult, can best help prepare your child’s physical and mental environment around toilet learning.

    This is part 2 of a 4 part series. Catch the previous episode about supporting infant potty instincts if you haven’t already!

    Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/70

    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

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    13 mins
  • #69 Natural Development

    #69 Natural Development
    Jun 24 2025

    You’ve probably heard of Montessori. Do you know that a lot of Montessori methods overlap with what I teach about EC? Today's episode is the first in a four-part series based on the Montessori approach to toilet learning, starting at birth. I’ll tell you all about what Mother Nature intended for your baby re: toilet learning. Let’s consider how we can return to our instincts and trust the natural laws of development.

    Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/69

    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

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    12 mins
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