The Go Diaper Free Podcast

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  #124 How do I balance bare-bum time and diaper-free time 11.08.2026 10min

  One of the biggest mistakes I see parents make when starting EC is keeping their baby naked for too long. "But isn't more naked time better?" Actually...no.  Bare-bum time and diaper-free time each have a purpose, and knowing when to use each one can make a huge difference in your EC journey. In this episode, I'm answering a question I hear all the time: How much bare-bum time should I do, and when should I switch to diaper-free time with a backup? I'll explain why the balance matters, how too much naked time can accidentally create habits you don't want, and what I recommend instead. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/124 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 
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  #123 Mess-free potty learning from birth? 04.08.2026 12min

  If you've ever thought, "EC sounds great...but isn't it messy?"  This week's episode is for you. I'm sharing a guest post from certified Go Diaper Free coach Louisa Rickman, who gives a simple, practical introduction to part-time Elimination Communication and why potty learning doesn't have to wait until toddlerhood. If you're brand new to EC—or you've been curious but aren't sure where to start—this episode will show you how even part-time EC can make life easier, reduce messes, and help your baby build potty skills from the very beginning. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/123 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 
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  #122 How do I move from part-time ECing to more full-time ECing? 28.07.2026 10min

  Maybe you've been doing the easy catches. Morning pees. Poops. Post-nap potties.And things are going pretty well.But now you're wondering..."How do I take this up a notch?"How do you move from part-time EC to more full-time EC?How do you stop relying on diapers more often?And how do you know if you're even ready? In this episode, I'm answering a question from a mom who's doing great with part-time EC and wants to know what comes next. We'll talk about how to know you're ready, what "full-time" EC actually means, and some simple ways to build on the success you're already having. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/122 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 
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  #121 Praise 07.07.2026 10min

  One of the most common things parents say when their baby pees in the potty is: "Good job!"  I used to say it too. In fact, if you watch some of my old videos, you'll hear me praising my first baby all over the place. But after a lot of research, thought, and experience, I changed my mind. Should we praise our babies when they use the potty? What about stickers? M&M's? Reward charts? This is one of those topics I feel pretty strongly about, and in today's episode I'll share why I no longer praise during EC or potty training, what I do instead, and how our words can either support or undermine a child's natural motivation to use the potty.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/121 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
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  #120 Clean-up 30.06.2026 12min

  Clean-up, clean-up, everybody do your share...  Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about when starting EC: The pee on the floor.  The surprise poop.  The giant mess you're imagining when you hear someone say "naked observation time." Today's question comes from a first-time mom who is starting EC with her 10-month-old and wants to know: How exactly do you clean up all this pee and poop while observing your baby? The good news is that if you're doing observation correctly, you shouldn't be cleaning up nearly as much as you think. In this episode, I'll share how to prevent most messes in the first place, how much observation time you actually need, and my favorite tricks for making clean-up quick and painless. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/120 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
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  #119 How to Transform Your Onesies Into Tiny T-Shirts 23.06.2026 10min

  Still using onesies?  Okay, who else has a drawer full of adorable onesies that suddenly became...annoying?  Maybe you've started EC. Maybe you've switched to Tiny Trainers. Maybe you're just tired of dealing with all those snaps every time your baby needs to pee.  The good news? You don't have to get rid of those favorite outfits just yet. In this week's episode, we're sharing a super simple DIY that turns old onesies into tiny t-shirts—no fancy sewing skills required. It's an easy way to make potty access simpler, get more use out of clothes you already own, and save a few favorite outfits from the donation pile.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/119 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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  #118 Starting EC and observing a naked baby if really busy or traveling 16.06.2026 12min

  Many parents tell me, "I'd love to start EC, but I'm just too busy."  And honestly? I get it. Between multiple kids, work, travel, errands, and everything else life throws at us, it can feel impossible to add one more thing to your plate. But I say, "Baloney!"  In this episode, I'm answering a question from a mom who wanted to know how to start EC when life is busy, schedules are packed, or travel gets in the way. We'll talk about the beginning phase of EC, how much observation you actually need, and how to get started without letting EC take over your entire life.  Because you don't need a perfect schedule to start pottying your baby. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/118 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
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  #117 4 Reasons EC Works 09.06.2026 13min

  If you've ever thought, "This sounds cool but… does EC actually WORK?" — you're not alone. Because from the outside, elimination communication can feel a little… out there. No diapers? Tiny babies? Listening to cues?  In this episode, I break down 4 simple reasons EC works so well — and why it actually feels way more natural than most people expect. We're talking common sense stuff. Biology stuff. Parent intuition stuff.Nothing complicated. Nothing crunchy. Just why this approach clicks for so many families.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/117 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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  #116 Potty Location 02.06.2026 4min

  Okay…so does your baby HAVE to use the same potty spot every single time?  Like…same bathroom Same little potty Same exact setup every day?  Not necessarily.  But there are some really helpful reasons why having a familiar potty location can make EC easier — especially in the beginning.  In this week's episode I'm talking all about potty location, routines, cues, and how babies actually learn where to go. Because sometimes switching things up constantly can make potty learning feel way harder than it needs to. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/116 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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  #115 Balancing Work, Life, + EC (guest post) 26.05.2026 17min

  This is a guest post from Natalie Robbins, our certified coach serving Indianapolis and surrounding areas.  Enjoy! xx Andrea Whether you work full time or part time, working from home adds an extra challenge to the already-demanding task of caring for a baby. Or is it the other way around? Caring for a baby (or toddler) can make work extra challenging....  Either way you put it, I would argue that practicing Elimination Communication can actually make your working and caretaking struggles easier. Less time-consuming poopy diapers to deal with, a happier baby, quick and easy diaper changes, and early potty independence, among other benefits. But, it's quite the balancing act, trying to figure out how to practically insert it into your work day, especially if you're just getting started. Here are a few things I've learned from practicing EC while working full time (as a virtual teacher) from home.....starting during the newborn stage, to a crawling baby, and now entering early toddlerhood. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/115 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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  #113 Signs vs. signals in elimination communication 19.05.2026 8min

  Ever found yourself wondering…"Was that a signal…or just random fussiness?" Or maybe you've heard "watch for signals" but you're like…what does that actually mean?? In this episode, we're clearing up the confusion between signals vs signs—and why it matters (or doesn't) Because once this clicks…EC gets a whole lot easier. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/113 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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  #112 Separation Anxiety 12.05.2026 10min

  Everything was going fine…and then suddenly your baby won't sit on the potty. Clingy, upset, refusing, wanting YOU only. Separation anxiety can totally throw a wrench into your EC rhythm. In this episode, we're talking about what's really going on—and how to keep things gentle, connected, and moving forward (without forcing it). Because this phase? It's normal. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/112 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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  #111 I've stopped breastfeeding...forever 05.05.2026 16min

  I didn't expect this one to hit so hard. Stopping breastfeeding sounds like just another milestone, right? But then it happens…and suddenly it's emotional in a way you didn't see coming. Whether you're ready…not ready…or somewhere in between— this episode is a real, honest look at what that transition actually feels like. The messy, the surprising, the totally normal parts no one really talks about. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/111 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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  #110 Mamas just relax 28.04.2026 8min

  Feel like you're trying to "do EC right"…and it's kinda stressing you out? Like you're overthinking every signal, every miss, every everything. We don't need it. In this episode, I'm sharing 4 simple ways to relax into EC and make it feel way more natural (and actually enjoyable) Less tension…more connection. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/110 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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  #109 Playing with the potty 21.04.2026 9min

  So…your baby (or toddler) is playing with the potty like it's a toy. Splashing, exploring, maybe even refusing to actually use it. And you're sitting there like… "Umm…is this okay??" In this episode, we're talking all about potty play—why it happens, what it means, and how to handle it without shutting things down. Because yep…this phase is actually pretty normal. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/109 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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  #108 EC from scratch 07.04.2026 12min

  Okay…quick question. Do you feel like you have to buy a bunch of stuff to start EC? Like…tiny potties, special diapers, all the things? If money's tight (or you're just testing the waters), you can totally start EC using things you already have at home. In this episode, our Certified Coach Natalie shares super simple DIY potty options, budget diapering setups, and creative ways to make EC work without spending much at all. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/108 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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  #107 Stone Age 31.03.2026 8min

  What does the Stone Age have to do with EC? In this episode, I'm applying The Continuum Concept to elimination communication — and it might totally reframe how you see potty learning. Before disposable diapers, potty charts, and formalized "training." There was just… responding to babies. We'll talk about what our ancestors likely did, how modern culture shifted things, and why EC actually makes a whole lot of sense when you zoom way out.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/107 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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  #106 Stealth pooping 24.03.2026 8min

  You know the look: they get quiet, they disappear, maybe they hide behind the couch. And by the time you realize what's happening… it's too late. If you've got a stealth pooper on your hands, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 4 simple ways to handle the hiding, the sneaking, and the "don't look at me while I poop" phase — without turning it into a battle.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/106 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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  #105 Worldwide EC Survey Results 17.03.2026 33min

  Okay this one is SO interesting. What's actually happening in real EC homes around the world? Nuria surveyed over 1,000 elimination communication families  and the results might surprise you. When do most babies start? When are they out of diapers? What do families struggle with most? In this episode, we dig into the real data on exactly what families are actually experiencing.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/105 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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  #104 EC and...toothbrushing? 10.03.2026 7min

  Why do we treat potty learning like a huge event, but toothbrushing like no big deal? We don't bribe for brushing, we don't panic over missed spots. We just… keep doing it.  In this episode I'm sharing why EC (and potty training) works better when we treat it like a normal daily habit — not a high-stakes milestone. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/104 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