Unassisted birth. Freebirth. Self-directed birth. What is an undisturbed birth REALLY like? Maybe you’re deciding if (or you already decided!) you want your own unassisted birth. Maybe you just want to deepen your understanding of natural birth in general. Maybe you’re just curious to hear my story. Whatever your journey, tune in for a play-by-play of my (almost) unassisted birth. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/16 Get my free easy start guid...
Jun 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 16
Are you expecting a little one soon? Wondering how to prepare for your newborn's arrival with Elimination Communication in mind? We've got you covered! This week’s episode is jam-packed with essential tips and must-haves for starting EC from day one. You don’t need to wing it! I’ll tell you about everything you need to make your journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/15 Get my free easy start guide for EC...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 15
Have you ever had a hunch about something that turned out to be spot on? When it comes to taking baby to the potty, sometimes you just KNOW. This week’s episode is about intuition – the last (but not least!) of the 4 “Roads to Potty Time”. Tune in to hear about getting in touch with one of our most basic instincts, and some tips on what to do even if you feel like you have no potty intuition at all! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/14 Get my f...
Jun 11, 2024•9 min•Ep. 14
Did you know Elimination Communication has an expiration date? If your kiddo is 18m+ and you’re still doing EC, you HAVE to listen to this episode! It’s time to switch gears to potty training. There are 5 big potty training mistakes parents I surveyed stated they could have done differently. Tune in to today’s episode to learn how to correct them, or avoid them altogether! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/13 Get my free easy start guide for EC...
Jun 04, 2024•8 min•Ep. 13
Most babies hold their pee in various situations, so pottying them before or after these events is usually successful. These are typical times that most babies usually need to pee. We call this generic (or common) timing, and it’s one of the 4 “Roads to Potty Time” that help you determine when your baby needs to pee. This week’s episode will cover how to use generic timing to balance your own busy life. Don’t miss it! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperf...
May 29, 2024•12 min•Ep. 12
Sometimes we just need to share our stories! Today I share my entire EC journey with my first son, Kaiva, from beginning to end. I hope that my journey ECing Kaiva informs your EC practice or helps you in some way. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear our story, and let me know what you take away from it. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/11 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with ...
May 21, 2024•19 min•Ep. 11
When does your baby need to pee? There are four ways to find out. Today's episode covers #2: your baby's natural timing. If you can get acquainted with your baby's natural timing, EC will be that much simpler for you! Tune in to learn how to recognize your baby’s inherent pottying rhythm. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/10 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go...
May 14, 2024•13 min•Ep. 10
Infant Pottying can be rare in most Western countries. People have strong reactions to what seems odd to them: A baby without diapers? Pottying at that age? Asking to go to the bathroom...at birth? Mostly, these reactions stem from common myths and misperceptions. Tune in this week to hear me clear up 5 of these myths and set the EC record straight. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/09 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.co...
May 07, 2024•13 min•Ep. 9
EC is great… if you know what to look for and if you've got some information on-hand about the different ways to know your baby has to potty. I’m going to teach you 4 ways to know when your baby needs to pee: The 4 Roads to Potty Time! Today’s episode is part 1 of 4: Baby Signals. Tune in to learn the most common EC signals with real-life examples. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/08 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com...
Apr 22, 2024•13 min•Ep. 8
What is a miss? What is a pottytunity? What exactly is a peenie-weenie?? This week's episode covers the vocabulary that most people use when talking about doing elimination communication with their babies. This one is sure to entertain! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/07 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...
Apr 16, 2024•15 min•Ep. 7
Now that you’ve got a better idea of what elimination communication IS, let’s get into the nuts and bolts! In today’s episode I’ll help you orient yourself towards the big picture of what EC is, including the 4 events that lead to potty time, alternatives to diapering and doing diaper-free time, types of EC and what to expect, and what sort of support is helpful when doing EC. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/06 Get my free easy start guide fo...
Apr 08, 2024•14 min•Ep. 6
So many folks put off trying or starting EC because they believe you have to be with your child 24/7 and that you have to do EC 100% full time or not at all. This simply isn't true! In today’s episode we're going to explore part-time EC, what it can look like, and how some folks choose to do it. If you work outside of your home or you just want to do EC with more balance (ie: not all the freaking time), this is your show! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godia...
Apr 02, 2024•13 min•Ep. 5
What’s the most important thing all parents need to know about elimination communication? What about the primary cause of potty pauses? Or the biggest mistake folks make with EC? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 9 things to avoid with EC and how, plus what to do if you’ve already tripped on one (or more) of these common stumbling blocks. Don’t miss it! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/04 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree....
Mar 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 4
When can you begin EC? What’s the optimal starting age? In today’s episode, I share an overview of how starting at certain ages can have positives and negatives, and help you get a grip on what to do if you're past the whole window altogether… A hint: EC starts earlier than you'd guess! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/03 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go D...
Mar 19, 2024•12 min•Ep. 3
Have you tried explaining elimination communication to someone and gotten stuck? It can be tricky to describe in a short, concise way, especially when we’re talking to people who are used to popular Westernized diapering! In this week’s episode, I’ve included a fun radio interview to give you a clear understanding of what EC is, in a tiny amount of time. I also explain 10 things that EC is NOT. Tune in to get the low down! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godi...
Mar 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 2
Ever wonder why EC is so popular? What are the benefits of doing EC with our babies? And what pushes parents over the edge of doubt into a world of possibility...a world where babies don’t have to depend 100% on diapers? Tune in to learn the top 18 reasons why other parents are going diaper-free...and loving it. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/01 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today ...
Mar 05, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1
Surprise! We are re-launching the podcast! With over a decade of guidance, questions from the community, troubleshooting tips, encouragement, and more, we’re refreshing the original episodes and bringing them back all shiny and new. Whether you’re wrapping up your last kiddo or just hearing about elimination communication for the first time, there’s something for everyone. Tune in to hear what you can expect coming up on the Great Podcast Re-set. Get full show notes and add your comments or ques...
Feb 27, 2024•7 min•Ep. 268
Are you feeling a little confused about how to hold that squishy new baby over a potty? This week’s episode is for you! We’re sharing 16 different hold variations and what scenarios they’re best for, so you can potty your baby anytime, anywhere. Check it out! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/267 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://godiape...
Jan 30, 2024•13 min•Ep. 267
Elimination Communication sounds great and everything – hold your baby over a potty or the sink when you know they need to pee. Ummmm okay, how am I supposed to know when a baby needs to pee? Actually, there are 4 different ways to help you figure it out. Tune in to today’s episode to hear all about them! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/266 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with m...
Jan 16, 2024•7 min•Ep. 266
Did you know that when disposable diapers were first invented, they were wildly unpopular? But after some genius marketing (and a lucrative partnership with a famous pediatrician), they are now the “standard” in most industrialized societies. So what did parent’s do before diapers became the cultural norm? Find out in today’s episode! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/265 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start ...
Jan 09, 2024•6 min•Ep. 265
So you want to try elimination communication, but you’re worried about new parent overwhelm and it being “just one more thing.” Or maybe you’re already there, but you just can’t shake that gnawing feeling that EC might be right for you. Tune into this week’s episode and hear how the magic of part-time EC could be just the thing for you. Plus super-easy tips to get you started! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/264 Get my free easy start guide f...
Jan 02, 2024•14 min•Ep. 264
Has this ever happened to you? You’re trying to wrap up elimination communication (or you’ve started potty training), and your kiddo INSISTS on using the big potty. Not only that, she refuses to let you help her get up there! How the heck are you supposed to encourage independence without letting her hurt herself? Tune in this week for a step-by-step that will help you conquer this common conundrum. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/263 Get my ...
Dec 26, 2023•14 min•Ep. 263
Okay, time for some tough love. Some of you will use any excuse under the sun to delay ditching diapers. A big one we hear a lot is the holidays. We get it, there’s a lot going on. But the holidays could also be the PERFECT time to wrap up elimination communication or start potty training. All you need is a little strategy. Here are the 5 steps to ditching diapers during the holidays - or really anytime! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/262 Ge...
Dec 19, 2023•12 min•Ep. 262
“I remember starting Elimination Communication with my third baby back in 2020. ‘This will be easy!’ I thought…. But this time around, it just wasn’t as natural.” Have any of you encountered surprises while practicing EC? Today on the podcast we’re sharing a post by one of our certified coaches, Ariane, who has some great tips for how to handle those unexpected challenges. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/261 Get my free easy start guide for E...
Dec 13, 2023•11 min•Ep. 261
Have you been trying elimination communication with your baby but she just doesn’t signal when she needs to pee? Have you wondered how to get her to start signaling? Maybe he was signaling for a while and then suddenly stopped! Now what? Tune in for today’s episode where we troubleshoot these common EC frustrations and share tons of tips to get you back in sync with your baby. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/260 Get my free easy start guide f...
Nov 28, 2023•14 min•Ep. 260
Andrea’s back to share what she’s been up to over the last year - besides freebirthing and ECing her 6th beautiful baby, Marilyn, of course. Tune in for this special episode as Andrea and Nicole chat all things mom-ing-while-running-a-business (or two). Hear how Andrea got to where she is now, what she’s learned along the way, and how YOU can benefit from her years of experience and become a Mompreneur yourself! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.co...
Nov 21, 2023•38 min•Ep. 259
Have you seen the Bear/LEARN undies over at Tiny Undies? Cute, right? But what are they for and how do they help with Elimination Communication? Hint: it has to do with self-dressing and overall potty independence. Don’t miss today’s episode, when we’ll talk about how, and why it’s important. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/258 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular boo...
Nov 14, 2023•12 min•Ep. 258
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...
Nov 07, 2023•16 min•Ep. 257
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 Star...
Oct 31, 2023•15 min•Ep. 256
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...
Oct 17, 2023•16 min•Ep. 255
