Held & Heard: Infant potty training, elimination communication & postpartum motherhood
by Heather Medlin, Ready From Birth
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Estimated from 2 chart positions in 2 markets.
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- 🇨🇿CZ · Parenting#106500 to 3K
- 🇩🇰DK · Parenting#138500 to 3K
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300 to 1.8K🎙 Daily cadence·10 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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Recent episodes
013 / The Part of EC No One Talks About (Raw Behind The Scenes with a Potty Trained 1-Year Old)
May 4, 2026
17m 42s
012 / Think Your Baby Isn’t Signaling? 5 Signs They Need to Pee
Apr 27, 2026
19m 57s
011 / Afraid You’ll Fail at EC? Why Part-Time Elimination Communication Works (Even If You Can’t Keep Up)
Apr 20, 2026
24m 21s
010 / How to Potty Train a Baby (0–18 Months): 3 Simple Steps for Early Toilet Learning
Apr 13, 2026
19m 39s
009 / The Simple Way to Catch Your Newborn's First Pee (Without Adding Anything to Your Day)
Apr 6, 2026
15m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/4/26 | 013 / The Part of EC No One Talks About (Raw Behind The Scenes with a Potty Trained 1-Year Old) | Elimination communication isn’t always clean, consistent, or Instagram-worthy—and that doesn’t mean it’s not working. In this episode, I’m sharing a raw behind-the-scenes excerpt from a real Listening Circle call so you can see what EC actually looks like in the messy middle. | 17m 42s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | 012 / Think Your Baby Isn’t Signaling? 5 Signs They Need to Pee | Your baby is already telling you when they need to go—you just haven’t been shown what to look for yet. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 real-life potty signals you’re likely seeing every single day (and what to do when you notice them). | 19m 57s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | 011 / Afraid You’ll Fail at EC? Why Part-Time Elimination Communication Works (Even If You Can’t Keep Up) | Afraid you’ll fail at elimination communication? Here’s why part-time EC still works (with diapers!) —even if you feel inconsistent, overwhelmed, or can’t keep up. | 24m 21s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | 010 / How to Potty Train a Baby (0–18 Months): 3 Simple Steps for Early Toilet Learning | What actually takes a baby from their first potty “catch” to consistent, early toilet learning? In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3-part framework I used to have my baby dry and communicating by 10 weeks—and how you can start at any age. | 19m 39s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | 009 / The Simple Way to Catch Your Newborn's First Pee (Without Adding Anything to Your Day) | Your newborn is already giving clear potty cues—you just haven’t been shown what to look for. In this episode, I’ll show you 3 simple moments you can try today to catch your baby’s first pees and poops with zero pressure. | 15m 24s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | 008 / Can Babies Really Be Potty Trained Before 1? Day in the Life with Elimination Communication at 11 Months | What is elimination communication actually like in real life? In this episode, I walk you through a full day with my 11-month-old—how he signals, how we respond, and why EC is simpler than you think. | 32m 03s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | 007 / "But What About Daycare?” How to Make Elimination Communication Work as a Working Mom | Think you can’t do elimination communication because you work or use daycare? In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how EC can fit into real life—and why it’s more possible than you think. | 26m 28s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | 006 / Your Newborn Doesn't Have Colic: The 30 Second Fix Your Doctor Didn't Tell You | Your baby won’t stop crying—but it’s not colic. Discover the one signal almost every new mom misses and how understanding it can turn hours of unexplained fussiness into calm relief in less than 30 seconds. The best time to start? From birth. | 20m 10s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | 005 / Feeling Overwhelmed in Postpartum? Try This to Ease Newborn Crying and Regain Your Peace | If your newborn seems to cry constantly and you don’t know how to help, this episode may change the way you see your baby. Discover the five basic needs every newborn communicates — and why understanding them can bring more peace to postpartum. | 18m 36s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | 004 / Can Your Newborn Baby Be Potty Trained? Here's What "Toilet Readiness" Misunderstands | In this episode, you’ll learn why traditional ”readiness” criteria miss the mark and how even newborn babies already show awareness, communication, and control from birth. We explore elimination communication vs traditional potty training — and why this is about dignity, not pressure. | 15m 03s | ||||||
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| 2/23/26 | 003 / Do Babies Really Have Bladder Control? The Surprising Truth About EC With a Newborn | What actually happens when you start elimination communication with a newborn? In this episode, Heather shares real postpartum stories about babies holding, waiting, signaling, and even asking for the potty within weeks of birth. If you’re wondering whether infant potty training is worth it — this episode will change how you see your baby. | 24m 01s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | 002 / What Is Elimination Communication? Infant Potty Training Explained (From Birth to 12 Months) | What is elimination communication — and is it really about going diaper free? In this foundational episode, Heather breaks down what infant potty training actually is (and isn’t), how babies signal from birth, and why listening changes everything in postpartum. If you’re curious about potty training from birth or early toilet learning, this episode is for you. | 18m 05s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | 001 / Presence Over Perfection: Why You Don't Need Perfect Conditions to Start EC | Learn why elimination communication doesn’t require perfection. Start responding to your baby’s potty cues today—even with a busy, imperfect life. | 16m 49s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.