Held & Heard: Infant potty training, elimination communication & postpartum motherhood
Heather Medlin, Ready From BirthHeld and Heard is a podcast for mothers who believe their babies are communicating from the very beginning—and that motherhood was never meant to be done alone.Hosted by Heather Medlin, mother of three and founder of Ready From Birth, this show explores elimination communication (EC), infant potty training, and the deeper postpartum journey of learning to listen—to your baby, your body, and your i... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||
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If you’ve ever thought:
• “Elimination communication sounds amazing… but I work.”
• “What about daycare?”
• “I can’t be with my baby 24/7…”
This episode is for you.
Because the truth is—those aren’t actually barriers to elimination communication... more
Your baby won't stop crying. Their belly is full and their diaper is dry—but nothing works. Is it gas? Constipation? Your pediatrician says "colic" and tells you to wait it out. But what if your newborn isn't colicky at all?
In this episode, I'm rev... more
If you're pregnant or in the early postpartum weeks and feel overwhelmed by your baby’s crying, you’re not alone.
Many new moms are told that newborn crying is “normal,” mysterious, or something you just have to survive. But what if your baby is act... more
Can a newborn really be potty trained?
Or have we misunderstood what “ready” actually means?
In today’s episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions around potty training and elimination communication — the idea that children must walk,... more
Do babies really have bladder and bowel control — or is that a myth?
In this episode of Held & Heard, Heather Medlin shares what actually happens when you begin elimination communication (EC) with a newborn or young baby.
Instead of talking about l... more
What is elimination communication — and is it really about raising your baby without diapers?
In this episode of Held & Heard, Heather Medlin — infant potty learning educator and founder of Ready From Birth — explains what elimination communication ... more
Discover how elimination communication (EC) can transform your postpartum experience—no perfect conditions required. Learn to understand your baby's natural potty cues, reduce crying, and build deeper connection through responsive caregiving. Perfect... more
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Apple Podcasts | #164 |  Germany/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Norway/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | Norway/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #168 |  Ireland/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Belgium/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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