How to Do the Pot
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How to Do the Pot
An award-winning cannabis podcast for women, by women. Hear joyful stories and useful advice about cannabis for health, well-being, and fun—especially for needs specific to women like stress, sleep, and sex. We cover everything from: What’s the best weed for sex? Can I use CBD for menstrual cramps?...
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318 epizod
310. Alcohol vs. Cannabis Drinks: 3 Things Women Need to Know
Curious about trying a cannabis drink instead of reaching for alcohol? This episode of How to Do the Pot is your quick, no-stress guide.
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309. Pain Relief That Lets You Move Again
Are you or someone you love looking for safer ways to ease pain—especially the kind that keeps you from moving or exercising?
In this epi...
308. How to Drink Less Without Going All-or-Nothing, with Soberish Mom Katie Nessel
Tired of feeling sluggish, anxious, or short-tempered after drinking? In Part 2 of host Ellen Scanlon’s conversation with Katie Nessel, better known a...
307. “Soberish Mom” Katie Nessel on Breaking the Wine-at-5 Routine
More and more women are rethinking their relationship with drinking — not by going completely sober, but by finding their own middle ground. In this e...
306. Practical Tips from Cannabis Experts on Exercise & Recovery
What if cannabis could really help you enjoy working out? In this episode, host Ellen Scanlon talks with women who know cannabis inside and out — and...
305. From Wine Nights to THC Seltzers: Why More Women Are Making the Switch
What if the next drink you cracked open didn’t come with a hangover? In this episode, host Ellen Scanlon talks with Anita Loomba, Senior Marketing Dir...
304. Can Cannabis Make Exercise Easier?
Can cannabis actually make exercise easier? In this episode, host Ellen Scanlon is joined by journalist Hilary Achauer, who explored that very questio...
303. Edge-of-Your-Seat Movie Nights: Scary, Horror & Action Picks
What makes the ultimate scary or action-packed movie night? In Part 3 of How to Do the Pot’s Summer Movie Nights series, host Ellen Scanlon is joined...
302. Cozy Movie Nights: Comfort Films, Cheese Boards + Pajamas Required
What makes the perfect comfort movie night? In Part 2 of our Summer Movie Nights series, host Ellen Scanlon sits down with Sophia Wronsky, writer of t...
301. Laughs, Friends, & Movie Nights: The Perfect Summer Combo
What makes the perfect summer movie night? In part 1 of How to Do the Pot's Summer Movie Nights series, host Ellen Scanlon sits down with Sophia Wrons...
300. Cultural Forecast: Why Everyone’s Craving a Fresh Start + Celebrating our 300th Episode!
This is the 300th episode of How to Do the Pot — thank you for listening, sharing, and helping us grow into an award-winning show trusted by women eve...
299. How Cannabis Goes Mainstream: Jasmine Bina on Culture, Risk & Reinvention, part 1
How do stigmatized industries like cannabis become part of the cultural mainstream? In part 1 of host Ellen Scanlon’s conversation with Jasmine Bina,...
298. Hospitality 101: From Weddings to Welcoming Everyone with Jamie Evans, part 2
Ready to take your hosting skills to the next level? In part 2 of host Ellen Scanlon’s conversation with Jamie Evans, we dive deeper into the art of c...
297. How to Host with Weed: Summer Parties with Jamie Evans, part 1
Curious about how cannabis drinks are reshaping the way women host parties? In part 1 of host Ellen Scanlon’s conversation with Jamie Evans—founder of...
296. Sour Diesel vs. Super Silver Haze: Which Strain is Right for You?
Looking for a cannabis strain to energize your summer? In this episode of our Essential Strains series, host Ellen Scanlon is spotlighting two legenda...
295. Fireworks, Friends & a Little Gelato: A Feel-Good Summer Favorite
Looking for the perfect cannabis strain to sweeten your summer? We’ve added Gelato to our Essential Strains series—a curated list designed to help wom...
294. Why Women Still Don’t Know They’re at Risk for HIV, part 3
In the final episode of our Webby-nominated series Before Legal Weed: The Untold Story of AIDS & Cannabis, host Ellen Scanlon explores why so many wom...
293. AIDS, Cannabis & Courage: The Doctor On A Mission, part 2
Dr. Donald Abrams was a young gay doctor on the front lines of San Francisco’s AIDS crisis in the 1980s. He watched as his partner and many of his clo...
292. Sticky Fingers Brownies: Women, Weed, and the Birth of Medical Cannabis, part 1
Before weed was legal in any U.S. state, it was medicine passed hand-to-hand—often in the form of a brownie. In part one of our Webby-nominated series...
291. The Untold Story That Made Legal Weed Possible
Before any U.S. state legalized cannabis—before it was even officially called medicine—people in San Francisco were baking it into brownies and delive...
290. Why More Women Are Choosing Cannabis—and What It Means for What’s Next
For the first time ever, data shows that more women are choosing cannabis than men—and they’re doing it for reasons that go way beyond getting high. I...
289. The Summer Edit: My Favorite Cannabis Products Right Now
Memorial Day is almost here, and we’re ready for summer. Are you? In this episode, host Ellen Scanlon is joined by innovation expert Nicole Brown to d...
288. What It Really Takes to Lead: Hagan Kappler on Career, Courage & Doing the Hard Things
This Mother’s Day week, we’re spotlighting a woman who’s not just building a company—she’s building a better way to live with technology. Ellen Scanlo...
287. From Tagging Sea Turtles to Cannabis Biotech: The Bold Path of CEO Caitlyn Krebs
What do sea turtles, science, and cannabis have in common? In this episode, Ellen Scanlon talks with Caitlyn Krebs, the CEO and co-founder of Nalu Bio...
286. How the Endocannabinoid System Could Transform Women’s Health
The endocannabinoid system could be the next frontier in women’s health, and the future is closer than you think. In this episode, I talk with Caitlyn...
285. From Pain to Progress: Ellen’s Endometriosis Story
One in ten women have endometriosis, yet most aren’t diagnosed until they’re struggling to get pregnant or can no longer live with the pain. In this e...
284. Beyond the Stereotypes: How Women Are Changing the Meaning of 420
420 isn’t just a party, it’s a chance to reflect, connect, and celebrate cannabis legalization and its evolution in our culture. In this episode, Elle...
283. Why Women Are Choosing Weed Over Advil
Pain relief without the harsh side effects? In this episode, Ellen and innovation & strategy expert Nicole Brown explore how cannabis is helping peopl...
Bonus Episode: Can You Be Sober and Still Choose Cannabis? Ellen’s Conversation on Recovery Rocks Podcast
In this bonus episode, we’re sharing Ellen’s guest appearance on Recovery Rocks, a podcast hosted by recovery advocates Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara. Taw...
282. The Low-Dose Revolution: Rethinking What It Means to Get High with Nicole Brown
Have you ever wondered what being high actually feels like, especially with low-dose cannabis? In this episode, Ellen and innovation & strategy expert...
281. Menopause, Sex & Cannabis: How to Feel Good in Your Body Again, part 4
Struggling with low libido, painful sex, or feeling disconnected from your body? You’re not alone, and menopause can bring big changes to your sex lif...
280. Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, and Sleepless Nights—Why Cannabis Might Be the Answer, part 3
Struggling with sleep in perimenopause or menopause? Hot flashes, joint pain, and stress can make falling—and staying—asleep feel impossible. Did you...
279. The Power of Scent: How Perfume, Memory & Mood Are Connected with Christina Loff
Did you know your sense of smell is the most connected to memory, but the least understood sense? Or that a great fragrance can actually boost your mo...
278. The Menopause Knowledge Gap: Why Your Doctor Doesn’t Talk About It, part 2
Why don’t more women talk about menopause—especially with their doctors? In part 2 of our 4-part series, journalist Megan Margulies shares insights fr...
277. What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause, part 1
What if menopause wasn’t something to dread—but a time of possibility? In part one of our 4-part series, we’re breaking the silence around menopause,...
276. Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About Perimenopause?
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and noticing changes in sleep, mood, or sex drive, you’re not alone. Perimenopause can start earlier than you think,...
275. Love & Movies: A Valentine’s Day Celebration + Ultimate Date Night Giveaway
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love and movies! Inspired by podcaster Gretchen Rubin, Ellen kicks off her 2025 movie-watching challenge and i...
274. If You Like Chardonnay, Try A Weed Drink, Part 3
THC drinks are the breakout stars of cannabis legalization, especially in this cultural moment where more people are questioning their relationship wi...
273. Why Cannabis is Replacing Alcohol for Some Women, Part 2
Curious about the rise of low dose cannabis drinks and why younger generations are swapping cocktails for cannabis? In part 2 of our series on alcohol...
272. Saloons & Suffragettes: The Rise and Fall of Alcohol Prohibition, Part 1
As more people explore cannabis and reimagine their relationship with alcohol, what can we learn from Prohibition? In part 1 of our new series, Kelly...