How to Do the Pot podcast

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? What are the effects of the Harlequin strain or Gelato strain? And, why do we prefer to call it “cannabis” instead of “marijuana”? We also hear from you: your first time buying legal weed, and how to talk about cannabis with your family.  How to Do the Pot is hosted by Ellen Scanlon. Ellen’s mission is to inspire women to make more informed choices about their health and well-being. Join Ellen as she talks to medical professionals for practical tips, experts for cannabis recommendations, and listeners for funny and intimate stories. www.dothepot.com

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? What are the effects of the Harlequin strain or Gelato strain? And, why do we prefer to call it “cannabis” instead of “marijuana”? We also hear from you: your first time buying legal weed, and how to talk about cannabis with your family.  How to Do the Pot is hosted by Ellen Scanlon. Ellen’s mission is to inspire women to make more informed choices about their health and well-being. Join Ellen as she talks to medical professionals for practical tips, experts for cannabis recommendations, and listeners for funny and intimate stories. www.dothepot.com

 

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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 hel... more

05 Aug 2025

31 MINS

31:41

05 Aug 2025


#307

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 par... more

29 Jul 2025

26 MINS

26:03

29 Jul 2025


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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 con... more

22 Jul 2025

27 MINS

27:41

22 Jul 2025


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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 h... more

15 Jul 2025

16 MINS

16:24

15 Jul 2025


#304

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 St... more

08 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:01

08 Jul 2025


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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 ... more

01 Jul 2025

12 MINS

12:06

01 Jul 2025


#302

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 ... more

24 Jun 2025

29 MINS

29:36

24 Jun 2025


#301

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... more

17 Jun 2025

27 MINS

27:36

17 Jun 2025


#300

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 ... more

10 Jun 2025

34 MINS

34:51

10 Jun 2025


#299

291. The Untold Story That Made Legal Weed Possible

Before any U.S. state legalized cannabis—before it was even officially called medicine—peo... more

03 Jun 2025

02 MINS

02:47

03 Jun 2025


#298

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 the... more

27 May 2025

22 MINS

22:19

27 May 2025


#297

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 El... more

20 May 2025

20 MINS

20:27

20 May 2025


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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... more

13 May 2025

31 MINS

31:37

13 May 2025


#295

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 ... more

06 May 2025

21 MINS

21:18

06 May 2025


#294

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... more

29 Apr 2025

17 MINS

17:28

29 Apr 2025


#293

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... more

22 Apr 2025

29 MINS

29:21

22 Apr 2025


#292

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 legaliza... more

15 Apr 2025

18 MINS

18:51

15 Apr 2025


#291

283. Why Women Are Choosing Weed Over Advil

Pain relief without the harsh side effects? In this episode, Ellen and innovation & strate... more

08 Apr 2025

24 MINS

24:46

08 Apr 2025


#290

Bonus Episode: Can You Be Sober and Still Choose Cannabis? Ellen’s Conversation on Recovery Rocks Po...

In this bonus episode, we’re sharing Ellen’s guest appearance on Recovery Rocks, a podcast... more

01 Apr 2025

49 MINS

49:02

01 Apr 2025


#289

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 canna... more

25 Mar 2025

35 MINS

35:47

25 Mar 2025


#288

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 no... more

21 Mar 2025

28 MINS

28:57

21 Mar 2025


#287

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 c... more

11 Mar 2025

24 MINS

24:27

11 Mar 2025


#286

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... more

04 Mar 2025

23 MINS

23:04

04 Mar 2025


#285

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 ... more

25 Feb 2025

29 MINS

29:18

25 Feb 2025


#284

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 ... more

18 Feb 2025

26 MINS

26:59

18 Feb 2025


#283

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’r... more

11 Feb 2025

04 MINS

04:35

11 Feb 2025


#282

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 Ru... more

04 Feb 2025

08 MINS

08:35

04 Feb 2025


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274. If You Like Chardonnay, Try A Weed Drink, Part 3

THC drinks are the breakout stars of cannabis legalization, especially in this cultural mo... more

28 Jan 2025

25 MINS

25:10

28 Jan 2025