Ellen Scanlon
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...
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Nov 25, 2025
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91. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Tekisha Harvey, Co-founder of CannaCurious Mag 19.08.2021 4:27
Did you know that over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis? Yet buying weed can still be intimidating. In case you don’t have a friend you can bring with you to a dispensary, Tekisha Harvey, Co-founder of CannaCurious Mag, shares her story to help you feel more confident. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dot...
90. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Ellen Scanlon, host of How to Do the Pot 12.08.2021 6:35
Did you know that over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis? Yet buying weed can still be intimidating. In case you don’t have a friend you can bring with you to a dispensary, Ellen Lee Scanlon, host of How to Do the Pot, shares her story to help you feel more confident. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothe...
89. Listener’s Favorite Strain - DURBAN POISON, Ready for a Fun Night Out 10.08.2021 13:30
Durban Poison is one of How to Do the Pot’s 12 essential strains, and it’s a listener favorite! On today’s episode, we dig into Durban Poison’s history as a landrace strain from South Africa, give you tips on where to buy it across the U.S., and Ellen shares a personal story about why Durban Poison lives up to its name as the espresso of weed. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter...
88. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Brooke Burgstahler, Creative, Actress & Founder of Budding Mind 05.08.2021 4:40
Did you know that over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis? Yet buying weed can still be intimidating. In case you don’t have a friend you can bring with you to a dispensary, Brooke Burgstahler, a writer, producer, host, and actress in television, online media, and film, shares her story to help you feel more confident. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter...
87. The Secret History of Cannabis Strains 03.08.2021 11:27
Love a mystery? The original cannabis plants that existed in the world are from Asia, the Middle East, Central & South America and the Caribbean, and they are called Landrace strains. These strains have some amazing characteristics - for years, people have enjoyed them to relieve pain or stress, help with sleep, or just relax & laugh. And despite cannabis being illegal, someone loved the effects s...
86. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Raeven Duckett, Co-Founder of Community Gardens 29.07.2021 3:25
Did you know that over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis? Yet buying weed can still be intimidating. In case you don’t have a friend you can bring with you to a dispensary, Raeven Duckett, the co-founder of Community Gardens, the first equity team to receive a license from the State of California for adult-use sales of cannabis, shares her story to help you feel more confi...
85. Grow Your Own: Getting to the Finish Line! Feeding, Drying, Curing Cannabis + Why Asking Your Qs About Weed is Always a Good Idea 27.07.2021 16:50
This is the third episode in our series about growing your own weed. We give you tips about how to feed your cannabis plants with things you already have in your kitchen, explain what happens next when your buds are ready, and talk about how much weed you can expect to get from your plants. Plus, one experienced grower helps us all feel better about asking questions about cannabis, even if you fee...
84. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Laura Eisman, Co-Founder of Her Highness 22.07.2021 6:19
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Laura Eisman, co-founder of New York City cannabis brand, Her Highness. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot Pinterest: @dothepot LinkedIn: How to Do the Pot Twitt...
83. Grow at Home: If You Can Grow a Tomato, You Can Grow Weed + Other Helpful Tips 20.07.2021 20:03
Today’s episode is the second in our series about growing weed at home. We share the story of what one experienced grower learned from her very first cannabis plant, and why every cannabis consumer should probably grow once in their life. Plus, get answers to all the questions to ask before choosing to grow indoors or outdoors and whether to start your plants from seed, from a clone, or from an au...
82. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Sarah Tupper, Co-Founder of Sarah Jane 15.07.2021 4:03
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Sarah Tupper, co-founder of Michigan-based brand Sarah Jane. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot Pinterest: @dothepot LinkedIn: How to Do the Pot Twitter: @dothep...
81. How to Grow Weed at Home: Cultivating the Right Mindset 13.07.2021 12:37
Today’s episode digs into why you might want to grow weed, why women love to share the cannabis they grow, and how to cultivate the right mindset for this gardening project. Whether you can grow cannabis at home depends on where you live, so please check your state laws. SHOW NOTES Where is it legal to grow weed at home? Check out our state-by-state map on dothepot.com. Featuring: Sandra Guynes of...
80. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Ally Einbinder, Bassist for Potty Mouth 08.07.2021 4:48
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features bassist Ally Einbinder from the LA based all-women pop-rock band Potty Mouth that we talked to in episode 61 about creativity & cannabis. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB...
79. What is “Good Weed” + Favorite Summertime Strains 06.07.2021 13:43
On today’s show, we talk with cannabis experts who help us get to the bottom of what “good weed” means - for women. As a podcast helping women feel more confident about choosing to consume cannabis, we really want to update the image that “good weed” is defined by a group of guys hanging out in a smoky room. And now that many of us are lucky enough to head outside and start living a post-Covid lif...
78. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Ashley Nickel, Host of Cannabis Curious Podcast 01.07.2021 4:26
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Ashley Nickel, Michigan-based host of Cannabis Curious Podcast. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot Pinterest: @dothepot LinkedIn: How to Do the Pot Twitter: @dot...
77. Sativa, Indica, Hybrid: What These Weed Words Really Mean + How to Find the Best Cannabis For You 29.06.2021 13:18
Classifying weed as sativa, indica & hybrid, despite maybe seeming simple, is definitely worth understanding in more than one sentence. So, why do so many consumers rely on these terms to buy cannabis? On today’s show, we’ll break down what the weed words mean & why it’s worth knowing a little bit more, all in service of finding exactly what you want to feel your best. Featuring: Lo Friesen of Hey...
76. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Esha Jalota, Growth Manager at Quim 24.06.2021 2:30
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Esha Jalota, the Growth Manager at Quim, a self-care line for humans with vaginas and humans without vaginas who love vaginas. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot...
75. Sex & Weed - Your Top 5 Questions, Answered 22.06.2021 17:24
On today’s show, we answer the top 5 questions we get about sex & weed. Don’t see your question? Reach out to us at hi@dothepot.com or DM @dothepot 1 - Why does cannabis make sex better for women? 2 - Do I have to get high? 3 - How does weed lube work? 4 - I’m ready to try cannabis for sex, but where do I start? 5 - What are the best products and strains for sex? For more on sex & weed, check out...
74. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Sandra Guynes of The Kush Nurse 17.06.2021 4:02
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Sandra Guynes of The Kush Nurse. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot Pinterest: @dothepot LinkedIn: How to Do the Pot Twitter: @dothepot --- Send in a voice messa...
73. Migraines & Weed, 5 Tips for Getting Relief + How CBD & THC Help with Symptoms 15.06.2021 18:24
Migraines affect nearly 40 million Americans, and women are 3x more likely than men to experience them. On today’s episode, we’ll hear one woman’s story of finding cannabis as a treatment for daily migraines and hear from medical experts who explain what migraines are, what combination of CBD and THC helps most with migraines, and why cannabis is showing promise for patients. Featuring: Lisa Curie...
72. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Brittany Carbone, Co-Founder of Tricolla Farms and Bardo Labs 10.06.2021 2:54
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Brittany Carbone, New York based co-founder of Tricolla Farms and Bardo Labs. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot Pinterest: @dothepot LinkedIn: How to Do the Pot...
71. Tasty Cannabis Edibles to Make at Home, 5 Steps to Cooking with Weed + Recipes! 08.06.2021 13:33
On today’s show, we give you a cannabis history lesson about pot brownies, share step-by-step tips for cooking with weed and get you started with some easy to make recipes. Featuring: Chef Michellee Fox from Food Bay TV and Chef Amanda Jackson from the Netflix show Cooked with Cannabis. Show notes: Brownie Mary article: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/brownie-mary#:~:text=It%20was%20August%2025%2...
70. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Amanda Geritano, Founder of Saved by Cannabis 03.06.2021 4:08
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Amanda Geritano, founder of Saved By Cannabis, a collaborative knowledge base focused on bringing clean cannabis to the modern sophisticated lifestyle. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG...
69. How to Cook with Cannabis (Beginner Friendly!) + 5 Chef-Approved Tips for Home Cooks 01.06.2021 13:25
Are you ready to cook with cannabis? Today’s show will help with all the practical tips you need to get started. We’ll cover how much THC or CBD to put into a recipe to get to your desired effects, and give you chef’s tips for making weed-infused food. Stay tuned to our next episode for easy to make recipes & our expert chefs’ hacks for cooking with weed. Featuring Chef Amanda Jackson from Netflix...
68. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: KeKe Moore, Co-Founder of LikeMindz420 27.05.2021 2:53
Over 80 million women in the U.S. have access to legal cannabis, and we share women’s stories about the first time they bought legal weed. Today’s episode features Keke Moore, co- founder of @likemindz420, a company that creates brands in the cannabis space. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot Pinterest: @dothepot LinkedIn: ...
67. Treating Lupus with Cannabis, 5 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Weed + Drug Interactions 25.05.2021 23:26
Curious about how cannabis is helping patients with autoimmune disorders? On today's episode, we share how one woman found cannabis to help treat her Lupus. Plus, we talk to a doctor & a nurse to get practical tips for how to talk to your doctor about medical cannabis and what’s important to know about drug interactions. Don’t miss episode 64, to hear a woman's story about treating Crohn’s Disease...
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