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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Ellen Scanlon

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Podcast website

www.dothepot.com

Latest episode

Nov 25, 2025

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Episodes

115. Weed Words: CBD - All Your Questions, Answered 14.12.2021

Weed Words is your go-to source for defining all things cannabis. Each month we pick a tricky, telling, thought-provoking term, or a funny, fictitious, or factual phrase and explore it in depth. This month, we answer all your questions about CBD and offer some perfect gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list. Featuring Coco Meers of Equilibria and Dr. June Chin Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sig...

114. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Kris Haas, CEO & Founder of Botanica Boutique 09.12.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Kris Haas the CEO & Founder of Botanica Boutique, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @doth...

113. Legalization 101: Getting High is Really Fun 07.12.2021

This is the final episode in our Legalization 101 series. Today, we celebrate all the amazing ways weed brings fun, pleasure, and joy into women’s lives. Plus we share how to make sure women stay at the forefront of the cannabis industry - *hint* it’s about voting with your dollars. Check out the whole series for all you need to know about the differences between medical and adult-use cannabis. Fe...

112. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Tiffany Liff, Managing Director at Entourage Effect Capital 02.12.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Tiffany Liff, the Managing Director at Entourage Effect Capital, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dot...

111. Legalization 101: Stigma Sucks - Why is There Still Judgment Around Weed? 30.11.2021

This is the third episode in our Legalization 101 series, where we’re digging into everything you need to know about “medical” versus “adult use” cannabis markets. Today, we hear from women who look to cannabis for its adult-use benefits - the ones that also improve your well-being. Featuring: Christine De La Rosa, Dr. June Chin, Ariana Newton, Kia Baker and Kelsey Ledezma Hosted by Ellen Lee Scan...

110. Weed Words: THE MUNCHIES - Turkey Day Never Tasted So Good 23.11.2021

Weed Words is your go-to source for defining all things cannabis. Each month we pick a tricky, telling, thought-provoking term, or a funny, fictitious, or factual phrase and explore it in depth. In honor of the biggest food day of the year, Thanksgiving, we dig into THE MUNCHIES, a delicious side effect of cannabis! Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us:...

109. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Timeka Drew, Founder of Biko Flower 18.11.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Timeka Drew is the California based founder of Biko Flower, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot...

108. Legalization 101: Why is Medical Cannabis a Last Resort for Women? 16.11.2021

All month we’re digging into how your experience with legal weed will vary depending on where you live, and what differences to expect in states with medical cannabis or adult-use cannabis. On today’s episode, we go deeper into the medical side of weed and talk through why medical cannabis is often the last thing women try - and the first thing that works. Thank you to our featured guests: Christi...

107. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Alexis Dionne, co-host of High Priority Podcast 11.11.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Alexis Dionne, the New York based co-host of High Priority podcast, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @...

106. Legalization 101: What’s Different About Medical & Adult Use States 09.11.2021

All month we’re digging into how your experience with legal weed will vary depending on where you live, and what differences to expect in states with medical cannabis or adult-use cannabis. On today’s episode, we share stories of women who have lived in each type of market and run through all the differences that matter for you. And we ask a seemingly simple question that gets very complex: is the...

105. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Cindi Schultz, Technical Writer 04.11.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Cindi Schultz, an Alabama-based technical writer, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @doth...

104. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Vanessa Lavorato, Chef & Chocolatier, Marigold Sweets 28.10.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Vanessa Lavorato, a chef & Chocolatier at Marigold Sweets, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot...

103. Weed Words: PARANOIA - A Spooky Start to our New Series 26.10.2021

PARANOIA is the very first episode of our brand new series called Weed Words, which we hope will become your go-to source for defining all things cannabis. What better way to kick off Halloween than by tackling the scariest weed word out there, the one that embodies fear itself! Thank you to our guests Christine De La Rosa, Dr. June Chin and Dr. Jessica Knox.  SHOW NOTES Looking for that perfect C...

102. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Skye Pillsbury, Journalist and Podcaster 21.10.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Skye Pillsbury, a journalist and podcaster, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us: IG: @dothepot FB: @dothepot P...

101. How “Unexplained Infertility” and Endometriosis Led Me to Cannabis - Host Ellen Scanlon Opens Up to Journalist Skye Pillsbury, Part 2 19.10.2021

We are celebrating 100 episodes of How to Do the Pot! Are you curious about the host? Ellen Scanlon opens up to journalist Skye Pillsbury about “unexplained infertility”, Endometriosis and the future of How to Do the Pot. 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...

100. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Monica Lo, chef, photographer & creator of cannabis food blog Sousweed 14.10.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Monica Lo is the California based chef, photographer & creator of cannabis food blog Sousweed, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at do...

99. How Breaking 16 Teeth Led Me to Cannabis - Host Ellen Scanlon Opens Up to Journalist Skye Pillsbury, Part 1 12.10.2021

We are celebrating 100 episodes of How to Do the Pot! Are you curious about the host? Ellen Scanlon opens up to journalist Skye Pillsbury about the first time she smoked weed and how breaking sixteen teeth in a bike accident led her to cannabis. Stay tuned for part 2 of their conversation next week, when Ellen & Skye talk about “unexplained infertility” and treating Endometriosis with cannabis. Ho...

98. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Danielle Simone Brand, Author of Weed Mom 07.10.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Danielle Simone Brand is the Colorado-based author of the book Weed Mom: The Canna-Curious Woman's Guide to Healthier Relaxation, Happier Parenting, and Chilling The F Out, shares her story to help you feel...

97. 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Stacy Zeal, CEO of maryzeal.com and Host of the High on Self-Care Podcast 30.09.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Stacy Zeal, the CEO of maryzeal.com and the host of the High on Self-Care Podcast, shares her story to help you feel more comfortable. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com F...

96. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Joyce Gerber, Executive Producer & Host of The Canna Mom Show podcast 23.09.2021

Did you know that 3 out of 4 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, Joyce Gerber, the executive producer & host of The Canna Mom Show podcast, shares her story to help you feel more confident. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow us:...

95. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Evelyn LaChapelle, Community Engagement Manager at The Last Prisoner Project and Founder of Eighty Seven 16.09.2021

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, Evelyn LaChapelle, community engagement manager at the Last Prisoner Project and founder of Eighty Seven, shares her story to help you feel more confident. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our ne...

94. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Shayda Torabi, host of To Be Blunt Podcast and co-founder of Restart CBD 09.09.2021

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, Shayda Torabi, host of To Be Blunt Podcast and co-founder of Restart CBD, shares her story to help you feel more confident. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow...

How to Do the Pot Presents: Tight Lipped 08.09.2021

Today we’re sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Tight Lipped. Tight Lipped is dedicated to storytelling and focusing on women living with persistent vaginal and pelvic pain. They are fighting for a world where those with these conditions are diagnosed correctly, treated effectively, and given compassionate care. This episode chronicles the writer & advocate Lara Parker’s history with...

93. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Lisa Curiel Parker, Senior Marketing and Comms Manager at Humboldt Farms. 02.09.2021

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, Lisa Curiel Parker, Senior Marketing and Comms Manager at Humboldt Farms, shares her story to help you feel more confident. Hosted by Ellen Lee Scanlon Sign up for our newsletter at dothepot.com Follow...

92. The 1st Time I Bought Legal Weed: Justine Warnick, co-host of The Chillinois Podcast 26.08.2021

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, Justine Warnick, co-host of The Chillinois Podcast, 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: ...

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