How to Do the Pot

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

Episodes

302. Cozy Movie Nights: Comfort Films, Cheese Boards + Pajamas Required

August 19, 2025 • 14 mins
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 the popular Substack Sophia is Voracious and an inspired host, to share how to create a warm, relaxing night that feels like a treat for you and your guests. Sophia offers ideas for setting the scene — from pajama-friendly seating to mood lighting — plus her favorite comfort films tha...
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301. Laughs, Friends, & Movie Nights: The Perfect Summer Combo

August 12, 2025 • 20 mins
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 Wronsky, writer of the popular Substack Sophia is Voracious and an enthusiastic host, to talk about how to throw a relaxed, fun movie night that brings people together over great comedy. Sophia shares her tips for setting the scene, from creating a cozy, welcoming space to keeping everyth...
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300. Cultural Forecast: Why Everyone’s Craving a Fresh Start + Celebrating our 300th Episode!

August 5, 2025 • 31 mins
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 everywhere. If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to jump in. In part two of host Ellen Scanlon’s conversation with cultural futurist Jasmine Bina, founder of Concept Bureau, we explore the quiet but powerful shifts shaping modern life. Jasmine explains why money is taking on a ...
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299. How Cannabis Goes Mainstream: Jasmine Bina on Culture, Risk & Reinvention, part 1

July 29, 2025 • 26 mins
How do stigmatized industries like cannabis become part of the cultural mainstream? In part 1 of host Ellen Scanlon’s conversation with Jasmine Bina, a cultural futurist and founder of the brand strategy agency Concept Bureau, we explore how culture shifts and who gets to shape those changes. Jasmine shares why outdated narratives still linger around cannabis, what Gen Z’s shift away from alcohol reveals about risk and identity, a...
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298. Hospitality 101: From Weddings to Welcoming Everyone with Jamie Evans, part 2

July 22, 2025 • 27 mins
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 cannabis hospitality—think infused weddings, low-dose cocktails, and events where everyone feels welcome. Jamie shares her best advice for mixing cannabis and alcohol responsibly, tips for labeling and dosing, and the small details that make a cannabis gathering feel elevated and safe....
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297. How to Host with Weed: Summer Parties with Jamie Evans, part 1

July 15, 2025 • 16 mins
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 The Herb Somm and a certified sommelier—we explore why low-dose THC beverages are becoming the new happy hour staple. Jamie shares how her background in wine inspired her to bring an elevated approach to cannabis, and why so many women are rethinking alcohol and looking for more bala...
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296. Sour Diesel vs. Super Silver Haze: Which Strain is Right for You?

July 8, 2025 • 21 mins
Looking for a cannabis strain to energize your summer? In this episode of our Essential Strains series, host Ellen Scanlon is spotlighting two legendary picks: Sour Diesel and Super Silver Haze. Both of these classics are known for delivering uplifting effects, helping with focus, and easing pain—so how do you choose? You’ll hear from women who’ve tried both and share how each one made them feel. Think of this episode as your chea...
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295. Fireworks, Friends & a Little Gelato: A Feel-Good Summer Favorite

July 1, 2025 • 12 mins
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 women skip the overwhelm and discover strains you’ll really love. Host Ellen Scanlon talks with Mario Guzman, founder of Sherbinskis and creator of Gelato, about the lucky accident that led to this now-legendary strain. Plus, we share why Gelato is our go-to recommendation for women loo...
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294. Why Women Still Don’t Know They’re at Risk for HIV, part 3

June 24, 2025 • 29 mins
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 women—especially Black women—are still left out of conversations about HIV risk, testing, and care. You’ll hear from public health expert Natalie Wilson and pioneering AIDS doctor Donald Abrams about: How HIV became a manageable condition—and why many women are still being overlook...
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293. AIDS, Cannabis & Courage: The Doctor On A Mission, part 2

June 17, 2025 • 27 mins
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 close friends died from a disease no one understood. Yet instead of giving up, he fought to bring relief to patients through medical cannabis. In part two of our Webby Award nominated three-part series, host Ellen Scanlon introduces you to Dr. Abrams, who shares his experience with loss...
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292. Sticky Fingers Brownies: Women, Weed, and the Birth of Medical Cannabis, part 1

June 10, 2025 • 34 mins
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 Before Legal Weed, host Ellen Scanlon brings you the untold story of how San Francisco’s gay community turned to cannabis during the darkest days of the AIDS crisis—and how a woman-run cannabis operation called Sticky Fingers Brownies quietly became a lifeline. You’ll meet Meridy V...
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291. The Untold Story That Made Legal Weed Possible

June 3, 2025 • 2 mins
Before any U.S. state legalized cannabis—before it was even officially called medicine—people in San Francisco were baking it into brownies and delivering it in secret to those dying of AIDS. This Pride Month, host Ellen Scanlon shares Before Legal Weed: The Untold Story of AIDS & Cannabis, a powerful, Webby-nominated, three-part series about the people who risked everything to help their community survive—and changed history in th...
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290. Why More Women Are Choosing Cannabis—and What It Means for What’s Next

May 27, 2025 • 22 mins
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. In this episode, host Ellen Scanlon talks with innovation expert Nicole Brown about what’s really driving this shift: from the rise of low-dose products to the evolution of legal markets like New York. We dig into how Gen Z and Millennial women are swapping drinks for edibles, why sle...
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289. The Summer Edit: My Favorite Cannabis Products Right Now

May 20, 2025 • 20 mins
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 dish on their favorite low-dose THC drinks, CBD + CBG gummies, and calming cannabis picks to help you unwind, sleep better, and feel your best. Whether you're swapping wine for weed or just want a little mood lift without going overboard, we cover all the best products to try this su...
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288. What It Really Takes to Lead: Hagan Kappler on Career, Courage & Doing the Hard Things

May 13, 2025 • 31 mins
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 Scanlon talks with her friend and business school classmate Hagan Kappler, the founder and CEO of Daisy, a smart home tech company that helps families simplify the chaos of connected living. Hagan is also a mom of four and a seasoned leader with experience at companies like Goldman Sachs, ...
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287. From Tagging Sea Turtles to Cannabis Biotech: The Bold Path of CEO Caitlyn Krebs

May 6, 2025 • 21 mins
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, a San Francisco-based biotech company unlocking the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids. With Mother’s Day around the corner, this conversation offers a timely look at what it takes to lead a high-growth startup, raise a family, and build the future of women’s health, all at the ...
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286. How the Endocannabinoid System Could Transform Women’s Health

April 29, 2025 • 17 mins
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 Krebs, CEO and co-founder of Nalu Bio, a biotech company using cutting-edge science to develop cannabinoid-based therapies that target stress, sleep, pain, and inflammation. If you're tired of trial-and-error solutions, this conversation offers a smarter, safer path forward. We break...
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285. From Pain to Progress: Ellen’s Endometriosis Story

April 22, 2025 • 29 mins
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 episode, Ellen Scanlon shares her personal story of navigating pain, infertility, and finally a diagnosis of endometriosis with biotech entrepreneur Caitlyn Krebs, CEO of Nalu Bio. They talk about this chronic and often invisible disease and what the future of treatment could look like...
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284. Beyond the Stereotypes: How Women Are Changing the Meaning of 420

April 15, 2025 • 18 mins
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, Ellen Scanlon talks with women who share what 420 means to them today. Whether it’s honoring the plant, remembering the people who paved the way, or creating new traditions with friends (and sometimes pets!) these stories show the many sides of cannabis and the common ground it creates. Y...
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283. Why Women Are Choosing Weed Over Advil

April 8, 2025 • 24 mins
Pain relief without the harsh side effects? In this episode, Ellen and innovation & strategy expert Nicole Brown explore how cannabis is helping people manage everything from menstrual cramps to hangovers to post-surgery recovery. They share personal stories, clarify misconceptions, and explain how cannabis can be a safer alternative to traditional painkillers, without taking you out of your day. If you’re wondering how cannabis he...
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