313. Why I’m Pausing the Podcast — and What’s Next

Nov 25, 2025
7 mins

Episode Description

After six years and more than 300 episodes, host Ellen Scanlon is pausing How to Do the Pot. In this special episode, she shares why — and what’s ahead.

Ellen breaks down what’s shifting in cannabis and podcasting, from the ban on intoxicating hemp to the podcast industry’s move toward video and bigger-budget shows.

She also revisits the episodes that defined the show, including:

  • The Sleep Series

  • The Menopause 101 series with Dr. Lauren Streicher

  • The Webby-nominated series on the AIDS crisis and medical cannabis

  • Weed & Workouts

Ellen talks about the topics she’s exploring next — women’s health, menopause, changing views on alcohol, and AI — and why they’re showing up in so many of the conversations women are having right now.

While the podcast is pausing, the conversation isn’t - you can still follow along with Ellen on Substack at https://dothepot.substack.com/.


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