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290. Why More Women Are Choosing Cannabis—and What It Means for What’s Next
Manage episode 485159369 series 2573669
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 sleep is still the most common entry point, and how today’s “work hard, play hard” mindset is getting a major update. Cannabis is no longer a niche choice, it’s becoming a modern, smarter way to unwind.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What’s really behind the cannabis boom among women
Why so many women start with sleep, and stay for better sex
How cannabis is replacing cocktails for younger women
Why this shift is changing the culture (and who gets to shape i
Hosted by Ellen Scanlon
Sign up for Ellen’s newsletter on Substack at https://dothepot.substack.com/ or at dothepot.com
Follow on IG: @dothepot / FB: @dothepot / X: @dothepot
Support for the show comes from 1906. Looking for an easy swap for that second glass of wine? Off Duty is a new fast-acting cannabis shot from 1906. It’s unflavored, low-dose, and mixes right into a mocktail or sparkling water. Try Off Duty at 1906.shop and use the code DOTHEPOT for 15% off your order.
299 episodes
Manage episode 485159369 series 2573669
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 sleep is still the most common entry point, and how today’s “work hard, play hard” mindset is getting a major update. Cannabis is no longer a niche choice, it’s becoming a modern, smarter way to unwind.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What’s really behind the cannabis boom among women
Why so many women start with sleep, and stay for better sex
How cannabis is replacing cocktails for younger women
Why this shift is changing the culture (and who gets to shape i
Hosted by Ellen Scanlon
Sign up for Ellen’s newsletter on Substack at https://dothepot.substack.com/ or at dothepot.com
Follow on IG: @dothepot / FB: @dothepot / X: @dothepot
Support for the show comes from 1906. Looking for an easy swap for that second glass of wine? Off Duty is a new fast-acting cannabis shot from 1906. It’s unflavored, low-dose, and mixes right into a mocktail or sparkling water. Try Off Duty at 1906.shop and use the code DOTHEPOT for 15% off your order.
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