Tish Cyrus, formerly known for her decade-long affinity for marijuana, appears to be embarking on a new chapter as she recently disclosed her decision to quit smoking weed. The 57-year-old podcast host shared the unexpected circumstances that led to her abrupt cessation of cannabis during a recent episode of her podcast, Sorry We’re Cyrus, which she co-hosts with her daughter Brandi.
Tish recounted how her unintentional break from marijuana began while she was on vacation in a location where obtaining pot was not feasible. After just three days without her usual supply, she experienced severe anxiety, prompting her to attempt smoking again upon her return home, only to find it exacerbate her anxiety instead of alleviating it. This marked a turning point for Tish, who confessed that despite grappling with heightened anxiety in the seven months following that pivotal trip, she realized that weed, once a source of comfort for her anxiety, was now exacerbating her condition.
Reflecting on her past indulgence in smoking, Tish admitted to a decade of heavy marijuana use that eventually took a toll on her mental health. She candidly shared her struggles with anxiety, emphasizing the stark contrast between the soothing effects she once derived from weed and the distress it now triggers. Despite her enduring battle with anxiety, Tish acknowledged the adverse impact marijuana was having on her well-being, prompting her to make the difficult decision to abstain from it.
Tish and Brandi launched their podcast, initially named Sorry We’re Stoned, in 2020 as a testament to Tish’s fondness for marijuana, even though Brandi abstains from smoking. However, following Tish’s decision to quit, they rebranded the podcast as Sorry We’re Cyrus to reflect this significant shift in Tish’s lifestyle. In an Instagram video, Tish expressed her attachment to smoking weed, which had become part of her identity, but revealed her remarkable achievement of staying abstinent for five months.
The journey to sobriety was triggered by a traumatic incident involving daughter Miley Cyrus’s tour bus, where Tish found solace in marijuana after struggling with sleeplessness induced by the harrowing experience. In earlier interviews, Tish had spoken candidly about her introduction to smoking weed in her 40s as a coping mechanism for her anxiety, which had plagued her since her 20s. Despite her initial endorsement of marijuana as a source of joy and relief, Tish’s evolving relationship with the substance led her to confront its detrimental effects on her mental well-being.
Furthermore, Tish humorously reflected on her parenting style, suggesting that she might have been a more relaxed and enjoyable parent had she smoked weed during her children’s upbringing. She jestingly proposed that engaging in school projects and other parental duties might have felt more enjoyable had she been a marijuana user at a younger age.
Tish’s decision to quit smoking weed marks a significant turning point in her personal journey, shedding light on the complexities of substance use and mental health. As
