The Ramsey Show Highlights "There's No Such Thing As An Ambitious Weed Smoker"
Sep 21, 2025
A caller grapples with family financial strain as the primary earner and reflects on her journey of erasing $100k in debt. The conversation shifts to how her husband's use of marijuana for pain management may be affecting his ambition. Dave argues that THC can dampen motivation and encourages the couple to seek marriage counseling. He emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility in their financial decisions and alignment on future goals.
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Breadwinner's Debt Recovery And Parental Guilt
- The caller is the primary breadwinner who worked two full-time jobs to dig out of $100k debt after a 2011 layoff.
- She now supports twin 19-year-olds in community college and feels she failed by not saving for their college.
Husband's Pain, Recovery, And Ongoing Cannabis Use
- The caller's husband hurt his back during her pregnancy and endured years of severe pain and surgeries, leading to opioid addiction until 2017.
- Since becoming opiate-free he uses marijuana to manage pain and collects Social Security at age 65 while not working for 19 years.
Cannabis And Ambition Suppression
- Dave Ramsey asserts THC suppresses the brain's ambition centers, reducing motivation and drive.
- He claims there is "no such thing as an ambitious weed smoker," linking cannabis use to lethargy and increased appetite.