Tish Cyrus, the mother of pop star Miley Cyrus, recently made headlines for sharing her belief that she would have been a better parent if she had started smoking weed earlier in her life. In a candid conversation on the “Sorry We’re Stoned” podcast with special guest and rapper Wiz Khalifa, Tish expressed her thoughts on how cannabis could have positively influenced her parenting style.

“I didn’t smoke pot when I had kids. I didn’t start smoking until I was, like, 46. And so I think I would’ve been a better parent if I would’ve smoked then,” Tish, who is now 56 years old, revealed. She reflected on how incorporating weed into her daily routine could have made activities like school projects more enjoyable and relaxed.

Tish’s daughter Brandi Cyrus, who co-hosts the podcast, chimed in to support her mother’s sentiments, suggesting that Tish would have been “much more tolerant” had she started using weed at an earlier age.

The Cyrus family matriarch shared that she now uses marijuana in moderation, taking a few puffs of a joint throughout the day. She emphasized how cannabis has had a positive impact on her decision-making abilities, stating, “My decision-making is so much better now that I smoke weed. I do not by any means say that weed is for everyone, not at all. But for me personally, it has just been the best thing ever.”

Tish is the mother of Miley, Braison, and Noah Cyrus, whom she shares with her ex-husband Billy Ray Cyrus. She also has two children, Brandi and Trace, from a previous relationship, whom Billy Ray adopted after they married in 1993.

In April 2022, Tish filed for divorce from Billy Ray, and both moved on quickly to new relationships. Billy Ray got engaged to musician Joanna “Firerose” Hodges in August 2022 and married her in October 2023. Meanwhile, Tish became engaged to “Prison Break” star Dominic Purcell in April 2023, marrying him in August of the same year.

The split between Tish and Billy Ray was not without drama, as reports surfaced that Tish’s daughter Noah had allegedly dated Dominic Purcell prior to Tish’s marriage to him. According to reports, Tish was aware of the relationship but did not discuss it with Noah before tying the knot with Purcell. This led to tensions within the family, with Noah reportedly feeling offended by the situation.

Despite the controversies surrounding her personal life, Tish remains outspoken about the positive impact of cannabis on her life and parenting style. Her openness and honesty have sparked conversations about the role of marijuana in parenting and decision-making. As Tish continues to navigate the complexities of family dynamics and relationships, her story serves as a reminder of the importance of self-reflection and growth, no matter where life takes us.