The Imperfect Druid Podcast

The Imperfect Druid Podcast is about Druidry, and being an imperfect human while you're going about it.
We'll talk about spirituality, obstacles we face in modern life, the struggles and how we learn and grow. We'll talk about nature and the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community from time to time
 
In this episode we explore what little is known about the ancient Druids, examining Roman and later sources, migration patterns, and how Druidic roles—bards, ovates, and druids—shaped Celtic society.
Episode Notes
Ronald Hutton: Known for The Druids and Blood and Mistletoe: The History of the Druids in Britain.
Stuart Piggot wrote the 1968 classic study The Druids which combined archeological and textual records.
Bell Beaker overview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Beaker_culture
https://youtu.be/rSbfqD64N20?si=b51WJ73LMhW16ykg
For more on Pride Month, go to:
https://www.thetaskforce.org/news/pride-month-a-history-of-resistance
 

Hello and welcome to the Imperfect Druid Podcast. Rayne introduces Druidry, explains the Summer Solstice, and interviews fellow Druid James about dreams, spiritual practice, and ritual.
The episode also honors Pride Month and reflects on community, connection to nature, and simple ways to celebrate the season.
For more on Pride Month, go to: https://www.thetaskforce.org/news/pride-month-a-history-of-resistance

The Imperfect Druid Podcast is about Druidry, and being an imperfect human while you're doing it.
We'll talk about spirituality, obstacles we face in modern life, the struggles and how we learn and grow. We'll talk about nature and the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community from time to time..
Episode 3 of the Imperfect Druid Podcast explores the nature and purpose of ritual in druid practice — from daily routines to group calendrical rites — and offers a high-level overview of the Ross Island River Cleanup Project in Portland, discussing the history of dredging, cyanobacteria blooms, and proposed restoration efforts to restore habitat and river flow.
 
Links:
The Oakheart Druid grove I belong to is located in the Portland area oakheartdruids.com
OBOD druidry . org
If you can, donate to itgetsbetter.org
Thank you. 

The Imperfect Druid Podcast is about Druidry, and being an imperfect human while you're doing it.
We'll talk about spirituality, obstacles we face in modern life, the struggles and how we learn and grow. We'll talk about nature and the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community from time to time. 
 
In this episode:
Host Rayne introduces the Wheel of the Year, explaining each festival and reflecting on the challenge of observing seasonal rituals in modern life while embracing imperfection.
The episode features an interview with Lizzie Lineberger, founder of Portland's Oakheart Druid Grove, about building a welcoming druid community and accidental leadership.
Closing remarks focus on self-compassion, growth, and a call to support transgender rights amid rising legislation.
Links from the show
To find out more about the local grove, go to:
oakheart.druids.com
to find out more about OBOD please go to
druidry . org
And the It Gets Better website is located at:
itgetsbetter.org
See you next time. 

The Imperfect Druid Podcast is about Druidry, and being an imperfect human while you're doing it.
We'll talk about spirituality, obstacles we face in modern life, the struggles and how we learn and grow. We'll talk about nature and the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community from time to time.