Three Witches and a Druid

Margo, Maeve, Gwen and Brian

Three Witches and a Druid is a podcast exploring Paganism, spirituality, and community in the modern world. Hosted by three Witches and a practicing Druid, each episode blends conversation, teaching, and lived experience. The hosts share insights on seasonal festivals, ritual practices, folklore, and the challenges of living a Pagan path today. Listeners can expect humour, honesty, and respect as the group explores how ancient traditions continue to shape and inspire modern life. From practical tips to heartfelt discussions on spirituality, the podcast welcomes both long-time practitioners and those curious about Paganism. Support the show and gain access to bonus content at patreon.com/c/threewitchesandadruid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. vor 2 Tagen

    SE06 EP 136 : Community : The Forgotten Craft?

    Pull up a chair, pour yourself a warm cup of tea OR something a little stronger ( we don't judge! ) and gather around the podcast table.  This week, your favourite podcast witches and druids are talking about one of the oldest spells humanity has ever cast... community!  Long before social media, before cities, and even before written history, people survived because they gathered around one another. They shared food, traded skills, raised children, celebrated victories, mourned losses, and watched each other's backs. Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped knocking on our neighbours' doors. So... what happened? Inspired by the old saying, "Don't ask what your community can do for you, but what you can do for your community," this episode wanders down winding woodland paths and asks the hard questions... Have we traded front porch conversations for notifications?  Has our definition of community changed from the people living next door to the people we meet online? Is the old barter system truly gone, or is it quietly waiting to bloom again? ... And why do so many of us instinctively lock our doors before we open our hearts? OH yes, it's time to take a peek into history, exploring the great civilizations that came before us. BECAUSE time and time again, the ones that endured weren't simply the strongest—they were the ones that learned to stand together. Whether your community is your family, your coven, your neighbourhood, your book club, or a handful of internet friends you've never met in person, this episode is a gentle reminder that every village begins with someone willing to say, "How can I help?" Around the circle, we explore: 🌿 Have we lost the neighbourly connection? 🌿 Is community about geography or shared values? 🌿 The forgotten art of bartering and exchanging gifts. 🌿 Why trust feels harder to build than it once did. 🌿 Community in Canada vs. across the border? 🌿 What ancient civilizations can teach us about survival. 🌿 Small acts that make a big difference. 🌿 The quiet magic of showing up for one another. Because perhaps the greatest spell we'll ever cast isn't one found in an old grimoire... It's choosing to build a village where everyone has a place by the fire. -- Listen NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 Min.
  2. 29. Mai

    SE 06 EP 135 : Festival Crud

    The festival is over. The camp is packed up. The magic is fading. Now what? In this episode, your favourite witches, Maeve, Margo, Gwen, and our resident Druid Brian dive into the all-too-familiar phenomenon known as " Festival Crud " You know! That strange emotional, physical, and spiritual crash that can hit after an all too busy, crazy and always incredible weekend of connection, music, ritual, community, and magic! PHEW I'm even exhausted just mentioning it! Why do we feel so drained after having so much fun? Why is returning to everyday life sometimes harder than surviving the festival itself? Is it just exhaustion, or is something deeper happening when we leave those liminal spaces behind? Join us as we explore: ✨ What "Festival Crud" actually is ( con crud anyone? ) ✨ The emotional and energetic comedown after festivals, gatherings, and events ✨ Why the return to mundane life can feel so difficult! ✨ The role of community, excitement, and altered routines ✨ Physical burnout vs. spiritual burnout ✨ How our hosts experience the post-festival crash ✨ Grounding techniques to help you recover ✨ Journaling, meditation, self-care, and reintegration practices ✨ Tips for carrying a little festival magic home with you Whether you've just returned from a pagan gathering, music festival, convention, renaissance fair, or are pre-planning and preparing for any event that is about to let your spirit soar, this episode is for you! Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and join the conversation as we unpack the highs, lows, and lessons hidden within Festival Crud. Want to Join the Conversation?Have you ever experienced Festival Crud? We'd love to hear your stories, recovery tips, and magical insights. Follow, subscribe, and connect with Three Witches and a Druid on social media, join the discussion, and let us know what topics you'd like us to cover next. Until next time, stay magical, stay grounded, and remember that the magic doesn't end when the festival does! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 Min.
  3. 8. Mai

    SE 06 EP 134 : The drunken Pagen - Festival Vibes

    This week on Three Witches and a Druid, we are so thrilled to have Karen one again joining our favorite witches around the cozy breakfast table. That's righhhhhhht we get into the ole conversation every Pagan festival eventually has. Usually, somewhere between the bonfire, the drum circle, and someone passing around homemade mead. Because, as the saying goes… “Where two or more Pagans gather, there will be drinks.”  This episode is all about Pagan festival culture: the good, the complicated, the communal, and the conversations people don’t always want to have out loud. They are getting into the real questions surrounding alcohol, substances, smoking, spiritual experiences, and community expectations at Pagan gatherings: Can festivals still be safe family spaces while allowing adult freedoms? Is there a difference between community bonding and party culture? When does “letting loose” cross a line? Does drinking and imbibing spirits enhance connection and ritual… or pull people away from it? And so m much more! This isn’t a pearl-clutching lecture, and it’s definitely not a “what happens at fest stays at fest” glorification episode either. It’s a grounded, funny, thoughtful, and sometimes chaotic conversation about the reality of modern Pagan festivals and often tricky balancing act between freedom and responsibility, revelry and respect, spirituality and community care. Because lets face it, Pagan festivals aren’t Coachella… BUT they are spaces where humans gather to connect, celebrate, unwind, and sometimes wrestle with what healthy community actually looks like. Pour yourself something cozy ( grab that big ole cup of tea... or your coffee and baileys) , pull up a chair to the fire, and join the conversation. Got thoughts on this week’s episode? Got an idea for a future episode? Send it our way! Join the conversation over on Facebook and Instagram! FB : https://www.facebook.com/threewitchesandadruid/  IN : https://www.instagram.com/threewitchesandadruid/  We want to hear YOUR experiences, opinions, hot takes, and festival stories. Make sure to like, comment, and share the episode to help more weird and wonderful humans find the circle. Love what we do and want to help keep the candles lit? Support us on Patreon and help us keep the magic alive. https://www.patreon.com/threewitchesandadruid Because where two or more Pagans gather… there’s probably a podcast episode waiting to happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 Min.
  4. 24. Apr.

    SE 06 EP 133 - Festival Feedback & keeping it real

    Yes, it's that time again! This week on Three Witches and a Druid, pull up a chair to the podcast table where the ( apparently 20 year old ) pear wine is flowing, and the conversation gets just a little bit unfiltered. Your hosts with the most are getting into the nitty-gritty… the stuff people don’t always want to say out loud about running a Pagan festival. Because behind the magic, the music, and the late-night fire circles, there’s a small, dedicated crew (mostly volunteers) doing their absolute best to make something beautiful happen with limited funds, limited resources, and a whole lot of heart. Feedback. We love it. We want it. We need it. But we’re also talking about what happens when ideas meet reality. Around the table this week, things get real about: Encouraging bold, creative ideas… while still asking “okay, but how do we actually make that happen?” Accessibility in a rugged, camping-based festival (This isn’t glamping my friends, there will be dirt!) Budget constraints, storage struggles, and the behind-the-scenes logistics nobody sees. Big, beautiful workshop requests! BUT keeping in mind the safety and inclusion standards that come with them The very real shortage of volunteers (and why that matters more than you think) How to honour people’s ideas, even when the answer has to be “not this year”. This is one of those episodes where we pull back the curtain, pour another glass, and trust you enough to share the real story. If you’ve ever thought, “they should totally do this at the festival…” and then wondered why it never happens? YOU KNOW we want to hear it. And even better, we want you in it with us. Got ideas? Want to lend your energy to the magic? Reach out to Karen Larter at karen@paganassemblyns and be part of what we’re building together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 Min.

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Three Witches and a Druid is a podcast exploring Paganism, spirituality, and community in the modern world. Hosted by three Witches and a practicing Druid, each episode blends conversation, teaching, and lived experience. The hosts share insights on seasonal festivals, ritual practices, folklore, and the challenges of living a Pagan path today. Listeners can expect humour, honesty, and respect as the group explores how ancient traditions continue to shape and inspire modern life. From practical tips to heartfelt discussions on spirituality, the podcast welcomes both long-time practitioners and those curious about Paganism. Support the show and gain access to bonus content at patreon.com/c/threewitchesandadruid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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