Good Neighbor Podcast: Cincinnati

Druidry gets misunderstood fast, so we wanted a clear, local, human conversation that cuts through the myths. I’m joined by Shaina Huy from Raven Heart Hearth, a nonprofit religious group dedicated to Celtic spirituality in the Cincinnati area, and we talk about what their community actually looks like day to day: public meetups, group ritual, and online discussions designed for real people, not perfect experts. If you’ve ever felt curious about nature-based spirituality but worried you wouldn’t “fit,” Shaina explains why their approach is inclusive, low-pressure, and open to honest questions. 

We also dig into how Raven Heart Hearth formed as a seed group of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), and how a simple online conversation turned into neighbors finding each other a couple blocks apart. From there, the group grew, merged with another local Celtic spirituality group, and kept expanding its community presence. Along the way, Shaina shares the biggest misconceptions they run into, especially the idea that Druidry is closed off or dogmatic, and what they do instead to keep the door open to anyone who wants to learn. 

Community service and events are a major part of the story. We talk about the Daghda’s Cauldron annual food drive, plus upcoming ways to connect in person, including the Pagan Pride Picnic in Mount Airy on Saturday, September 12 from noon to 7 p.m. Shaina also shares details about taking over the Cincinnati Witches Ball on October 24 at the Leap and Lizard in Covington, along with where to find tickets and updates online. 

If you enjoy discovering local Cincinnati organizations, inclusive spiritual communities, and the people behind them, listen all the way through and then share it with a friend. Subscribe for more neighbor stories, leave a review, and tell us what you want to learn about Celtic spirituality or Druidry next.