The Documentary Podcast Finding my true self through Druidry
Nov 14, 2025
Mara Starling, a local witch and druid from Anglesey, shares her transformative journey of self-discovery through Druidry and folklore. She discusses how nature and community helped her embrace her identity amidst struggles with gender and sexuality. Christopher Hughes, head of the Anglesey Druid Order, introduces the concept of Awen and the joys of spiritual inspiration. Together, they explore sacred sites, rituals, and the importance of inclusivity in Druidry, fostering a deeper connection to the living world around them.
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Nature Reveals Interconnection
- Mara explains Druidry teaches that humans are not separate from nature but deeply interconnected like trees and fungi.
- She uses the river as a symbol of landscape veins that remind us of that interdependence.
Healing River Vision
- Mara had a vivid dream by the river of a red‑haired goddess who washed her face and healed her fears.
- Returning to the river later, Mara found the same image grounding her identity and spiritual recovery.
Finding Identity Through Folklore
- Mara recounts growing up as 'the weirdo' in a rural area while struggling with gender and sexuality.
- Discovering witchcraft and folklore books gave her an expansive, non‑binary framework to find herself and community.