The Whispers of Rock: How different ways of knowing can enhance our understanding of the Earth

From the soils that sustain our crops to the homes we've built, the technology we rely on, our biological makeup, and even the tea or coffee you drink, rocks have had a profound influence on human life for as long as we have existed. No wonder rock has inspired art, folklore, beliefs and scientific study across the ages. Stories of Mother Earth were passed down by our ancestors, who spoke of creation, destruction and a deep connection with the rhythms of our planet. But today these whispers risk being quietened forever. We have stolen from the earth and the people who have revered it, causing destruction and erasure in pursuit of wealth and progress. It has never been more urgent to ensure the stories held by rock are preserved and heard once more.

The Whispers of Rock is a new book (released in the USA and UK on 4th September 2025) which explores how the wisdom that lies in the 'whispers' we hear from rock can personally connect us with land and nature leading to a more empathetic and ethical relationship with our planet. Blending together different ways of knowing from scientific research, ancient wisdom, spiritual and cultural practice from across the world, this new work offers the hope of reconnection with the earth, as we recognise and appreciate our role in the continuous cycle of creation and reinvention.