In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m honored to be joined by one of my dear friends, Nicholas Pearson, to explore the deep magic of stone, land, and the mineral kingdom through his newest book, The Witching Stones.

Nicholas has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral realm for nearly 30 years and is widely recognized as a leading expert in crystal healing today. What makes his work so special to me is the way he bridges science and spirituality while staying rooted in relationship with the land itself. As we talk about in this episode, humans have been working with stones far longer than we’ve been writing and that ancient relationship still lives in our bones.

We dive into the spiritual and historical significance of flint, how stone has shaped humanity, and the ways place-based relationships with crystal and rock can transform us. At one point, Nicholas shares a powerful truth that stayed with me: “Sometimes you have to go away from home to realize that everywhere is sacred.” I also reflect on the quartz I’ve been finding here in Havre de Grace, Maryland, and how this land is continuing to reveal itself to me.

“I am forever changed from marching among the stones.” ✨

You can learn more about Nicholas and his work at https://theluminouspearl.com/

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Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
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