Ida Covi

Ida Covi, MA, PhD candidate, is an eco-psychologist deeply committed to reawakening humanity’s bond with the wild, ensouled presence of the Earth. As CEO of the international think tank iRewild Institute, she leads pioneering initiatives that guide the human soul back into a more conscious, intimate relationship with nature. In a time of growing chaos—fractured by hatred, injustice, and ecological unraveling—she sees not only crisis, but an initiation into a new evolutionary threshold. This moment does not call us solely to confront the storm unfolding before us, but to step into a deeper evolution of spirit and consciousness—one that reawakens our sense of interbeing: a recognition that nothing exists in isolation, and that all life is intricately woven into a shared fabric of existence. This is the call of Anima Mundi—the soul of the world—reminding us that to heal the Earth is also to heal ourselves.

Holding an MA in Depth Psychology and Creativity from Pacifica Graduate Institute—with a specialization in Eco-Psychology—Ida explores how unconscious dynamics shape our conscious lives, illuminating pathways for inner and outer transformation. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Cosmic Anthropology at the Asian Social Institute, where her work explores humanity’s interconnectedness with the cosmos and the soul of the world.

Ida’s contributions have been widely recognized, including Pacifica Graduate Institute’s highest honor, the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. Her work spans generations, touching audiences of all ages. She has authored numerous professional articles and books for adult readers—including The Sacred Canopy, Even The Caterpillar Sings, Rewilding The Senses, and ReachingBeyond—each exploring themes of ecological awakening, soul, and inner transformation. She also created the beloved children’s series Mimsy and the Pebbles of Time, inviting families to rekindle a shared sense of wonder and belonging within the living Earth. Through her writing, workshops, and global advocacy, Ida invites us all to remember our intrinsic place within the living Earth—to restore not just landscapes, but our very souls.

Growing up on a farm, Ida developed a profound bond with the natural world, surrounded by the rhythms of animals, forests, and fields. Especially close to her horse, she felt its warm breath, steady heartbeat, and quiet companionship as a bridge to the heart of nature. Here, she first learned that all beings cherish their lives and share the same desire to live as we do. This understanding awakened her to the inherent interbeing, intelligence, preciousness, and irreplaceable worth within every living thing, woven together in the vast, tender fabric of nature. For it's in the hushed whispers of the forest and the gentle lapping of waves that we find the deepest realms of human existence. Nature is not just a place; it's the breath of our soul.