After the loss of his 4-month old baby, Erik Schneider faced a big question: did he want to get busy living or get busy dying?

He chose the former, saving over 200 acres of land by co-building one of America’s newest villages, Rooted Northwest.

A farming co-op and co-housing community, Rooted Northwest is changing state laws to steward 90% of the land, while honouring the wisdom and rights of Indigenous communities.

In this episode of The Human Challenge, Erik shares how he found inspiration and strength in his family, love in community, and the masterclass that manifested the life he always dreamt of living.

Want to be Erik’s neighbour? Check out Rooted Northwest at https://www.rootednw.org/

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