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This episode was recorded before the Ontario government passed new bike lane legislation. We'll offer Luis an opportunity to weigh in on this legislation in a future episode or a blog post at GrowAbilityPod.com. Sign up for our free "Fresh & Nutritious Newsletter" to stay up to date on this and other issues.

One of Joe's favourite subjects is bicycles, and who better to discuss it with than Luis Patricio, a professor and PhD student specializing in urban studies. Joe and Luis explore the profound impacts of car-centric urban design and introduce concepts like "mobility poverty," "moto-normativity," and "car brain," highlighting how car-dominated infrastructure limits access to essential resources, fosters inequality, and disconnects communities. The conversation delves into the environmental, social, and economic benefits of shifting toward more sustainable transportation models, including protected bike lanes, public transit, and the 15-minute city concept. Luis shares personal insights on how cycling fosters community connections and discusses the transformative potential of reimagining urban spaces—like converting parking lots into community hubs or urban farms. This thought-provoking discussion challenges conventional ideas about transportation and invites listeners to envision cities designed for people, not just cars. Tune in for an inspiring look at building equitable, vibrant urban environments.

Links mentioned in this episode

https://luispatricio.ca/

GrowAbility is hosted by Joe Gansevles and Holly Pugsley and produced by Joe Gansevles and Adam caplan. Special thanks to this week's guest, Luis Patricio.

Lighting and camera design by Kevin Labonte with production support from Oliver Gansevles.

GrowAbility’s production was made much easier with the help of Jesse Chen, Terry Fujikawa, Zach Grossman, Zachary Meads, Leo Shen, and Deborah Camargo from Fanshawe College's broadcasting, television and film production program. Thanks to Janice Robinson from Fanshawe for arranging for these students invaluable participation.

Holly Pugsley of Just Keep Growing provided the plants and made sure they looked great. Audience and Marketing Strategy by Japs Kaur Miglani with support from Doruntina Uka and Tess Alcock.

Our theme music is Wandering William by Adrian Walter and can be found on Sound Stripe.

Thanks as well to Hubert Orlowski for providing technical and audio engineering advice to help our podcast sound great.

Adam Caplan - that's me - is web.isod.es executive producer and Sammy Orlowski is our senior creator.

Special thanks to Jennifer Routley from Siskinds The Law Firm for arranging to host us at their beautiful head office in downtown London, Ontario.

GrowAbility is a web.isod.es production and is produced with the support and participation of the team at The PATCH and Hutton House.

Holly joins Joe and the pair dive into their first remote interview with Dr. Andrew Judge (Mkomose), an expert in traditional Indigenous knowledge, ethno-medicine, and land-based learning. Dr. Judge shares his personal journey from an elite athlete to a scholar dedicated to ecological preservation and cultural restoration. He discusses the significance of his Anishinaabe heritage, including the profound experience of receiving his spirit name, Bear Walker, through fasting and dreams. The conversation explores the interconnectedness of Indigenous knowledge, land stewardship, and community resilience. Dr. Judge emphasizes the importance of embracing symbiotic relationships with nature and the wisdom passed down through generations. This insightful dialogue also touches on the role of vibrations in consciousness and the transformative power of cultural practices. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own connections to the land and community as they engage with this rich tapestry of ideas.

Dr. Andew Judge's Website: mkomose.com

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GrowAbility is hosted by Joe Gansevles and Holly Pugsley and produced by Joe Gansevles and Adam Caplan.

Special thanks to this week’s guest, Dr Andrew Judge.

Thanks as well to Paul Rodgers for his invaluable support during production of this episode.

Holly Pugsley of Just Keep Growing provided the plants and made sure they looked great.

Audience and marketing strategy by Japsi mar Kaur Miglani with support from Doruntina Uka and Tess Alcock.

Our theme music is Wandering William by Adrian Walther and can be found on SoundStripe.

Hubert Orlowski continues to offer audio engineering advice to help make our podcast sound great.

Adam Caplan is web.isod.es Executive Producer and Sammy Orlowski is our Senior Creator.

GrowAbility is a web.isod.es production and is produced with the support and participation of the team at The PATCH and Hutton House.