A Gluten Free Podcast

Doctor, Lawyer, Disability Advocate, Researcher & Author, Dinesh Palipana | Living With Quadriplegia, Depression Prompting Coeliac Disease Diagnosis & Using Growth Mindset to Focus on what we can Control

Ben Hampton Season 1 Episode 119

A Gluten Free Podcast 
Episode 117 

My guest on today’s episode is doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, researcher & author, Dinesh Palipana. We’ll talk about his car accident leading to quadriplegia, mental health issues prompting his coeliac disease diagnosis & how being a patient in hospital changed his mindset on his current career in the medical system.  


What we’ll cover:
* Dinesh’s background, car accident & subsequent injuries resulting in quadriplegia
* How being a patient with medical training changed Dinesh’s perspective & gave him a unique level of empathy in the doctor/ patient dynamic
* Dinesh’s coeliac disease diagnosis stemming from mental health issues
* How Dinesh has used a growth mindset, gratitude & perspective from his background in Sri Lanka to face the challenges throughout his life

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Disclaimer

The content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.