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

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 Links Follow Dinesh on Linked In & Instagram Buy 'Stronger'  Buy A Gluten Free Evening tickets here Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook GroupIf you're struggling with your mental health please reach out to LIFELINE or call 13 11 14 Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to [email protected]  📩You can also find my regular column for The Gluten Free Living magazine under the title Gluten Free Family  released quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThe 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.Head to happytummies.com.au & use our code GFCHRISTMAS to save 20% off Free From Family Co everyday range! Valid from 8th Nov - 25th December, 2025.  Up to 25% discounts on Bask & Co products site-wide and with NO discount codes required! FREE shipping on orders over $99. Only while stocks last! Shop here🥣 Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam! 

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