She Never Backed Down From a Challenge. Not Even Everest. | Dil Se Abled ft. Dr. Rupinder Kaur

In this episode of Dil Se Abled – An Aasraa Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rupinder Kaur, an Ayurvedic and Homeopathic doctor serving under the National Health Mission, whose journey proves that disability does not define the limits of a person’s life. Diagnosed with polio at just four months old, Dr. Rupinder grew up facing challenges that most people never have to imagine. From crawling to school as a child, wearing callipers, enduring multiple surgeries, fractures, and years of physiotherapy, to becoming one of the first wheelchair users to reach Everest Base Camp, her story is one of determination, resilience, family support, and saying “yes” to life despite every obstacle. In this heartfelt conversation, we go far beyond the Everest headlines. We talk about: What life with polio looked like growing up in India. The sacrifices her parents made to ensure she received an education. Why education can completely change the future of persons with disabilities. The role of supportive friends, teachers and family. Her journey through multiple surgeries and rehabilitation. Working in rural and underserved communities as a government doctor. Travelling independently by modifying her own car. Her adventures in Goa’s Purple Fest and how they eventually led to Everest Base Camp. The physical and mental challenges of reaching Everest Base Camp as a wheelchair user. Why inclusion, opportunity and accessibility matter far more than sympathy. The importance of immunisation, maternal healthcare and spreading awareness in rural India. This is not just a story about climbing a mountain. It’s about overcoming the mountains that society places in front of people with disabilities every single day. If you’ve ever wondered what resilience really looks like, or if you’re looking for inspiration grounded in honesty rather than motivation, this conversation is for you. About Dil Se Abled Dil Se Abled is a podcast and media platform where people with disabilities share their real stories, everyday experiences, achievements and challenges. We believe disability conversations should go beyond inspiration and focus on accessibility, inclusion, independence and the realities of living with a disability in India. Every episode brings honest conversations that help build a more inclusive society. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your favourite moment in the comments 📲 Share it with someone who needs to hear this story 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that change perspectives. #DilSeAbled #DrRupinderKaur #EverestBaseCamp #WheelchairUser #Disability #Accessibility #Inclusion #Polio #NationalHealthMission #PWDIndia #DisabilityAwareness #IndianPodcast #Motivation #Education #Healthcare #Immunisation #WomenInHealthcare #InspiringStories #India #Podcast