In this episode, I had an amazing chat with Dr. Dushani L. Palliyaguru about life, leadership, business and what it really means to evolve with purpose, science, heart and soul.
From NIH researcher to health tech founder, Dushani’s story is a masterclass in graceful reinvention. With a deep background in environmental health and aging science, she’s now building solutions that honour both longevity and human adaptability. Her journey invites us to embrace change as a creative force, to move beyond labels, tap into our own data within, and lead with grace even when the path is undefined.

We explored:
✨ Adaptability: Stop feeling behind & embrace the moment as it is
✨ Longevity, Environmental Health & Solutions: A Scientist's journey to HealthSurveil
✨ Startup Journey: No regrets, going all in and seeing what happens
✨ Cognitive Aging: Secrets to high-functioning brains at any age
✨ Career Pivots: Embracing being formless with curiousity, grace & grit
✨ Breaking Barriers: Creating new things requires leaving comfort zone

About Dr. Dushani L. Palliyaguru:
Dushani is a Sri Lankan-American toxicologist, gerontologist, and award-winning scientist. She’s the Co-Founder & CEO of HealthSurveil, a Texas-based startup using data science and AI to support healthy aging. With a PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health and postdoctoral training at the NIH, her work spans high-impact science, public health, and women’s leadership in tech and research.

Where to find more from Dr. Dushani L. Palliyaguru:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dushanilpalliyaguru
🌐 Website: https://www.drdushanipalliyaguru.com
🌐 HealthSurveil: https://www.healthsurveil.us