From Cancer to Coaching: Dina Cataldo on Healing, Purpose, and the Power of Saying No

Imagine being a 29 year-old criminal prosecutor who’s diagnosed with breast cancer, only to realize the biggest shocker is that chemo is the “best experience of your life.” This wake-up call for Dina Cataldo began her journey into entrepreneurship and personal growth that ultimately led to coaching and moving to Sedona, Arizona.  Along the way she faced fear, guilt and shame, opening her up to self-compassion and creating a business and life she absolutely adores. In this episode, we talk about: Her journey through cancer - three times! Learning how you have more power than you know. Going from skeptical to a spiritual awakening. The connection between entrepreneurship and spiritual growth. How we’re programmed (and how to wake up). Creating strong boundaries—like with an unapologetic email auto-responder! Learning to listen to your inner voice, even when fear is loud. Why feeling not-enough is common for lawyers, and how to start healing it. Dina shares how even our deepest struggles can spark clarity and transformation.   About Dina Dina Cataldo is a Master Certified Coach who helps lawyers love their lives while growing their law practices. She's the creator of the program Time Peace for Lawyers™ and host of “Be a Better Lawyer” Podcast. She was a criminal prosecutor for over 15 years before leaving the law to help lawyers stop feeling overwhelmed in the law practices and live lives that feel fully lived. Free Workbook: "3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now!)" can be downloaded here: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace Connect with Dina: Website: https://dinacataldo.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-cataldo/  Instagram: https://instagram.com/dina.cataldo  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dinacataldo   Show notes/References Listen to this episode of the Be a Better Lawyer Podcast: Leaving the Law with Special Guest - Elena Deutsch Money book Elena refers to: Love Money, Money Loves You by Sarah McCrum Episode of the Born to Heal Podcast where Dina talks about her curing cancer naturally.  It’s amazing!    WILL - Women Interested in Leaving Law The WILL Podcast is hosted by Elena Deutsch, a dedicated legal career coach and catalyst. This podcast is more than a good listen. It may inspire you. As WILL Alumni and Guests break the confines of traditional practice, you’ll see that change is not just possible for them, but for you too.  Join us for the Sunday Sprint: Shine Your Light, from October 5th to November 9th. The Sunday Sprint is a 6-week reset designed to help you ground, grow, and finish the year strong. You’ll walk away with: Morning routines that energize and focus your day. Tools to create more time (yes, really!). Accountability, coaching, and community. Strategies to overcome fear and limiting beliefs. A renewed sense of clarity and momentum. Sign up here: https://elenadeutsch931.lpages.co/sunday-sprint-2025/    Feel stuck, unhappy and ready to explore a WILL journey of your own? Book your consultation with Elena: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/book-a-call    Follow Us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-deutsch/  Instagram: www.instagram.com/womeninterestedinleavinglaw  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninterestedinleavinglaw Web: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com