S4 E29: How Dina Kaplan Turned Trauma into Purpose & Power in the Courtroom

Dina Kaplan is a force — in life and in the courtroom. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, she shares how a trauma at 14 set her on a path to change the system from the inside, why she chooses survivorship over victimhood, and how movement, mantras, and mindset fuel her both personally and professionally.🛑 Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and trauma (starting ~11:06).You’ll hear how Dina’s origin story shaped her calling to the law, why she believes in rising from the ashes like a phoenix, and how her “fast brain” energy helps her thrive in high-stakes cases. 💪 She opens up about turning movement into meditation, embracing a lifestyle transformation that changed her health, and raising her kids with both toughness and heart. 🌱 At the core of it all is her mantra: “happy, joyous & free.”👤 About our guestDina Kaplan is a partner at a leading New York family-law firm with 25+ years advocating in high-emotion, high-stakes matters. She’s known for her candor, creativity, and compassion.🎧 Subscribe on YouTube + follow Beyond the Bar Podcast for more raw conversations.If you or someone you know needs support: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE | rainn.orgLearn more about Dina Kaplan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-kaplan-11863010/Bio: https://www.berkbot.com/attorneys/dina-s-kaplan/Watch more episodes and connect with Denisa here: https://tovaretirement.com/podcast/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/denisatovaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisatovaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisatova/Podcast Production by HypeCats.com, webinars, and podcasts: https://hypecats.com.