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How Dina Kaplan Turned Trauma into Purpose & Power in the Courtroom
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September 24, 2025
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39:15Now PlayingDina 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 guest
Dina 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.
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