In this revealing conversation, we explore the hidden forces that shape our most intimate relationships. Debra Kaplan, therapist and former Wall Street trader, takes us behind the scenes of power dynamics most couples never recognize. From her unique journey trading commodities to helping couples navigate betrayal and financial conflict, Debra reveals why the "titans" of sex, money, and power control more of our relationships than we realize.
We explore how childhood experiences from the backseat of a car can shape adult relationship patterns, why the quiet partner often wields the real power, and how to transform destructive dynamics into deeper connection. Debra shares insights from her transition from high-stakes trading floors to therapy rooms, offering hope for couples caught in cycles they don't understand.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion about the forces that can make or break relationships - and how to master them for genuine intimacy and fulfillment.
Bio:
Debra L. Kaplan, MA, MBA, LPC, CSAT-S is an author, speaker and licensed therapist. Debra transitioned from a successful career on Wall Street, where issues of sex, money, and power are prominent, to a focus on psychology, exploring relationships, money and related dynamics. She authored "For Love and Money: Exploring Sexual & Financial Betrayal in Relationships" and "Battle of the Titans: Mastering the Forces of Sex, Money, and Power in Relationships." In 2023, Kaplan co-authored "Coupleship Inc: From Financial Conflict to Financial Intimacy," a comprehensive guide praised for helping couples resolve money conflicts and fostering emotional and financial wellbeing. This work inspires her intensives and workshops, where she helps individuals and couples build emotional and financial intimacy in their relationships.
