In this episode of The Group Sessions, Robert Saint Michael explores the unique experience of being the middle child. From Alfred Adler’s early psychology of birth order to the lived reality of feeling overlooked or “stuck in the middle,” Robert unpacks how these family dynamics shape identity, self-worth, and relationships. With a trauma-informed lens, he shares practical tools for healing the “middle child wound,” reframing invisibility into resilience, and reclaiming the strengths that come with adaptability and empathy.

Credentials + Links:

Robert Saint Michael, NLP | Mental Health Coach

Visit robertsaintmichael.com — your hub for researched and evidence-based public health information, resources, and coaching services.

If this episode spoke to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone in your life who might need the encouragement. And don’t forget to comment with your own middle child stories—I’d love to hear how your family position shaped who you are today.

Referenced in this episode:

• Adler, A. (1927/1992). Understanding Human Nature.

• Sulloway, F. J. (1996). Born to Rebel: Birth Order, Family Dynamics, and Creative Lives.

• Eckstein, D., & Kaufman, J. A. (2012). The Role of Birth Order in Personality: An Enduring Myth or an Empirical Reality? Journal of Individual Psychology.

• Trauma-informed resources on family dynamics and self-worth (American Psychological Association).

• robertsaintmichael.com — evidence-based mental health + public health resources.