What do we do when the people we love stay in relationships that hurt them? In episode 5 of The Group Session Podcast, we explore the emotional, cultural, and generational reasons why some women—especially in midlife—remain in unhealthy marriages or partnerships. We look at how loneliness, fear, and past conditioning play a role, and what friends can do to support without judgment.

With empathy and data, we unpack the psychology of staying, the cost of leaving, and how to hold space for those still figuring it out.

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Robert Saint Michael, NLP

Certified Mental Health Life Coach

Master NLP Practitioner

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Referenced in this episode:

• Pew Research Center data on midlife divorce and loneliness

• Journal of Marriage and Family: Emotional dependency in long-term unions

• Harvard Health Publishing on chronic stress and marital dissatisfaction

Cultural appropriation isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about power, policy, and political erasure. In Episode 4 of The Group Sessions, we break down how borrowed culture leads to real-world harm. From TikTok trends to Texas legislation, we unpack how dominant culture profits from marginalized expression while erasing the people behind it. We’ll talk about Christian nationalism, DEI rollbacks, and why emotional intelligence—not just IQ—is critical to navigating today’s political climate. If you’ve ever felt unseen in a world that loves your rhythm but silences your voice—this session is for you.

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Robert Saint Michael, NLP

Certified Mental Health Life Coach

Master NLP Practitioner

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Referenced in this episode:

• Texas Senate Bill 10 – Ten Commandments in Schools (Texas Tribune)

• Jesse Williams BET Awards Speech (2016)

• Daniel Goleman’s Work on Emotional Intelligence (Harvard Business Review)

• American Psychological Association on Emotional Intelligence

• DEI Backlash Report – The Atlantic

Welcome to Group.

In Episode 3 of The Group Sessions Podcast, we break down the psychological toll of digital burnout. If you’ve been feeling numb, anxious, or constantly distracted, you’re not imagining it. The scroll is stealing your attention, hijacking your dopamine system, and rewiring your nervous system.

This episode explores how overstimulation from social media affects emotional regulation, focus, sleep, and overall mental health. We talk about dopamine depletion, attention fatigue, and how living in survival mode has become the default for so many of us.

This isn’t just a detox — it’s a reset.

You’ll leave with research-backed insight, grounded strategies, and a new way to relate to your screen.

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Robert Saint Michael, NLP

Certified Mental Health Life Coach

Master NLP Practitioner

Visit robertsaintmichael.com to book a free mental health consultation or explore the advice column. Follow on Instagram for more insights and weekly updates.

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Referenced in this episode:

• Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke

  Harvard Health – How blue light affects sleep

  Pew Research – Tech and anxiety in Gen Z

  NIH – Digital overstimulation and nervous system dysregulation

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