Episodios

  • 054. Anxiety Inside Out

    054. Anxiety Inside Out
    Jul 16 2024

    Episode 54 of The Group Sessions podcast analyzes the personification of anxiety detected in the 2024 Pixar movie: Inside Out 2. What does anxiety become when it makes contact with other complicated emotional experiences, and at what point can we consider anxiety problematic? In this session, we explore parallels between panic-inducing anxiety and complex trauma.



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    Robert Saint Michael

    Certified Mental Health Life Coach

    and Master NLP Master Practitioner


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    References:


    Steimer T. The biology of fear- and anxiety-related behaviors. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2002 Sep;4(3):231-49. doi: 10.31887/DCNS.2002.4.3/tsteimer. PMID: 22033741; PMCID: PMC3181681.


    Center for Disease Control: Adverse Childhood Experiences https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html




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    29 m
  • 053. American Has A Problem

    053. American Has A Problem
    Jul 14 2024

    This episode of The Group Sessions podcast explores the psychological effects of media censorship and propaganda from mass panic to desensitization. Let's talk about how political agendas penetrate our subconscious and cause us to use defense mechanisms without self-awareness.




    Robert Saint Michael, NLP

    Certified Mental Health Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner

    For bookings: rsmpublichealth@gmail.com

    Website: robertsaintmichael.com

    Instagram: @robertsaintmichael



    References:

    American Psychological Association. (2023, January 13). Politics seep into daily life, negatively affecting mental health [Press release]. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/01/politics-affecting-mental-health


    Braun, Sandra. "political spin". Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2016, https://www.britannica.com/topic/political-spin. Accessed 13 July 2024.


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    24 m
  • 052. Intimacy Online (feat. Jarrett Brown)

    052. Intimacy Online (feat. Jarrett Brown)
    Mar 18 2024
    On this episode of The Group Sessions podcast, we analyze the technicalities and implications of online dating, internet hookups, and the beginnings of relationships. Accompanied by returning guest Jarrett Brown, this session deeply delves into common barriers that interfere with our ability to exchange intimacy with strangers who swipe right.The Group Sessions PodcastOn Instagram: @thegroupsessionspodcastHosted by Robert Saint MichaelCertified Mental Health Life Coachw. robertsaintmichael.come. info@robertsaintmichael.comInstagram: @robertsaintmichaelJarrett BrownPodcasts:Black Boy, Bi JoyThe Awkward Adventures of a College Graduate

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    55 m
  • 051. Money, Power, Respect (feat. Stefen Lee)

    051. Money, Power, Respect (feat. Stefen Lee)
    Mar 12 2024

    This episode of The Group Sessions podcast breaks down the ways by which money can either change people for the good or for the bad.

    Special guest Stefen Lee joins us for this conversation to share his experience with money as a real estate investor. We explore how his relationship with money has personal life has been influenced by the acquisition of financial power.


    Robert Saint Michael, NLP

    Certified Mental Health Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner

    For bookings: info@robertsaintmichael.com

    Website: robertsaintmichael.com

    Instagram: @robertsaintmichael


    Stefen Lee

    Real Estate Investor

    Black Wall Podcast

    Instagram: @blkwall_podcast


    References:

    2023 Bankrate Financial Wellness Survey - LINK

    Elbogen EB, Lanier M, Montgomery AE, Strickland S, Wagner HR, Tsai J. Financial strain and suicide attempts in a nationally representative sample of us adults. American Journal of Epidemiology. 2020;189(11):1266-1274.

    Chanel 4 News with Billy Porter Clip - LINK



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    1 h
  • 050. Fear of Flying

    050. Fear of Flying
    Mar 11 2024
    A talk on the fear of not meeting the expectations of others and how that impacts your ability to be the best version of yourself.

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    15 m
  • 049. Ms. Lauryn Hill and Celebrity Obsessions

    049. Ms. Lauryn Hill and Celebrity Obsessions
    Nov 20 2023
    An analysis of celebrity worship culture surrounding recent viral clips about Lauryn Hill, Frank Ocean, and more from celebrity fanbases. In this episode, we explore the psychology of parasocial relationships between influencers and their audience.

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    39 m
  • 048. Emotionally Unavailable Relationships

    048. Emotionally Unavailable Relationships
    Sep 28 2023
    In episode 48 we discuss the shifting dynamics in familiar and romantic relationships as it pertains to balance and fairness. This session will cover some of the many reasons why people don’t return the love that we pour into them, and will help us ask ourselves the hard questions about why we allow it. Follow me on instagram: @robertsaintmichael for more value.

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    24 m
  • 047. Journal Entry: On Digital Reality, Instagram Threads, and Tech Anxiety

    047. Journal Entry: On Digital Reality, Instagram Threads, and Tech Anxiety
    Jul 7 2023
    In this journal entry episode of The Group Sessions, we jump into some recent changes with social media and the age of AI.

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    26 m