I want to nest an object behind text

Hey there
I am wanting to have the blue shape behind each of the headings. I want the text to be able to flow with the boxes, incase there are edits. How can I do this? have tried anchoring them but they don't sit under the text.
Many thanks
Mel

@Melanie – look at the position of the anchor in my example. It's not in the same paragraph with "Session 1".
And the different values for Space Before and Space After.
@Obi-wan – Using a special effect of the Effects Panel would be possible, but maybe could backfire* some day…
Or is it something else you are using?
I suppose it is after looking closely at your screenshot and the color of the hidden characters.
Could you reveal your trick? Ah. Could be:
"Soft Light"
* Using an effect like "Soft Light" is possible, but first check the Separation Preview Panel before including it into your workflow or making it a regular habit. Check the exact color for the text "Session 1" in my example. The fill color "[Black]" now wouldn't overprint anymore, because technically the text is stacked below the blue polygon. Not so in my first example with the Inline Anchor. There the text is stacked on top of the polygon!
Uwe

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