Why is Gen Z Into Labels? (Trending with Timmerie)

In this episode of Trending with Timmerie, she investigates the Gen Z attachment to labels; no, we’re not talking about fashion brands. 🏷️💡

Timmerie points out that Gen Z is super into self-labeling, including with mental health and personality traits. You’ll hear:

– “I have ADHD.”

– “I’m OCD.”

– “I’m an introvert, dyslexic, and BPD.”

 

But why the label craze?

Because Gen Z is on a relentless search for identity. They crave belonging and meaning in a world where traditional anchors (like faith, family, and community) feel shaky. ✨ Labels become their badges of honor but also shields, a way to explain their struggles and find their place.

Timmerie isn’t here to shame anyone; she gets that these are real wounds and real challenges. But she makes a bold claim: Labels shouldn’t define us. God does. 🙏

She reminds you that your deepest identity isn’t found in personality tests, diagnoses, or even life circumstances: it’s found in being made in the image of God. 💖 When we know that… we’re not trapped by labels; we’re freed from them.

💡Takeaway:

Gen Z isn’t broken; they’re searching. The answer isn’t another label: it’s love, purpose, and identity rooted in Christ. 🔥

How can you influence someone you know in this generation to reclaim their God-given identity today?

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Jake Moore serves as a Digital Audio Content Producer for Relevant Radio®. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and is passionate about classic movies, Christian music, young adult ministry, and leading this generation to Christ through compelling media. You can listen to more of his podcasts at relevantradio.com and on the Relevant Radio® app.