92 Losing the Label: How Letting Go of Identity Can Set You Free.

92 Losing the Label: How Letting Go of Identity Can Set You Free.

From I Love Me with Tamra Mercieca by Tamra Mercieca

May 19, 2026 · 23 min · Season 5 · Episode 92

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of labels on identity and how letting go of them can lead to personal freedom and self-discovery.

Imagine walking through life with a label stuck to your forehead. It might say ‘depressed’, ‘anxious’, ‘lazy’, ‘introvert’, ‘too much’, or ‘not enough’. Everywhere you go, people see it. And slowly—quietly—you start to believe it. That label doesn’t just describe you. It begins to define you. Today on I Love Me The Podcast, we’re exploring what it would mean to lose the labels we’ve placed on ourselves. Not just diagnoses like depression or ADHD, but all the identities, behaviours, and stories that have slowly boxed us in over time. Because here’s the truth: You are not your label. And you never were. So… let’s explore why labels can be both helpful and harmful, how to break free of them, and real-life examples of people—including myself—who chose to let go and reclaim their lives. You can take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here: https://gettingnaked.com.au/2026/05/20/92-losing-the-label-how-letting-go-of-identity-can-set-you-free/ Resources… Ep.32 Bye Bye Blues. My Journey Out Of Depression… https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/10/09/ep-32-bye-bye-blues-my-journey-out-of-depression/ Ep.12 How Dating Myself Led To My Prince…

People in this episode

Host: Tamra Mercieca

Topics covered

  • identity
  • mental health
  • self-acceptance
  • personal growth
  • labels
  • freedom

Keywords

  • labels
  • identity
  • mental health
  • self-improvement
  • personal growth
  • freedom
  • anxiety
  • depression

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