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What makes Gen Z different from Millennials or Generation X?
Everyone loves to flex their generational superiority, and we all know that each generation carries with it characteristics and tendencies brought forth by the circumstances of our time. In episode 43, Chris and Karlie explore what makes Gen Z different from Millennials or Generation X. Then they brave a difficult conversation about the popular HBO show, Euphoria. And don’t miss this week’s tip for blocking unwanted content on Instagram!
Resources:
- Teen Life Instagram
- aecf.org: What are the Core Characteristics of Generation Z?
- Pew Research: Defining generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z begins
- Pew Research: Early Benchmarks Show ‘Post-Millennials’ on Track to Be Most Diverse, Best-Educated Generation Yet
- Teen Life Podcast: Episode 5: Developing Thrivers with Dr. Michele Borba
- Thrivers: Buy it on Amazon
- Euphoria on HBO Max
- USA Today: ‘Euphoria’ nudity, controversies make viewers uncomfortable – but not enough to turn it off
- Common Sense Media
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera and Tobin Hodges
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Chris Robey
Former CEO

Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.