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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

1287. TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie on Battling Depression + His 40-Day Meditation Practice

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

4.72K Ratings

🗓️ 2 June 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Hey, Heal Squad! Today, Maria sits down with Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes…ya know… the company that helped change social entrepreneurship forever! Blake built TOMS into a global movement... giving 100 million pairs of shoes to children in need and helping create the "buy one, give one" model that reshaped how a generation thinks about business. From the outside, it looked like he had it all, but behind the scenes, Blake was quietly battling depression. He was disconnected from his purpose, and forced to confront a painful truth: even after achieving everything he thought would make him happy, he still didn't feel enough. At his lowest point, he came close to ending his life. In this incredibly honest conversation with Maria , Blake opens up about the hidden pressure of success and why so many high achievers tie their self-worth to what they accomplish. He shares how dark things became, the moment he realized he needed help, and the surprising practice that helped him begin to rewire decades of negative beliefs and start healing from the inside out. Maria and Blake also explore a concept that will stay with you long after this episode ends: the difference between performing and truly connecting. Together, they unpack why success can sometimes leave us feeling more disconnected than ever, how to recognize when you're chasing validation instead of fulfillment, and why so many people quietly struggle with purpose, identity, and feeling "not enough." They also touch on Blake's new movement, We Are ENOUGH, his mission to support mental health, and what he's learning through the vulnerable conversations he's having on his new podcast, No Magic Pill. This is one of the most honest conversations we've had about depression, so please listen with care. And remember,  if you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS You can never do enough to be enough. It has to come from within: Healing began when Blake stopped trying to earn his worth through accomplishments and started believing he was already worthy. Ask yourself: Am I connecting or am I performing?: One of Blake's biggest breakthroughs was recognizing that genuine connection gives him energy, while constantly performing for others leaves him depleted. Success can become a coping mechanism. Blake realized that achievement, money, impact, and recognition were never going to heal the deeper belief that he wasn't enough. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakemycoskie/ We Are ENOUGH: https://weareenough.co/ Listen to No Magic Pill: https://www.youtube.com/@NoMagicPillwithBlakeMycoskie If you or someone you love is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 ( Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0

What's working for me this week? Giving myself a little tropical vacation energy. Even if I'm not

0:06.2

actually on vacation, I just got the cutest pearl anklet from Macy's and it instantly put me into a

0:12.1

summer vibe. And sometimes accessories can do wonders to an outfit. And Macy's has all the beachy

0:17.6

tropical fantasy looks and accessories that'll make you feel like you're somewhere fabulous. So if you want to bring a little more vacation energy into your summer wardrobe

0:25.3

like I did, I'm obsessed. It's like a gold chain anklet with a pearl. Just check out Macy's and

0:31.4

find my wish list in the show notes below. So I was just on Cape Cod for our Heal Squad Day of Reset.

0:37.1

And honestly, the cottages, the water,

0:40.0

the slowdown, everything was so picture perfect, making your nervous system reset and go,

0:46.3

honestly, they did the work for me. That ocean was so peaceful. The beaches were so quiet.

0:53.2

And seeing the darling cottages on the Cape has me thinking

0:55.8

that these homeowners should list them on Airbnb while they travel so other people can enjoy

1:00.0

that same peaceful, relaxing Cape Cod experience too. And let's be honest, extra income right now can be

1:05.6

really helpful. That's why Airbnb's co-host network is actually so helpful. You can connect with a vetted local co-host who has hosting experience and can help with important

1:15.3

details like guest communication and reservations, and while you're away recharging on your

1:19.5

own trip, your space could be helping fund your next getaway instead of just sitting empty.

1:25.0

So if you've ever thought about hosting but didn't know where to start,

1:28.4

find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host and enjoy those beautiful beaches.

1:37.9

I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.

1:42.9

Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menuno, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,

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most importantly, our health.

1:50.0

Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.

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Hey Heel Squad! Before we begin today's episode, we wanted to let you know that our discussion

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