We Are Enough: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health with Blake Mycoskie & Mark Fujiwara
The Big Talk with Tricia BroukShow Notes
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, gave away over 100 million pairs of shoes and built a $700 million company — yet the pain of "not enough" nearly cost him his life. Through his healing journey, he discovered the truth that saved him: he had always been enough. Today, Blake is dedicating his life to ENOUGH, a cultural intervention reminding us all of what's always been true: we are enough.
Mark Fujiwara is a Modern Samurai, transformation architect, and conscious wealth advisor. Drawing on the Japanese art of kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — Mark helps leaders turn their "cracks" into sites of strength by uncovering their ikigai, their highest purpose.
In this episode, we'll explore:
The fact that suffering doesn't discriminate, and vulnerability can be the antidote to your isolation
Why the shame-isolation cycle is what puts lives at risk, and how finding even one person to talk to about your mental health can begin to break that cycle
When turning your mess into your message heals you, too
How to be your own advocate with medication for your mental health
Claim Your Free "We Are Enough" Bracelet Blake is giving away free bracelets to The Big Talk community! Visit https://weareenough.co/bigtalk to claim yours. Normally $30, yours free — because you are enough. 100% of bracelet profits go directly to mental health organizations saving lives every day. When your bracelet arrives, snap a photo and tag @wearenough, @blakemycoskie, @markfujiwara, and @triciabrouk so we can celebrate you!
Mental Health & Crisis Resources If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You are never alone. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (US)
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
International Association for Suicide Prevention — https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ for global crisis center listings
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741741
Psychology Today Therapist Finder — https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
This episode discusses mental health and suicide. If you are personally affected, please know that help is available, and you deserve support.
More from Blake Mycoskie Websites: https://blakemycoskie.com/ and https://weareenough.co/ Instagram: @weareenough and @blakemycoskie
More from Mark Fujiwara Website: markfujiwara.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fujiwarapm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fujfocus
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