Big E discusses meditation's role in his mental health recovery

WWE star Big E shared insights on his mental health journey during a TEDx Talk on September 17, 2026. He highlighted how meditation helped him cope with depression, particularly during the isolated periods of COVID-19 lockdowns. Big E reflected on his past struggles, including writing a suicide note in 2019, and emphasized how the practice of meditation allowed him to confront deep-seated emotional issues. He stressed that meditation provided him with a sense of agency and the ability to handle life's challenges with gratitude and empathy, particularly following a career-ending injury in 2022.

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