(TW)Turning grief into impact: Charlene Abdul's mission to prevent teenage suicide

TRIGGER WARNING - todays episode covers the topic of teenage suicideThis is a very different episode of Scaling Wellness - and an incredibly important one.Today I'm joined by Pilates teacher Charlene Abdul, founder of the Tyler Abdul Foundation (TYFO).In November 2024, Charlene's life changed forever when she lost her 15-year-old son, Tyler, to suicide.In this conversation, Charlene introduces us to the funny, creative, charismatic boy Tyler was and shares some of what she has learned since his death - particularly around ADHD, neurodiversity, the pressures facing teenagers today and the importance of understanding the world our young people are growing up in.But incredibly, out of unimaginable grief, Charlene has created something extraordinary.The Tyler Abdul Foundation is working to inspire hope, purpose and resilience in young people, giving them tools and support to navigate life's inevitable highs and lows.And this September, Charlene is bringing her worlds of Pilates and suicide prevention together with a 24-hour online Pilates Marathon.This episode contains conversations about suicide, bereavement and young people's mental health, so please listen with care.Find out more, take part and support the Tyler Abdul Foundation:www.tyfo.org.ukThe Tyler Abdul Foundation is a youth suicide prevention charity born out of love and devastation after Charlene, lost her 15-year old son Tyler to suicide in November 2024. Charlene, founder of the charity, also owns a Pilates studio in Surrey and uses Pilates as a means of healing, empowering, and raising awareness of the mental health crisis. Make a donationhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/pilates-marathon-for-suicide-preventionFollow TYFO on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thetylerabdulfoundation?igsh=Zm9kdDk1MmF6bW10&utm_source=qrIf you need someone to talk to - reach out to the Saritans day or night - call 116123