The Thrive Tribe: Closing the Gaps in Survivor Healing with Chris Yadon & Ana Megreslishvili – Episode 437

About this episode

This episode discusses the ongoing process of healing for survivors of child sexual abuse with insights from Chris Yadon and Ana Megrelishvili.

Healing is an evolution rather than a graduation. While recovery is often treated as a destination, true healing is the daily process of becoming better than yesterday and gaining the tools to navigate the storm when it returns. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Chris Yadon and Ana Megrelishvili. Chris is the Managing Director of Saprea, a nonprofit devoted to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse through healing and prevention. As the organization's first employee in 2015, Chris has led Saprea’s growth into a global leader in survivor support. He brings both strategic executive leadership and a deep personal commitment to this critical mission. Joining him is Ana Megrelishvili, a survivor, advocate, and community leader from Atlanta. Ana co-chairs the annual Saprea Gala, where she uses her voice and lived experience to bring visibility to the realities of abuse while inspiring hope for fellow survivors. Together, Chris and Ana share the heart of Saprea’s mission and the profound impact their healing programs have on the community. This conversation explores how Saprea supports adult survivors through connection and prevention efforts, featuring…

People in this episode

Host: Sharlee Dixon

Guests: Chris Yadon, Ana Megrelishvili

Topics covered

• survivor healing
• child sexual abuse
• community support
• resilience
• transformation

Keywords

• healing
• survivor support
• child sexual abuse
• resilience
• community
• Saprea

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saprea

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