In a recent chat with Rolling Stone, Ava got real about the anxiety that hit her after announcing her split from her husband, Mark, back in 2019. Despite the fact that they remained friends and had already separated before their announcement, the public’s focus on her new divorce-themed album—complete with endless headlines and memes—added to the “tsunami of emotions” she was feeling. “I thought I knew who I was,” she admitted. “But I really didn’t. Maybe it was the whole Saturn return thing or just turning thirty, but I wasn’t happy with myself.”
The spotlight on her breakup only deepened her sadness. “It made me really upset. Having so many strangers know that my marriage didn’t work out… it really devastated me. I felt embarrassed. No one made me feel that way, but you just feel like you’ve failed.” For weeks, she was stuck in bed with anxiety, even though she was trying to enjoy time with her friends. “I knew it was going to be a wild ride,” she recalled.
To cope, Ava threw herself into new experiences, like hiking, traveling, and even exploring a “sound bath era,” a healing practice that uses sound to promote wellness. “I tried anything that could help ease my anxiety,” she noted. Of course, she also took some time in the studio to work on her upcoming album, which reflects all the changes and challenges she’s faced over the past couple of years, including losing her father to cancer and adjusting to life as a single mom.
Dating post-divorce has been quite the adventure for Ava, especially in Los Angeles. “Blind dates? No way! How’s that going to work?” she joked. “Paparazzi will be everywhere and someone will spill it to the tabloids!” But she seems to have navigated it well, finding love this year with her new partner, talent agent Jason. She describes their relationship as the most “incredible, openhearted, and easiest” one she’s ever had. The best part? “I’m not scared of being alone anymore,” she shared.
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In summary, Ava’s journey through anxiety and self-discovery after her divorce is both relatable and inspiring. She has turned her struggles into music, embraced new experiences, and found love again, all while learning to be comfortable with herself.
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