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Tavia Avila

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Tavia is the Producer, Director, and Talk Show Host for Connection & Prevention with Tavia Avila, a program dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. She grew up in Santa Cruz, California and studied Communications and Radio and Television at San Jose State University, where she began her broadcasting career. Tavia is mom to a 9-year-old son, who she loves to run, play, and cuddle with. Her best days are spent being in connection with her family and friends.
A Parent's Guide to Reflection on Our Children

A Parent’s Guide to Reflection on Our Children

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My 9-year-old son is a big reminder of how important it is to have healthy self-talk, exercise healthy boundaries, exercise self-love, and manifest my heart’s desires. When life gets stressful and heavy, we lose...
Connection can save lives, On the Power of Presence, Mental Health Awareness Day October 10th

Connection can save lives, On The Power Presence: Mental Health Awareness Day

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Editor's Note: October 10th is Mental Health Awareness Day. If you are struggling today please see these resources provided by contributing writer, Tavia Avila: #988 lifeline, Forgiveness Exercise -  https://www.taviaavila.com, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , https://jedfoundation.org,...

Out of the Darkness Walk, September 9th: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in...

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Editor's Note: TW *Suicide. Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or if you've struggled with suicide ideation. On September 9th, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention...

Save Lives and Bring Hope: Out of the Darkness Walk on September 30th in...

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Editor's Note: TW *Suicide. Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or if you've struggled with suicide ideation. On September 30th, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention...
Choosing to Live

Choosing to Live 

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Editor's Note: TW Suicide. Please consider your mental health before reading. There are resources at the end of this article to help you or your loved ones. Call #988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if...
Mental Health Awareness in June and Beyond – Coping Strategies

Mental Health Awareness, in June and Beyond – Coping Strategies 

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Mental Health Awareness Month (May) is over, but tending to our well-being is always important.   Being an advocate for suicide prevention and addressing the importance of tending to our mental health, I am discovering...
Mental Health Awareness Month – Tending to our Well-being Moment to Moment

Mental Health Awareness Month – Tending to our Well-being Moment to Moment

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In our culture, Spring represents a time of rebirth, awakening, expansion, and giving birth to a new chapter. I often get a surge of energy to deep clean, declutter, make space for the new,...
Feel, Heal, & Live Life FULLY by Getting into the Flow with Your Breath

Feel, Heal, & Live Life FULLY by Getting into the Flow with Your Breath

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We are doing the best we can with the tools we have ~  When my son was two years old, I noticed stressful situations interrupted his breath flow. His breathing pattern would speed up, become...
Think Less, Play More

Think Less, Play More

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“Our brains are our biggest liars.” -- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Shawn Smith I recently interviewed Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Shawn Smith on my Connection & Prevention show with Tavia Avila. When I asked Shawn for tips on...
Connection is Essential to Our Well-being 

Connection is Essential to Our Well-being 

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In my experience, connection to our community is essential to our well-being and living a meaningful life. We create and attract meaningful relationships with a healthy foundation that starts within ourselves. That’s easier said...
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