The author's story begins five years ago with two episodes that were debilitating to her health. The pages of this book share the story of what happened, her reaction to it, how she recovered (twice), and the lessons learned along the way. This book shares an unforgettable journey that taught the author so much about herself, health, wellness, and happiness. Over the last five years, the most important step was the decision to take action. Knowledge is great, but without action, there is no progress. This book shares the author's experience of overcoming fear - along with the encouragement of her personal trainer, finding her tribe, and moving forward through knowledge and persistence. "A Better Life" was written to provide actionable steps for readers to improve their overall health and wellness - including mental, physical, social, and emotional health. Get ready to be inspired by this life-changing book! In 2011 after experiencing a case of strep throat that that would not go away, the author was given antibiotics that caused an allergic reaction and sent her to the ER. After being sent home with medications and a seemingly insurmountable path to recover, it seemed like life would be forever tainted by chronic pain. On top of this, further diagnoses revealed ailments like herniated discs and degenerative spine issues. Despite the adversity, the author made the choice to move forward and overcome her chronic pain. Although the road to recovery was never easy, she managed to feel changes and get excited about life once again. This book was written to help inspire others who are dealing with chronic pain and offer advice and guidance for them to take their lives back and once again live with happiness and purpose. For those who are trying to recover from chronic pain and optimize their physical and mental health, this is the book for you.