My Life Unfiltered

Lessons in Courage, Persistence, and Authenticity

By: Christina Byrne

Narrated by: Christina Byrne

My Life Unfiltered: Lessons in Courage, Persistence and Authenticity is an inspirational memoir that blends raw honesty, resilience, and humor in the face of life’s fiercest challenges.

When Christina Byrne was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her twenties and told she had a one-percent chance of conceiving naturally, her dreams of motherhood and a “normal” life seemed shattered. What followed was a journey through infertility treatments, miscarriages, motherhood, and chronic illness—each chapter layered with setbacks, unexpected victories, and moments of grace.

More than a story of survival, this memoir is about transformation. Christina reveals how adversity shaped her outlook, strengthened her marriage, and deepened her commitment to authenticity. Alongside deeply personal reflections, she weaves in professional lessons from her career as a leader and mentor—lessons on trust, vulnerability, and showing up fully even when life feels impossibly heavy.

From childhood memories filled with family, faith, and Italian traditions to the raw realities of hospital rooms and doctor’s offices, Christina writes with an unfiltered voice—equal parts snark, grit, and heart. Readers will see themselves in her battles with comparison, her awkward middle-school resilience, her hard-won triumphs as a working mother, and her ability to find humor even in the darkest corners.

At its core, My Life Unfiltered is a call to courage. It speaks to anyone who has faced infertility, chronic illness, or self-doubt—and to anyone seeking permission to live authentically. Christina shows that our scars and struggles do not define us—they refine us.

This memoir will resonate with listeners of inspirational nonfiction, women’s memoirs, and books on resilience, faith, leadership, and perseverance. Whether you’re navigating your own storm or hoping strength can be born from struggle, Christina’s story reminds us that courage and authenticity are choices we can make—every single day.

©2025 Christina Byrne (P)2025 Christina Byrne

Balance

If you are looking for something to guide you as you go through challenges this book is the balance you are looking for in life.

Leaning In

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I am beyond proud of my Gamma Phi Beta sister and dear friend of over two decades for sharing her powerful story in this book. Her honesty, strength, and vulnerability in discussing life with MS and the challenges of infertility are nothing short of inspiring. This isn’t just a book—it’s a message of hope, courage, and perseverance.

Through every chapter, you can feel her heart, her faith, and her determination to turn pain into purpose. For anyone walking through struggle or seeking to understand resilience, this book is a must-read. I couldn’t be prouder to call her my sister and friend. 💗

Honest and relatable

Christina's memoir was honest, vulnerable and relatable. It made it easy to connect with her story from the very first chapter. She transformed life's difficult experiences into strength and illustrated that how we respond to each challenge shapes who we become. This book is a reminder that even through life's challenges, there is growth, purpose, and hope.