On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, Married to Medicine star Kari Wells released From Attitude to Gratitude, a raw, radiant memoir and practical guide that shares her powerful shift from trauma, PTSD, and profound loss to healing, purpose, and unshakable joy through transformative gratitude practices.
From Attitude To Gratitude
The book From Attitude to Gratitude: 15 Practices for Transforming Pain into Power by Kari Wells, the beloved Bravo star from Married to Medicine, offers a compelling blend of memoir and practical guidance. Dubbed “The Queen of Class” by Andy Cohen, Wells has long captivated audiences with her elegance, poise, and charm. Yet her public persona concealed profound personal struggles, including grief, trauma, and mental health challenges.
In this powerful debut, released in early 2026, Wells shares her never-before-told story of resilience and healing. The book shifts the focus from mere survival to thriving, emphasizing gratitude as a grounded, actionable tool rather than superficial positivity.



A Life of Highs and Hidden Depths
Born in Yorkshire, England, to a strict father and protective Catholic mother, Kari Wells built a multifaceted career spanning acting, entrepreneurship, and television. Trained in film and television in the UK and US, she appeared in commercials, independent films, Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, and the Ghostbusters web series. As a breakout star on Married to Medicine, she earned widespread admiration for her grace under pressure.
Off-screen, Wells pursued diverse ventures: running a film production company, real estate development in Aspen and Atlanta, and authoring the children’s book The Pink Monkey, which promotes tolerance and inclusion. She also produces the documentary series Aspen Unfiltered through Aspen Legacy Media Foundation, highlighting local stories and supporting nonprofits.
Despite these accomplishments, Wells faced deep hardships. The devastating loss of her sister to a tragic overdose compounded other battles with depression, eating disorders, and PTSD.
The Turning Point: A Violent Assault
A pivotal moment came during an armed robbery at a nail salon, where Wells was held at gunpoint and brutally assaulted. Two armed men stormed the salon, locked the doors, and terrorized those inside, with guns pointed inches from her head. The harrowing experience left her grappling with severe trauma, anxiety, and depression.
While filming Married to Medicine, Wells quietly withdrew from the spotlight to prioritize her recovery. She embarked on an inward journey of healing, drawing on spirituality, mindfulness, and daily practices rooted in gratitude. This period of transformation became the foundation for her book.
From Survival to Strength: The Core Message
Rather than dwelling solely on pain, From Attitude to Gratitude celebrates what followed: rebuilding life from within. Wells details how she shifted from fear, perfectionism, and victimhood to empowerment, presence, and joy. She integrates memoir elements with spiritual insights, psychological wisdom, and science-backed strategies.
At the book’s heart are 15 actionable gratitude-based practices, including her signature “Fundamental Five” daily habits. These tools help readers release limiting beliefs, foster emotional resilience, practice forgiveness, and reconnect with purpose. Reflective prompts and exercises guide readers to rewrite their narratives and embrace intentional living.
Wells emphasizes gratitude as a practical antidote to trauma—not toxic positivity, but a conscious choice that fosters clarity, freedom, and unshakable joy.
Who This Book Is For
This memoir and guide will particularly resonate with those navigating:
- Personal growth through adversity and resilience-building
- Mental health challenges, blending spirituality with evidence-based habits
- Life transitions, such as loss, burnout, or identity shifts—especially for women redefining themselves
- Turning pain into purpose, healing from heartbreak, betrayal, or near-death experiences
Wells’ story offers hope: trauma need not define the end of one’s journey but can spark profound renewal.

A Lasting Legacy of Compassion
Beyond writing, Wells commits to service through support for Doctors Without Borders, Best Buddies, Action in Africa, youth mentoring, and community initiatives in Aspen. Her book extends this ethos, inviting readers to heal, embrace the present, and live with intention.
From Attitude to Gratitude stands as an elegant, heartfelt invitation to transform pain into power. For fans of Married to Medicine and newcomers alike, it reveals the woman behind the title “Queen of Class”—resilient, authentic, and deeply committed to helping others find light amid darkness.
Find more from Kari Wells now:
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Kindle: https://amzn.to/4tSPLzI
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/4s8egr1
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