Amy Pohl

My mum’s poor joints have been bothering her more and more recently, especially her fingers, so I gave her some hot wax therapy. *no mums were harmed* #MotherDaughter #Satisfying #WaxTherapy #Comedy #Reaction #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Arthritis #CancerSurvivor

Single use means SINGLE use‼️ Intravenous/ blood draw needles are SINGLE USE, once they come out of the skin, they do not go back in! The needle will be blunt (increasing bruising) and bacteria from the skin’s surface is more likely to be introduced into the bloodstream/area; leading to increased risk of infection. #holyairball #trending #awareness #truestory #wheelchairgirl

7 years ago, I thought my life had stopped. Becoming paralysed and being in constant pain felt like the end of possibility. But Beyond Limits is my reminder — to myself and to anyone watching — that life can still be full. 🎢💫 This week’s adventure? Flamingo Land! I rode the rides (yes, even with some tricky transfers and a fall — shoutout to the amazing staff and my mum 💪❤️), explored the zoo, and even fed lemurs! 🐒 The accessibility isn’t perfect, but the staff attitude and support made all the difference. So much so, I got an annual pass — because this is only the beginning. 🙌 Thanks @Flamingo Land Resort for the best day 🥰 All ride footage filmed using @raybanmeta 🤓 #BeyondLimits #WheelchairAdventures #AccessibleTravel #FlamingoLand #DisabilityAwareness #Comedy #AccessForAll #WheelchairGirl #DayOut Keywords: Adaptive adventures, wheelchair life, inclusive experiences, accessible theme parks, disabled and proud, disability representation, overcoming adversity, paralysed, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, CRP, travel with a disability, ride reaction

From birthday joy to burnout… this week reminded me how quickly things can change when you live with a chronic illness. It started with so much love, I celebrated my birthday surrounded by family, shared laughs, and received the most thoughtful gifts. I am so grateful to have such an amazing family 🥹 But as the week went on, my body began to crash. I’m overdue for my B12 injection, and because I don’t absorb vitamins and minerals like most people, my energy and strength have taken a big hit. Thankfully, it’s finally booked for next week. Still, I’m honouring the wins - even the ones that didn’t look the way I expected: 🖐 Birthday joy and feeling deeply loved 🖐 Finally finding a Peristeen routine that’s improving my day-to-day (@Coloplast @Coloplast_UK have been amazing!) 🖐 Choosing rest over pushing through - and being okay with that 🖐 Booking a doctor’s appointment (huge for me!) and arranging the care I need 🖐 Getting out of bed every day, even when it felt impossibly hard Not every week is easy, but every win counts (especially when it’s earned in a body that’s fighting so hard) Drop your highs in the comments — big or small - I’d love to celebrate them with you 💬✨ #High5s #ChronicIllnessJourney #DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairGirl #ChronicIllness #Peristeen #CelebrateTheWins

Not the ending I expected on this video 😩 This is Part 1 of 2… sorry in advance, it ended up longer than planned so I’ve split it into two parts 🙈 I’ve been getting cervical screening reminder letters for nearly two years… and I kept putting it off. But today, I’m finally doing it. My last smear test was not ideal (hello, crowd of students 👋🏼), but this test could literally save my life. So today, I’m getting ready, heading out, and keeping my promise: no more procrastinating. As a disabled woman, I know the system isn’t built for us- but this test can save lives! It’s time to stop procrastinating and get it done… Products used in this 🎥: @Armani beauty Luminous Silk foundation 3.75 @Too Faced Born This Way Concealer vanilla wafer @Benefit Cosmetics Boiing Concealer and mascara @Makeup Revolution Baking Powder in rose and lace and Powder Blush in peach bliss @rimmellondon Radiance Brick @Coloplast_UK @Coloplast - lol #CervicalScreening #SmearTest #WheelchairGirl #GRWM #GetReadyWithMe #UkHealthcare #StoryTime #ProcrastinationPledge #GetChecked

Who else has struggled to sleep in this heat? Can’t wait for my extension to be done as I plan on fitting an air con unit in there 🙌 Somehow forgot to post this on here yesterday 🙃 This weeks (last week) High 5’s: 🖐️ Bob and I travelled to London for a court case… it didn’t quite go to plan and I need to return later this year. I can’t really discuss what it’s for yet but I feel it’s really important for me (and the disability community) to seek justice ⚖️ 🖐️ I went for another vitamin and mineral infusion and I am already feeling some of the benefits ❤️‍🩹 🖐️ Had an interview with local radio about my negative smear test experience and how GP surgeries aren’t always accessible to disabled people. I felt this was REALLY important to raise awareness about so was grateful to be given that voice. I look forward to hearing the interview soon (hopefully next week) 📻 🖐️ I had a power cut- obviously this wasn’t a high but it made me reflect on how fortunate I am to have access to electricity, hot water, internet and a phone. I am grateful that it is back on now and next week I need to invest in a torch incase it ever happens again. 🔦 🖐️ I had a lovely outing to Seaton with Bob and we enjoyed some ice cream on the sea front. I love living so close to the sea- as someone who grew up in the midlands, it’s something not to take for granted! 🌊🍦 How was your week and what were some of your #High5s ? 💖 #DisabilityAwareness #PumpAndDump #WheelchairGirl #DayInTheLife

What’s a bit of 💩 between friends? 🤭 my version of a GRWM morning routine as a paralysed woman… #comedy #WheelchairGirl #Trending

Hands down THE BEST concert I’ve ever been to (*that I can remember 😅) London Night 4 you were AMAZING 🥹🤠🐝 Gifted experience with @Nails.INC THANK YOU SO MUCH 🥲💫💅 #Beyoncé #CowboyCarter #beyhive #CowboyCarterTour #London @Beyoncé

When my dad saw all of the foam 😱😅 sorry dad! My joints felt so good after this, I need to visit my parent’s hot tub more often… getting in it definitely isn’t easy… getting out of it is even harder! #BeyondLimits #WheelchairGirl #wholesome #comedy

Do they actually have flamingos here? 🦩🎢 Have you been here before? I can’t wait to show you what I was able to ride on! 💖 #BeyondLimits #FlamingoLand #WheelchairGirl #Wholesome #trending #viral

Replying to @🫶🏻liv🐾 the nurse said it would be a “waste of money” to make the practice accessible (height adjustable beds), with these figures in mind, do YOU think it’s a waste of money? Myself and many other disabled women are REFUSED access to smear tests, as our doctors surgeries FAIL to make reasonable adjustments. EVERY woman between 25 and 64 has a right to get the cervical screening! 📣 The NHS puts £175m into the cervical screening programme every year, 📣 Each missed (or in my case wasted) appointment costs the NHS £261, 📣 88% of disabled women surveyed by Jo's Cervical Cancer Charity said it was hard to attend or access cervical screenings, 📣 63% of disabled women surveyed by Jo's Cervical Cancer Charity said they were unable to attend due to their disability, 📣 If a cervical screening is missed and abnormal cells develop into cancer, the cost of treating cervical cancer can be significant, ranging from £1379 (stage 1) to £19,261 (Stage 2 or later) per person, 📣 According to google a hydraulic/height adjustable treatment table ranges from £280-£1200. Data and information found from @NHS UK , @UK Government , The former Jo’s Cervical Cancer Charity (closed down last year sadly) and @Google (lol) #AccessDenied #CallToAction #WheelchairGirl #AccessibilityForAll #CervicalScreening #SmearTest #NHS #UKHealthcare #HealthcareInequality #AccessMatters #DisabilityRights

I’m DISGUSTED and INVESTED at the same time 😱🤣 Reacting to Virgin Island on @Channel 4 with my mum😱🏝️ #PopcornPicks #WhatToWatch #virginisland #comedy #reaction #UKTV

Today I’m taking part in the #FastForGaza challenge after being nominated by @Carine & Frances I’m fasting for one meal and donating the cost of that meal to help feed a Palestinian family in Gaza — where over 2 million people are enduring extreme hardship due to the ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid by the Israeli government. This is a call for peace and compassion. Innocent people are suffering, and we cannot stay silent. I also pray for the safe release of the remaining Israeli hostages. Every life matters. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and basic human rights. 🍉 If you can, please donate via the link in my bio. All proceeds are going to @Haya Washington , an organization with boots on the ground that are helping Palestinian families in Gaza. 📣 If you can’t donate, please like, comment, share — raise awareness in any way you can. You can also contact your MP/Representative using the email template by @humanti project demanding an end to the forced famine. 🙏 I nominate @Shabaz Says to take on the challenge next and keep this important conversation going. #FastForGaza #StandForHumanity #PrayForPeace #HumanRights #EndTheBlockade #FastForGazaChallenge @YourFavoriteGuy

SOBBING! My all-time favourite childhood movie 🥹 Miss Honey was the reason I became a primary school teacher! Growing up, I would tell everyone “I want to be Miss Honey when I grow up”. And that actually came true! I LOVED being a reception teacher! Life took me on a different path but thankful for the person I’ve become thanks to experiences like watching this film at 5 years old. I think I’ve watched Matilda over 200 times at this point… brb off to watch it again 🍿🍿🍿 CC: Embeth Davidtz #MissHoney #Wholesome #PopcornPicks #Matilda #Childhood

It’s my birthday ✨ 32 - 6 today 🎉(iykyk) having such a beautiful day, so grateful for all the amazing people I’m surrounded by in life 🥹💖 #Birthday #BirthdayGirl #WheelchairGirl #trending

How long does it take your family to agree on what to watch? What should we watch? Family film night: where everyone has strong opinions, no one agrees, and we somehow still end up watching something everyone kinda likes. This week’s Popcorn Picks features me, Mum, Dad, and my legendary PA Bob — agreeing on one film was harder than making one. Let us know which movie you’d choose and what your bank holiday Popcorn Picks are in the comments! Keywords: family film night, Netflix picks, comedy skit, family film night, TV show reviews, relatable family chaos, POV #PopcornPicks #FamilyFilmNight #WhatToWatch #BankHolidayVibes #Netflix

Bob loves her job I promise 🤣 Can’t believe we’ve known each other for over 5 years now 🤯 love having Bob as one of my PAs 🥹💖 #Trending #Wholesome #WheelchairGirl #PA #carer #bestfriend #comedy #pov #trend

Have you watched any of these? After such a stressful week, it was truly lovely to spend time with my grandparents, chill out and watch some TV with them. I love them so much! 🥰 Have you watched anything worth watching lately? 📺 Can you tell grandad is a big Simon Reeve fan? 🥹 #PopcornPicks #WhatToWatch @BBC @Paramount+ UK & Ireland @Prime Video UKIE #wholesome #UKTV #WatchList #UK #GrandparentsDay

The last 8 years have been extremely difficult at times but I’m so grateful to be LIVING my life and doing things that I once thought wouldn’t be possible again! “Stop fighting yourself, start fighting FOR yourself” was something I’ve repeated to myself these past years. No matter how hard it gets, I CAN still enjoy life- it just may be a little different to what I pictured. Swimming, hand cycling, rolled a half marathon, sit-down water skiing, abseiling in a wheelchair, zip lining, horse riding, crate climbing, archery, canoeing, feeding lemurs, themeparks, wheelchair rugby, public speaking, news and TV, and SO much more! So… what’s next? What’s my next challenge? What’s my next adventure? #BeyondLimits #WheelchairGirl #Wholesome #MyStory #LivingLife

Procrastination Pledge is a series I’ve been doing on Instagram but I loved this episode so much that I had to share it here too 🙌🤣 “This is Amy…” — and yes, she’s arguing with a sarcastic narrator while trying to pull herself out of bed into her wheelchair. Procrastination, pain, and a full-blown wrestling match with my body… but we still showed up. This week’s #ProcrastinationPledge : tackling my hot wax therapy instead of avoiding it for another 3-5 business days. Dark humour? Check. Disability reality? Double check. Small wins? Always. If you’ve ever negotiated with your body just to do the bare minimum — you’re not alone. Drop a comment if you relate, what are you currently procrastinating from? ⸻ #ChronicIllness #WaxTherapy #NarratorTrend #ThisIsAmy #Trend #WheelchairGirl #Comedy #Satisfying