Sense Awards 2025: Digital Voice of the year

Amy Pohl

Content creator Amy Pohl says she’s “incredibly honoured and grateful” that her content has been recognised for making a positive difference in the world, after a tough battle through rehab where Amy “couldn’t even imagine a future for myself, let alone one where I’m recognised for something so positive”.

Former primary school teacher Amy, who has 3.7 million followers on TikTok and 224,000 followers on Instagram, started her channels from a bed in a neuro-rehab unit in 2020. Amy had developed a neurological condition called CRPS a few years earlier, and this caused her immense pain.

Amy, who also has Ehlers-Dahlos syndrome, was in a dark place and felt like she’d lost her identity, but connecting with people online made her feel empowered and less alone. Amy says she uses her channels to show people that when life takes a different path, there can still be joy, community and purpose. 

When I first became disabled, I didn’t see any positivity online, I didn’t see any disabled people. Now I feel we have more representation, and while there’s still a long way to go I’m happy to be part of that movement. Being recognised for this, by winning this award, is incredibly special.

Amy Pohl

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