Living with CRPS & Chronic Pain While Running a Business | Food Science & Medical Gaslighting

In this episode of Thrive with Sharon: Real Talk for Chronic Illness Warriors, I sit down with Food Educator, Speaker, Author and business owner Amy Graves to talk about the real intersection of chronic pain, food science, medical gaslighting, and entrepreneurship.

Amy shares her journey of being diagnosed with various diseases and more.

After an injury in 2004 led to daily chronic pain, Amy had to rebuild her life, her expectations, and her business model around what her body could realistically sustain.

We discuss:

✔️ Living and working with CRPS

✔️ Medical gaslighting and navigating diagnosis

✔️ Running a business with invisible illness

✔️ The connection between chronic pain and food

✔️ Using peer-reviewed science to support health decisions

✔️ Creating a work schedule that respects your nervous system

✔️ Managing expectations when able-bodied standards don’t fit

Amy Graves is a food educator, speaker, and author of The Hidden Consumer: uncovering the power of health-conscious buyers. Amy’s blend of personal experience, rigorous research, and strategic insight positions her as a trusted authority for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of modern food labeling, improve personal health outcomes, or build brand loyalty among the often‑overlooked hidden‑consumer demographic. As a speaker, she educates audiences on how to read ingredient labels so they can make the best decisions for their health.

If you are:

• Managing chronic illness while working
• Struggling with people not understanding your limits
• Feeling dismissed by medical professionals
• Trying to build something meaningful while in pain

This episode will make you feel seen.

🔗 Connect with Amy:

Hidden Consumers Consulting

https://thehiddenconsumer.com/all-the-links

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