Hey Reader,

I did something recently that felt a little vulnerable: I talked openly about how chronic Lyme disease shaped every single decision I made in building my freelance business.

Not the "I overcame it and now I'm fine" narrative. The real one—where I talk about still needing afternoon naps, working 20-25 hours per week, and building systems that work whether I'm having a good week or a rough one.

I sat down with Nikita Williams on the Business with Chronic Illness podcast, and we got into the practical details:

• How I price copywriting projects so my income isn't tied to my energy levels
• Why my clients have no idea how long it takes me to complete a project (and why that matters)
• How the health crisis that almost broke me became the foundation of a business I've sustained for 5 years
• Why making my health "job number one" didn't hurt my business—it made it more profitable

If you've ever felt like you're supposed to push through when your body is asking you to slow down, or if you're wondering whether it's actually possible to build something sustainable on your own terms—I think you'll get something real out of this conversation.

You can listen here: www.craftedtothrive.com (or anywhere you get your podcasts!)

Let me know what resonates!

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Love a good pod 🎙️🩷,

Amanda

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P.S.

We are officially in Q4 of 2025! If you want accountability to shift your business toward a health-first model for 2026, join us in Health First Freelancer.