About me
I am Naomi. I’m a mother of two and have spent the past 15 years living internationally, navigating different healthcare systems and chronic illness along the way.
For most of my life, I appeared well to others. I prioritised healthy living over instant gratification and worked long hours in Investment Banking. I studied nutrition and enjoyed a variety of sports and gym but was usually the first to leave a party despite enjoying a very active social life. I rarely drank alcohol but struggled to stay awake and, I put it down to general exhaustion at the time.
Underneath that, something was often slightly off. I rarely felt entirely well, and I couldn’t quite keep up with the energy levels of those around me. It was easy to dismiss
Over time, that background gave way to more significant health events.
Meningitis B hit my body and immunity hard and caused various challenging long-term affects. Later came a long and complex journey to diagnose Conn’s syndrome — a condition that, in hindsight, explained a lot but took persistence and determination to uncover. More recently, I had to adapt to major changes in my vision, caused by the long-term effects of ill health
What stood out most wasn’t just the conditions themselves, but how difficult it can be to navigate the systems around them. Knowing when something isn’t right. Being taken seriously. Working out what to test, when to push, and how to make sense of conflicting advice.
So, I adapted.
I learned to manage my energy more deliberately, and to rely on small, practical tools to function better day to day. I also became a very focused, and somewhat obsessive researcher — not out of interest alone, but out of necessity — trying to understand what makes a difference and how to get the best possible outcomes with the information available.
This site is a way of organising that thinking.
It’s built around a simple idea: that with the right information, persistence, and a bit of determination, it is often possible to move closer to optimal health — even when the path is not straightforward.
The aim is to offer clear, evidence-based perspectives on recovery, navigating healthcare, and rebuilding life when things don’t go to plan. And, just as importantly, to encourage a slightly more persistent approach — to ask questions, look a little deeper, and not give up too quickly when something doesn’t feel right.
This is not medical advice, just a considered perspective, shaped by experience, observation and a preference for understanding rather than accepting things at face value.
If you’re going through something similar — or trying to support someone who is — I hope it helps you think a little more clearly, and feel a little less alone in the process
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