A Conversation with Thalia Pellegrini

What knackered and burnt out mums need to know about nutrition

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Thalia Pellegrini, the Knackered Mums Nutritionist. 

Founder of Thalia Pellegrini Nutrition, her mission is to support women in achieving incredible energy, no matter how busy their life is. And as a mum of two boys, she knows precisely how #mumlife and perimenopause can impact your daily health. 

In this chat, Thalia shares her experiences of both Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and burnout. She talks about the CFS she struggled with during her years at Cambridge University and how seeing a nutritionist in her 20s changed her life and helped her achieve her dream to be a BBC presenter. 

Thalia spent ten years at the BBC. She became a Newsround presenter and the face of CBBC's newly launched weekend bulletins. She then presented and produced the programme as part of a team, with output seven days a week.  

In 2005 she was asked to report on the Avian Flu outbreak in Thailand for the Holiday programme on prime time BBC One. Later, she became co-anchor of BBC World's Fast Track (now the Travel Show) and travelled the world for the programme until 2010.

But once again, Thalia found herself battling exhaustion and stress, which prompted the decision that she was ready for a change. 

In 2005 she accepted a place at the renowned Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London. And following the death of a close friend, her business began focussing on helping mums prioritize their own health without the guilt. 

I absolutely loved chatting with Thalia, and she inspired me to really start looking at my own nutrition. Following this brilliant interview, I have since taken part in her Knackered Mums Energy Challenge and have become a member of her private Facebook group - Nourished Mum Meet-up. 

I genuinely have never felt more motivated and inspired to look after my health and take charge of my nutrition as I have right now.  The wisdom and information Thalia shares in this pod chat really did make some -practically immediate- changes to my health and energy levels. Something  that I'm beyond grateful for.  Thank you Thalia! 

Listen to this podcast episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, wherever you tune into your fave podcasts… or here.

Find Thalia on Instagram 

Make sure to check out her website here

Fancy a little more burnout chat? 

Find me on Instagram and Facebook @flictaylorwrites

Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a rough time or are concerned about experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance tailored for you. 

Please, like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.