Harmony With Food

About Harmony With Food

Harmony With Food is a nationally syndicated functional nutrition podcast hosted by Registered Dietitian and functional nutrition practitioner Meg Marie O’Rourke. Airing from Boston to Florida on iHeartRadio, Meg brings evidence‑based insight, real conversations, and no‑nonsense truth about gut health, metabolism, hormones, digestion, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.Each episode explores the root causes behind symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, weight loss resistance, blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, fatigue, and hormone disruption. Meg breaks down outdated nutrition myths, exposes gaps in conventional medicine, and teaches listeners how the microbiome, nutrient deficiencies, genetics, and food sensitivities shape long‑term health.With over 20 years of clinical experience, Meg champions the functional medicine philosophy of “Test, Don’t Guess,” helping listeners understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and take control of their health one episode at a time.

Publisher

Meg Marie ORourke

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Aug 2017

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

435 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Digestive Symptoms: What Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You?

   What if your bloating, acid reflux, constipation, gas, or unpredictable trips to the bathroom aren't random symptoms, but clues about what's happening inside your gut? In this episode of The Harmony with Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O'Rourke takes a deeper look at some of the most common gastrointestinal complaints she sees in her practice, including IBS, GERD, chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, and digestive discomfort. Meg explores the gut microbiome, long-term PPI and antacid use, SIBO, food sensitivities, digestive enzymes, probiotics, inflammation, and the gut-brain connection. She also explains why two people with similar digestive symptoms may need very different nutritional strategies and why her philosophy is simple: test, don't guess. You'll learn how the timing and pattern of digestive symptoms can provide valuable information, why choosing a probiotic based solely on what's popular at the store may not address your individual needs, and how functional testing can offer a more detailed picture of the microbiome, nutritional status, and digestive health. Meg also walks listeners through her six-step functional nutrition methodology, designed to identify potential contributors to persistent symptoms and create a more individualized approach to food, supplementation, and gut health. If you've spent months or years hearing that your labs are "normal" while still struggling with digestive symptoms, fatigue, weight-loss resistance, or feeling like something simply isn't right, this conversation will give you new questions to ask and a clearer understanding of your options. Your symptoms contain information. The goal is learning how to read it.In this episode: gut health, IBS, GERD, acid reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, SIBO, PPIs, antacids, probiotics, food sensitivities, microbiome testing, functional nutrition, digestive health, inflammation, weight-loss resistance, and the gut-brain connection. Learn more about Meg, access free resources, listen to additional episodes, or schedule a Functional Health Assessment at HarmonyWithFood.com (https://harmonywithfood.com). This podcast is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical care. Do not stop or change prescribed medications without speaking with your healthcare provider. About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent): Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness. Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com (http://www.harmonywithfood.com)

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Perez Hilton’s Sepsis Story: What You Need to Know About Sepsis, Post-Sepsis Syndrome & Recovery

   September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and in this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg Marie O’Rourke, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist, takes a closer look at sepsis, post-sepsis syndrome, post-sepsis psychosis, food-drug interactions, and the importance of becoming your own healthcare advocate. Meg explains how an ordinary infection can escalate into a medical emergency, shares the TIME warning signs of sepsis, and discusses why symptoms such as sudden confusion, extreme weakness, fever, or a rapidly worsening infection should never be ignored. She also explores the often-overlooked connection between food and prescription medications, including grapefruit and statins, NSAIDs and stomach irritation, thyroid medications, antibiotics, and other common food-drug interactions. The episode also examines Perez Hilton’s public experience with sepsis, shares a powerful patient story involving repeated misdiagnosis and post-sepsis recovery, and highlights why asking questions, seeking additional medical opinions when necessary, and speaking up when something does not feel right can be critical. Meg also discusses functional nutrition, microbiome testing, personalized nutrition, and her “test, don’t guess” approach to helping people better understand what may be happening inside their bodies. If you or someone you love is dealing with an infection, unexplained symptoms, digestive issues, fatigue, or lingering health concerns after sepsis, this episode offers important questions to ask and information to help you become a more informed participant in your healthcare. Learn more about Meg and Harmony with Food at HarmonyWithFood.com. (https://harmonywithfood.com)Topics covered: sepsis symptoms, Sepsis Awareness Month, post-sepsis syndrome, post-sepsis psychosis, food-drug interactions, medication and food interactions, gut health, microbiome testing, functional nutrition, patient advocacy, personalized nutrition, and root-cause health. About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent): Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness. Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com (http://www.harmonywithfood.com)

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Gut Health and Inflammation: Could Your Gut Be the Missing Piece?

   Feeling tired, bloated, foggy, inflamed, or simply not like yourself even though you are trying to eat well and take care of your health? Your gut may be giving you important information. In this episode, Meg explores the connection between gut health, chronic inflammation, the microbiome, nutrition, and whole-body wellness. She explains why digestive symptoms are not always straightforward, why one-size-fits-all diets often fall short, and why understanding your individual body matters more than following another food trend.You’ll discover: How gut health and chronic inflammation may be connected Why symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, bloating, poor sleep, joint discomfort, and difficulty managing weight deserve a closer look How the gut-brain connection can influence digestion and how you feel Why foods considered “healthy” may not work the same way for every person The problem with constantly jumping from one diet or elimination plan to another Why Meg believes in “Test, Don’t Guess” How personalized nutrition can help identify patterns in your symptoms, food choices, lifestyle, and overall health The role of fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, and food diversity in supporting gut health Why improving your health is about more than simply taking another supplement How becoming more proactive about your health can help you stop settling for feeling tired, uncomfortable, or “just okay” If you have been doing all the “right” things but still feel like something is missing, this conversation may help you start asking better questions.Your body is constantly communicating with you. The goal is to learn how to listen, investigate, and make informed decisions about what comes next. About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent): Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness. Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com (http://www.harmonywithfood.com)

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Engagement

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