Harmony With Food

Harmony With Food

Harmony With Food Podcast & iHeart Radio Show Tired of diet fads and food confusion? Harmony With Food is your no-nonsense guide to cutting through the nutritional noise. Hosted by Registered Dietitian Meg—with over 20 years of experience and zero tolerance for diet culture—this syndicated show delivers evidence-based insight and unapologetic truth. 🎙️ Each episode tackles: Popular diet myths & misleading trends GI struggles: bloating, constipation, diarrhea Hidden causes of weight loss resistance (WLR) How Big Pharma influences our health decisions Strategies for proactive, personalized health advocacy Meg doesn’t play guessing games. She champions “Test, Don’t Guess”—using functional testing to help listeners uncover food sensitivities, optimize micronutrients, and take control of their health journey. Feeling stuck with a vague diagnosis like IBS, SIBO, or fatigue that won’t quit? Been told to “just eat less and exercise more”? You’re not alone. This show is here to challenge the status quo. r 📍Broadcast from Boston to Florida and beyond, Harmony With Food is empowering, candid, and refreshingly real. Let’s leave diet drama behind—and tune in to transformation. Meg is a Registered Dietitian and the dynamic host of the syndicated Harmony With Food podcast and iHeart radio show. With over 20 years of experience and a no-nonsense approach to nutrition, she empowers listeners to ditch diet drama and take control of their health through functional testing and personalized guidance. Meg specializes in digestive health, food sensitivities, and weight loss resistance, blending science with advocacy in every episode. Meg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Saint Joseph University in West Hartford, CT. She attended post graduate work at UCONN School Of Allied Health.

Episodes

Functional Nutrition Testing: The Answers Your Doctor Misses

November 5, 2025 • 40 mins
Are you tired of hearing “everything looks normal” when you know something isn’t right? In this week’s episode of The Harmony with Food Show, Meg dives into why so many people are ignored or dismissed by conventional medicine — and how functional nutrition gets to the real root cause. From food sensitivities and gut imbalances to nutrient deficiencies and toxic overload, Meg explains why your symptoms are your body’s way of asking ...
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Is Something Missing in Your Health Journey?

October 30, 2025 • 41 mins
If you’ve been trying to “eat clean,” exercise, and do all the “right things” yet still feel tired, bloated, or stuck… this episode is for you. Meg shares her personal story of being dismissed by conventional medicine and how functional nutrition testing changed everything. Discover the missing piece in your health journey and why testing, not guessing is the key to finally feeling better again.

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Heavy Metals in Food: The Toxic Truth About What You’re Eating—and How to Protect Your Health

October 22, 2025 • 41 mins
In this week’s Harmony with Food episode, Meg uncovers the shocking truth about the hidden toxins in our food supply—like lead in cinnamon and arsenic in rice—and how these contaminants may be quietly impacting your health. She explains how functional nutrition testing can uncover heavy metals, nutrient deficiencies, and gut imbalances that conventional medicine often ignores. You’ll also learn about the natural benefits of matcha,...
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How to Improve Gut Health: 4 Keys to Lasting Wellness Through Functional Nutrition

October 14, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, I’m diving into “The Long Game: 4 Keys to Lasting Health.” We’ll explore how true wellness starts in the gut and how functional nutrition can help you live longer and feel better — not just mask symptoms. You’ll learn the four key factors linked to longevity and optimal health: inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and mitochondrial function. If you’ve been told “your lab...
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Microbiome Testing: Discover the Root Cause of Gut Issues

October 6, 2025 • 41 mins
If you’ve ever been dismissed by conventional medicine or told “your labs are normal” while still feeling exhausted, bloated, or stuck with weight loss resistance, this episode is for you. Meg O’Rourke, Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutritionist, explains why gut health is the foundation of wellness—and how microbiome, food sensitivity, and micronutrient testing can uncover what’s really going on inside your body. Learn how t...
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Ignored by Doctors? Why Functional Nutrition Matters

October 1, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Harmony with Food, Meg—The Anti-Diet Dietitian—dives into why so many people feel ignored or dismissed by conventional medicine. From being told to “eat less and exercise more” to getting a vague “IBS” label after endless tests, the system often overlooks nutrition, gut health, and hidden sensitivities. Meg shares how functional nutrition goes deeper, using tools like microbiome analysis, micronutrient panels, an...
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Are Amazon Supplements Safe? Risks of Buying Online

September 22, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg exposes the dangers of buying supplements from Amazon and big box retailers, where counterfeit and contaminated products are on the rise. She also covers recent FDA recalls of cinnamon and nonstick cookware due to lead contamination, and why “do-it-yourself” supplement routines can backfire. Meg shares her own experiences with medical errors, explains why conventional medicine ofte...
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Why Conventional Medicine Fails You: Food Sensitivities, Gut Health, and Functional Testing for Real Answers

September 16, 2025 • 41 mins
Conventional medicine often overlooks the role of nutrition, the microbiome, and micronutrients in your health. In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, I explain why testing—not guessing—is the key to uncovering food sensitivities, gut imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies that cause weight loss resistance, bloating, fatigue, and more. Learn how functional testing can provide personalized answers, why food has everything to ...
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Functional Nutrition for IBS: A Better Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief

September 9, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Harmony with Food, I share good news for anyone living with IBS or other digestive struggles. Too often, conventional doctors dismiss these issues with a vague diagnosis and no real answers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I explain why functional nutrition and targeted testing can uncover the root cause of your symptoms, help you stop guessing, and finally put you on the path to better digestion and better h...
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Personalized Nutrition Testing: Discover the Right Foods, Drinks & Supplements for You

September 3, 2025 • 41 mins
If you’ve been told your labs look “normal” but you still feel tired, bloated, cranky, or stuck with weight loss, this episode is for you. Meg explains how personalized nutrition testing goes beyond surface-level labs to uncover micronutrient deficiencies, gut health issues, and genetic factors that could be holding you back. You’ll learn why vitamins and minerals beyond vitamin D matter, how gut imbalances like leaky gut can affec...
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Nutrition for Autoimmune Disorders, Micronutrient Deficiencies, and How Food Can Change Everything

August 26, 2025 • 42 mins
Struggling with autoimmune symptoms, weight loss resistance, or constant fatigue? In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, I share how nutrition for autoimmune disorders can change everything. You’ll learn why conventional medicine often overlooks the role of food, how micronutrient deficiencies like low vitamin D, zinc, or magnesium impact your immune system, and why functional testing is the key to finding the root cause of...
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Functional Nutrition Testing: Why Guessing Fails and Testing Transforms Health

August 20, 2025 • 41 mins
In this week’s Harmony With Food Show, I’m exposing the truth about why so many people feel dismissed, ignored, or misdiagnosed by conventional medicine. Doctors often overlook nutrition, the microbiome, food sensitivities, and micronutrient deficiencies—yet these are key drivers of health. I share real patient stories, the dangers of supplement “guessing,” and how functional nutrition testing provides the answers we need to resolv...
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Gut Check: Your Second Brain in Action – How Gut Microbiome Testing Shapes Your Health, Mood, and Longevity

August 12, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, I dive into how your gut—often called your “second brain”—affects everything from digestion to mood, energy, and even disease risk. We’ll talk about new research showing at-home stool tests can be as effective as colonoscopies, the exciting role of psychobiotics in reducing anxiety and depression, and why testing for your microbiome, food sensitivities, and micronutrient deficiencies c...
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Colonoscopy With Diverticulosis: Understanding the Diagnosis and What Comes Next

August 5, 2025 • 41 mins
If your colonoscopy results showed diverticulosis, you’re not alone—and it’s more than just a common finding. This condition signals that your gut health may be compromised, especially if you're experiencing symptoms like bloating, constipation, or weight loss resistance. While traditional medicine often dismisses the role of food and lifestyle, functional nutrition takes a deeper look at the root causes—like low fiber diets, infla...
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Could Fungi be the cause of depression, anxiety or Alzheimers?

July 30, 2025 • 41 mins
Could fungi be the reason you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or even Alzheimer’s symptoms? In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg dives into emerging research about how the fungi in your gut and body may be messing with your mind. She also shares why “test, don’t guess” is the new standard for personalized nutrition and how big box lab companies are failing their customers. If you’ve been dismissed by conventio...
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Why the Microbiome Is Old News and the Virome Is the Future of Gut Health

July 23, 2025 • 41 mins
Think the microbiome is the key to gut health? Think again. In this episode, Meg introduces the virome, the community of viruses in your gut, and explores how it impacts weight, mood, immunity, and more. Learn why DIY supplementing is risky, how phages could change everything, and what cutting-edge science is revealing about your gut’s viral ecosystem. Ready to stop guessing and start healing? This is the episode you’ve been waitin...
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Food and Mood: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental Health and Energy Featuring Special Guest, Victoria Fabo, Culinary Dietitian

July 16, 2025 • 41 mins



In this lively and informative episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg O’Rourke is joined by culinary dietitian Victoria Fabo to explore the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel. From managing hunger-induced mood swings to choosing foods that support long-term mental wellness, Meg and Victoria share real-life strategies and nutrient-packed snack ideas. They also unpack why quick fixes like detox trends and sup...
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DIY Supplementation Is Risky Business. Here Is Why.

July 9, 2025 • 41 mins
Are you taking supplements without really knowing what your body needs? In this week’s episode of the Harmony with Food podcast, I’m breaking down the real dangers of DIY supplementation. From nutrient depletions to dangerous drug interactions, we’re diving into the truth behind the supplement industry—and why "test, don’t guess" should be your new health mantra. If you’re tired of wasting money and risking your health with guesswo...
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Horrifying Side Effects from Ozempic, Wegovy, and Other So-Called Weight Loss Drugs

July 2, 2025 • 42 mins
In this eye-opening episode of Harmony with Food, I’m exposing the horrifying side effects emerging from weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy—everything from muscle loss to vision problems. But don’t panic—get empowered. I’m breaking down natural ways to activate your GLP-1 pathway without becoming Big Pharma’s guinea pig. If you're sick of generic diagnoses, tired of feeling dismissed by doctors, and ready to take control of ...
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What Does the pH of Your Poop Have to Do With It?

June 25, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of the Harmony with Food show, I break down why the pH of your poop is more important than you think. From the latest studies on gut-brain health and OCD to how acidic or alkaline stool can point to deeper digestive issues like SIBO or carbohydrate malabsorption, we cover it all. I also explain how microbiome testing—rather than guessing—can uncover root causes behind symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and anxiety. If...
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