Harmony With Food

Harmony With Food

Meg is a Registered Dietitian, functional nutrition practitioner, and the dynamic host of the nationally syndicated Harmony With Food iHeartRadio show and functional nutrition podcast, airing from Boston to Florida and beyond. In addition, Meg is a weekly expert contributor on syndicated health and wellness segments across iHeart stations in Providence, Boston, Springfield, Worcester, and Cape Cod. Each episode delivers evidence-based insight into functional medicine and functional nutrition, with a strong focus on microbiome and gut health, digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole-body balance. Topics include weight management, weight loss resistance, metabolic health, food sensitivities, vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, macronutrients, supplements, and lifestyle habits that support healing and long-term wellness. Meg brings decades of clinical experience and a practical, no-nonsense approach to helping people make informed, empowered decisions about their health journey. This nationally syndicated functional nutrition podcast delivers evidence-based insight, real conversations, and unapologetic truth. Each episode tackles topics such as: How modern medicine, Big Pharma, and symptom-based care impact health, healing, and patient outcomes GI struggles, including bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and functional nutrition strategies to support digestion and gut bacteria Hidden root causes of weight loss resistance (WLR), blood sugar imbalance, hormone disruption, and metabolic dysfunction Inflammatory issues such as joint pain, headaches, skin concerns, immune challenges, and nervous system stress Practical strategies for proactive, personalized health advocacy, self-care, boundaries, and sustainable lifestyle change Meg doesn’t play guessing games. She champions the functional medicine philosophy of “Test, Don’t Guess,” using functional nutrition testing to help listeners uncover food sensitivities, identify nutrient deficiencies, optimize vitamins and minerals, and better understand their body’s needs. Feeling stuck with vague diagnoses like IBS, SIBO, fatigue that won’t quit, anxiety, or chronic inflammation? Been told to “just eat less and exercise more”? You’re not alone. With over 20 years of experience, Meg empowers listeners to ditch diet drama and reclaim their health through functional lab testing, data-driven insight, and her proven six-step functional nutrition methodology. This approach supports lasting results and is also reflected in her evidence-based nutrition weight loss course, designed to help patients and listeners address digestion, metabolism, hormones, energy, gut health, blood sugar regulation, and immune balance—areas conventional medicine often overlooks. Meg specializes in digestive health, food sensitivities, weight loss resistance, and metabolic health, blending science, nutrition coaching, and advocacy in every episode. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Saint Joseph University in West Hartford, Connecticut, and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Connecticut School of Allied Health. Through expert interviews, practical advice, and evidence-based conversations, Harmony With Food offers a grounded, holistic approach to functional medicine, nutrition, and modern wellness—helping people take control of their health, habits, and healing, one episode at a time.

Episodes

January 21, 2026 41 mins
If bloating, IBS symptoms, reflux, or digestive chaos have become your “normal,” this episode is for you. Meg breaks down why so many gut issues go unresolved in conventional medicine and explains how stress, food, and lifestyle—especially after the holidays—can disrupt the microbiome. Using her “gut oil change” analogy, she walks through what a true gut reset actually involves, why random supplements often make things worse, and w...
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In this episode of The Harmony with Food Show, Meg tackles a topic many people don’t want to admit—are you a supplement nutcase? With the supplement industry booming and misinformation everywhere, Meg breaks down why taking supplements willy-nilly can be dangerous, how counterfeit products and misleading marketing are putting people at risk, and why more is not better when it comes to your health. She explains the very real dangers...
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Functional nutrition testing isn’t just helpful—it can be life changing. In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg breaks down why so many people feel dismissed, misdiagnosed, or stuck with chronic symptoms despite “normal” labs and good intentions. From gut issues and fatigue to anxiety, inflammation, and weight-loss resistance, she explains why diagnosis does not equal resolution—and why guessing with diets and supplemen...
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If you’ve been told you have IBS and walked away wondering, “Is this just my life now?” this episode is for you. On today’s Harmony With Food podcast, I walk you through real-life stories of people who felt trapped by digestive symptoms, shrinking food lists, and scary lab results — and explain why diagnoses like IBS, pre-diabetes, and fatty liver disease are signals, not life sentences. We talk about why guessing with elimination ...
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On today’s episode of the Harmony With Food Show, we’re exposing a truth most doctors never talk about: the prescription medications you rely on may actually be draining your body of essential micronutrients—leaving you wired, tired, bloated, inflamed, and totally frustrated. I’m sharing a powerful case study of a 36-year-old woman whose symptoms were dismissed for years until functional nutrition testing finally revealed the real ...
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This week on the Harmony With Food Show, Meg tackles real listener questions about navigating food stress during the holidays — from managing multiple dietary restrictions to breaking sugar-addiction cycles to staying confident and sober at holiday gatherings. She shares practical, judgment-free advice on setting boundaries, eliminating food guilt, and finally learning how to enjoy the season without sacrificing your health or sani...
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This week on the Harmony With Food Show, Meg pulls back the curtain on the hidden culprits behind fatigue, gut issues, headaches, cravings, joint pain, stubborn weight loss resistance, and that wired-but-tired feeling so many people live with.

From food additives to mold, microplastics, food sensitivities, intolerances, and the health of your microbiome, Meg breaks down exactly what conventional medicine isn’t checking — and why the...
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This week on the Harmony With Food Show, we’re getting real—real stories, real case studies, and real functional nutrition strategies that brought real relief to people who felt ignored by conventional medicine. You’ll hear about a bride desperate for fast weight loss without turning to risky medications, a man recovering from two heart attacks who finally found answers beyond “eat less, exercise more,” and a burnt-out mom whose ex...
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In this episode of The Harmony with Food Show, Meg O’Rourke, RD, LDN, dives into the topic of food sensitivities and how they might be the missing link behind stubborn symptoms like fatigue, headaches, bloating, joint pain, and weight-loss resistance. Meg breaks down the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, explaining why delayed immune reactions (IgG) can make it nearly impossible to identify the pro...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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