Harmony With Food

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 Meg breaks down outdated nutrition myths, exposes gaps in conventional medicine, and teaches listeners how the microbiome, nutrient deficiencies, genetics, and food sensitivities shape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.

Episodes

August 11, 2026 41 mins
In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke discusses chronic inflammation, the gut-brain connection, and the role of personalized nutrition testing in evaluating ongoing health concerns.

Meg explains how the gut and oral microbiomes are connected with digestion, immune activity, mood, energy, and overall health. She also reviews how food, lifestyle...
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    Feeling exhausted throughout the day and wide awake when it is finally time to sleep?

     In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg Marie O’Rourke explores adrenal fatigue, the experience of feeling wired and tired, and the many forms of stress that may affect your energy, sleep, cravings, digestion, metabolism, and overall health.

    Meg explains how emotional stress, poor sleep, ultra-processed foods, ...
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    Weight Loss Resistance After 40: Why Eating Clean May Not Be Enough

    You are eating clean, exercising, reading labels, and doing your best to make healthy choices.The scale still feels stuck. In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, I break down the hidden metabolic blockers that can influence weight loss after 40, including cortisol, insulin resistance, thyroid function, micronutrient deficiencies, gut health, muscle m...
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    Feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, achy, bloated, unable to sleep, or frustrated by hair loss and weight resistance, even though your blood work keeps coming back “normal”? Micronutrient deficiencies may be one of the missing pieces. In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, Meg explores how vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids support energy, metabolism, brain chemistry, immune ...
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    Why are prescription drug prices so high, and how can patients avoid feeling trapped in a cycle of medications?

    In this episode of The Harmony with Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke examines the business of Big Pharma, the rising cost of prescription drugs, and the importance of becoming your own healthcare advocate.Meg explores widely publicized cases involving Daraprim and...
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    In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, Meg Maria Roark discusses Fourth of July barbecue safety, food poisoning prevention, and practical ways to enjoy summer gatherings without digestive discomfort. Topics include safe grilling temperatures, cross-contamination, the food danger zone, proper handling of cold and hot foods, and why perishable foods should not sit out too long in summer heat.

    Meg also explains how gril...
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    Can food affect anxiety, depression, cravings, fatigue, and brain fog? In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, Meg Marie O’Rourke explains the connection between food, mood, blood sugar, gut health, the microbiome, and the gut-brain axis. She discusses how nutrition, functional testing, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and lifestyle choices may influence mental health, digestion, sleep, energy, ...
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    In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O'Rourke discusses the growing popularity of ketamine therapy, mushroom microdosing, and products marketed as ketamine alternatives. Learn the difference between prescription ketamine and unregulated smoke shop products, including K-shots, K-drinks, and other lookalike substances.Meg examines potential risks associated with uns...
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    Are workplace wellness programs actually improving employee health, productivity, and retention, or are they just another corporate checkbox?In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O'Rourke explores the real impact of workplace wellness programs and why employee well-being has become a critical business strategy. From burnout and brain fog to employee engagement, abs...
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    Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that can develop when the body's response to an infection triggers widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction. While early diagnosis and treatment are critical, recovery often extends far beyond hospital discharge.In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, Meg Marie O'Rourke, Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutritionist, examines the warning signs of sepsis, the importance o...
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    In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutritionist Meg Marie O'Rourke explores the science behind common environmental toxins found in food and how they may impact inflammation, allergies, asthma, metabolism, hormone balance, and overall health. Meg discusses mercury in fish, arsenic in rice, mold toxins (mycotoxins) in foods such as coffee and peanuts, and the growing concern surroundin...
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    Explore the connection between food sensitivities and inflammation, gut health, chronic symptoms, microbiome imbalance, and weight loss resistance with registered dietitian functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke.

    In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg explains the differences between food allergies, food intolerances, and food sensitivities, why elimination diets and FODMAP approaches often fail, and ho...
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    Are food sensitivities, inflammation, gut issues, or chronic symptoms being overlooked in your healthcare plan? In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, Meg O’Rourke dives deep into the connection between food sensitivities, the microbiome, micronutrient deficiencies, leaky gut, and chronic health conditions that conventional medicine often fails to address. From weight loss resistance and digestive issues to migraines,...
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    Sleep issues.

    Sugar cravings.

    Brain fog.

    Weight loss resistance.

    Feeling exhausted even when you’re “doing everything right.”

    What if the problem isn’t a lack of discipline… but a disrupted circadian rhythm, hidden inflammation, food sensitivities, stress overload, or improper supplementation?

    In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, registered dietitian...
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    Can food really support memory, focus, and long-term brain health? In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, Meg Marie O’Rourke explores the connection between inflammation, nutrition, gut health, and cognitive function. From brain fog and fatigue to dementia risk and omega imbalances, this episode breaks down the science behind how food and inflammation may be impacting your brain every single day. Meg discusses the gro...
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    Are you constantly exhausted, dealing with brain fog, bloating, joint pain, or weight loss resistance—only to be told your labs are “normal”?

    In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke dives deep into the hidden drivers of chronic inflammation and why so many people feel dismissed by conventional medicine.

    This episode, Inf...
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    In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, Meg Marie O’Rourke explores sports nutrition for endurance athletes, marathon runners, and active adults looking to improve energy, recovery, and overall health.

    With the Boston Marathon as the backdrop, Meg shares insights from her personal story and her father’s legacy as a track coach, while breaking down how proper nutrition supports both performance and long-ter...
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    Struggling with acne, eczema, or stubborn skin issues that won’t go away no matter what you try?

     In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, we explore the powerful connection between gut health and skin, often called the gut-skin axis.

    Registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke sits down with GRAES founder Becky Martin to break down how diet, inflammation, hormones, and l...
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    Spring has a way of making people want a reset—and that’s when detox trends take over. From juice cleanses and detox teas to parasite cleanses and liver detox supplements, the detox industry promises a “clean start.”

    But do detoxes actually work? And are they even safe?

    In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, Meg Marie O’Rourke, Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutritionist, bre...
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    Apple cider vinegar is everywhere right now—but is it actually helping your health? In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg breaks down one of the most talked-about wellness trends: apple cider vinegar for weight loss, gut health, and metabolism. If you’ve seen the Apple Cider Vinegar Netflix series or noticed influencers promoting daily shots, detox routines, ...
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