Harmony With Food

Can what you eat influence your anxiety, depression, stress levels, and sleep quality? And could your gut health be playing a role in how you feel emotionally? In this episode of The Harmony with Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O'Rourke, also known as the Anti-Diet Dietitian, explores the science behind the anti-anxiety diet, the gut-brain connection, serotoni...

Could your bones be getting weaker without you even knowing it? Osteoporosis and osteopenia affect millions of Americans, often developing silently until a fall or fracture reveals the damage. But what if you could take proactive steps today to protect your bone density, maintain your mobility, and preserve your independence as you age? In this episode of The Harmony with Food Show, registered die...

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, G...

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, sha...

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 o...

Is your gut asking for an oil change? In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg Marie O’Rourke explores what may be happening beneath persistent digestive symptoms such as bloating, constipation, reflux, cramping, unpredictable bowel movements, IBS, fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation. After the stress, food, drinks, disrupted routines, and overindulgence that can come with the holiday s...

When the Healthcare System Fails: The Lindsay Clancy Case, Medical Errors & Why You Need to Be Your Own Advocate What happens when warning signs are missed, providers are not communicating, or several small healthcare failures happen at the same time? In this serious episode of the Harmony with Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke examines the Lindsay...

Back-to-School Routines, Lunchbox Lies & the Fast-Food TrapBack-to-school season can bring a lot of changes all at once: earlier mornings, tighter schedules, packed lunches, homework, sports, and the daily question every parent eventually asks: What am I supposed to feed everyone when life gets this busy? In this episode of the Harmony With Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutrit...

What happens when body shaming, social media, diet culture, and the obsession with being thin collide? In this episode of Harmony With Food, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke takes on the public scrutiny surrounding Ariana Grande’s appearance and asks a bigger question: When did commenting on someone else’s body become acceptable, especially when it is disguised a...

In this episode of The Harmony With Food Show, registered dietitian and functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke takes a deep dive into food sensitivities, food intolerances, digestive symptoms, and personalized nutrition. If you have ever wondered why you feel bloated, exhausted, foggy, or uncomfortable after eating even when traditional food allergy or celiac testing comes back negative, this...

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 revie...

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-process...

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 defic...

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, b...

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...

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...

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 healt...

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...

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 b...

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 warni...

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,...

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 approac...

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 d...

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 functional nutritionist Meg Marie O’R...

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 sing...