Meg Marie ORourke
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 Meg breaks down outdated nutrition myt...
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Warning Labels Proposed For Alcohol. Why Not Warning Labels On Ultra Processed Food? 09.01.2025 42:19
Today we're going to talk about why there's a rise in colon cancer in people under 50. We're also going to talk about a study that says how fructose may contribute to obesity and cancer. We are going to dig a little bit deeper and talk about how they're talking about putting a warning on alcohol but aren't putting a warning on my on our food. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 +...
Micronutrients Play a Role in: Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue & GI Disorders 02.01.2025 40:50
Micronutrients play an essential role in addressing anxiety, depression, fatigue, and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. If you’ve been struggling with weight loss resistance and your doctor relies on outdated tools like BMI or simply advises you to “exercise more and eat less,” know that there’s a better way. Sometimes, resistance to weight loss isn’t about calories—it’s about the health of your mi...
Exhaustion: What Does The Microbiome Have To Do With Chronic Fatigue? 02.01.2025 41:28
We’re going to explore the connection between hidden foods and chronic symptoms, as well as dive into chronic fatigue and the critical role the gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome play in these issues. Let’s get started. The season of stress has arrived. Many of us are rushing to stores, buying gifts, preparing meals—whatever your routine might be. The winter months bring an overwhelming n...
Causes Of Weight Loss Resistance & Common Digestive Symptoms Resolved Through Functional Lab Testing 19.12.2024 41:39
Today, we're going to be talking about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Forty percent of people in the United States have GI issues and boy, can I relate? I used to be one of them after many years, of suffering myself. I finally reached into my pocketbook and reached out to a functional nutritionist and I went through a six step process. Now, years later, I've adapted that process into my...
Prescription Drugs For High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Heartburn Cause Micronutrient Deficiencies 12.12.2024 43:52
Today, we're going to dig a little bit deeper. We're going to go into prescription drugs. and depletion of the micronutrients. We're going to talk about why micronutrients are so important. We will discuss why vitamin D is the Kim Kardashian of vitamins, but it shouldn't be, all the vitamins and minerals play a role. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse...
Chronic Disease Can Be Prevented 05.12.2024 41:43
Today we're talking about chronic disease, the health care crisis that we're in. Six out of ten Americans have chronic disease. And as you get older, they find that After 65, 83 percent of people have chronic diseases and most of them could be prevented just by what you're putting on your plate every day. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition ba...
Fatty Liver Disease: 42% of Americans Suffering-Needlessly 28.11.2024 41:24
Today, we're diving into the world of gut microbial diversity and its wide-ranging implications for health. Our conversation will cover several critical topics: the parameters of the microbiome, its connection to type 2 diabetes, the role of microbiome testing in detecting colon cancer risk, and new research on fatty liver disease. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She...
Lectins? What is All The Hype? 21.11.2024 41:49
Today on the show, we’ll discuss lectins—are they good or bad? We’ll also touch on free recipes I’m offering, dive into IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), food sensitivities, intestinal permeability, and the value of food sensitivity testing. Our goal is always to get to the root cause of health problems. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition back...
What Your Physician Never Told You About Heartburn/GERD & PPI's. 14.11.2024 41:22
Today, we’ll discuss acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn, along with continuing our conversation on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). My focus is on helping patients resolve root causes of digestive issues using functional lab testing, virtual coaching, and tailored anti-inflammatory meal plans. These plans are based on testing food sensitivities, microbiome imbalances, micronutrient defi...
SIBO Explained 07.11.2024 41:03
On today’s podcast, we're diving into a recap of last week’s discussion and exploring the three types of SIBO and IBS, along with practical strategies to address them. We’ll also cover symptoms of leaky gut and discuss what dysbiosis means and how it relates to gut health. So, let’s get started! First, we’ll review the three types of gut dysbiosis we discussed last week: low diversity dysbiosis, d...
Gut Dysbiosis: 3 Types That Can Lead to Leaky Gut 31.10.2024 41:13
At Harmony with Food, my goal is to help clients identify and address the root causes of digestive issues through functional nutrition. Using advanced testing, personalized nutrition coaching, and customized anti-inflammatory meal plans, we can address conditions at their source, whether it's food sensitivities, microbiome imbalances, or even genetics through nutrigenomics—eating in tune with your...
Alternative Options for Stomach and GI Issues 24.10.2024 41:04
In this week’s podcast, we’re diving into anti-inflammatory eating and gut health, focusing on GI problems. Is your discomfort caused by pathogens, or is it gut dysbiosis, a microbiome imbalance due to Candida, bacteria, or viruses? We’ll explore three types of dysbiosis and treatment plans to address them. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition...
The Latest In Microbiome Research and Success Stories 16.10.2024 41:44
It's no secret that most medical doctors don't receive extensive training in nutrition, the microbiome, food sensitivities, micronutrients, or the chemicals in our food supply. If you’ve been frustrated with conventional medicine and feel like you’ve hit a brick wall, you're not alone—and you're in the right place. Today, we’re going to dive into some of the latest research on the microbiome and h...
Are Food Sensitivities Causing Your Symptoms 09.10.2024 40:15
You've probably heard the saying, "Let food be your medicine." But what if certain foods are actually working against you? Many people unknowingly consume foods that their bodies can't tolerate, leading to issues like inflammation, weight loss resistance, and digestive problems. You may have sensitivities to foods high in oxalates, gluten, or other compounds, and you may not even know it. Meg has...
#335 Diet Related Diseases Are the Number One Cause of Death 02.10.2024 42:00
Diet-related diseases are the number one cause of death in the United States, yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in medical school. This isn't surprising; I’ve been talking about this for over 20 years. Today, we're going to dive into a new study on the issue. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition background in a variety o...
Big Pharma Is Winning! Are You Losing? 25.09.2024 41:35
If you’ve hit a brick wall with conventional medicine, guess what? You’re in the right place. We’re going to talk about ADHD, diet, and the gut today. We’ll also discuss how Big Pharma profits from gimmicky weight-loss drugs. If you’re stuck with conventional medicine, it's time to dig deeper. Be proactive about your health. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a...
Chemicals in Our Food 19.09.2024 40:51
Today we're going to talk about a new riveting study about more evidence that artificial sweeteners pose heart risks. We're also going to talk about the natural Ozempic called berberine. Now, here's the thing, I don't want you buying supplements nilly willy. Now let's say you're trying to do this yourself. You're trying to figure when you hear one ad on tv, you heard one commercial on the radio, y...
Are Your Supplements Safe? 29.08.2024 42:36
Today we are going to talk about supplements. Are your supplements safe? Is it safe to buy from online places like Amazon? How do you know what are taking is safe? Where do you get your information from? Do you get your information from marketing departments from these big companies, from television ads, from radio ads, from podcasts from commercials and magazines, maybe from salespeople. It's ver...
What is IBS? 21.08.2024 41:00
Today, we're going to be talking about GLP 1 and natural enhancers of that hormone. We're also going to talk a little bit about the fact that many doctors are not talking about food sensitivities. What is it, what they do, and what we can do about them. In addition to that, we're going to be looking at what is IBS and what can be done from it, for it from a nutritional standpoint or a functional n...
The Natural Ozempic 15.08.2024 41:06
Today we're going to talk about a new riveting study about more evidence that artificial sweeteners pose heart risks. We're also going to talk about the natural Ozempic called berberine. Now, here's the thing, I don't want you buying supplements nilly willy. Now let's say you're trying to do this yourself. You're trying to figure when you hear one ad on tv, you heard one commercial on the radio, y...
Conventional Medicine Is Not Discussing This: Lead In Our Food, Microbiome & Adrenal Fatigue 08.08.2024 41:00
Today, we're going to focus on the microbiome, micronutrients, and nutrition in chronic health conditions. People are calling the gut, the microbiome, the second brain. We also know probiotics can help improve the feel-good hormones like serotonin. Or for example, you are not sleeping well, you can help produce melatonin and other calming type hormones before you go to bed with probiotics. So, pr...
Is HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) The Only Answer? 03.08.2024 41:09
I was constantly having GI issues, and I was trying to figure this out myself. I was on supplements and other products, and I didn't even know which one was or was not working. I sought out functional nutrition help and resolved all my GI issues. And I stopped feeling fatigued. I stopped needing to call in sick to work, and I was no longer wired and tired. My new motto is test, don't guess. If you...
Why Your Conventional Doctor Doesn't Believe You 26.07.2024 41:10
The truth is most medical doctors don't know much about microbiomes, food sensitivities, or micronutrients. And that's where I come in. If you are hitting a brick wall with conventional medicine and know it should not have to be this way, then you are in the right place. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition background in a variety of areas incl...
What Is Adrenal Fatigue? 20.07.2024 40:49
Today we're going to talk about adrenal fatigue, what it is, what are some of the symptoms and what we can do about it. . What is it? who might have it, and how it can kind of go amiss in conventional medicine. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition background in a variety of areas including: Eating Disorders, Weight Loss, Cardiac Disease, Gastr...
Micronutrients Essential For Brain And Body Health 12.07.2024 41:38
Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition background in a variety of areas including: Eating Disorders, Weight Loss, Cardiac Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Food Intolerances/Allergies and Diabetes. Meg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Saint Joseph University in West Hartford, CT. Harmony With Food™ Radio Show o...
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