Harmony With Food

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, GERD, chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, and digestive discomfort.

Meg explores the gut microbiome, long-term PPI and antacid use, SIBO, food sensitivities, digestive enzymes, probiotics, inflammation, and the gut-brain connection. She also explains why two people with similar digestive symptoms may need very different nutritional strategies and why her philosophy is simple: test, don't guess.

You'll learn how the timing and pattern of digestive symptoms can provide valuable information, why choosing a probiotic based solely on what's popular at the store may not address your individual needs, and how functional testing can offer a more detailed picture of the microbiome, nutritional status, and digestive health.

Meg also walks listeners through her six-step functional nutrition methodology, designed to identify potential contributors to persistent symptoms and create a more individualized approach to food, supplementation, and gut health.

If you've spent months or years hearing that your labs are "normal" while still struggling with digestive symptoms, fatigue, weight-loss resistance, or feeling like something simply isn't right, this conversation will give you new questions to ask and a clearer understanding of your options.

Your symptoms contain information. The goal is learning how to read it.In this episode: gut health, IBS, GERD, acid reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, SIBO, PPIs, antacids, probiotics, food sensitivities, microbiome testing, functional nutrition, digestive health, inflammation, weight-loss resistance, and the gut-brain connection.

Learn more about Meg, access free resources, listen to additional episodes, or schedule a Functional Health Assessment at HarmonyWithFood.com.

This podcast is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical care. Do not stop or change prescribed medications without speaking with your healthcare provider.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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, shares the TIME warning signs of sepsis, and discusses why symptoms such as sudden confusion, extreme weakness, fever, or a rapidly worsening infection should never be ignored.

She also explores the often-overlooked connection between food and prescription medications, including grapefruit and statins, NSAIDs and stomach irritation, thyroid medications, antibiotics, and other common food-drug interactions.

The episode also examines Perez Hilton’s public experience with sepsis, shares a powerful patient story involving repeated misdiagnosis and post-sepsis recovery, and highlights why asking questions, seeking additional medical opinions when necessary, and speaking up when something does not feel right can be critical.

Meg also discusses functional nutrition, microbiome testing, personalized nutrition, and her “test, don’t guess” approach to helping people better understand what may be happening inside their bodies.

If you or someone you love is dealing with an infection, unexplained symptoms, digestive issues, fatigue, or lingering health concerns after sepsis, this episode offers important questions to ask and information to help you become a more informed participant in your healthcare.

Learn more about Meg and Harmony with Food at HarmonyWithFood.com.Topics covered: sepsis symptoms, Sepsis Awareness Month, post-sepsis syndrome, post-sepsis psychosis, food-drug interactions, medication and food interactions, gut health, microbiome testing, functional nutrition, patient advocacy, personalized nutrition, and root-cause health.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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 one-size-fits-all diets often fall short, and why understanding your individual body matters more than following another food trend.You’ll discover:

• How gut health and chronic inflammation may be connected
• Why symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, bloating, poor sleep, joint discomfort, and difficulty managing weight deserve a closer look
• How the gut-brain connection can influence digestion and how you feel
• Why foods considered “healthy” may not work the same way for every person
• The problem with constantly jumping from one diet or elimination plan to another
• Why Meg believes in “Test, Don’t Guess”
• How personalized nutrition can help identify patterns in your symptoms, food choices, lifestyle, and overall health
• The role of fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, and food diversity in supporting gut health
• Why improving your health is about more than simply taking another supplement
• How becoming more proactive about your health can help you stop settling for feeling tired, uncomfortable, or “just okay”

If you have been doing all the “right” things but still feel like something is missing, this conversation may help you start asking better questions.Your body is constantly communicating with you. The goal is to learn how to listen, investigate, and make informed decisions about what comes next.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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 season, many people assume they simply need another diet, cleanse, supplement, or New Year’s resolution. Meg takes a different approach: understand what your body is telling you, investigate the root of the problem, and stop guessing about your health.

Through questions from three listeners, Meg breaks down the connection between the gut microbiome, digestion, nutrient absorption, mental health, inflammation, and overall wellness. She also discusses why receiving an IBS diagnosis does not necessarily explain what is causing your symptoms and why “normal” medical tests can still leave people searching for answers.In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why bloating, constipation, reflux, cramping, diarrhea, and other digestive symptoms deserve a closer look
• Why an IBS diagnosis may describe your symptoms without identifying what is driving them
• What Meg means when she says it may be time to give your gut an “oil change”
• How the gut microbiome can influence digestion, immune function, metabolism, mood, and overall health
• Why the gut and brain are closely connected and how digestive issues may occur alongside anxiety, depression, fatigue, and brain fog
• Why Meg says, “Fix the gut, fix the brain. Fix the brain, fix the gut.”
• How ultra-processed foods, stress, food quality, and lifestyle may affect digestive health
• Why food quality may be more important than extreme restriction, fad diets, or eating as little as possible
• The difference between prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and psychobiotics
• What short-chain fatty acids are and why low levels may be relevant when looking at digestive health
• Why eating nutritious foods does not automatically mean your body is absorbing the nutrients it needs
• How micronutrients and fat-soluble vitamins fit into the conversation about digestion and absorption
• Why functional nutrition testing may provide additional information when conventional testing has not explained persistent symptoms
• How microbiome testing can look at markers related to digestion, absorption, gut bacteria, inflammation, and other aspects of digestive health
• Meg’s six-step approach to supporting the gut through removing, reducing, supporting beneficial bacteria, repairing, rebalancing, and eventually moving toward maintenance
• Why taking more supplements is not always the answer
• Why Meg encourages listeners to “test, don’t guess”
• How becoming your own healthcare advocate can help you ask better questions, request your records, understand your results, and participate more actively in your care
• Why persistent digestive symptoms do not have to automatically become your “new normal”

Meg also shares her own experience with serious digestive health complications, multiple surgeries, and the decision that ultimately led her to explore functional nutrition testing and a different approach to her health.If you have been told that everything looks “normal” but you still do not feel normal, this episode encourages you to keep asking questions. Whether you are dealing with IBS, bloating, constipation, reflux, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, inflammation, food sensitivities, or unexplained digestive symptoms, there may be more information available than you realize.Your body is constantly giving you information. The question is whether you are listening to it.Maybe your gut is asking for an oil change.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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 Clancy case, a medication error involving four joint replacement patients at a Nashville hospital, and what these situations may reveal about gaps in the healthcare system.

Rather than focusing on blame, Meg asks a more important question: How can patients and families become stronger healthcare advocates? In this episode, Meg discusses:

• Why fragmented healthcare can become dangerous when multiple providers are involved
• The importance of asking who is coordinating your care
• Medication changes, side effects, and warning signs that should be communicated immediately
• Pharmacogenomic and metabolic testing and questions patients can discuss with their providers
• Malcolm Gladwell’s “chain of errors” concept and how multiple small failures can contribute to catastrophic outcomes
• Why patients should document symptoms, medication changes, sleep patterns, and unusual reactions
• When getting a second or third medical opinion may be appropriate
• How family members can help advocate for someone who may not be able to advocate effectively for themselves
• Meg’s own experience with a missed gangrenous appendix, sepsis, and five surgeries
• The loss of Meg’s mother during what was expected to be a routine medical procedure
• Why Meg believes in precision over speed and her philosophy of “Test, Don’t Guess”

Healthcare advocacy does not mean distrusting every doctor or trying to diagnose yourself.

 It means becoming an informed participant in your care, asking questions, recognizing changes, keeping accurate information, and speaking up when something does not feel right.

If you have ever felt dismissed, confused by conflicting medical advice, overwhelmed by multiple specialists, or unsure whether your healthcare providers are seeing the whole picture, this episode is an important reminder:Be proactive about your health. 

Be your own healthcare advocate.Learn more about Meg and functional nutrition testing at HarmonyWithFood.com.

This episode discusses mental health crises, suicidal ideation, psychiatric symptoms, medical errors, and loss.

Meg is a registered dietitian and functional nutritionist, not a psychiatrist, attorney, or hospital administrator. This episode is educational and does not provide medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis in the United States, call or text 988.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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 nutritionist Meg Marie O’Rourke breaks down practical ways to make the transition back to school healthier, easier, and less stressful for the whole family.

If your child has been staying up late all summer, refuses half the foods you pack, trades lunch for cookies, or you keep finding yourself relying on takeout after a long day, this episode is for you.

Meg answers questions including:

• How do I get my child back on a school sleep schedule without a battle?
• How much sleep do school-age kids and teenagers actually need?
• Can screen time make it harder for kids to fall asleep?
• What should I pack in a healthy school lunch?
• Are protein bars actually healthy, or are some basically candy bars?
• Are Lunchables a good everyday lunch option?
• What do I do if my child refuses vegetables or is an extremely picky eater?
• Should I keep making separate meals for every child in the family?
• How can I meal prep without spending my entire Sunday in the kitchen?
• What are some easy backup meals for nights when everyone is busy?
• How can I reduce fast food without trying to be perfect?
• How can I get my kids more involved in choosing and preparing their own food?

Meg also explains why repeated exposure can work better than pressure with picky eaters, why involving kids in packing their lunches may help them actually eat what you send, and how just a small amount of food prep can make the school week dramatically easier.You’ll also hear practical tips for:

• Gradually resetting bedtime and wake-up routines
• Using daylight and movement to support better sleep
• Creating simple, balanced lunches without trying to make them “Pinterest perfect”
• Choosing lower-sugar protein bars for a Plan B or Plan C
• Building healthier snacks kids will actually eat
• Doubling dinner recipes so you have meals ready for later
• Creating your own healthy “fast food” in the freezer
• Reducing weeknight decision fatigue
• Making healthy choices more convenient for busy families

And for the parents who are taking care of everyone else while ignoring their own symptoms, Meg also discusses the importance of being your own healthcare advocate.If you’ve been struggling with bloating, GI issues, fatigue, joint discomfort, weight-loss resistance, or simply feeling like something is off even though you’ve been told your labs are “normal,” Meg explains why she believes in her longtime philosophy: Test, don’t guess.

This episode is a practical back-to-school reset for parents who want healthier routines without adding more pressure to an already busy season.Listen now and choose one small change you can make this week.

Learn more, access free resources, or schedule a Functional Health Assessment with Meg at HarmonyWithFood.com.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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 as concern for their health?

Meg explains why body shaming does not motivate better health, how it can contribute to anxiety, restrictive eating, binge eating, and an unhealthy relationship with food, and why thinner does not automatically mean healthier.

Then she dives into one of the most disturbing weight-loss conversations trending on social media: “Cyclospora skinny.” TikTok users have joked about the gastrointestinal parasite Cyclospora as a shortcut to rapid weight loss, but Meg explains why that weight loss can actually mean dehydration, electrolyte depletion, nutrient malabsorption, and muscle loss, not healthy fat loss.

Meg also tackles the continuing GLP-1 weight-loss craze, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, and discusses why rapid weight loss without proper nutrition, adequate protein, and resistance training can compromise muscle and metabolic health.In this episode, Meg discusses:

• Ariana Grande, body shaming, and celebrity weight commentary
• Why shame can worsen someone's relationship with food and their body
• The dangerous “Cyclospora skinny” and “diarrhea diet” trends
• Why illness-related weight loss is not the same as healthy fat loss
• Fad diets, restrictive eating, and the cycle of losing and regaining weight
• Why muscle is critical for metabolism
• GLP-1 medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
• The importance of protein and resistance training during weight loss
• Why “thinner” does not necessarily mean “healthier”
• Food sensitivities, gut health, the microbiome, and micronutrients
• Why Meg says “Test, don’t guess”
• Functional nutrition testing and precision nutrition
• What to do when your labs are called “normal” but you still don't feel normal
• Becoming your own healthcare and food advocate

If you've tried diet after diet, struggle with weight-loss resistance, IBS, GI symptoms, fatigue, bloating, metabolic concerns, or simply feel like something is missing from your healthcare puzzle, Meg explains why another quick fix may not be the answer.

At Harmony With Food, the goal is to understand what your body actually needs through individualized nutrition and functional testing rather than following whatever diet happens to be trending online.

Ready to stop guessing? 

Visit HarmonyWithFood.com to schedule a Functional Health Assessment with Meg and learn more about the BioUnique Boutique Collective.

You can also download Meg's free guide, Five Simple Swaps to Reduce Bloat and Boost Energy, for practical ways to begin improving your nutrition and gut health.

Remember: Your worth isn't measured by your weight, and there is no easy button for health. Test, don't guess.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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 conversation is for you.Meg explains the difference between IgE food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances, including why some food-related symptoms may be delayed by hours or even days.

She also discusses why restrictive elimination diets and low-FODMAP diets can sometimes leave people with an increasingly small list of “safe foods” without answering the bigger question: What is actually causing the reaction?The episode also explores recent research Meg discusses in connection with leukocyte activation testing and cellular immune responses, along with the role testing may play in developing a more individualized nutrition strategy.

Meg shares a real client example involving brain fog, bloating, headaches, and onion reactivity, and explains why she believes laboratory results are most useful when they are interpreted alongside a person’s symptoms, health history, microbiome, nutritional status, medications, supplements, and other health data.You’ll also hear about:

• Food sensitivity symptoms, including bloating, gas, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, joint discomfort, and digestive problems
• Why a negative food allergy test may not explain every food-related symptom
• The difference between food allergy, food intolerance, and food sensitivity
• Why food reactions can be delayed and dose-dependent
• How overly restrictive eating can create anxiety around food
• Why Meg recommends a “Test, Don’t Guess” approach
• The importance of personalized nutrition and microbiome testing
• Cross-reactivity between pollen, latex, mold, and certain foods
• Latex-fruit syndrome and foods such as banana, avocado, kiwi, chestnut, and tomato
• Connections between ragweed, melons, bananas, zucchini, peppers, sunflower seeds, and other foods
• Why interpreting test results matters just as much as obtaining them

If you are struggling with IBS symptoms, chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, unexplained fatigue, headaches, brain fog, food reactions, weight-loss resistance, or digestive discomfort, this episode offers a deeper look at why identifying the right questions may be more useful than simply eliminating more foods.Visit HarmonyWithFood.com to listen to more episodes of The Harmony With Food Show, explore Meg’s free nutrition resources, and learn more about functional nutrition, gut health, food sensitivities, inflammation, micronutrients, and personalized nutrition.Test, Don’t Guess. Your body is bio-unique, and your nutrition should be too.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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, and individual biological factors may contribute to chronic inflammation and related symptoms.Topics covered in this episode include:

• Chronic inflammation and common associated symptoms
• The gut-brain connection
• Gut microbiome and oral microbiome health
• Brain fog, fatigue, bloating, and digestive issues
• Weight-loss resistance
• Joint discomfort and sleep concerns
• Food sensitivities and personalized nutrition
• Gut microbiome testing
• Oral microbiome testing
• Food sensitivity testing
• Micronutrient testing
• Inflammatory markers
• Digestive enzymes and fat malabsorption
• Short-chain fatty acids
• Yeast and fungal overgrowth
• Ultra-processed foods and high-sugar diets
• Alcohol, chronic stress, and low fiber intake
• Fiber, fermented foods, omega-3 fats, and polyphenols
• Personalized food and supplement strategies
• Functional nutrition testing and precision nutrition
• Meg’s six-step methodology
• The BioUnique Boutique Collective

The episode also examines the difference between generalized nutrition recommendations and individualized nutrition planning based on symptoms, health history, diet, lifestyle, and testing results. Learn more about functional nutrition, personalized testing, and the BioUnique Boutique Collective at HarmonyWithFood.com.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com

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, excessive sugar, environmental toxins, infections, digestive imbalances, and other physical stressors may place additional pressure on the body.

She also discusses cortisol, the role of the adrenal glands, and why some people continue struggling even when conventional laboratory results appear normal.

You will also learn why Meg cautions against taking supplements based on social media recommendations, advertisements, or advice from friends.

Personalized testing may help identify micronutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, microbiome imbalances, cortisol patterns, and other pieces of your individual health puzzle.Are you taking multiple supplements without knowing which ones are helping?

Have fatigue, brain fog, cravings, weight loss resistance, or digestive symptoms started controlling your schedule?

Meg shares why it is time to stop throwing spaghetti against the wall, become your own healthcare advocate, and test rather than guess.Listen to discover how functional nutrition and personalized testing may help you better understand what your body has been trying to tell you.

About Meg Meg Marie (AKA- Megnificent):


Meg is a Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutrition practitioner who helps clients understand the science behind their symptoms. She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or fatigue.Her work highlights the powerful role of genetics, microbiome balance, nutrient deficiencies, and food intolerances in shaping long‑term health. Meg bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional nutrition, empowering people with evidence‑based strategies that support digestion, metabolism, hormones, immunity, and whole‑body wellness.

 Learn more at: HarmonywithFood.com