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 She debunks outdated beliefs like “calories in, calories out,” the overreliance on BMI, and the idea that food isn’t connected to chronic issues such as eczema, joint pain, or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
