THE DESI EM PROJECT

Shehroz became a nutrition and fitness coach many years ago. After reversing his parents' chronic illnesses with a keto/carnivore approach, he now trains many clients in the same. He does competitive body building and relies on a No Carb Carnivore approach for the same.

Follow him on his IG - @theshehrozalam

Dr Veena is an ex-deputy director of the National Institute of Nutrition in India. She has worked on promoting nutrient dense foods for children and poverty-stricken populations as well as advocated for more meat and eggs in the diets of the Indian population.

Watch this eye-opening conversation as to how India got it's nutrition wrong.

Stephanie Taylor did everything she was told to do to be healthy. She ate the porridge, went vegetarian, then vegan, and was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer anyway. 

Working out what had gone wrong changed the direction of her life. Along with her sister Nicky, she now helps hundreds of people over 40 through their Primal Body Reset and Accelerator programmes.

Their book, Happy Sexy Health, is out later this year. 

Stephanie was voted Inspirational Person of the Year and has been featured on the BBC, The Telegraph, Business Insider and Entrepreneur. 

Stephanie speaks to companies, communities and podcast audiences on health after 40, why so much standard advice fails the people who follow it most carefully, and what actually works instead. 

Stephanie’s mission is simple: To help you feel amazing without spending your life in the kitchen or the gym.

Not losing hope she went to Chemothermia in Turkey even when she was told to go palliative by her doctors in England.

Her metabolic treatment there changed her life.

Follow Stephanie on her socials -

IG and YouTube - @Happysexyhealth

If you know someone who is looking for advanced metabolic cancer treatments, check out - https://chemothermia.com/

Manoshi Bhattacharya is an ex-Indian Navy physician. Having discovered her passion for history and storytelling, she has to her credit many books like No Food Off Limits, Chittagong Summer of 1930, Charting the Deep: A History of the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department and The Royal Rajputs: Strange Tales Stranger Truths. She had delved deep into the history of food in India and the various influences on our food across 1000s of years.

All her books can be found on Amazon.

What a fun conversation with Rachel, Olivia and Richard Smith. Carnivores from the UK. Sharing their experiences, knowledge and wisdom regarding carnivore and different tips and tricks for all.

Follow them on IG -

Richard - @keto_pro

Rachel - @carnivore.fitness

Olivia - @oliviakhwaja

7-year Carnivore, Briana suffered from Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Interstitial cystitis, Acne, Rotator cuff injuries, IBS, GERD, Acne, Anxiety, Depression and was on 15 pills. Vegan made her worse. Carnivore healed her. She is not on any medications now.

You connect with her on IG - @brianabb15

Josie turned vegan at the age of 13 as she was influenced by PETA and wanted to turn her health around. She was depressed through her vegan years and developed Ulcerative Colitis and suffered even more... Till she found salvation in Carnivore.

Her book "Coming around to Carnivore" is also out now and available on Amazon (globally) and Barnes & Noble. Do get your copies.

You can find her on IG, YouTube and TikTok as @explanteater

Dr Jaimela Dulaney is a cardiologist practising diagnosis and wellness medicine in Florida. She was and based her practice on veganism and vegetarianism till she noticed, her health and her patients' health were not doing so great. She then went down the rabbit hole of nutrients, animal based and carnivore and has not looked back yet! She is also an OG ultra marathon runner at the ripe young age of 63!

To get in touch with her, visit her website - https://doctordulaney.com/

Follow her on IG - @jaimeladulaney

Dr Kishlay joins me on this episode discussing his journey into Carnivore, his metabolic practice, myths around Carnivore and the types of cases he sees. He has been carnivore for more than 6 years and is an OG of Indian Carnivore Doctors.

To get in touch with him, visit his IG - @metabolicdr.k .

You can also visit his YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicdr.k1650

James tried it all - vegetarianism, pescatarian, vegan, fruitarian till he knew Carnivore was the ultimate and most optimal lifestyle for fitness and good health. We delve into his journey and how restaurant chains make you think they are healthy but their ingredient list is longer than anything you have seen!

James also is a Coach focussing on Community, Nutrition and Movement.

Catch him on his socials -

IG, X,TikTok and YouTube - @primal_metabolic

In this episode Kimberly, a mother of 4 takes us through her journey of plant based omnivore, vegan and carnivore diets. She sheds light upon her health deterioration during her veganism days and how she healed on carnivore. We also talk about menstrual, reproductive and sexual health.

She is also a coach and cane be found @onebodyedu on IG, Facebook and TikTok

Niklas was diagnosed with coeliac disease before he even turned one year old and only after months of tests and not getting any better. He learned an important lesson later on asas a young boy, which was how to read labels. He quickly learned what was good for his body and what was bad. NIklas is currently an expert in Dietetics and Human Nutrition and founded the Natruly company.

Watch our conversation as he takes us through his journey from illness to Health!

His websites - https://niklasgustafson.com/

https://natruly.com/

Follow him on his IG - @niklasgustafson

Robert is a natural body builder who followed a traditional, "bro-dieting" approach to nutrition. He followed this protocol for the first 5 years of his bodybuilding career.  He experienced "success" in the sport in the sense of building muscle but developed serious eating disorders and had a terrible relationship with food.  Hormones took a drastic nose dive. Developed  eating disorderss.  Suffered Massive drops in strength and stamina.  Zero sex drive. But then he found animal-based keto and his life turned around.

Check out his website to train under him -

https://ketosavage.com/

https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/

Follow him on his IG - @ketosavage

Joe Dalle Vedove went into fitness and nutrition when he was 14. Nutrition training was different then and he went into macros and carbs leading him to suffer from hypertension, diabetes, eating disorders, weight issues, IBS, Crohn's. he has been training clients for 35 years and tried every diet on himself till he found Carnivore 10 years back. And there has been no looking back as he reversed every illness he had.

Get in touch with Joe for coaching -

IG - @coachcarnivorejoe

TikTok - @coachcarnivorejoe

Email - coachcarnivorejoe@gmail.com

Watch as the hot and super intelligent Bee from Tampa, Florida talks about her story and her journey into carnivore and putting GER, PTSD and PMDD symptoms into remission and thriving!

Best place to catch her -

IG - @girl_gone_carnivore

Watch as Vipul and I dissect health in India and bust a lot of myths. Dr Vipul is the founder and chairperson of MAICAT (Metabolic And Immune Correction Approach to Treatment) Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. The team treats Diabetes | Weight Loss | Cancer | PCOS & PCOD | Thyroid | Auto Immune | Infertility | Hair & Skin | Neurological Disorder using a metabolic approach.

Dr Vipul has been actively proliferating his ideas on treatment without medicine or what he better quotes as “The science of Stopping Medicines. By, developing individualized treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions and diseases and ensure alignment with physical, cultural,
and emotional needs.

Visit his website - https://maicat.org/

IG - @maicat.org.health

Theon had a lot of gluten intolerances, Wolf Parkison White syndrome leading to tachycardias, inflammation. He tried a lof of diets including vegan and fruitarian but found the best results on Carnivore.

Contact him on his IG - @theonajax

Home schooled Anushka went paleo and then carnivore to get over her acnes, skin issues, gastric issues, Asthma and much more. She was a national level Badminton player and now lifts weights in the gym. She is all of 18 years young. her father had a cardiac arrest in January 2026 and did not receive CPR for 30 minutes till he was taken to the hospital. He survived with ZERO neurological deficit - She credits his saturated fat intake (since she had moved him to carnivore few months previously) for neurological recovery!

What a trooper.

in this episode, Max takes us through his journey of getting over ADHD and the meds he was on. His crossfit phase, podcasting, workouts, carnivore, carb cycling and much more!

Get in touch with him on his social -

IG - @thelowcarbconsultant

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@maxhelmerthelowcarbconsult1125

Claudia went into her nutrition and fitness journey when her father fell sick and she had to take care of him.

But when she had pericarditis as a side effect of a jab, she went carnivore and recovered in a month and a half shocking her doctors! There has been no looking back for her!

Watch her full journey!

Check out her website - https://claufit.com.mx/

IG - @claufitcarnivora

Jessica was a vegan and used to troll people who were not! She thought being gassy and have multiple bowel movements a day was normal. Constantly fatigued, had low energy and could injure easily - Till she found Carnivore. And now there is no looking back.

Catch her on IG - @thecuriouscarnivore_

It is always a pleasure to have Dr. Anthony Chaffee on show! We discuss the new US dietary guidelines, his upcoming book, people adding carbs back and much more!!

Anthony's Socials -

IG - @anthonychaffeemd

X - @anthony_chaffee

His Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@anthonychaffeemd

Website - https://dranthonychaffee.com/

Frances suffered for years with eating disorders. Losing her periods and feeling miserable. Till Carnivore changed her life around. And for her parents too! You can also meet her at Meatstock 2026!

Catch her on IG - @ladyandhersteak

Having Mimi back on the show was surreal. She suffered for decades and was on medications all her life. Asthma, Dupuytrens contracture, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, muscle atropy, neurogenic bladder, dystonia, MRSA, spinal abscess. She almost died and was given < 50% chances of survival. She fought. She walked just 10 more steps everyday and found Carnivore. Now she is not on any medications, eats meat, deadlifts, gets the sun, sleeps well, prays and is fitter than most people half her age. And she is only 72!

Check out her website - www.just10moresteps.com

She is very active on X - @mimikmorgan

and IG - @mimimorgank

In this episode, Shannon - a registered dietician and I discuss the global epidemic of chronic diseases, nutrition, disease reversal, the new US dietary guidelines, the new American Diabetes Society and much more.

To connect with her catch her on socials -

Facebook - Shannon Davis

IG - @shannondavis.rdn

Check out the website for the American Diabetes Society - https://www.americandiabetessociety.org/

In this episode Plant based nutritionist and therapist Faith Canter takes us through her journey of 33 years of veganism which made her suffer with Hasimotos thyroiditis, thyroid nodules, dysrhythmias, mitral valve prolapse, fatigue, etc. She researched and when all roads led to meat went carnivore. And she reversed all her illnesses.

Check out her website - www.faithcanter.com

IG handles - @plant_based_to_animal_based

@rootsranchportugal

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FaithCanter000

In this episode, Nora Aron shares her inspiring journey to metabolic health, emphasizing natural methods over medications like GLP-1, and discusses her postpartum challenges, dietary choices, and health improvements through a carnivore diet. She takes us through her struggles with Bulimia and how she weaned off her son from breast milk to carnivore.

Catch her on her IG - @norawellnessmum

Austin and his late wife went vegan in 2015 with the belief that they will heal and thrive. Instead, a world of pain awaited them unfortunately. They suffered a lot. And then Austin found Carnivore and changed his health around. Watch this episode as he shares his journey about veganism, carnivore and biomagnetism.

You can check out his website - https://www.solterrabiomag.com/

His IG- @solterra_biomag

In this episode Gary Taubes discusses the flaws in conventional nutrition science, the history of the diet-heart hypothesis, and the impact of scientific misconceptions on public health and dietary guidelines.Gary Taubes is an American science journalist, investigative writer, and author known for challenging conventional thinking about diet, obesity, and metabolic disease. His work focuses on the scientific debate around carbohydrates, sugar, insulin, and the causes of obesity, and he is widely recognized for bringing historical and scientific scrutiny to mainstream nutrition guidelines.

His books include Good Calories, Bad Calories, Case Against Sugars, Case for Keto, Diet Delusion amongst many others.

Subscribe to his Substack - https://uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com/

In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Dominik Vidjak from Croatia as we explore nutrition, carnivore diet, health hacks, fruits, cancer and more. He shares his journey and inquisitiveness into health, fitness and nutrition.

Dr Hannah Matthew is a young and dynamic NHS Internal Medicine doctor.Dr. Hannah Mathew shares her journey from Kerala, India, to England, discussing her cultural roots, dietary choices, and the challenges she faced in medical school. She reflects on her struggles with body image, health issues, and the impact of a low-fat diet. Hannah explores her transition to veganism, the subsequent health challenges, and her eventual discovery of the benefits of animal-based nutrition. She critiques conventional medicine and emphasizes the importance of understanding insulin resistance and the role of nutrition in health. The conversation highlights her personal transformation and insights into the complexities of dietary science.

Catch her on IG - @drhannah_m

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@holistic-hannah

Check out her website - https://unconventional-medicine.blogspot.com/

In this episode, Lee Copus shares his transformative journey from struggling with ulcerative colitis to discovering the carnivore diet. He recounts the challenges he faced with his health, including multiple flare-ups, emergency surgery, and the mental health struggles that followed. Lee discusses how he found relief and healing through a strict carnivore diet, leading to significant improvements in his physical and mental well-being. He also shares insights from his experiences with food digestion and how he experimented with food and observed it come out in his stoma bag. He also delves into the impact of diet on his life post-surgery, as well as his background in music.

Check out his YouTube channel and subscribe - @kentcarnivore

Raymond has been into fitness and exercise for decades. Has tried the standard carb loading, keto and carnivore and seen many changes. At 65, he does not look or feel his age!

Still pumping it out and offers 1 on 1 coaching.

Follow him on his IG - @coachalldayray

In this episode, we have Bianca, who shares her extensive journey from being a raw vegan for 19 years to transitioning to a carnivore diet. Bianca discusses the initial benefits she experienced on a raw vegan diet, the challenges she faced, including health issues and cheat days, and her eventual realization that her diet was causing more harm than good. She details her transition to a carnivore diet, the detoxification process, and the impact of her dietary changes on her mental and physical health. Bianca also addresses the issues of oxalate dumping and heart palpitations, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's body and nutritional needs.

Follow her on IG - @fromleaftobeef

Alessandra travelled the world and was advised to eat a whole load of carbs, put through CICO by trainers, fiber which was destroying her body. One she went animal based and then carnivore, everything reversed!

Catch her on her socials -

IG - @primalhealthcode

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@primalheathcode

In this episode of the Desi EM project, Susan Colonna, a retired nurse from Montana, shares her remarkable journey through health challenges and her transition to a carnivore diet. Susan discusses her early interest in biology, influenced by her mother's career in medical laboratories, and her lifelong passion for fitness. After facing a series of health issues, including a diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and later type 1 diabetes, Susan turned to functional medicine for healing. She was also injected with Ozempic and had severe adverse reactions. She has come out stronger than ever afetr facing numerous near death situations! Now she is managing her Type 1 using the carnivore lifestyle and has significantly brought down her insulin requirements.

Catch her on her socials -

Facebook - Susan Parker Colonna

IG - @cellularspark

Welcome to Season 5 of THE DESI EM PROJECT. Kicking off the season is Colleen from Australia who has been keto for 16 years and carnivore for 3 and reversed diabetes, hypertension, got her eyesight fixed and lost about 20 kgs on the way!

She is living the life and does not look the 69 years she is supposed to be!

Catch her on IG - @belliecat18

In this episode, Jessica Roman shares her daughter's remarkable health journey on a carnivore diet. After facing severe health challenges due to a rare genetic condition - macrocystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome 9MMIHS), Jessica and her family turned to dietary changes that transformed her daughter's health. They discuss the impact of nutrition on healing, the transition to the GAPS diet, and the importance of faith and research in navigating medical challenges. Jessica also provides insights into feeding strategies for children on a carnivore diet and offers support to other families facing similar issues.

Check out her website - https://chealthcollective.org/

Follow her on Instagram - @chealthcollective

Buy her book - "Dying to Thriving" on Amazon

Andrea shares insights into her weight issues for decades and how she not just lost weight but reversed inflammation and other issues on the Carnivore diet.

She's now helping women lose weight and coaches them.

You can follow and contact her on IG - @brazen.and.bold.wellness

Website - www.brazenandboldwellness.com

Andrew Koutnik, PhD, is an award-winning scientist committed to producing and translating cutting-edge research into real world solutions for health, disease management, and performance optimization. Specializing in type 1 diabetes and metabolic health, Andrew has worked with renowned institutions such as Harvard, Johns Hopkins, NASA, and the Department of Defense to develop actionable, evidence-based strategies for overcoming complex health challenges.

Drawing from his personal experience living with Type 1 Diabetes and his scientific expertise, Andrew guides individuals to take control of their health through practical, customized approaches. He is passionate about helping people understand how their bodies respond to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes, enabling them to thrive, whether managing disease or optimizing performance.

In this episode, Andrew speaks about his journey and experiences delving into ketosis, exogenous ketones, pregnancies, cancers and much more. We will definitely look forward to having him again!

Visit his website - https://andrewkoutnik.com/

IG - @andrewkoutnikphd

X - @AKoutnik

LinkedIn - Andrew Koutnik

in this episode, Stephen Hussey shares his personal journey with heart health, detailing his experience with a widow maker heart attack and the subsequent lifestyle changes he made to improve his health. He discusses the misconceptions surrounding cholesterol and heart disease, emphasizing the importance of metabolic health and the role of stress in heart attacks. Stephen also outlines his heart health routine, which includes dietary changes, infrared light exposure, and grounding techniques, advocating for a holistic approach to heart health.

Check out his website - https://resourceyourhealth.com/

Follow him on Instagram - @drstephenhussey

X - @DrStephenHussey

The founder and CEO of "Safest Doctors", Ramm has a passion for patient safety and focuses on metrics that matter especially in critical care. It has led him to collaborate with leaders in this field to offer unique solutions that reduce mortality and morbidity in healthcare practices. This includes looking at nutrition, sunlight etc. he is currently pursuing his PhD in Critical Care Management.

Not to mention he is a carnivore and that too a raw primal one!

Follow him on LinekdIn - Rammohan (Ramm) C Bhoopalan

Check out his website - www.safestdoctors.com

In this conversation, Amy Alkon, an award-winning author and applied behavioral science expert, discusses her journey into medical science and the importance of understanding menopause and perimenopause. She emphasizes the need for women to be informed about their health, particularly regarding hormone levels and the impact of diet and exercise. Alkon also addresses common myths in medical care, particularly those affecting women's health, and provides key takeaways for both women and doctors to improve health outcomes.Amy Alkon is an independent investigative science writer specializing in “applied science”—using scientific evidence to solve real-world problems.

Alkon critically evaluates and synthesizes research across disciplines and then translates it into everyday language, empowering regular people to make scientifically informed decisions for the best of their health and well-being.For 25 years, Alkon wrote an award-winning, science-based nationally syndicated advice column, distributed by Creators. With GOING MENOPOSTAL, Alkon has authored five books—most recently, her “science-help” book Unfuckology: How to Live with Guts and Confidence (St. Martin’s Press, 2018).Alkon is the past President of the Applied Evolutionary Psychology Society, which brings evolutionary science to public policy, education, and medicine.Alkon has given invited talks to academics on applied science at scientific conferences and to large groups at universities, as well as to general audiences. She has given two TED talks, and the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office hires Alkon, a State of California-certified mediator, to do behavioral science-based dispute resolution talks and training videos.Alkon has been profiled in The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, The Independent/UK, and Macleans. Alkon has appeared on numerous national TV and radio shows, including Good Morning America, Today, NPR, CNN, Nightline, Anderson Cooper, Coast to Coast, and Canada’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, along with podcasts by Adam Carolla, Joe Rogan, Michael Shermer, Robert Wright, and Scott Barry Kaufman.

GRAB HER BOOK "GOING MENOPOSTAL" FROM AMAZON!

Bindesh Vimla shares his transformative journey from struggling with chronic health issues and weight gain to discovering the benefits of a carnivore diet. He discusses his experiences with various diets, mental health challenges, and the significant improvements he has seen in his physical and mental well-being since adopting a meat-based diet. Bindesh emphasizes the importance of understanding dietary impacts on health and the psychological aspects of eating, while also reflecting on the cultural and spiritual implications of food choices.

Follow him on his Instagram - @bindeshvimala