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THE DESI EM PROJECT

Ankur Verma
Carnivore Diet
Nutrition
Diabetes
Metabolic Health
Cholesterol
Veganism
Heart Disease
Ketogenic Diet
Mitochondrial Health
Sugar Addiction
Insulin Resistance
Emergency Medicine
India
Membranous Nephropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Vegetarianism
Dietary Changes
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Crohn's Disease

Founded & created by Dr. Ankur Verma, The DESI EM PROJECT endeavours to bring you discussions on everything emergency medicine, cases, myths, dogmas, concepts, evidence based approaches, fitness, nutrition and much more. We would also be focusing on the Indian emergency medicine scenario. EM, nutrition,wellness guests from India and across the globe would be invited to chat on different topics. Th... more

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I had Peter and Eddie back on the show together and it was awesome.We discuss recent updates to the American dietary guidelines, the implications of the food pyramid, and the importance of scientific literacy in health coaching. Eddie and Peter share... more

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 take... more

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... more

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 journa... more

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Peter Goeke
Carnivore coach and program contributor
Carnivore Coach International
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 177 - THE ONE WITH "TAG TEAM WITH COACH PETER AND EDDIE GOEKE"
Edward A. Goeke
Healthscience educator and Carnivore Coach International participant
Carnivore Coach International
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 177 - THE ONE WITH "TAG TEAM WITH COACH PETER AND EDDIE GOEKE"
Nora Wellness Mom
Nora Wellness Mom, sharing her experience with metabolic health and a carnivore lifestyle
London, United Kingdom
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 176 - THE ONE WITH "NORA WELLNESS MUM"
Austin Walters
Former vegan who transitioned to carnivore; founder/practitioner in biomagnetism
Soltera Biomag
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 175 - THE ONE WITH "VEGAN TURNED CARNIVORE AUSTIN"
Gary Taubes
Author and journalist focused on nutrition and public health
Author of Good Calories, Bad Calories; Why We Get Fat; Case Against Sugar
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 174 - THE ONE WITH "GARY TAUBES""
Dr. Hannah Matthew
An Indian-born doctor based in England, passionate about lifestyle medicine
Self-employed
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 172 - THE ONE WITH "VEGETARIAN TO ANIMAL BASED WITH DR HANNAH MATHEW"
Lee Copus
Health coach and advocate for the carnivore diet after overcoming ulcerative colitis
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 171 - THE ONE WITH "THE KENT CARNIVORE LEE COPUS"
Susan Parker
Retired nurse and Type 1 diabetes advocate
Episode: DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 167 - THE ONE WITH "MANAGING TYPE 1 ON CARNIVORE WITH SUSAN"
Jessica Roman
Advocate for dietary solutions for children with rare intestinal disorders
C Health Collective
Episode: THE DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 165 - "THE ONE WITH JESSICA AND MMIHS RECOVERY"

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Dr. Ankur Verma
Host of The DESI EM PROJECT, medical professional with a focus on emergency medicine and nutrition discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • A veritable encyclopedia of health optimization to discover

    Dr. Verma has assembled a fantastic list of guests that we get to learn from.

    Make sure to find three or four that you feel are interesting and go from there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CanuckKhan
    Canada7 months ago
  • Great podcast for everyone! Eye opener!

    Dr Ankur Verma beautifully unravels the mystery of emergency medicine for his listeners. Very engaging conversations and great learning for everyone. Knowing what to do in an emergency should be a human right and this podcast brings us closer to exercising that right! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    puneet99914
    United States4 years ago

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Episodes are described as eye-opening and informative, with emphasis on emergency medicine and nutrition.
Listeners value practical health guidance and credible storytelling from clinicians and health professionals.
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The host is seen as knowledgeable and accessible, with strong augmentation by guest expertise.

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DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 174 - THE ONE WITH "GARY TAUBES""
Q: You and your work challenge the belief that calories in equals calories out. Could you unpack why that notion persisted and what the evidence actually shows?
The calorie model persisted because early physiological measurements framed fat storage around energy balance, but long-term nutrition research showed hormones, especially insulin, play a decisive role in how calories are partitioned and stored, making simple calorie counting insufficient to explain weight gain or loss; history reveals the hypothesis was tested repeatedly with mixed results and was sustained by political and institutional incentives rather than unequivocal evidence.
DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 176 - THE ONE WITH "NORA WELLNESS MUM"
Q: How did you handle feeding your baby and what changes did you make to introduce meat-based foods early?
She shares starting her son on bone marrow and stage-appropriate meat-based foods, monitoring allergies, and eventually converting to a carnivore approach for her child with careful introduction of eggs and avoidance of problematic components.
DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 176 - THE ONE WITH "NORA WELLNESS MUM"
Q: What was it like going through pregnancy and postpartum in terms of health and weight management?
She describes a traumatic birth with antibiotics and a subsequent rapid weight gain postpartum, followed by a controlled dietary shift (keto then carnivore) that led to significant weight loss and resolution of several health issues.
DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 176 - THE ONE WITH "NORA WELLNESS MUM"
Q: But yeah, so you were saying, yeah. Sorry, what were we saying? For the listeners we have, we had a technical issue and we were discussing how you lost weight without getting any injections or any medications, right?
Nora explains that she lost weight and normalized her metabolism by following a carnivore/keto progression after postpartum, without GLP-1 drugs, and emphasizes the role of supportive family and adherence over time.
DESI EM PROJECT - EPISODE 173 - THE ONE WITH "DOMINIK'S JOURNEY"
Q: What was the juicing phase like during the high-oxalate fruit period, and how did that influence your later dietary choices?
During that phase I relied heavily on juice, especially beetroots, spinach, and other fruits, which gave a temporary energy boost but ultimately highlighted the stress on my body and the limitations of a plant-heavy approach for long-term vitality, steering me toward a carnivore framework where I could better control nutrients and energy levels.

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What is THE DESI EM PROJECT about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on emergency medicine, nutrition, and wellness through guest conversations that blend medical expertise with practical, real‑world health experiences. Across episodes, topics often touch on diet philosophy (notably carnivore and keto approaches), metabolism, autoimmune and gastrointestinal health, diabetes management, mental health, and how lifestyle choices intersect with medical outcomes. A notable pattern is inviting clinicians, researchers, and health practitioners who blend clinical insight with personal health journeys, along with patients who have navigated complex conditions. The format appears to emphasize evidence-informed discussion, practical tips, and debunking common nutrition myths, making it pot... more

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Recent guests on THE DESI EM PROJECT include:

1. Peter Goeke
2. Edward A. Goeke
3. Nora Wellness Mom
4. Austin Walters
5. Gary Taubes
6. Dr. Hannah Matthew
7. Lee Copus
8. Susan Parker

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