Autophagy, Can You Extend Your Life with Fasting?

Clip from S6 - E7 - The Other Side of Yes with Matt McAlister Matt is currently a PhD student in Biomedical Sciences at the Baylor College of Medicine. He studies aging and longevity with the goal of (eventually) extending healthy human lifespan.(nbd) He has two undergraduate degrees, one in philosophy and one in biochemistry, which along with some serious improv chops as a performer, teacher and coach, helps explain what makes this conversation fascinating! We talk about life lessons from improv, including the power of being wrong and agreeing with someone who tells you that you’re wrong and the secret to staying young forever! (for reals but you’ll have to listen) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmcalister/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.d.mcalister/ X: https://x.com/mdMcAlister Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.mcalister We would like to thank our title sponsor for season 6, CoVet. Meet the world's most powerful veterinary AI copilot. CoVet's easy AI scribe writes your records and automates your admin work so you can focus on the things that matter most. Get 15% off your first year with the promo code below. Website: https://www.co.vet Promo details: 15% off first-year annual membership Promo code: co.vet/boston2025 or https://app.co.vet/authorization?campaign=boston2025&signup=true  Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think! Instagram @comedicine_comedy Comedicine Facebook Your host, Dr Sarah Boston Dr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards