Why I Did a 72-Hour Water Fast: A Conversation on Autophagy, Family Resistance, AI, and What I Learned

Recently, I completed a 72-hour water fast after spending several weeks transitioning through One Meal A Day (OMAD), reducing sugars and carbohydrates, and preparing for the challenge.As people around me became aware of what I was doing, the questions started arriving.Why 72 hours?What exactly is autophagy?Why didn't you ask a doctor?Isn't trusting AI dangerous?What role did mild fatty liver play in the decision?And why did my wife, my mother, and half my social circle suddenly unite around one mission: convincing me to eat?In this interview-style episode, I answer the most common questions I received before, during, and after the fast.This isn't medical advice or a step-by-step fasting guide.It's an honest conversation about preparation, self-experimentation, family dynamics, responsibility, and what happens when you intentionally remove something from your life and observe what remains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sauravinsight.substack.com