Jan Gerber warns: the obsession with living forever is fuelled by anxiety, not health – Times Radio

In a recent Times Radio interview, our CEO, Jan Gerber, discusses a rising pattern in clinical practice: when the pursuit of longevity shifts from being about meeting health goals to an obsession rooted in anxiety and psychological strain.

Jan calls this ‘longevity fixation syndrome,’ a phenomenon he often observes in high-performing individuals that come to Paracelsus Recovery. In a world shaped by uncertainty, technological acceleration, and post-pandemic stress, many try to regain control and soothe their anxiety through biohacking, health tracking, and over-optimisation. However, as Jan explains in this discussion, true health isn’t just about living longer, but living with balance, meaning, and psychological safety.

To learn more about longevity fixation syndrome, including why the only way to treat obsessive behaviours is to address the underlying causes, listen to the whole episode -> here.