Unpacking ‘opulomania’ – Jan Gerber in conversation with DGN Gate

“Opulomania is not about excess — it’s about lack.”

In this in-depth interview with DGN Gate, our CEO and founder Jan Gerber shares how his own journey — from investment banking to founding Paracelsus Recovery — revealed the deep psychological toll of extreme wealth.

Jan discusses how luxury addiction, trauma, and family legacy often collide to create emotional distress that is rarely visible but widely felt among high-net-worth individuals. From Succession Syndrome to the compulsive pursuit of worth through wealth, he unpacks the hidden drivers behind opulomania and outlines how our integrative approach helps clients reconnect with purpose, safety, and self-worth.

Read the full conversation to explore the emotional cost of always having more — and what it really takes to heal at the summit of wealth — here.