Paracelsus Recovery & Guests

In this in-depth radio interview with The Times, Jan Gerber, CEO and Founder of Paracelsus Recovery, discusses a growing psychological pattern we are increasingly observing in clinical practice: when the pursuit of longevity shifts from healthy living into anxiety, obsession, and loss of psychological wellbeing. While not a formally recognised diagnosis, what Jan refers to as longevity fixation reflects a broader mental health dynamic seen among high-performing and high-responsibility individuals. In an era shaped by global uncertainty, technological acceleration, and post-pandemic anxiety, many people attempt to regain control by hyper-focusing on health optimisation, biohacking, and measurable self-improvement. In this conversation, Jan explores: •⁠ ⁠Why extreme longevity obsession is often driven by anxiety, not health •⁠ ⁠How fear, uncertainty, and loss of control fuel over-optimisation •⁠ ⁠When self-care becomes a psychological burden •⁠ ⁠The difference between living well and trying to control li