How can we ensure our bodies and minds remain productive in the long term? And what role do medicine, technology and our daily behaviour play in this?

At the Work Culture Festival, Dr Anne Latz and Toan Nguyen discussed longevity, mental health and the future of healthy living with presenter Johannes Füss from EGYM.

Dr Anne Latz, a doctor and entrepreneur, provided the medical and scientific perspective. Toan Nguyen, an entrepreneur and futurist specialising in culture and innovation, complemented this with insights into new technologies, self-experiments and radical ideas for the future. In the live podcast, two different approaches thus came together to address the same question: how can people age healthily and happily whilst still coping with the demands of everyday life?

Longevity: between medicine and self-optimisation

The range of topics covered everything from sleep, fasting and mental health to supplements, wearables and modern diagnostics. The entrepreneurial side was also discussed: what new approaches and ambitious, venture-capital-funded projects could transform healthcare in the future?

An exciting field emerged at the intersection of medical research and enthusiasm for technological possibilities. What can be measured? Which insights are useful in everyday life? And how does the desire for a longer life become a conscious consideration of its quality?

It was precisely these differing perspectives that made the discussion so interesting: on the one hand, the doctor and researcher with a PhD; on the other, the futurist and biohacker with his curiosity about gadgets and new possibilities. Together, they viewed health as a topic that connects the body, the mind and personal lifestyle choices.

Health as a key issue for the future of the world of work

At the Work Culture Festival, the discussion took on particular relevance. After all, any discussion of performance, mental health and healthy ageing directly touches on the world of work. How much scope do careers and everyday working life leave for rest and recovery? What priority is given to health when deadlines, responsibilities and high expectations dictate the day?

The live podcast provided an opportunity to question one’s own view of performance and to give greater consideration to health – both in personal decisions and in the way work is organised.

Anne Latz and Toan Nguyen sparked curiosity with their shared vision of the future: regarding medical developments, new ideas and the question of what constitutes a good life over many years. A conversation for anyone who wants to think more clearly, live more mindfully and actively shape their future.

Anne Latz and Toan Nguyen are the hosts of the podcast ‘Die Ärztin & der Nerd’, produced by OMR. The podcast is currently ranked amongst the top 10 medical podcasts in Germany.

Dr Anne Latz and Toan Nguyen can be booked individually or together for lectures and talks. Please contact our team at LEADING MINDS: +49 (0)30 640 777 42 or [email protected]