My Journey to Longevity

Hello, I’m Jesper Conrad, the founder of LongevityCourses.com and the host of the Lifespan Summit. I want to unfold a chapter of my personal journey with you - a narrative of struggles, exhilaration, revelations, and transformation.

In my younger years, I was ensnared by severe panic attacks, a terror born from the realization of life’s impermanence. I sought solace in conversations with psychologists, a priest, and my parents, yet the abyss of existential dread remained unfathomable.

A decision to flee this darkness led me to a decade-long escapade. It was a period marked by excess - a lot of weed, alcohol, parties, and an escapist life that was as intoxicating as it was ephemeral. But let’s be clear, I had a lot of fun. A lot of fun. It wasn’t a bad life per se, but it was a life that skimmed the surface, a life that lacked depth and introspection.

The turning point arrived with the advent of love. Meeting my wife, embracing fatherhood, and our decision to live as full-time nomads marked the beginning of a new chapter. Yet, the spectres of my past, marked by unhealthy habits, remained my silent companions.

In 2022, I stepped away from my role as the CEO of an international NGO. A quest for more - more life, more meaning - beckoned. But it wasn’t until a year later, confronted by a year long persistent shoulder pain and the revelation of its roots in long-term stress, that I truly stopped. A quote by Hippocrates resonated deeply, “Before you heal someone, ask him if he's willing to give up the things that make him sick.”

I was ready.

Inspired by profound works like Dr. David Sinclair’s ‘Lifespan’, Nicklas Brendborg’s insights on nature’s secrets to longevity, Dr. Michael Greger’s revelations on disease prevention, the Danish testament to plant-based nutrition by Maria Felding & Tobias Schmidt Hansen, and the living testament to longevity that tech billionaire Bryan Johnson is, I embarked on a transformative journey.

I made a conscious choice to forgo alcohol and adopt intermittent fasting as part of my daily regimen. Now, I'm on a dedicated longevity protocol, incorporating specific supplements and making life choices with a singular focus on longevity. This holistic approach to wellness has brought about transformative changes - not only have I shed a lot of weight, but I've also experienced a significant uplift in my mood and a remarkable boost in my overall productivity. My lifespan has increased.

The Lifespan Summit and Longevity Courses are born from this personal renaissance. It’s my mission to illuminate the path for others seeking a life not just marked by years, but enriched with vitality, wellness, and joy. A life free from the shackles of lifestyle diseases.

My eyes are set on a personal milestone - to dance through life till I’m at least 120, with the agility to run every day, and the vitality to revel in the laughter and games with my great-great-grandchildren.

Join me, as we embark on this extraordinary journey together, exploring the frontiers of human lifespan, and unlocking the secrets to a life brimming with health, happiness, and the unyielding zest to embrace every moment.

Warmly, Jesper Conrad