Community Member Spotlight: Meet Laura Pezza - June 2025 Edition
June 18, 2025
Each month, our Community Spotlight series introduces you to a member of the Longevity Munich community. These are the people showing up, learning, experimenting, and contributing to a culture of healthier, longer living in our city. Through these stories, we aim to celebrate their stories, share their protocols, and recognize their contributions to the longevity community in Munich.
This month, we’re excited to introduce our own Laura Pezza, the co-founder of Longevity Munich, who’s passionate about community building, travel, squash, matcha, and obviously longevity.
Quick Facts
- Name: Laura Pezza
- Profession: Localization Lead at Tools for Humanity & co-Founder of Longevity Munich
- Top longevity priority right now: decrease my stress levels and build more social connections
- Go-to health practice: walk after dinner
- Favorite podcast: Diary of a CEO
- Favourite place in or around Munich: anywhere in the mountains!
Interview with Laura
Q: Tell us a little about yourself. What’s your background, and how did you get interested in longevity?
I’m originally from Italy, but I left my home country 17 years ago. I lived in Seattle, Berlin, Dublin, Hong Kong, and moved to Munich six months ago. I’ve always been interested in health and fitness: previously, I started the wellness committee at two of the companies I worked for, and during covid, I also led an outdoor workout group as a HIIT trainer. In the last couple years, the focus has shifted to longevity. There is so much to explore and experience in life, that I would like to be able to enjoy it for as long as I can.
Q: How did you discover Longevity Munich? What drew you to the community?
When I lived in Hong Kong, I once attended a Don’t Die meetup and it really resonated with me. When moving to Munich, I had the idea of starting a Don’t Die group myself, but it turns out one existed already! Two weeks after I arrived, I joined their Christmas dinner. That night, Maurice (the founder of the group) announced that he was looking for other volunteers to help him run the community. I reached out to him and we’ve been in close contact ever since! A few months ago, we decided to start our own brand, Longevity Munich, and make it become the go-to place for anything related to longevity.
Q: What does longevity mean to you personally?
I would like to stay as active for as long as possible to experience and learn more. The more I explore the world, the more I realize there is to explore!
Q: Can you walk us through your current longevity protocol?
I try to hit all the basics in longevity and I’ve incorporated habits in a way that feels sustainable and effortless: I exercise, eat healthy, prioritize my sleep, take specific supplements (collagen, omega 3, iron, vitamin D), go to the sauna, drink filtered water, and try to stay social. I monitor my stats through a wearable (Garmin Venu 2) and a Withings smart scale.
Q: Can you tell us more about your nutrition?
My nutrition goals for this year are:
- Increase my protein intake to at least 120 grams a day.
- Be mindful of my sugar intake.
- Consume less snacks.
The last two were particularly hard for me! I have a desk job and when I’m under stress at work, I often resort to comfort eating. Besides these goals, I do my best to consume single ingredient meals and less processed food. I exercise a lot, so I have a huge appetite!
Q: Any tips to improve your sleep quality you apply yourself?
I wind down in the evening by going on a walk around my neighbourhood and listening to a podcast. I also love drawing… after a whole day spent at the computer, it’s so nice to do something manual and creative!
I also apply some lavender essential oil on my pillow and turn on a warm light through my Philips Hue light. When I struggle with stress and my sleep quality gets poor, I also take Ashwagandha and melatonin.
Q: What about your exercise routine?
I exercise practically every day. In the morning, I usually go for a light, 40-minute jog in Olympia Park. I do this primarily for mental health reasons as it really gets me ready for the day and I get my best ideas and clarity.
I also go to the gym 3 times a week where I spend 20 minutes on the stepper machine and then I’ll either focus on legs, arms or abs. I wrap up my workout with 10 minutes in the sauna, followed by a cold shower.
Besides this, I also go hiking, I cycle around the city, and sometimes I attend a yoga class for some mobility.
Q: What’s your skincare like?
It’s pretty simple. In the morning, I wash my face with a cleanser by the Ordinary, apply some hyaluronic acid, and then a face moisturizer with sunscreen (Rilastil 50+). In the evening, I wash my face again and apply a natural oil (Apricot kernel oil) and a collagen-rich cream.
Q: What is your longevity priority right now?
Probably, decrease my stress levels and build more social connections. I work for a tech start-up and things are really hectic. I’m also new to Munich and I’m trying to build a social circle that’s compatible with my lifestyle. Mental health is just as important in the world of longevity.
Q: Any wins or progress you’ve experienced that you’re proud of?
My average resting heart rate has decreased to 47 since I embarked on this longevity journey! But most importantly - I feel as great and strong as ever.
Q: What role does community play in longevity?
I’m particularly passionate about building communities. I believe that this will become increasingly important in a world with AI. A sense of community is also a fundamental pillar in the world of longevity. This is why I decided to join Longevity Munich, as it’s what it aims to fill in, especially at a time where we suffer from a loneliness epidemic and where a longevity lifestyle can get a little isolating.
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to someone new to the world of longevity, what would it be?
Start from the basics: sleep, nutrition, exercise and community. Most people associate longevity with unaffordable treatments, like cryotherapy or expensive products, but the most impactful habits are free.
Also - join Longevity Munich :D
Final Thoughts
Laura reminds us that longevity isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency, curiosity, and community. We’re grateful to have her as a founding member of Longevity Munich and can’t wait to see what’s next on her journey.
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