Embracing the Long Life Era: Marla Letizia & Dr. Jean Bokelmann on Food, Health & Purpose | Ep #33

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome two highly accomplished women who are proving that the best chapters of life can happen at any age! Marla Letizia and Dr. Jean Bokelmann are in what they call their Long Life Era — a time when many slow down, but they’re ramping up! Together, they’ve created something truly special: a groundbreaking way to enhance health and longevity through food.

In Episode 32, Marla introduced us to the Long Life Era mindset, so be sure to check that out (trust me, you’re never too young or too old to benefit from it!). Today, she’s back with Jean, a longtime friend and expert in medicinal herbs. Though they met in 7th grade, they ran in different circles — until a brief but powerful conversation at their 50th high school reunion sparked an idea that brought their brilliance together.

Marla’s love for cooking beautifully nourishing meals, paired with Jean’s expertise in medicinal herbs, led to an incredible new product unlike anything on the market. In our conversation, we dive into the importance of food choices, the challenges they faced in bringing this project to life, and the mindset that keeps them both contributing, innovating, and refusing to slow down. In fact, Marla believes she’ll create her best project yet at 90! What will you be doing at 90?

Most exciting of all — their upcoming Long Life Era Cookbook! Not only will it feature delicious recipes, but it will also highlight the health benefits of each ingredient and even help you choose foods based on what your body needs. Need more iron? There’s a recipe for that! This cookbook is set to release at the end of the year — just in time for holiday gift-giving, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

If you’d like to join the Long Life Era movement and be part of this inspiring community:

• Website & Pledge: www.LongLifeMindset.com
• Cookbook Waitlist: Email Marla at Marla@LongLifeEra.com
• Dr. Bokelmann’s Book: Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care
• Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/longlifeera

This conversation was truly a delight — Marla and Jean’s passion, knowledge, and energy left me feeling inspired and nourished. I can’t wait to have them back on With Love, Jenny!