The Pause to Relax

02/11/2026

During this heart health awareness month, please join me to make a difference in the lives of women! I have partnered with fellow heart health advocate Suzie Jeffreys and her Go Red for Women campaign. We are raising awareness and funds to help get the word out so women don't have to perish from CVD way too early. Purchasing my book, The Pause to Relax, is one way to educate all about the risk factors, but also to gift women with a plan and purpose to thrive.

Thanks in advance for sharing and for donating to enable more women to enhance their health, longevity, and wellness:

Woman of Impact nominees are changemakers using their voices to make a difference. Together they will raise much needed funds, take charge of their health, advocate for all women and change policy.

02/06/2026

I am rocking my red today to raise awareness of heat disease in women. You should too. Here's why. Take listen.

02/02/2026

I had the honor of being a guest on my dear friend Brenda McGregor's "If Only" podcast last month.

We talked about a wide range of topics as you can tell from the title of my episode
" How two firings led to horses-healing hands-and a mission to save women from heart disease.

Here's the link. Take a listen https://brendamcgregor.com/podcast

01/19/2026

It's a holiday for many of us and if you've got a few minutes to spare, check out this article I wrote for You Health magazine.

The title says it all: Your Heart Health is In Your Hands

https://www.lindapenkala.com/media/your-heart-health-is-in-your-hands

01/17/2026

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your heart is… pause.
In this moment, I was simply sitting, looking out at nature—and that stillness matters more than many people realize.
Research consistently shows that relaxing activities like:
• looking at nature
• taking a gentle walk
• slowing your breathing
• practicing stillness
can lower stress hormones, reduce blood pressure, and support heart health. Chronic stress keeps the body in a constant “fight or flight” mode, which puts unnecessary strain on the heart. When we slow down, we give our nervous system—and our heart—space to recover.
Protecting your heart doesn’t always require doing more. Sometimes it means doing less, more intentionally.
💚 For more heart-healthy tips, visit lindapenkala.com
📘 While you’re there, you can also purchase my book, The Pause to Relax: A Woman’s Guide to Robust Heart Health.

01/13/2026

A Harvard study revealed a brief 30 minute nap 2-3 times per week lessened coronary heart disease by 12 %.

Napping 3 or more times a week reduce the risk by 37 %.

You can read more details about the benefits of a power nap in my book "The Pause to Relax : A Woman’s Guide to Robust Heart Health".

To purchase a copy visit my website: lindapenkala.com . Also available on Amazon.

01/06/2026

If January feels heavy, you're not alone. Stress doesn't disappear with a new calendar. It requires awareness, kindness, and intention. I wrote a lot about this in my book: The Pause to Relax: a Woman's Guide to Robust Heart Health. I want to share a few tips from the book in the video below. Take a listen. stressandtheheart

12/29/2025

In a world of texts and quick taps, some gestures still stop us in our tracks. Linda Penkala shares a heartfelt reminder about the unexpected power of receiving a handwritten card--especially during the holidays. It’s a simple act. But it carries thought, time, and care. Take a moment to watch Linda's message and reflect on how small, intentional gestures can build deeper, more meaningful connections-one envelope at a time. Happy New Year everyone!

12/24/2025

Wishing you a Christmas filled with peace, good health, and moments that truly matter-like these that captured just a few special times with you on my journey to advocate for women's heart health.

Thank you for being part of this heart-centered community.

12/22/2025

If you are driving all over town and feeling super stressed out trying to prepare for Christmas which is just days away, try this technique that Linda Penkala showed us to calm yourself so you arrive alive and in good spirits. And if you're still searching for a last minute gift for a woman who puts everyone else first- why not send a copy of Linda's bookThe Pause to Relax: a Woman's Guide To Robust Heart Health .It’s available at www.linda Penkala.com.

12/15/2025

The holidays are joyful-- as you can see in this sweet message from Linda Penkala. She also wants to remind you to be mindful of of your stress levels which can soar during the holidays and impact your heart health. Linda invites you to pause and ask; what would it look like to protect your heart with the same care you give everyone else during the holidays? Small shifts matter more than we realize. If you need some ideas, her book"The Pause to Relax:A Woman's Guide to Robust Heart Health is filled with them. It’s not too late to order a copy for yourself, or a few extras for the women you love. Visit her website: www.linda Penkala..com for purchase details. ❤️ # holiday stress

12/11/2025

From my published article this month titled Rest, Rhythm and Relationships of the Holidays into the New Year, in Your Health Magazine, comes this focus on rest!

Americans have dropped 1-2 hours of daily sleep over the last century, and sleep is critical for a strong immune system. Being mindful of reducing blue light and LED exposure before sleep improves deep sleep. Additionally, maintaining a temperature between 60 and 68 degrees and keeping the bedroom very dark can aid melatonin secretion. Calming and quieting your heart at night with gentle music, applying or smelling lavender or cedarwood oils, and enjoying Box Breathing are a trio of holistic heart health tools. Before bed, calming teas like chamomile or hibiscus help ease you into the gentle rhythm of rest's healing component! Let's go into this restoring season of winter with a simple toolbox of support.