The Wellness Keys brings back The Pause retreat for women in Plano

The Wellness Keys will host the second annual The Pause, a half-day women’s wellness retreat, on Aug. 30, 2026, in Plano, Texas. The event is aimed at helping women manage burnout with sessions on health, movement, finances and healthcare navigation.

Why it matters: - The retreat targets burnout among women, especially working mothers facing chronic stress. - The event is designed as a practical reset before the fall season, when schedules and demands typically ramp up. - Attendees will get tools they can use right away, not just inspiration.

What happened: - The Wellness Keys announced the return of The Pause – A Busy Woman’s Wellness Retreat. - The half-day event is set for Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT. - The retreat will be held at the Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel in Plano, Texas. - The event is open to all women. - Tickets are available at ThePauseAugust2026.eventbrite.com.

The details: - The 2026 retreat expands its scope and speaker lineup in its second year. - The program covers integrative nutrition, daily movement, financial self-care and navigating the healthcare system. - Planned sessions include guided breathwork, a keynote on family well-being and relationships, a daily movement demonstration, mindfulness and meditation, healthy food prep, and a closing reflection circle with sound bath. - Panel discussions will focus on self-care in career and finances, plus women’s health in the healthcare system. - Attendees will receive a personalized wellness blueprint, surprise wellness gifts and refreshments. - The event asks participants to bring a yoga mat or cushion, a water bottle and an optional journal. - Guests are encouraged to dress in bright, comfortable summer colors. - Full refunds are available up to seven days before the event. - The full speaker lineup is posted at ThePauseAugust2026.eventbrite.com.

Between the lines: - Dr. Adeola Chukwumah founded The Wellness Keys and created the retreat after recognizing the need for a structured pause among busy women. - Chukwumah said the event is meant to remind women that caring for themselves can strengthen the whole family. - The retreat’s mix of health, money and healthcare topics suggests the event is aimed at the broader pressures shaping women’s daily lives, not just fitness or relaxation.

What's next: - Organizers will release the full speaker lineup on the event page. - Women who want to attend can register now ahead of the Aug. 30 retreat. - The Wellness Keys says the event is part of its broader mission to support women’s health through personalized coaching and food-as-medicine guidance.

The bottom line: - The Pause returns as a wellness event built around rest, education and practical support for women juggling work, family and personal health.