Guest Articles

Bring Back Joy

The world may feel a bit crazy, but here are some solid reasons to be cheery.

What Could She Have Done?

There’s far too much talk about what women ‘should’ do to keep themselves safe when the fault does not lie with us.

FreeEllie BalfeJanuary 15, 2022lifeComment

Changing the Face of Menopause in Ireland

10 questions with Wellness Warrior, Catherine O’Keeffe, in advance of the first Menopause Success Summit here in Ireland.

On Your Own Terms

Reviewing our new relationship with beauty. And ourselves

FreeEllie BalfeJuly 17, 2021lifeComment

Glow Getters

Skin over 40 has specific needs, but the skincare retail landscape is crowded and confusing. Here’s a map, of sorts.

FreeEllie BalfeJune 12, 2021lifeComment

Checking In: What do you think so far?

Heyday is six months old, how are we doing? Tell us here.

FreeEllie BalfeDecember 15, 2020lifestoriesComment

Amanda Byram: A Woman in her Heyday

This woman of many facets on why she feels better in her midlife than ever before.

FreeEllie BalfeDecember 11, 2020lifestoriesComment

Finding Purpose

How do we discover what is most meaningful to us in midlife?

Syreeta Challinger: A Woman in her Heyday

Syreeta tells of her ‘ordinary, extraordinary life’.

FreeEllie BalfeAugust 14, 2020lifestoriesComment

Menopause: Signs and Symptoms

Did you know there are no less than 34 symptoms of menopause?

FreeEllie BalfeAugust 14, 2020Comment

Some Opening Lines...

Founder, Ellie Balfe, introduces both herself and her vision for Heyday

FreeEllie BalfeJune 11, 2020life, midlifeComment