Laurie wonders if it’s time we finally redefined the concept of ‘work’ and agreed it’s not about corporate ladders for everyone.
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From 48-year-old Olivia Colman to centenarian Iris Apfel, women in midlife and beyond are setting the fashion tone for women of every age, explains Marie Kelly.
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Mother’s Day or Just Another Day? It’s complex for many, but here’s a different way of looking at it…
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t h e w r e n returns to you today with our edit of useful and beautiful things, a love letter to concepts and creations we admire…
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Here, on day 45 of her cycle, Dearbhla examines how she feels about being in perimenopause and missing her periods.
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Web designer and entrepreneur, Kerstin’s story of her life in midlife is one of intentional meandering, adaptability and calm, centred creativity. She also flies a plane! Read on for her inspiring life story.
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Having moved just 5k from Clontarf to Cabra, Emer O’Connor Roche marvels at the nuanced differences between two neighbouring Dublin towns.
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Mari Kennedy, founder of The Celtic Wheel, explains to Yvonne Cassidy how the practice transformed her life and how it can help other women to find inner strength, wisdom and a new sense of self, especially in midlife.
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Sustainability expert and founder of reuzi.ie, Pat Kane, suggests five simple, accessible alternatives to household single-use plastics.
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We know creativity can improve mental wellbeing, but did you know it can improve our brain health too? Marie Kelly finds out just how vital the arts are in slowing down and improving cognitive decline.
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Like individuals, friendships evolve over time. Laurie Morrissey reflects on how her relationships have changed over the years and resolves that friendships don’t have to be long-standing to be sustaining.
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Pop star Rihanna is being applauded for her risqué maternity wear, but what’s really breaking down barriers are the vibrant portraits of ageing women’s bodies that female photographers are determined to show us.
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More than ever, we have to speak out against racism, sexism, ageism and unfairness in the workplace. Jennifer Stevens explores the best way to do this without being branded difficult.
When Orla Neligan’s life reached fever pitch, she turned to motivational guru Mel Robbins for some simple life hacks, which forced her take a long hard look in the mirror.
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If your employer suddenly put you on a four-day week, what would you do with that extra free time? Jennifer Stevens asked the question and was depressed by the answers.
As An Post commemorates Irish female athletes this International Women’s Day, Marie Kelly reflects on the power of sport to change women’s lives.
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Stress is subjective, explains Dr Lisa Hynes, and if you can identify and manage your triggers, you’ve a far greater chance of enjoying good heart health the health psychologist reveals.
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In a world where personality appears to trump character, introverts can feel like flawed individuals. But Marie Kelly has found peace with her quiet, introspective nature…finally.
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When Jen Stevens began struggling to remember words she started to panic, before remembering that she lives in the perfect storm of memory loss.
For this writer, yoga has provided a pathway to confidence, resilience and a level of self-trust she could never have achieved without her daily practice.
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