Using Your Style to Gain Confidence During Menopause with Shirley Webb

Michelle talks with Shirley Webb, an award winning colour and style consultant who helps women reclaim their confidence during menopause. After experiencing her own style crisis 20 years ago, Shirley discovered how transformative finding the right colours and styles can be, eventually launching her business "B Transformed." She talks to Michelle about the psychology of colour, the five style personalities and how embracing your true style can be empowering during menopause and at any age. Shirley Reveals The power of colour analysis Why many women experience a shift in confidence during menopause Why colour is the most crucial element of style Why wearing black is not slimming The five style personalities How to understanding your body lines and proportions The five steps to style Why decluttering is an important psychological step for women going through menopause BEST MOMENTS "I came out with such a feeling in my tummy of empowerment and confidence and guidance.  I went out and bought a couple of cheap t-shirts in my colours, and then I started getting all these compliments." "When you experience the menopause symptoms, that weight gain, brain fog, confidence it all hits rock bottom." "Your clothes have to fit you. They have to follow the flow of your body. There needs to be proportion." "There's a wonderful quote by Coco Chanel from donkeys years ago, which says 'If you dress shabby, they'll remember the dress. If you dress exquisitely, they'll remember the woman.'" "Black is a barrier to communication and surprisingly enough for the ladies who think it makes them look slimmer. It's the way you wear your colours that makes you look slimmer, not black." "Styling is all smoke and mirrors. It's all about a tweak here, a tweak there." "You need to wrap your body in a flattering way." "If you want to look healthier, if you want to look younger, if you want to look 10 pounds thinner, you don't need cosmetic surgery."     EPISODE RESOURCES  https://www.btransformed.co.uk   HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal  My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag  Website www.panaceapause.co.uk