#120 What a crooked church spire can tell us about failure and flaws and weirdness

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In this episode, I delve into the weird world of imperfections, flaws, and uniqueness. Drawing inspiration from the Crooked Spire of Chesterfield, I share personal struggles with self-criticism and acceptance. It's a round-about look at authenticity and self-acceptance, via imperfections and community. I also share a hoarding secret from a listener and a top tip. Join me!

• Chesterfield's Crooked Spire
• Folklore and reality behind the Crooked Spire's twist
• We often judge ourselves harshly
• Old churches, old books, imperfections, universal struggles
• Authenticity and honesty in safe spaces
• Embracing self-acceptance and confidence
• Challenging societal expectations leads to self-acceptance
• Embracing imperfection, finding strength in community
• Folklore and history intertwine at Chesterfield's Crooked Spire church
• We tend to see flaws in ourselves, not in loved ones
• Impact on self-esteem varies with mental health and stress
• Struggling with self-judgment
• Need spaces for self-expression, honesty, and mental health to avoid internal conflict and damage
• Often start with difficulty, but ultimately reach a point of empowerment
• Not conforming to societal expectations
• Changing Faces charity for people with visible differences
• Personal struggles with hoarding behaviour
• Encourages self-acceptance and appreciation
• Resilience and community embrace of imperfections
• Personal growth and acceptance related to societal norms
• Struggles with conforming to expectations
• The beauty of imperfections
• Old books with folded corners and underlined passages
• The podcast as a place of honesty and authenticity

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