That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding

#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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