In this tender and beautifully candid conversation, I sit down with Christina Butcher — author, photographer, and creative — to talk about identity, reinvention, and the unexpected lessons that come from caring for a loved one.
Christina opens up about her experience supporting her mum through dementia, and how it’s reshaped her understanding of patience, presence, and purpose. We explore what it means to find beauty in ordinary moments, to release perfectionism, and to reclaim creativity simply for the joy of it — not to share or sell, but to feel alive again.
We talk about slowing down, redefining achievement, and rediscovering the parts of ourselves that exist beyond productivity.
Highlights include:💬 The identity shifts that come with major life transitions and caregiving.💬 Finding purpose in everyday moments — even hanging the washing.💬 The healing power of hobbies that aren’t monetised or shared.💬 Lessons in patience, presence, and unconditional love.💬 How martial arts helped Christina rebuild confidence and creative energy.
“Finding a new hobby that isn’t monetised is truly a gift.” — Christina Butcher
