The Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Energy, Movement, and Mindset Ep. 73

Home Education with Ease

In this week’s episode of Home Education with Ease, Christine opens up about turning 40 and the unexpected ways her health, hormones, energy, and routines have shifted. She candidly shares her personal experience navigating body changes, workout struggles, stress, and overwhelm—and the small, intentional choices she’s making to reclaim her health and peace of mind.

Christine also reflects on how modeling healthy habits matters deeply as a homeschool mom and how even simple things like walking, strength training, drinking lemon water, and reducing sugar can create powerful transformation—for us and our kids.

Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, this episode reminds you that you're not alone—and it’s never too late to reset and realign with your wellness goals.

Takeaways:

• Your body changes every decade—understanding and accepting that shift is key.
• Overwhelm and procrastination are often signs of overwork paralysis.
• Consistent movement, even just walking, can dramatically boost mood and clarity.
• Strength training and reduced cardio may be more effective as you age.
• Time blocking and micro-breaks throughout the day support mental and physical health.
• Small swaps (like mushroom coffee or less sugar) can make a big difference.
• Modeling health and wellness for your children creates lasting habits in your home.

Quotes:

• "Every decade, we need to look at our health and adapt it to where we’re at in our life."
• "I kept seeing the scale increase... and I had to take a step back and say, what do I need to do differently?"
• "Overwhelm isn’t just doing too much—it’s sometimes not knowing what to do first."
• "If we don’t feel good as moms, how are we going to take care of our kids, our husbands, or ourselves?"
• "Our kids are watching how we take care of ourselves—and I want to model what wellness looks like."
• "I want my daughter to know she can come to me with anything—that I understand and I’m here for her."
• "I’m learning to prioritize breaks—not just for movement, but to reset my energy and mindset."

Resources & Links:

💪 Moms Into Fitness workouts (Christine’s go-to resource for quick, effective routines) https://studio.momsintofitness.com/join_us

☕ Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee https://www.everydaydose.com/CHRISTINEFURMAN

🫶 Join the Home Education with Ease Facebook group for support and reflection

💛 Reading FUNdamentals Program – Help your kids gain reading confidence over the summer

✨ EduPlay Learning Summer Activity Kit – Fun, educational themes for ages 2–5

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Join the Conversation:

👉 Join the discussion in the private Home Education with Ease Facebook Group

(Or DM @thehomeeducationexpert to share privately!) and answer this week’s questions:

• How has your body or energy changed in your 30s, 40s, or 50s?
• What healthy habits are you currently working on?

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