Christine invites you into her first month working with Dr. Tara Davis—a pharmacist-turned-functional-medicine practitioner and founder of The Rooted “FARM”acy. Christine shares why she sought truly personalized care, what immediately changed (hello, real 8 hours of sleep and a gentler morning routine), and how small, sustainable shifts—protein-forward meals, evening fasting, and gluten/dairy/sugar pauses—are already creating momentum.

You’ll hear why “optimal health” matters for moms who are carrying a lot (family, home education, business), how to navigate the noise of one-size-fits-all wellness advice, and the surprising power of tracking your real habits. Christine also teases next week’s interview with Dr. Tara, plus an upcoming kid-friendly human body mini-series they’re dreaming up together. Cozy fall vibes included—apple pie vs. pumpkin spice debate and all. 🍎🎃

Join the Conversation:

Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s questions:

1. Are you team 🍎 apple (cider/pie) or 🎃 pumpkin spice—or neither?
2. What’s one health challenge you’re navigating right now (sleep, hormones, energy, digestion, stress, movement)?
3. What is one small change you can commit to this week to support your health?

Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine!

Takeaways: 

• Personalized beats generic: “normal” labs can still mask suboptimal function—your plan should fit your body.
• Foundations first: sleep, sunlight, protein, movement, and stress reduction create compounding benefits.
• Track reality, not ideals: food, steps, and sleep logs reveal gaps you can actually improve.
• Gentle mornings help: outside light + warm lemon water + stretches set your nervous system up for the day.
• Timing matters: an earlier dinner and an overnight fasting window can be less stressful than skipping breakfast (if that fits your body).
• Elimination as experiment: pausing gluten/dairy/sugar/alcohol can quickly surface what inflames you.
• Health fuels home education: when mom feels well, the whole household benefits.

Quotes:

• “I wanted optimal health—not just ‘you’re fine’ on paper.”
• “Working with Dr. Tara felt like a weight lifted because it was completely personalized.”
• “Reality check: I wasn’t as 80/20 as I thought. Tracking made that clear.”
• “Sleep was the first prescription—moving from a 5 a.m. wake-up to a true eight hours changed so much.”
• “One-size-fits-all advice isn’t working if it isn’t working for you.”
• “Transformation isn’t becoming someone new—it’s remembering who you were beneath the layers.”
• “I’m healing now so I can serve my family, students, and community for the long haul.”

Resources & Links:

Join the Home Education with Ease Facebook group to connect and share your biggest takeaway.

EduPlay Learning Quiz: Find your family’s learning style & best next step.

EduPlay Learning Questionnaire: Tell Christine about your child’s needs and get personalized guidance.

Connect with Dr. Tarah Davis: 

Linktree 

The Rooted Farmacy Facebook Group

Connect with Christine:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @thehomeeducationexpert | @eduplaylearning

YouTube: EduPlay Learning YouTube 

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