What does it look like to go from military life to homeschooling, homesteading, and holistic health coaching?

In this episode of Voice Notes from the Organized Homeschool, I chat with Shanielle Pabon, a Marine Corps veteran turned homeschooling mom of three, who now lives on 40 acres in Texas with her family. Shanielle opens up about her evolving “why” for homeschooling, the realities of homesteading, and her passion for helping other moms thrive in health and wellness.

You’ll hear:

Why Shanielle’s reason for homeschooling has shifted over time

What a simple 4-day homeschool rhythm looks like in her home

The truth about homesteading costs, challenges, and misconceptions

How she meal plans without rigid routines

Her work as a health coach, and how she supports women in creating sustainable healthy lifestyles

About Shanielle:

I’m a homeschooling mom of three, a certified health coach and personal trainer passionate about helping families embrace natural living, and a homesteader working to build a more sustainable lifestyle for my family. I’m also a landlord and small business owner, which keeps life full and interesting! I love encouraging other moms to find confidence in carving their own path—whether it’s through homeschooling, prioritizing family wellness, or creating streams of income from home.

00:00 – Welcome & Shanielle’s introduction

02:00 – From Marine Corps veteran to homeschooling mom of three

04:00 – Her “why” for homeschooling: how it started vs. what it is now

06:00 – A typical homeschool week: keeping it simple with ELA & math focus

10:00 – Planning lessons intuitively + curriculum choices

12:00 – The reality of homesteading vs. the Instagram version

16:00 – Costs, challenges, and lessons learned from 40 acres of land

20:00 – Moving from suburbs to homestead: what changed for her family

26:00 – Why homesteading is not always cheaper (and what no one tells you)

31:00 – Shanielle’s journey into holistic health coaching

38:00 – How nutrition, fitness, and preventative care support moms

46:00 – Balancing (or juggling) homeschooling, homesteading, and business

53:00 – Meal planning and prepping the realistic way

1:05:00 – Encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed

Resources & Links

* Connect with Shanielle @trueaurahealing on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube

* Visit Shanielle's website at True Aura Healing

* Follow me: @theorganizedhomeschool

* Listen & subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Substack

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