Let me introduce myself…
Hi, I’m Estèl, the heart behind Our Journey Called Life —a woman reconnecting with herself after years of living by society’s expectations. Besides coaching women, I love being busy with my hands. Doing DIY projects, from restoring old wooden furniture I find left on the street to renewing electrical stuff in my campervan. Always eager to learn more! And in between creative action, I like to rejuvenate in the beautiful Portuguese nature, walking my dog or simply being, lying in the grass and staring at the birds in my favourite cork oak tree.
And this is how I got here…
As a child, I thrived outdoors, wild and free, fully in tune with my body and the elements. But growing up, I slowly lost touch with that vivid energy, conforming to roles and ideals that weren’t truly mine. My journey led me through many different careers, relationships, and always that pursuit of perfection —until I ‘fell down’ and finally chose to break free and find my way back to myself.
With help on the way…
Inspired by indigenous wisdomkeepers, nature, and deep self-reflection, I reclaimed my femininity, my body’s wisdom and her wild spirit. Moving to Portugal after a life-changing intuitive vision, surrounded by mountains and old trees, helped me reconnect even more deeply with myself, with my body as my guide —learning to listen, trust, and live in harmony with her rhythms. I finally Embodied Me.
This was not merely for me to live. And so it became my mission, my business to help other women…
In walking The Daring Journey, I now support women reconnecting with themselves, their bodies, embracing their authentic, feminine power and rediscovering their freedom —to feel, think, speak, and act without shame or guilt. Experience a life more genuine and free.
Let’s walk this path together —Making my journey and your journey, become Our Journey Called Life for a while.
With warm embrace —Estèl Marije van Hattem, Embodiment Coach.