About Me

My name is Michelle van Mulken, daughter of Tjeu and Hilde, with a twin sister named Janine and a younger, but very tall sister named Sharon. We were born in a very small village called Urmond, located in Limburg, in the east of the Netherlands. I’m a single mom of a 3-year-old rascal: Lowen. We experience many adventures in nature together. Our last trip was a month through Sweden, great!

I like a lot of things, but this is my top 8….I went for a top 5, but couldn’t choose, I’m an “and” person and not an “or” haha:

  1. I love adventure!! I love discovering new parts of nature, hiking for several days, camping in a tent in the middle of nowhere, discovering new cultures, new perspectives on life. I also really love people, especially how we are when we are in nature.
  2. I love all outdoor activities: trail running, swimming, cycling, outdoor CrossFit training
  3. I love handmade things, especially dead wood.
  4. I love almost all fantasy books, with Terry Goodkind being one of my favorite writers, and I also love the Anastasia series, because the story about her makes me believe that we really have these magical powers, but have lost them due to our disconnection met nature. Regaining it starts with reconnecting with nature. Body radar, instinct, reading people, sensing cognitive energy are skills I have learned so far. I’m also curious where this path will take me personally.
  5. I love learning new things: I just started dancing Forró and soon I will start a Lomi Lomi massage course. Woodworking, bushcrafting and also theater are also on my unexpected list when the time is right.
  6. I love retreats, spas and massages and enjoy giving this to others!
  7. I like deep and meaningful conversations, even if I let myself be sometimes compelling and it becomes a monologue, haha.
  8. To be honest, I am obsessed with food. Tasty and often, fortunately, healthy food. Thank God I like sports and I have a good metabolism. I love food shopping, but I still shop like a French woman, so I’m told. I take it slow and pick my produce with care, so most people hate to come with me unless the store serves free coffee, haha

I asked my friends and family how they would like to describe me and what things they would come to me for. This is what they answered as a top 3:

  1. Fierce, strong, determined, gets things done
  2. Reliable, honest, loyal friend
  3. Big smile, infectious positive energy, fun to be with, very enthusiastic and lots of laughs

A few quotes from friends that I would like to share:

“Just by spending time with you, you help me become aware and enjoy all the beautiful things in life, big and small, in nature and in myself.”

“I come to you for fun, for exercises and techniques to manage stress and to help me reconnect with myself and with nature. You will be a great catalyst and motivator for life changes for so many people. ”

“You’re the first person that comes to mind when I need support, advice or adventure!! haha”

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