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Grace Van Berkum

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Exactly two years ago on my birthday, a talented British filmmaker named Maleena was drawn to the unique story of my Papa (who is still alive at 91). With tenderness and artistry, she wove together the many threads of our lives in this short documentary—his journey with Alzheimer’s, his unconventional off-the-grid senior life, the quiet resilience and stamina of a caregiver, the intricate role reversal of the child becoming the parent, and, most profoundly, the healing of generational wounds.

Now, exactly two years later, her moving documentary is being released—at the most perfect and meaningful time on my birthday once again.

Our hearts are full of gratitude for sweet Maleena, who not only entered our lives, but also chose to illuminate the message we have always hoped to embody: we are all here to walk each other home. 🩵

PAPA is more than just a documentary—it’s a love letter to the quiet strength of carers everywhere. It’s about the deep, unspoken bond between a father and daughter, about love in the face of loss, and about the power of holistic care in a broken system.

🎥 But this isn’t just a film—it’s a call to action. In summer 2025, we’re launching The Carers Circle, an online community designed to support unpaid carers with emotional support, resources, and a space to connect. Because no one should have to carry this weight alone.

To make this happen, we’re raising funds to host four free online mini-retreats for carers looking after loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia—offering them moments of rest, reflection, and connection.

💜 How You Can Help:
🔹 Donate – Every contribution, big or small, helps us create a space of support for carers. 🔹 Share – If this story resonates, please share it so more people can join our mission. 🔹 Join Us – If you're a carer (or know one), sign up for The Carers Circle Waitlist via the link in the bio.

Caregiving is an act of love, but it can also be isolating and exhausting. Together, we can create a world where carers feel seen, supported, and never alone. 🩵

https://immersive-exhibit.my.canva.site/papafilm

#lifedocumentary
#alzheimerscare
#alzheimerssupport
#caregiverssupoort
#circleoflife taken in Gracious Living Oasis by @gracevanberkum_

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I just got back from Bahamas and a box of my new books was waiting for me!! This is actually the 1st time I've seen my new book in print!! So weird and exciting! lol

'The GLO Vibe Recipe Collection' contains all my popular, foundational, delicious, healing recipes that I have used on GLO Retreats over the last 15 years. Finally! 💪 😋 👩‍🍳 🧬

Thank you to:

@cancersabigb for bringing my vision to life 📖

@coco.creative.visuals @humantales.series for the beautiful photo captures 📸

@jenniferponchak for being an unexpected angel 👼🏻

and to all of you for your support, interest, and love 💕 📖

#foodasmedicine
#eigenetics
#recipecollection
#publishedauthor taken in Nicaragua by @gracevanberkum_

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It's official! 📕 👩‍🍳 🧬 The GLO Vibe Recipe Collection with all my top, popular, recalibrating, healing, delicious, thought provoking, recipes is available for purchase! This is my 6th recipe book BUT my 1st print book so I am so excited to finally share this with all of you! Thank you to all of you for your support, encouragement, and also patience, as this was not an easy venture at this time in my life, but we finally did it!

https://www.blurb.com/b/12273609-the-glo-vibe-recipe-collection (recipe book purchase link in bio, too)

Thank you to @coco.creative.visuals @humantales.series for 3 different photo shoots to create 130 pages and thank you to @cancersabigb for designing the beautiful layout.🙌🏼

These are my top 'food as medicine' foundational recipes for every meal category that will help build the framework for any style of eating.

Clean, fresh, nutritious, chemical-free, anti-inflammatory, with many variations for every recipe! And most of all, it's not hard. I am all about creativity but not spending a lot of time in the kitchen! Enjoy friends. 😋

#publishedbook
#publishedauthor
#recipebook
#foodasmedicine
#epigenetics taken in Recipe Book by @gracevanberkum_

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I used to think smoothies weren’t filling enough for breakfast… until I learned how to make them like this at the retreat.

We had smoothie bowls every morning for two weeks straight, and somehow they were almost different every day.

We learned how to make the bowls thick and satisfying, played around with different flavour combinations, and even made our own granola.

That’s what made me realize how versatile they actually are.

You can switch up the fruit, add different superfoods, change the toppings, adjust the oats depending on how hungry you are, and make the granola however you want.

Now they’re one of my favourite breakfasts because they feel light, but still like an actual meal.

This tropical one has been on repeat lately 🌿

Save this one for your next breakfast.

@gloflexcafe_and_center
@gracevanberkum_

#holisticnutrition
#nutritiontips
#guthealth
#healthyeatinghabits
#holisticwithkara by @gracevanberkum_

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✨ We just wrapped up our very first 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at GLO Nicaragua! 3 transformative weeks with an exceptional teacher, inspiring students, and beautiful connections.

What makes our training unique? Alongside their yoga studies, students experience a GLO 3-week anti-inflammatory food reset, nourishing their bodies from the inside out.

And the results speak for themselves! 🌿

✨ Less inflammation and bloating
✨ Improved digestion and elimination
✨ More energy and better sleep
✨ Reduced anxiety
✨ A renewed sense of vitality

Imagine dedicating 3 full weeks to resetting your body, calming your mind, deepening your yoga practice, + becoming a certified teacher. Everyone deserves to experience this kind of vibrancy!

We’re bringing it all back in September 2027 with @yogaaah.ed 🧘🧘‍♀️

#amazingoffer
#healthcenter
#yogateachertraining
#certificationcourses
#foodasmedicine taken in Gracious Living Oasis by @gracevanberkum_

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21 days of Yoga Teacher Training + GLO Anti-Inflammatory Reset Cleanse completes!! 🧘🧘‍♀️

#21days #3weeks
#yogateachertraining
#resetbodyandmind
#foodasmedicine taken in Gracious Living Oasis by @gracevanberkum_

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She is stunning. Mi maestra, mentora y amiga. Hermosa por dentro y por fuera. ❤️🧡 your shine and smile makes my heart warm and happy. You give me strength and power, you are truly an inspiration for young women and everyone should have a grace in their life. @gracevanberkum_ you hold, nuture and support with the right judgement, you spot and see through everyones eyes. I see you.
-Guardiana de la energía pura limpia y real, llamadora de manifestaciones poderosas y cumplidora de sueños que pocos creerían posibles. by @gracevanberkum_

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Sunset babies 🐶🐶🩵🩵 taken in Nicaragua by @gracevanberkum_

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Coffee farm adventures ☕️🐓🌸☔️🛻

#yogateachertraining
#coffeefarm
#nicalife
#wellnessretreats taken in Bellavista, Chinandega, Nicaragua by @gracevanberkum_

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9 days ago

Always co-creating with nature✨Dragonfruit hummus wraps on breadfruit tortillas 😋

#superfoodkitchen
#foodasmedicine
#naturalkitchen
#glutenfreemenu
#healthcafe taken in Gracious Living Oasis by @gracevanberkum_

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11 days ago

What happens when you put your body into a shape that physically creates more space around where your heart sits? 🫀

Yoga gives us the opportunity to move out of our habitual forward, rounded posture and into expansion.

By opening the chest and rib cage and combining movement with slow, deep, controlled breathing, we learn to:

• Soften the body
• Release stress and tension we’re holding on to
• Calm and regulate the nervous system
• Create more space for the breath
• Improve posture and mobility

One of the fundamental principles of yoga: create space in the body, breathe into that space, soften what we’re holding, release tension, and allow the nervous system to settle.

🧘🧘‍♀️Day 13 of 21 of our 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified Yoga Teacher Training with the amazing @yogaaah.ed at the GLO Flex Cafe & Center. taken in Gracious Living Oasis by @gracevanberkum_

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12 days ago

N E W! Protein Nice Cream on the menu! 🍨

Why is it nice cream? Because it is dairy-free, refined sugar-free, chemical-free, & it is high in protein! 💪

We also use natural vanilla paste + sea moss to make it super creamy + high in minerals. Niceeeeeee cream!! 🍦

This week’s flavours:

🍦 Vanilla Bean
🍦 Coconut Chai
🍦 Salted Caramel
🍦 Cinnamon Dragonfruit

🍪 Option to add-in: oatmeal cookie crumble (gluten-free)

#superfoodkitchen
#seamossbenefits
#nicecream
#nicecreambowl
#healthcafe taken in Gracious Living Oasis by @gracevanberkum_

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