#46 Why Relying on Food Alone Is Not Enough—Healing Starts with Mind, Body, and Spirit

Show Notes In this episode of Ideas with Impact, host Aleksandra Gamrat speaks with Grace Van Berkum, founder of the Gloflex Cafe and Health Center in Nicaragua. Grace shares her personal journey from struggling with food addiction and unhealthy habits to becoming a holistic nutritionist and retreat leader. The conversation explores the importance of reconnecting with nature, the power of community, and the transformative effects of nutrition on health and well-being. Grace emphasizes the need for self-love and the role of food as medicine in healing. She also discusses practical steps for detoxification and sustainable eating, encouraging listeners to start small and embrace the journey of self-discovery and healing.In Our Episode00:00 Journey to Healing: Grace's Story05:03 Creating a Safe Haven: Gloflex Health Center10:32 Facing the Shadows: The Importance of Self-Reflection15:54 The Power of Nature: Healing Through Environment21:29 Transforming Lives: The Impact of Nutrition27:18 Community and Connection: The Healing Power of Togetherness32:16 Food as Medicine: Practical Applications for Healing38:03 Sustainable Eating: Connecting with Nature42:03 Detoxing the Liver: Steps to Support Health44:02 Small Steps to Big Changes: The Path to Wellness-------------------------------------------------------------------Connect With Grace Van Berkum ➡️ ⁠Website: https://www.gracevanberkum.com➡️ ⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracevanb➡️ ⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracevanberkum_/➡️ YouTube: ⁨ @gracevanberkum -------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe and listen to Ideas With Impact Podcast HERE:Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6sUJ5N9Dsp5PFqWtUZWb4j?si=77b8053c49074f34⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdeasWithImpactPodcastApple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ideas-with-impact-podcast/id1725998847⁠-------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Aleksandra Gamrat on Social Media➡️⁠ FB https://www.facebook.com/aleksandra.gamrat13 ⁠➡️⁠ IG https://www.instagram.com/ideas_with_impact_podcast/ ⁠➡️ https://aleksandragamrat13.wixsite.com/ideaswithimpactMake a One-Time or Recurring Donation on PayPal 👉https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=H8XZL666TNGQQ#healthandwellness #healingjourney #personalgrowth