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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 6 MIN

42. Obesity is not a choice -Part 2

from Awaken Your Ikigai with Dr.Amritha · host Dr Amritha S.S

What if weight isn’t about willpower—but about wounds, hormones, and how you were designed?In this deeply compassionate episode, we go beyond calories and dive into the real factors behind obesity: childhood trauma, hormonal imbalances, chronic inflammation, PCOS, thyroid issues, and the crushing weight of social bullying.Drawing from Ayurveda, Yoga Psychology, and the Bhagavad Gita, we explore why some bodies are naturally Kapha (softer, rounder), why fatigue isn’t laziness, and how emotional pain can literally become physical weight.You’ll discover: • How anxiety, depression, and stress rewire metabolism • Why inflammation keeps weight stuck (and how to calm it) • The link between gut health, hormones, and body composition • Why bullying—especially at home—causes the deepest scars • Ancient wisdom on body acceptance, ahimsa (non-violence), and santosha (contentment) • Gentle daily practices for mind-body healingThis isn’t about shame. It’s about understanding. Because obesity is not a choice—but healing can be.Perfect for: anyone struggling with weight, loved ones seeking to understand, wellness seekers exploring holistic health

What if weight isn’t about willpower—but about wounds, hormones, and how you were designed?In this deeply compassionate episode, we go beyond calories and dive into the real factors behind obesity: childhood trauma, hormonal imbalances, chronic inflammation, PCOS, thyroid issues, and the crushing weight of social bullying.Drawing from Ayurveda, Yoga Psychology, and the Bhagavad Gita, we explore why some bodies are naturally Kapha (softer, rounder), why fatigue isn’t laziness, and how emotional pain can literally become physical weight.You’ll discover: • How anxiety, depression, and stress rewire metabolism • Why inflammation keeps weight stuck (and how to calm it) • The link between gut health, hormones, and body composition • Why bullying—especially at home—causes the deepest scars • Ancient wisdom on body acceptance, ahimsa (non-violence), and santosha (contentment) • Gentle daily practices for mind-body healingThis isn’t about shame. It’s about understanding. Because obesity is not a choice—but healing can be.Perfect for: anyone struggling with weight, loved ones seeking to understand, wellness seekers exploring holistic health

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