In our modern world, obesity is often viewed superficially—as the result of overeating or too little exercise. But the truth often lies much deeper. Our body is not just a vessel for food and activity—it is a mirror of our soul .
Many people who suffer from obesity carry not only weight , but also emotions , repressed feelings , trauma , or constant internal stress . From a psychosomatic perspective —that is, the connection between psyche (soul) and soma (body)—excess weight is often a protective reaction of the body to emotional stress.
How the brain reacts: Protection mode active
The brain is like a government—it makes decisions to protect us. When it detects emotional pain, trauma, uncertainty, or ongoing stress, it activates survival mode . In this mode, the hormone cortisol is released—the stress hormone that causes the body to store fat reserves in preparation for "difficult times."
But today, it's not about real famine. The "threats" are of an emotional nature :
– An unloved job
– A toxic relationship
– A childhood trauma
– The feeling of not being good enough
The body only understands: "I am in danger – I must protect myself."
And the protection comes in the form of fat , especially around the belly and hips. This isn't a failure—it's an expression of survival intelligence.
Emotional eating – food for the soul
You don't always eat because you're hungry. You often eat because you 're missing something .
- Vicinity
– Security
- Security
- Love
Food becomes a substitute for what isn't there emotionally. Even if you eat a low-calorie diet—when your soul is starving —your body can still go into conservation mode and store everything that comes along. Fat accumulation is therefore not only driven by calories , but also by what you can't let go of emotionally .
Can Kratom help?
Kratom, a sacred plant from Southeast Asia, has a gentle regulating effect on the nervous system . It can promote inner balance , reduce emotional stress levels , and even help identify negative beliefs and unconscious patterns.
Kratom is n't a diet pill , but rather a soul friend —it brings you closer to yourself . It can help you feel more emotionally secure , better manage emotions , and reduce internal pressure—and when the stress goes away, the weight often goes away too. Not immediately, but in a healthy, sustainable way .
What really helps:
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Instead of fighting the weight, ask yourself what it is for .
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Instead of just paying attention to calories – pay attention to your feelings .
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Instead of judging yourself , start understanding yourself .
Your body doesn't want to punish you—it wants to protect you. And when you give it security, love, acceptance, and healing spaces... then it begins to free itself from what it no longer needs.