Weight loss isn't always about knowing what to eat or having more willpower. For many people, stress, emotions, and deeply ingrained habits play a powerful role in eating behavior. Petra Beumer, founder of the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara, explores how mindfulness, self-compassion, and behavioral counseling can help address emotional eating, build healthier habits, and create a more peaceful relationship with food - with or without GLP-1 medications.