WellcommDC [12.29.25]

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[WELLNESS MONTH] We’re partnering with The DC Influence for their Wellness Month, offering reserved, limited access to select January events exclusively for WellcommDC subscribers. For each Wellness Month event, one participating WellcommDC subscriber will be selected to receive reserved access for themself and one guest.

How it works:

• Be subscribed to WellcommDC
  

• Click “I’m Interested” under the event you’d like to attend (make sure you’re logged in to your WellcommDC account!)
  

• We’ll notify selected subscribers with instructions to claim their tickets for themselves and a plus one

Here’s a look at the Wellness Month events:

January 7th at 7 PM: Pivoting in 2026 with Maddie from On The Move With Mad at Hotel Heron 

January 8 at 7 PM: The Art of Following Your Intuition with Onose from High Vibe with Onose at UpDog Yoga DC

January 10th at 10 AM: Flow Forward Social with Cagla of Su + Soul Studio at Hotel Heron

January 11 at 11:30 AM: Legal Wellness for Creators with Veronica from Curated Counsel

January 16 at 12 PM: Creator Coffee Session at Commonwealth Joe [FREE]

January 18 at 10:30 AM: Creating a Boundless 2026 with Boundless Barre at Dock 5

January 21 at 7PM: An Influencers Guide to Getting Organized with Bailey from Bites Brews and Booze

January 29 at 7 PM: Wellness Month Book Club & Book Swap with Morgan from Pretty Little Bookshelf at Tap 99

January 31 at 11:30AM: End of Wellness Month Potluck Brunch [FREE]

[HIGH FIVES] As we head into the end of the year, we asked our High Fives from across the country one quick question: looking back on 2025, what wellness lesson will you bring into 2026, and what one small, sustainable practice will you start or continue to support it? Here are some of their responses. We hope they resonate with you and inspire you as enter 2026.

Chris Green (“CG”): In 2025, I learned that wellness works best when it’s simple. Focusing on daily effort instead of long-term pressure keeps me grounded and consistent. In 2026, I’ll keep prioritizing small moments of movement each day, trusting that those little wins add up over time. [Read His Previous High Five]

Dr. Kateleen Hall: I’m going to stay true to myself and never settle. I will start expressing gratitude daily. I’d like to start my day with one thing that I am grateful for. Gratitude is scientifically linked to increasing happiness, to lowering blood pressure, to reducing inflammation, and to improving immune function. [Read Her Previous High Five]

Liz Pedraja: Wellness can look different depending on your season of life, and that’s okay. In 2026, I will continue to meet myself where I’m at and give myself grace if my priorities and goals need to change. [Read Her Previous High Five]

Megan Twining: 2025 was the year I learned how to "flow" instead of "fight" with my body and mind. The three-pronged practice I am continuing daily is fascia brushing, nadi shodhana pranayama (to balance subtle energies), and ayurvedic sleep cycles. [Read Her Previous High Five]

Know a fitness instructor or personal trainer in the DMV who deserves a High Five? Click here to submit your nomination so we can consider them for a future WellcommDC High Five profile!

That’s this week’s edition of WellcommDC. Like what you read? Get On The List and get future editions sent directly to your inbox. Have a friend who needs to read WellcommDC? Forward our email to them. Until next time, take care of yourself, and take care of each other.

Go For It,

Your WellcommDC Team (@wellcommdc)

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